Emergency and exit light testing is one of those jobs that many businesses don’t realise they legally are obliged to do every six months under Australian Standards 2293.2. This lighting is essential for the safety of your staff and clients, should there be any type of emergency, where evacuation of the building in a fast, efficient and safe manner is paramount for the protection of lives.
Many businesses also have emergency lighting to provide basic lighting in case of power outages (often called spitfire lighting). These are often located above stairs and within rooms such as toilets to provide enough light for staff and clients to safely exit or move around the area.
Australian Standards require that exit lights be tested every 6 months and must remain illuminated for at least 90 minutes running on battery power.
Most emergency exit signs have a small “push to test” button on the casing. Press this button and the lights will come on, powered by the battery. You need to time the lights to ensure they remain bright for the full 90 minutes.
Self-testing works well if you only have one or two lights that are easily reached. If you have a number of exit lights, or you want guaranteed peace of mind, call O’Brien Electrical Greensborough to test them for you. We can then fix or replace anything that is not working.
