EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Is your building safe? Has it been tested and inspected correctly? Could everyone find their way quickly out of the building during a power loss or an emergency such as a fire?
Fire and smoke cause serious injury, severe damage, and worse, loss of life. It is crucial for your building to have adequate emergency lighting per-code that stays illuminated for the required duration for the occupants to exit safely.
We have provided fire protection services in Canada for over 100 years! We offer protection in all types of projects such as residential, commercial, and industrial. For example, hotels, offices, retail, care facilities, schools, apartments, mills, mines, camps, oil and gas facilities, factories, and many more!
Keep Your Building Safe and Code-Compliant
Are you looking to bring your building up to the current building code? Does your building meet fire code or life safety code? The green running man symbol is now the required standard for exit lighting in new and renovated buildings. We supply a full line of emergency lighting products for any building.
Time to upgrade? Call us for more information on any LED options, emergency lighting and exit signage! Choose us for all of your emergency lighting and life safety needs.
Life is priceless. The cost of a proper inspection and building life safety upgrades could be a lot less than you think! We can help protect you, your clients, your assets, and your investment.
Complimentary Services
Everguard Fire Safety’s range of complimentary services support our core offerings, ensuring comprehensive safety and compliance. Services include:
- Fire Risk Assessments to evaluate fire hazards in a facility and provide recommendations to improve fire safety and ensure compliance with local fire codes and regulations.
- Fire Safety Training for proper use of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems.
- System Inspections and Testing for fire extinguishers, alarms, suppression systems, smoke detectors, sprinklers, and emergency lighting.
- Consultations on- site to determine fire protection needs.
- Maintenance Reminders for upcoming inspections, testing, or maintenance schedules.
- Design and Layout Advice for placing fire safety equipment.
- Customer Support 24/7 emergency assistance for urgent issues.
Did You Know…
Emergency lighting is required by law in most jurisdictions. Standards like NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), Fire Code, and building codes specify placement, duration, and lumen requirements for emergency lights.
Emergency lighting provides illumination during power outages, fires, or other emergencies, guiding occupants safely out of a building. It is a critical safety feature in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
Lights must illuminate exits, stairways, hallways, and paths of egress. They should also light up high-risk areas like fire panels, first aid stations, and evacuation maps.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY LIGHTING
What is emergency lighting and why is it important?
Emergency lighting provides illumination during power outages, fires, or other emergencies, helping occupants safely exit a building. It is a critical life safety feature in commercial, industrial, and residential properties and reduces the risk of injury or fatalities.
How often should emergency lighting be inspected and tested?
Emergency lighting must be inspected and tested annually to ensure proper operation. Everguard’s certified technicians check illumination, battery function, and compliance with fire codes such and local building regulations.
What are the requirements for exit signs and emergency lights?
Emergency lights and exit signage must illuminate all exits, stairways, hallways, and egress paths, including high-risk areas like fire panels, first aid stations, and evacuation maps. Modern code-compliant systems use the green running man symbol for visibility in new and renovated buildings.
Can Everguard help upgrade or install new emergency lighting systems?
Yes. Everguard supplies and installs LED emergency lighting, exit signs, and full life safety systems for any building type, ensuring compliance with national and local fire and building codes while improving visibility and safety during emergencies.