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What is an emergency exit light? How does it work?
The Local Guys test emergency lights and exit signs in commercial buildings across Australia, in line with AS/NZS 2293.2:2019. Every six months, our technicians run a timed battery discharge test to confirm each light stays on for at least 90 minutes in a power failure, then inspect the fittings, replace failed batteries or lamps where needed, and give you a compliance report and certificate showing when your next service is due. If you’re curious about what happens on the day, we’ve explained how emergency lights are tested step by step.
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What Type of Emergency Light Do I Have?
Most buildings have a mix of these, and we test all of them:
- Maintained exit signs. These stay lit all the time on normal power and switch to their backup battery when the power fails. Most green running man exit signs work this way.
- Non maintained emergency lights. These stay off during normal use while their battery charges, then switch on automatically when the power fails to light up corridors, stairs and exits. You’ll often hear them called spitfires, and they’re commonly found near stairwells and bathrooms.
- Self testing fittings. Newer lights with a built in chip that runs its own discharge test on a schedule. They still need an annual service, cleaning and any failed lights repaired and recorded.
If you’re not sure what’s installed, that’s fine. Our technician will identify each fitting during the first visit and record it in your report.
What’s Included in Our Emergency Lighting Testing?
At every visit, our technicians complete:
- A timed battery discharge test, confirming each light stays on for at least 90 minutes
- An inspection of all bulbs, lights, diffusers and batteries, replacing them where necessary
- A clean of light reflecting surfaces so the illumination is as visible as possible
- A check of each area for compliance with the standard, including visibility and signage
- A comprehensive report outlining the service completed, the date, location, outcomes and recommendations
- A certificate of compliance stating your next service due date
- Follow up reminders so you know when testing is due again
Testing is carried out every six months, with the annual service including the full clean and visual inspection of every fitting. All emergency and exit light testing is completed in line with the AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 Australian standard, and the full schedule is explained in our guide to emergency lighting standards in Australia.
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Why Emergency Lighting Testing Matters?
Emergency lights only prove themselves when the power goes out, which is exactly when you can’t afford to find out they don’t work. Batteries lose capacity over time, so a light can still switch on during a quick check but fade out long before the 90 minutes the standard requires. Regular testing is the only way to catch that before an emergency does.
It’s also a legal obligation. Building owners are responsible for keeping emergency lighting maintained, and in states like Victoria it’s listed as an essential safety measure that must be maintained for the life of the building and reported on every year. A missed service or an incomplete logbook can cause problems with fire safety audits, council inspections and insurance claims.
Booking a professional provider takes care of all of it. Your lights are tested on schedule, faults are fixed on the spot where possible, and you get the report and certificate that prove your building is compliant.
Who We Test Emergency Lighting For
Any building that people work in, visit or live in needs working emergency lighting, and we test it for businesses and property managers of every size, including:
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Retail shops and shopping centres
- Schools, childcare centres and universities
- Medical centres, clinics and aged care facilities
- Warehouses, factories and workshops
- Strata managed apartment buildings
With locally based technicians in every state and territory, we can look after a single site or a national portfolio, with all your sites on the same testing schedule and reporting format.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do emergency exit lights need to be tested?
Under AS/NZS 2293.2:2019, emergency and exit lights must be tested every six months, including a discharge test where each light runs on battery power for at least 90 minutes. The annual service also includes cleaning and a full visual inspection.
Does my business need emergency exit lights?
Most commercial buildings do. The National Construction Code (Part E4) requires emergency lighting in places like fire isolated stairways, escape routes in larger offices, shops, warehouses and public buildings, and corridors in apartment buildings, with the exact requirement depending on the building’s class, size and layout. Exit signs are then required at the exits those areas lead to.
Where should my emergency exit lights be located?
Under the National Construction Code, exit signs must be installed on, above or next to each required exit door and be clearly visible to anyone approaching it. Where an exit isn’t obvious, direction signs are also needed in corridors, hallways and foyers. Layout is set when the system is designed to AS/NZS 2293.1, and our technicians flag any visibility or signage issues during testing.
Who can test an emergency exit light?
Testing must be carried out by a competent person who can run and record a discharge test to the standard. In Queensland, inspecting and testing emergency lighting is licensed work that requires a QBCC fire protection licence for that scope.
How much does emergency light testing cost?
The cost depends mainly on how many emergency lights and exit signs your building has. We provide free, no obligation quotes, usually within 2 business hours, so you know the price before we book.