When an emergency or power outage occurs, the proper functioning of your exit and emergency lighting becomes vital. It serves as a means of egress for a quick and safe exit, helping to avoid injuries amid the chaos.
Ensuring compliance with NFPA 101 regulations is essential, and our monthly and annual inspections are here to assist you. By entrusting us with your inspections, you can focus on your business operations while we help you take care of this critical aspect of your safety program.
With extreme weather events, emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances, you are bound to experience a power outage sooner or later.
When that happens, having fully functioning exit signs and emergency lights is critical to the safety of those in the building.
Thompson Safety is a leading service provider for the testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of exit and emergency lights to ensure that you are up to code and are providing a safe environment for your building occupants.
An Annual Exit / Emergency Lighting Inspection is required per NFPA 101, NFPA 70 and OSHA 29CFR1910. The experts at Thompson have the knowledge and know-how to handle all your exit sign and emergency lighting needs.
In most jurisdictions, two types of inspections are required for all exit and emergency lighting. The first type is a monthly visual/push test, which serves the purpose of confirming the operational status and direction of the lights. Additionally, it helps to validate that, at the time of inspection, the battery will activate when the light loses power.
The second type is an annual inspection, often known as a "90-minute test" or a "load test" in certain jurisdictions. The primary objective of this inspection is to assess whether the backup battery can maintain lighting for the necessary duration (typically 90 minutes) during a power outage or emergency situation. Both inspections are mandated by NFPA 101; however, we recommend always consulting your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to understand acceptable testing and inspection methods.
To keep you code-compliant and safe, we follow a strict process. Here is what you can expect from our expert team:
If you are experiencing problems, or if testing reveals that your emergency lighting units aren’t functioning properly, we can help! Our experienced crew has the tools and equipment to make the necessary repairs so that everything is up and running in no time.
Need to replace or upgrade your unit? We can handle that with top-of-the-line replacement exit signs and emergency lighting.
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