Ensuring a brighter path to safety in your workplace

In an emergency, every second counts. When a fire crisis happens or power outage occurs, are your facility’s emergency and exit lights ready to activate? Help ensure safer evacuations for your employees and guests by understanding the emergency-lighting measures you and your fire protection service provider must regularly schedule and maintain.

Let's look at nine emergency exit light common issues that could impact how your legally required safety devices work:

Battery failure: Over time, batteries in your emergency lights degrade and lose their ability to hold a charge.

Poor maintenance: Inconsistent emergency/exit light testing and maintenance can lead to undetected issues, such as burnt-out bulbs or faulty batteries.

Electrical problems: Loose connections, damaged wiring or issues with the power source can prevent your lights from functioning properly.

Environmental factors: Excessive moisture, extreme temperatures or exposure to dust and dirt can affect the performance and longevity of your emergency lights.

Incorrect installation: Use a trustworthy vendor because improper installation can lead to malfunctioning components or inadequate power supply.

Bulb burnout: Like any other light fixture, the bulbs in your emergency and exit lights can burn out and need replacement.

Battery memory effect: Be mindful using nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. Not fully discharging them before recharging can reduce battery capacity over time.

Inconsistent power supply: Fluctuations in the power supply can cause your emergency lights to fail when needed.

Aging equipment: Record all service checks because your older emergency lighting systems may be more prone to failures and require frequent maintenance.

Stay diligent and help ensure properly functioning emergency and exits lights to elevate your workplace safety. Regular fire service inspections and scheduled maintenance from an experienced fire protection team can extend the life of your emergency and exit lighting systems. Cintas Fire Protection services give you customized solutions and decades-long experience that delivers a fire safety program for more protection throughout each workday.