What is emergency light installation all about

The emergency lighting is the lighting switched on in the event of a main power failure. The emergency light installation is powered by emergency batteries that can be recharged in an emergency situation or at the central battery, the ports connecting each emergency lamp. The standby lights are used to continue operating normally in the event of a power failure and, but this is not a legal requirement to use standby light. Nobody thinks much about emergency exit lights. But if the power suddenly breaks down, smoke fills the room and you cannot see one foot in front of you, escape towards emergency lighting might be the only option.

Emergency exit lights are vital for protection in any dangerous situation. You can alert someone in the fire, be the only source of light in the dark and be the key to leaving the building safely. Do you recognize the number of requirements and regulations included in the maintenance and emergency light installation for one exit sign? Conferring to NFPA, emergency lighting must be provided for at least 1.5 hours in the event of a power failure. Emergency lighting does not need to be on average less than one light per square foot. The maximum illumination at each point can reach 40 times the minimum illumination. All emergency exit lights must be able to turn on automatically when normal light is interrupted.

Many emergency exit lights now use LED lights. NFPA says that LED lights last longer, provide better light and are more durable. In an emergency, LED lights emit enough light and are more effective when properly positioned. They are also the most energy efficient and save money.

According to the requirements of the NFPA tests, there are three categories of emergency lighting: traditional, self-tests, self-diagnostics and computer-assisted tests. A monthly activation test that includes lighting the lights for at least 30 seconds and an annual test that illuminates the lights for 1.5 hours and simulates a long-term emergency. The recordings of these tests must be kept for examination. Many rules, codes, and considerations come in the signs and lights that you see every day, therefore, it is important to maintain and test these lights regularly. Granada Services has a team of experts for emergency light installation. With Granada Services’ maintenance and regular checks, you can be sure that emergency exit lighting is code compliant and staff/tenant security is guaranteed.