The Importance of Testing Emergency Lighting
If you own a business or work in an office setting, it’s important to understand how often emergency lighting should be tested. Many emergency lights in your office are connected to your building’s electrical supply. This way, if the power does go out during a storm or natural disaster and you’re in your building, you’ll have at least an hour to follow all emergency lights and available exit signs to safety.
Fire codes require that all emergency lights be tested at least once a month for thirty seconds as well as testing on an annual basis for at least one hour. It’s necessary to test emergency lighting for at least thirty seconds as many batteries will maintain enough energy to light up the bulbs for a few seconds before quickly losing power. If you lose power, a Cyalume Emergency Lightstation is a great source of light for the entire office to get you through an emergency.
When testing is overlooked or put on the wayside, there can be serious repercussions beyond fees. Testing emergency lighting means you’re looking out for the safety of your employees and tenants within your building. If stairwells or hallways are not properly lit, people may be at risk of falling or tipping, resulting in serious injuries or even death.
Don’t wait until the last minute to test your emergency lighting. Stay on top of disasters before they happen by preparing for them ahead of time.
