Importance of Emergency Lighting and Exit Lighting for Businesses

In today’s safety-conscious world, emergency lighting and exit lighting are not just a matter of compliance but are essential for ensuring the safety and security of a building's occupants in the event of an emergency. Fire Security Services, stands ready to provide comprehensive solutions for your emergency lighting needs.

Understanding Emergency Lighting and Exit Lighting

Emergency lights and exit lighting play a critical role in illuminating escape routes during power outages or mains failures. These systems are designed to operate automatically, switching on to ensure that egress routes are well-lit and safe for evacuation.

Compliance with New Zealand Building Code

In New Zealand, compliance with the Building Code (NZBC) is mandatory for most buildings. This includes having adequate emergency lighting and signage on all escape routes. Fire Security Services is proficient in ensuring that your building meets these vital standards, particularly in areas such as Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Taranaki, and Wellington.

Key Components of Building Compliance

The NZBC lists several requirements under building compliance for emergency lighting:

  • SS4 Emergency Lighting Systems

  • SS14/2 Signs for Systems

  • SS15/4 Signs for Communicating Information for Evacuation

Regular inspections and maintenance of these systems are crucial for compliance and operational reliability.

Routine Compliance Inspection and Servicing

Fire Security Services excels in providing routine compliance inspections and servicing, vital for maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of emergency lighting systems. This includes:

  • Monthly routine inspections for central battery systems.

  • Six-monthly routine inspections for single point battery backup systems.

  • Annual routine inspections for both central and single point battery systems.

  • Regular inspections for all signs related to specified systems.

Customised Solutions by Fire Security Services

Understanding that each business has unique needs, Fire Security Services offers tailored solutions. From the initial design and installation to routine inspections and servicing, they ensure that your emergency lighting systems are compliant, effective, and reliable.

Investing in quality emergency lighting and exit lighting is crucial for the safety of occupants and compliance with legal standards. With Fire Security Services, businesses can rest assured that their emergency lighting needs are in expert hands, from design to routine servicing. Their commitment to safety and compliance makes them an indispensable partner for businesses across New Zealand.