Emergency Light ?

[SmithBuilt]

Is an emergency light or exit light supposed to be tested for a certain length of time each year? As in breaker turned off for a definite length of time. Not just push the button for a few seconds.

 

[muskiedog]

Yes

Yes

1 and 1/2 hours.

NFPA Standard No. 101-31-1.3.7

"A functional test shall be conducted on every required emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. An annual test shall be conducted for the 1 1/2 hour duration. Equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the test. Written records of visual inspections and tests shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction."

 

[SmithBuilt]

Thanks MuskieDog.

 

[dlhoule]

1 and 1/2 hours.

NFPA Standard No. 101-31-1.3.7

"A functional test shall be conducted on every required emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. An annual test shall be conducted for the 1 1/2 hour duration. Equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the test. Written records of visual inspections and tests shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction."

Yep, and around here about the only time it comes up is when someone gets seriously injured or killed. At that point an attorney will sometimes ask to see the records.

Most places do not do these tests at all.

 

[jtester]

I spec these with the self diagnostic option. They cost more, but if you know the customer is going to ignore the maintenance, it's cheap insurance.

Jim T

 

[cowboyjwc]

We used to have a company that came and did it at our plants. (100's of signs and as many bug eyes). I used to think, what a great job, boring as all get out, but all you need was a few bulbs, a few replacement batteries (for those of you that remember the old type) and a screwdriver. Disconnect the power source and sit around for 2 hours.

 

[dlhoule]

:-? :-?

I spec these with the self diagnostic option. They cost more, but if you know the customer is going to ignore the maintenance, it's cheap insurance.

Jim T

How does that provide for any records for the insurance company to see?

 

[dlhoule]

We used to have a company that came and did it at our plants. (100's of signs and as many bug eyes). I used to think, what a great job, boring as all get out, but all you need was a few bulbs, a few replacement batteries (for those of you that remember the old type) and a screwdriver. Disconnect the power source and sit around for 2 hours.

That would take care of the annual inspection, but what about the montly inspection.

 

[cowboyjwc]

They came in monthly.