Emergency lighting units and exit signs are critical safety components designed to provide illumination during power failures so that occupants can safely evacuate. These units operate on battery backup and must comply with NFPA 101 and the B.C. Fire Code to ensure reliable emergency performance.
According to NFPA 101 (7.9.2.1.1), emergency lights must provide a minimum illumination of 10.8 lux along exit pathways. Required emergency lighting durations are:
- 2 hours for high-rise buildings
- 1 hour for Group B (hospitals, jails, etc.)
- 30 minutes for all other occupancy types
Otis Fire Protection ensures your emergency lighting systems are functional, code-compliant, and ready to operate during an emergency.
Our certified technicians help identify and install emergency lighting in required areas, including:
- All exit routes and exit doors
- Open areas over 60 square meters
- Areas with changes in direction
- First aid rooms
- Locations of firefighting equipment
- Areas with changes in floor level
NFPA 101 and the B.C. Fire Code require monthly and annual inspections of all emergency lighting and exit signs. Otis Fire Protection provides complete inspection, testing, maintenance, and documentation for all emergency lighting systems.
We also provide free training for your building staff on how to conduct monthly checks and maintain proper records.
Our certified professionals perform comprehensive annual inspections according to NFPA 101 and the B.C. Fire Code:
- 30, 60, or 120-minute full load drain test
- Battery recharge verification
- Component inspection for damage or corrosion
- Testing of all remote heads
- Verification of indicator lights and charging circuits
- Detailed inspection report provided to building owners
- On-the-spot repairs (batteries & bulbs stocked in our vehicles)
Our technicians ensure exit signs meet code requirements, remain fully illuminated, and maintain proper battery backup. We service LED exit signs, combination units, and remote head systems.
- Residential buildings (low-rise and high-rise)
- Commercial buildings and retail centers
- Hospitals, clinics, and care facilities
- Warehouses and manufacturing plants
- Schools and universities
- Government and municipal buildings
Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, and the entire Lower Mainland.
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Contact Otis Fire Protection to schedule emergency light and exit sign inspection, repair, or installation in Vancouver and surrounding cities.
NFPA 101 requires monthly 30-second tests and an annual full-duration test of 30, 60, or 120 minutes depending on building type.
Yes. Exit signs must be inspected monthly and annually to ensure illumination and battery performance.
Yes, we offer emergency repairs across Greater Vancouver.
Yes. Our technicians carry common batteries and bulbs to perform repairs immediately.
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