Stay Code-Compliant Without the Headache
When it comes to building safety, one of the most overlooked but absolutely critical systems is your emergency lighting and exit signs. These fixtures are your building’s lifeline in the event of a power outage, fire, or evacuation scenario. They ensure people can see their way to safety, and yet, many businesses fall out of emergency lighting compliance simply because they forget to maintain them.
Enter National LED’s Emergency Lighting Compliance & Exit Sign Compliance Plan, a monthly subscription service that ensures you meet code requirements without lifting a finger. With automatic testing, annual inspections, priority repair service, and full documentation for OSHA and fire marshal inspections, staying compliant has never been easier.
What Is the Emergency Lighting Compliance Plan?
It’s a monthly compliance service designed to manage all required inspections and maintenance for your building’s emergency lighting and exit signage. We help ensure that your building is always prepared in case of an emergency, and always compliant with federal, state, and local codes.
Rather than waiting for something to go wrong or scrambling before an inspection, our plan puts everything on autopilot.
Key features include:
- Monthly testing of bulbs and batteries
- Annual inspections to certify full emergency lighting compliance
- OSHA and fire marshal documentation
- Priority repair service for any emergency fixture issues
Our technicians handle everything. You just stay safe, and compliant.
What’s Included in the Emergency Lighting Compliance Plan?
Monthly Testing
Every month, a technician visits your facility to conduct a routine test on all your emergency lighting systems. This includes:
- Ensuring that exit signs are illuminated and working properly
- Testing backup batteries to confirm they hold charge
- Checking bulbs and fixtures for failures
- Logging results in a secure emergency lighting compliance log
If any fixtures fail, they’re flagged for priority repair.
Annual Full Inspection
Once a year, we conduct a comprehensive inspection of your entire emergency lighting and signage system. This goes far beyond the quick monthly tests. It includes:
- Duration testing of emergency lighting (usually 90 minutes)
- Verification of battery backup capacity
- Exit sign visibility checks from all relevant egress paths
- Compliance verification for mounting height, sign brightness, and labeling
- Detailed inspection report signed by a licensed technician
This annual inspection fulfills code requirements set by OSHA, NFPA 101, IBC, and IFC, ensuring full emergency lighting compliance.
Regulatory Documentation
We don’t just perform the inspections, we also provide all the necessary paperwork to prove emergency lighting compliance. You’ll receive:
- Monthly maintenance logs
- Annual inspection certificates
- Digital backups of all records
- Ready-to-print reports for OSHA audits or fire marshal visits
No more scrambling to find old paperwork before an inspection.
Priority Replacement Service
In the event a fixture, battery, or exit sign needs to be replaced, you get priority scheduling at discounted service rates. We stock most standard emergency lighting parts and can expedite custom orders if needed.
Our team responds fast, so your building doesn’t go without coverage for long.
Why Emergency Lighting Compliance Matters
It’s easy to forget about emergency lighting. These systems operate quietly in the background, until they’re needed. Unfortunately, by then, it’s too late to discover that a battery failed or a sign was disconnected.
That’s why our plan is designed to:
- Ensure ongoing emergency lighting compliance with NFPA 101, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37, IBC, and IFC codes
- Reduce liability by maintaining fully operational egress lighting
- Improve safety by ensuring visibility during evacuations
- Prevent costly fines for violations during inspections
- Automate documentation, making audits stress-free
For property managers, facility directors, and business owners, it’s a smart and simple choice.
How the Service Works
- Setup and Site Audit We begin by surveying your property and identifying all emergency lights and exit signs to assess your current level of emergency lighting compliance.
- Monthly Testing Begins We visit monthly to perform required testing. You don’t need to schedule, we show up on time and handle everything.
- Annual Inspection and Certification Once a year, you receive a comprehensive inspection with full system validation and a signed emergency lighting compliance report.
- Priority Repairs as Needed If we detect an issue, we automatically schedule your repair under our priority response queue, ensuring rapid resolution.
- Documentation Delivered Every test, inspection, and fix is documented in a centralized compliance report, always available for review or download.
Who Benefits from an Emergency Lighting Compliance Plan?
Any facility with emergency lighting requirements will benefit from this plan. Common clients include:
- Office buildings
- Retail stores and shopping centers
- Warehouses and industrial facilities
- Hospitals and healthcare centers
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Apartment complexes and condos
- Government and municipal buildings
If your facility is subject to fire marshal inspections, insurance compliance, or OSHA regulation, you should be on an emergency lighting compliance plan.
Real-World Example
Imagine a fire marshal arrives unannounced to inspect your site. Half your exit signs are dead. Two battery backups fail the duration test. And you have no recent test records to show.
The result?
- Failed inspection
- Fines from the city
- Pressure to fix everything immediately, at a premium
Now imagine if you had our emergency lighting compliance plan.
- Your records are ready to show
- All your fixtures are in working condition
- You pass with confidence, and you didn’t even need to prepare
Regulatory Background
Exit signs and emergency lights are required by multiple building codes:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37 mandates that all exit routes be sufficiently lighted and that exit signs be visible and illuminated
- NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) specifies the duration and performance of emergency lighting systems
- International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) also include detailed emergency lighting requirements
Noncompliance can result in legal liability, fines, increased insurance premiums, and in worst-case scenarios, loss of life
Tips for Maintaining Emergency Lighting Compliance
- Test emergency lighting and exit signs manually between monthly visits in high-use facilities
- Label emergency circuits for faster troubleshooting
- Store inspection logs digitally in multiple locations
- Use LED fixtures for longer battery life and lower maintenance
- Act on repair reports immediately to avoid unnecessary citations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is tested during monthly visits?
We check that all exit signs are lit and that emergency lighting systems operate correctly during a power loss simulation. Batteries and bulbs are tested for condition and output.
What happens if something fails?
You are notified immediately and placed on our priority repair list. You’ll receive a quote for service, and repairs are scheduled as soon as possible.
Can I use your records for OSHA or fire marshal inspections?
Absolutely. Our reports are formatted specifically for regulatory use and are signed by licensed technicians.
Do I have to track anything myself?
No. We do all the tracking, testing, reporting, and documentation for you. You’ll always have access to digital and printed records.
Can I bundle this with other services?
Yes. We offer discounts when bundling this plan with our Lighting Patrol, Lighting as a Service (LaaS), or Smart Lighting System Installations.
What types of emergency lighting do you support?
We cover most industry-standard models, including LED exit signs, combo exit and emergency lights, remote heads, and standalone emergency lighting units.
What if my business has multiple locations?
We can set up a national or regional compliance plan with centralized reporting and flexible service schedules across multiple facilities.
How often should emergency lights be tested?
OSHA and NFPA standards require monthly functional testing and an annual full-duration test, which is exactly what this plan delivers.
How long do emergency lights need to stay on during a power outage?
Most codes require emergency lighting to remain operational for at least 90 minutes, which we test during the annual inspection.
Are exit signs and emergency lights covered under the same regulations?
Yes, they are often grouped together in OSHA and NFPA codes. Our plan ensures both are regularly tested and documented.
What if I need to add or relocate fixtures?
We can assist with fixture upgrades, replacements, or layout adjustments to meet updated building codes.
Ready to Achieve Emergency Lighting Compliance?
Don’t leave safety or compliance to chance. With National LED’s Emergency Lighting Compliance Plan, you can rest easy knowing your emergency systems are maintained, documented, and prepared for any inspection.
Clean records, functional equipment, and peace of mind, all for one predictable monthly fee.
Contact us today to build a custom compliance plan tailored to your facility and its unique emergency lighting needs.
