Commercial Safety Lighting is More Than Just Good Business – It’s Also the Law in California

The lights go out while we are all seated at home. In the pitch black, we search for our candles and flashlights to get by. Our furniture, pets, and those delightful toys are scattered all over the floor, so at the very least, we switch on the flashlight on our phones to assist us navigate our house without tripping over one another.

We simply have to maneuver around our own family or a small group of individuals at home. We are familiar with the people and the layout of our house. We are less fortunate if we are in a commercial building. People can find their way to safety with the assistance of an industrial emergency lighting system. You are not at home; this is new territory. Even if you work there, you might not be familiar with some of the locals or the other buildings.

What Are Emergency Lights for Industrial Use?

The lighting system that turns on when the power goes out or the fire alarm is triggered is known as industrial emergency lighting. This system consists of the facility’s illuminated EXIT sign and the emergency lights fixtures bordering the hallways.

Part of a regulated fire safety system includes emergency lights. The emergency and exit lights support firemen when they enter the building to save lives and extinguish fires along with emergency fire sprinklers, alarms, and help people leave during a fire. When the fire alarm is activated, the lights will turn on and give plenty of illumination to aid in seeing through not only the darkness but also smoke and flames.

What Regulations Apply To Emergency Lights For Industrial Use?

According to California law, “Emergency Lighting” is required. The components of the emergency response system in an industrial building are specifically addressed by this regulation. Since they are private dwellings, private homes are not required to have this. Yet, the presence of some sort of business emergency lighting is mandated by law.

Many, but not all, of the lighting system’s requirements are mandated by the regulation. The system might, for instance, have emergency lighting that only turns on in case of an emergency. “Non-maintained lighting” is the name given to this form of lighting. Maintainable lighting is the other type of lighting. It is constantly on.

The Law Establishes Two Essential Conditions

The walkways must be adequately lit in case of an emergency, which calls for the provision of all exit signs, egress lighting, and other lighting. Installing the lights is necessary to ensure that the area is well-lit even if one of the bulbs fails.

The life safety code, which is a part of the NFPA, states that for the lights to be in compliance with the law, a monthly inspection is required. The emergency and exit lighting systems must undergo an annual test.

Lastly, the OSHA code of regulations mandates lighting that is adequate and dependable at all exits as well as exit lighting must receive regular maintenance to be in the best possible operating condition. You must adhere to these codes in order to be in compliance with California regulations. They assist in making sure that every commercial emergency lighting is always doing its job to protect occupants.

You can contact Sonner Electric at 661-728-0126 for help with all your commercial electrical needs.