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Emergency exit light inspection checklist

Emergency exit light inspection checklist

Verify the reliability of your emergency exit lights with this detailed inspection checklist. It helps ensure that exit routes are clearly illuminated and compliant with safety standards. Use this checklist to enhance building safety and readiness.

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Emergency exit light inspection checklist

Verify the reliability of your emergency exit lights with this detailed inspection checklist. It helps ensure that exit routes are clearly illuminated and compliant with safety standards. Use this checklist to enhance building safety and readiness.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
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or Download template as PDF

Keep your emergency exit lighting systems in perfect working order with this comprehensive inspection checklist. This template guides you through both monthly visual inspections and functional testing requirements as specified by NFPA 101 Section 7.9.3, which requires monthly 30-second tests and annual 90-minute duration tests.

Rather than scrambling to prepare documentation when inspectors arrive, you’ll have a systematic record of all emergency lighting maintenance. This emergency exit light inspection checklist includes sections for equipment inventory, visual inspection points, functional testing verification, and documentation of any repairs needed—ensuring your emergency lighting will perform when lives depend on it.

Related categories

Preview of the template
Light Visibility
All exit signs and lights clearly visible
Exit signs and lights unobstructed
Lighting provides adequate illumination
Battery Backup
Battery backup functional
Battery charge level acceptable
Signage
Exit signs clearly marked
Signage in good condition

Frequently asked questions

What should I include in my emergency exit light inspection checklist?

Your checklist should include equipment inventory (location, type, model), visual inspection points (housing damage, lens cleanliness, proper mounting), functional testing verification (30-second test results, illumination levels), and documentation fields for repairs needed. This comprehensive approach ensures no critical aspects are overlooked during inspections.

How often should emergency exit lights be inspected according to NFPA standards?

According to NFPA 101 Section 7.9.3, emergency lighting requires monthly 30-second functional tests and annual 90-minute duration tests. These frequencies ensure batteries maintain sufficient charge and that all components remain in working condition. Regular testing is essential for confirming systems will function properly during actual emergencies.

How do I properly document emergency exit light inspections for compliance?

Record inspection date, inspector name, specific location of each unit, test results (pass/fail), any observed deficiencies, corrective actions taken, and follow-up verification. Maintain these records for at least 12 months, though many jurisdictions require 3-5 years of documentation to demonstrate ongoing compliance with safety regulations.

What’s the difference between monthly and annual emergency light tests?

Monthly tests verify basic functionality by pressing the test button for 30 seconds to confirm lights activate on battery power. Annual tests are more comprehensive, requiring lights to operate on battery power for a full 90 minutes while ensuring they meet the minimum emergency illumination duration required by safety codes.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.