Most every jurisdiction in the United States relies on the National Fire Protection Association for the basis of building code compliance. Businesses are compelled to follow the mandates of OSHA regulations. Both of these organizations require emergency exit signs for illumination of means of egress. It is not only the law, but also a smart thing to do if you run any kind of operation within a building. Since electric often fails in times of emergent conditions, it is equally as wise to have spare emergency lighting batteries on hand. Batteries corrode over time and lose potency.
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Safety and fire experts recommend a monthly and annual schedule to assure your device is operating to standard protocols. Testing the emergency lighting batteries is a key component, as is examining the emergency exit signs for physical damage. For monthly checks, they suggest pressing the test button for 30 seconds to test bulb and battery integrity. Next would be looking at the bulbs to see if they are intact. The following step would be to check the alignment of the beams and adjust as necessary. Last part of the monthly task is check the AC and charge lamps if required.
For the annual you will have to do a 90 minute full function test. Disconnect the AC and check for battery and lens corrosion. Clean as necessary. Check the battery and charging system voltage. Replace as needed.
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