Emergency Lighting

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  • New Emergency Lighting Sales
  • Electrical Installation
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EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSPECTIONS

You can count on Community Fire Prevention to keep you safe. Over the course of a year, many buildings experience some form of a power outage. When that occurs, it’s crucial that Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs are fully operational to guide building occupants to safety.

EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING REQUIREMENTS

As per Section 6.5 of the BC Fire Code:

  • Emergency Light Packs are to be inspected at intervals not greater than 1 month to ensure pilot lights operate, that there is no terminal corrosion, batteries are kept clean and dry, and that the unit will transfer to DC power in the event of a power loss.
  • Annually the emergency light packs will require testing to ensure the emergency lighting units will provide lighting for duration equal to the design criterion under simulated power failure.
  • Upon completion of an annual test, charging conditions for voltage and current are measured to ensure the charging system is functioning correctly

SYSTEMS WE INSTALL, INSPECT & SERVICE

Emergency lighting is critical in times of need. We supply, install, inspect, & service emergency lights & batteries in Surrey, Richmond, & Greater Vancouver. We provide our services for many critical industries and sectors across the Greater Vancouver Area, including:

  • Low and high-rise residential
  • Commercial warehousing
  • Industrial & Manufacturing facilities
  • Schools
  • Hospitals and retirement residences

COMMON EMERGENCY LIGHTING QUESTIONS

Q: Who’s responsible for maintaining Annual Fire Inspections?

A: The BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire bylaw clearly identify that the owner or owners authorized agent are responsible for carrying out the provisions of the code and ensuring that fire protection installations shall be maintained in operating condition at all times.

Q: Why do we have to complete an Annual Fire Inspections?

A: Division B – Part 6 of the BC Fire Code outlines all the requirements and further referenced documents to complete and maintain all fire protection equipment.

BCFC Part 6;

  • Section 6.1 – General
  • Section 6.2 – Portable Extinguishers
  • Section 6.3 – Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
  • Section 6.4 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
  • Section 6.5 – Emergency Power Systems and Emergency Lighting
  • Section 6.6 – Special Fire Suppression
  • Section 6.7 – Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Section 6.8 – Objectives and Functional Statements

Q: How long should our emergency lights run?

A: Emergency Light units are designed for immediate evacuation in the event of a power outage. The self-contained light packs are not meant to provide continuous power indefinitely. Emergency lighting requirements vary dependent upon the occupancy grouping. These requirements vary from 2 hours to ½ hour dependent upon the grouping.

Q: What is the Running Man Exit Sign?

A: While it seems new to the North American market, this design has been used internationally for years. This shift is driven by the changing demographics and adoption of the accepted code. Slowly, we will see the gradual transition from the traditional “Exit Sign” or “Sortie”. These signs are mandatory in new buildings or major renovation.

Q: What is photoluminescent exit signage and can we use it?

A: Photoluminescent signs tend to be referred to as “glow in the dark exit signs” commonly when customers call our office. This particular product works by absorbing and storing ambient light and emitting that stored energy during power loss conditions. Prior to installing a photoluminescent sign, a customer should ensure that enough ambient light is available in the required location to energize the photoluminescent as each product requires a minimum amount to operate properly. Community Fire Prevention also recommends confirming with the local AHJ of the acceptance of said product prior to purchase.

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