What is likely happening
Emergency lighting and exit signs keep escape routes visible when power fails. Most failures are batteries or lamps.
What you can safely check
- Press the test button on each unit and note which fail.
What an inspector will look at
- Monthly and annual tests
- Battery duration
- Coverage of exit routes
Does this affect compliance?
Emergency lighting and exit signs have required testing schedules and are checked by the fire marshal.
When it becomes urgent
More urgent in stairwells and occupied areas.
We can help with this
Fire and life safety inspections is something Insparisk does nationwide. Delivered through licensed fire protection professionals in the Insparisk Network and managed by our team. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request fire and life safety inspectionsTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.