Monthly emergency lighting inspections
Monthly inspections are a quick but essential check to confirm emergency lights and exit signs operate as intended. Required by NFPA and local codes, these inspections focus on functional readiness — making sure lights activate, stay illuminated, and provide safe egress during an outage.
Here’s what a Monthly Emergency Lighting Inspection generally entails:
Visual Inspection
Look for physical damage, blocked fixtures, or improper installation.
Functional Testing
Conduct a “flick test” to simulate a power loss and confirm lights and exit signs turn on automatically.
Record Keeping
Document inspection results and maintain logbooks for at least two years, as required by code.
how do monthly and annual inspections differ?
Monthly Inspections
​✓ Quick readiness check to ensure lights and signs activate properly
✓ Visual check, flick test, logbook update
​✓ Quick Testing — a few minutes per unit
✓ Confirms day-to-day operational readiness​​​
Annual Inspections
​✓ Full evaluation of system performance, compliance, and reliability
​✓ Includes visual + battery testing, duration test (30 min), illumination levels, and detailed reporting
​✓ More detailed — may take several hours depending on building size
​✓ Confirms long-term compliance and ensures equipment will last through an emergency​
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