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When the lights go out...

Your emergency lighting equipment is designed to provide illumination during power outages. Exit signs will also illuminate the paths of egress during an outage or fire emergency. This equipment is made up of a rechargeable battery, a means to charge the battery, one or more lamps to provide illumination, and a relay device to energize the lamps automatically when the power fails. The battery is sized to provide power for emergency illumination for a period of 1-1/2 hours.

NFPA, OSHA, as well as your local fire marshal have established these standards and expect you to keep your equipment in a functional state. We can provide testing/troubleshooting for your units, replacement batteries, chargers, and bulbs, as needed to keep your emergency lighting units functioning properly. Monthly and Annual inspection options are available to fit your specific needs. When the power goes out, Silco can help keep you out of the dark.

Always Be Prepared! Your best defense against a darkened building is to be certain that your Emergency Lights and Exit Signs are serviced regularly and working properly. Emergency Lights are used to illuminate corridors, stairwells, ramps, escalators and exit passages during critical power-out situations.

Exit Lights point the way to safe exits. If these lights fail to activate, occupants can easily become disoriented and safety becomes threatened. Occupants can be in peril if critical routine maintenance is neglected. When an emergency strikes, it's far too late. Batteries can lose their charge, charging systems and bulbs can fail, so regular maintenance is a must.

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Inspection Criteria: Monthly and annual inspections apply to all Emergency Lighting fixtures

Monthly Inspection: Test integrity of lights and batteries through test button for 30 seconds Check for physical damage Align the beam and tighten if necessary Check AC and charge lamps as applicable

Annual Test:

Full Simulation 90 minute test Disconnect AC power supply to each unit Check battery and lens for corrosion or damage Clean unit and lens as required Adjust beam for proper placement Troubleshoot/Repair: Check charging system voltage, check battery output voltage, check line voltage.

After unit passes inspection, a sticker is placed on the unit to satisfy record keeping requirements. Your Emergency Lights and Exit signs are one of the most important links to a safe escape for building occupants, so it just makes good sense to have a regular, systematic inspection performed by a trained service professional. We have the expertise and training to assure that your emergency lighting units will work when you need them the most, when the lights go out.

Answers To Your Most Commonly Asked Questions

Q: What is emergency lighting?
A: Emergency lighting equipment is designed to provide illumination during power outages. The equipment is made up of a rechargeable battery, a means to charge the battery, one or more lamps to provide illumination, and a relay device to energize the lamps automatically when the AC power fails. The battery is sized to provide emergency illumination for a period of 1-1/2 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting.

Q: Is there an NFPA code or standard that requires tests and maintenance to be conducted periodically?
A: Yes! NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Section 31-11.3.7 requires a 30 second test at 30 day intervals and an annual test for a 1/2 hour duration. NFPA 70 National Electric Code Section 700-4 requires testing upon installation and periodically afterward. Both codes also require written records to be kept for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.

Q: Does OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration have any authority over emergency lighting?
A: Yes! Very much so. Section 1910.36 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires among the other things: In every building or structure equipped for artificial illumination adequate and reliable illumination shall be provided for all exit facilities. Every automatic sprinkler system, fire detection and alarm system, exit lighting, fire door and other item of equipment, where provided shall be continuously in proper operating condition.

Q: Is my facility likely to have its emergency lighting inspected by "the authority having jurisdiction?"
A: Yes! Fire Marshals, Building Inspectors, and OSHA Inspectors can all inspect emergency lighting and give out heavy fines if the units prove to be inoperable. OSHA - Labor 29 CFR CH. XVII 1910.36 - General Requirements (b) Fundamental Requirements (6) In every building or structure equipped for artificial illumination, adequate and reliable illumination shall be provided for all exit facilities. (d) Maintenance (2) Every automatic sprinkler system, fire detection and alarm system, exit lighting, fire door, and other items of equipment where provided, shall be continuously in proper operating condition.

OSHA - Labor 29 CFR CH. XVII 1910.37 - Means of Egress, General (q) Exit markings (1) Exits shall be marked by a readily visible sign. Access to exits shall be marked by a readily visible sign in all cases where the exit or way to reach is not immediately visible to occupants. (5) A sign reading "Exit", or similar designation, with an arrow indicating the direction, shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent. (7) Each internally illuminated exit sign shall be provided in all occupants where reduction of normal illumination is permitted.

NFPA - 101 Life Safety Code Section 31-1.1 General Requirements 31-1.1 Equipment Maintenance and Testing. 31-1.3.7 Periodic Testing of Emergency Lighting Equipment. A functional test shall be conducted on every required emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. An annual test shall be conducted for the 1-1/2 hour duration. Equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the test. Written records of visual inspections and tests shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction. t.