Emergency Light Testing

Daily

Indicators of central power supply shall be visually inspected for correct operation.

NOTE. This is a visual inspection of indicators to identify that the system is in a ready condition and does not require a test of operation.

Monthly

If automatic testing devices are used, the results of the short duration tests shall be recorded.

For all other systems the tests shall be carried out as follows:

a) Switch each luminaire and each internally illuminated exit sign to emergency mode so it uses the battery. This simulates a failure of the supply of the normal lighting and continue for a period sufficient to ensure that each lamp is illuminated.

At the end of this test period, the supply to the normal lighting should be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to ensure that it is showing that the normal supply has been restored.

NOTE. The period of simulated failure should be sufficient for the purpose of this clause whilst minimising damage to the system components e.g. lamps. During this period, all luminaire's and signs shall be checked to ensure that they are present, clean and functioning correctly.

b) For central battery systems, the correct operation of system monitors shall be checked.

c) For generating sets, refer to the requirement of ISO 8528-12.

                                                      Annually

If automatic testing devices are used, the results of the full rated duration test shall be recorded.

For all other systems the following tests made:

a) each luminaire and internally illuminated sign shall be tested as per monthly test but for its full rated duration in accordance with the manufacturer's information;

b) the supply of the normal lighting shall be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to
ensure that it is showing that normal supply has been restored. The charging arrangements should
be checked for proper functioning;

c) the date of the test and its results shall be recorded in the system logbook;
 

d) For generating sets, refer to the requirement of ISO 8528-12.