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Emergency and Exit Lighting

When the power goes out, your exit signs and emergency lights are what get people out safely — and they're required by code to work every time. We install, inspect, and test emergency and exit lighting for commercial buildings across Charlotte, keeping you compliant with NFPA 101 and ready for your next fire marshal inspection.

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Compliance Made Easy

 Fire marshals and insurance carriers expect every exit sign and emergency light in your building to be tested on a documented schedule. NFPA 101 requires a 30-second functional test every month and a full 90-minute duration test every year, with written records kept on site. Skip it, and you risk a failed inspection or a denied claim after an incident.

  • NFPA 101 Compliant
  • Monthly & Annual Testing
  • Licensed & Insured
Close-up of a red LED emergency exit sign

Our Proven Emergency Lighting Inspection Process

A five-step process that covers every exit sign and emergency light in your building, ending with the documentation your fire marshal and insurance carrier will ask for.
1

Visual & Mounting Inspection

We check every exit sign and emergency light unit for physical damage, secure mounting, and correct placement and coverage for your building's layout.
2

30-Second Functional Test

Each unit's test switch is pressed to confirm the light switches to battery backup and fully illuminates, exactly as required for monthly testing.
3

Battery Load & Charging Voltage Test

Batteries are load-tested and charging circuits are checked to confirm they'll actually hold power through a real outage, not just a quick flash.
4

Bulb, Lamp & Diffuser Check

Failed bulbs and LEDs are replaced on the spot, and cracked, faded, or bleached diffusers are flagged for replacement.
5

Documentation & Compliance Report

You get a dated inspection tag on every unit plus a written compliance report your fire marshal and insurance carrier can request at any time.

Complete Emergency & Exit Lighting Coverage

One team for installation, testing, repair, and replacement — every exit sign and emergency light in your building, under a single invoice.

Exit Sign Installation

New and replacement LED exit signs sized and placed to meet your building's occupancy and egress requirements.

Battery & Backup Replacement

Worn batteries and backup packs are swapped before they fail, so your lights are ready the moment the power drops.

Monthly & Annual Testing Programs

Scheduled recurring visits that keep you ahead of NFPA 101's monthly and annual testing requirements automatically.

Combo Exit/Emergency Units

Service and testing for combination exit sign and emergency light fixtures, the most common setup in commercial buildings.

Egress Path Lighting

Hallway and stairwell emergency lighting placed and tested so evacuation routes stay lit end to end.

Inspection Tags & Reporting

Every unit gets a dated tag, and every visit ends with a written report your fire marshal and insurer will recognize.

Repair & LED Retrofit

Troubleshooting for failing units, plus retrofit of older incandescent fixtures to low-maintenance LED.

Emergency & Same-Day Service

Failed a test or found a dark exit sign before an inspection? We offer emergency and same-day service across Charlotte and the Carolinas.

Frequently Asked Questions

NFPA 101 requires a 30-second functional test every 30 days and a full 90-minute duration test once a year for every exit sign and emergency light. Written records of both must be kept on site.

The building owner is responsible for keeping emergency and exit lighting tested and in working order. Most owners hire a licensed provider like us to handle the testing and documentation so nothing gets missed.

A failed unit gets flagged in your report, and in most cases we can replace the battery, bulb, or fixture on the same visit so you're back in compliance before the fire marshal follows up.

Yes. Every visit includes a dated inspection tag on each unit and a written compliance report you can hand to your insurance carrier or fire marshal on request.

Most single-building inspections take one to two hours depending on how many exit signs and emergency lights are installed. We'll give you a firm estimate before we start.

Yes. If a unit fails right before an inspection or you notice a dark exit sign, we offer emergency and same-day service across Charlotte and the Carolinas. Call (704) 456-9926 to check availability.

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Expert Fire Safety is your trusted partner for complete fire protection services in Charlotte and surrounding areas. From inspections and maintenance to same-day repairs, our certified team ensures your systems stay compliant, reliable, and ready.

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