Hurricane Season Fire Protection Checklist for Louisiana Businesses
A practical before-and-after storm checklist for commercial fire protection systems — emergency lighting, alarms, sprinklers, kitchens and extinguishers.
Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems
Emergency Lighting & Exit Sign Inspection
When the power goes out, emergency lights and exit signs guide people to safety. We test every fixture, replace failed batteries and lamps, and give you a fixture-by-fixture record.
What this service involves
Battery-powered emergency lights and exit signs must switch on when normal power fails and stay lit long enough for people to evacuate. Batteries age, lamps fail and fixtures get damaged — often without anyone noticing until an inspection or an outage.
YearRound tests emergency lighting and exit signs, replaces failed batteries and components, and documents every fixture so you have a complete record.
What’s included
- Functional testing of emergency lights and exit signs
- Battery and lamp replacement
- Fixture repair and replacement
- Exit sign visibility and placement review
- Fixture-by-fixture inspection log
- Coordination with fire alarm and extinguisher service
Why it matters
- NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) describes periodic functional testing of battery-powered emergency lighting — a short test monthly and a longer-duration test annually.
- Emergency lighting failures are among the most common fire inspection findings.
- Hurricane-season outages are a real-world test of your emergency lighting.
When you need this service
- Monthly or annual testing is due
- Fixtures fail to light during a test button check
- An inspector cited emergency lighting deficiencies
- After a power outage revealed failed units
Our Process
What to expect
Inventory
We map each emergency light and exit sign by location.
Test
Each fixture is tested on battery power and results recorded.
Repair
Failed batteries, lamps and fixtures are replaced on the spot when stocked, or quoted.
Document
You receive a complete fixture log for your records.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
How often should emergency lights be tested?
NFPA 101 describes a 30-second functional test every month and a 90-minute test once a year for battery-powered emergency lighting. Some systems with self-testing features may be treated differently. Your local fire authority may have additional requirements.
Can you replace batteries during the visit?
Yes. We carry common batteries and lamps and replace them during the visit when possible. Other parts are quoted and scheduled.
References & standards. Requirements depend on the edition of each standard adopted by your jurisdiction and on local amendments. Confirm requirements with your Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Related guides
Emergency Lighting and Exit Sign Testing: Monthly and Annual Requirements
How the 30-second monthly test and 90-minute annual test work for battery-powered emergency lights and exit signs, plus common failures and record-keeping.
Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing: A Practical Guide for Building Owners
What a commercial fire alarm inspection covers, how NFPA 72 approaches testing frequencies, what trouble signals mean, and how to prepare your building.
Request a Quote
Get a written quote for emergency lighting & exit signs.
Tell us about your property. We’ll confirm scope, scheduling and pricing in writing before any work begins.
- Response from our team — available 24/7
- No corrective work without your approval
- 15% off the first service for new commercial accounts
Need emergency lighting & exit signs in Greater New Orleans?
Call our team or request a quote online. We’ll get you on the schedule.