EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSPECTIONS
Emergency lighting is an essential part of the safety of a building. If a building’s power goes out, emergency lights Illuminate your path to safe egress. To protect you and your property, we make a point of checking the exit signs at the same time we check the emergency lights.
For annual inspection, we test, service, replace, and repair. We make sure all remote heads are tested for illumination and are load-tested to ensure they will operate for a minimum of one hour.
What’s Included in an Emergency Lighting Inspection
Our inspection process follows the National Fire Code of Canada (NFC), the Canadian Building Code, and applicable CSA standards. During your annual inspection, our certified technicians will:
- Conduct a full duration test of all emergency lighting units
- Inspect exit signs, including photoluminescent and green running man models
- Test and evaluate battery and bulb performance
- Verify secure mounting, unobstructed visibility, and proper placement
- Provide detailed digital inspection reports for your records or audit purposes
If any units fail to meet code requirements, we can recommend repairs or replacements to bring your system back into compliance.
Why Annual Emergency Lighting Inspections Are Essential
Annual inspections are required to:
- Ensure your system meets Canadian fire and building code regulations
- Confirm lights can operate for at least 90 minutes under load, as required by code
- Provide documentation for compliance audits, insurance, and fire marshal inspections
- Identify and address issues before they become safety hazards
By completing a professional inspection annually, you’re protecting lives and reducing your risk of liability in an emergency.
Certified. Trained. Trusted.
At Everguard Fire Safety, our team is:
- COR-Certified for workplace safety and inspection standards
- OEM-trained by leading emergency lighting and signage manufacturers
- Committed to strict compliance with Canadian codes and regulations
Did You Know…
Emergency lighting requires annual testing. We proudly provide our clients with services in inspection, maintenance and repair with a unique-to-Everguard Fire and Safety a detailed reporting system including the location and condition of the fire equipment.
Leave it to us to maintain your routine service schedule.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSPECTIONS
Why are emergency lighting inspections important?
Emergency lighting inspections ensure that exit signs and lights will function properly during a power outage or emergency. Regular testing helps keep your building code-compliant, protects occupants, and reduces liability in case of an incident.
How often should emergency lights and exit signs be inspected?
Emergency lighting systems must be tested and inspected annually as required by the National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) and Canadian Building Code. Everguard recommends scheduling inspections every 12 months to ensure full compliance and reliability.
What does an emergency lighting inspection include?
Everguard’s certified technicians perform a full duration test, check batteries, bulbs, and remote heads, verify mounting and visibility, and provide a detailed digital report for compliance records. Exit signs, including photoluminescent and green running man models, are tested at the same time.
What happens if my emergency lights fail inspection?
If any lights or signs fail to meet code requirements, Everguard provides on-site repair or replacement recommendations to restore full compliance. All work is completed by OEM-trained, COR-certified technicians to ensure quality and safety.
Does Everguard provide reports after each inspection?
Yes. Everguard provides a detailed digital inspection report that documents the location, condition, and test results of each emergency light and exit sign. These reports are useful for insurance, fire marshal reviews, and audit records.