Emergency & Exit Light Inspection
Emergency lights and illuminated exit signs must work when the power fails – and NFPA 101 requires a monthly 30-second test and an annual 90-minute battery test to prove it. APFE Corp. performs the annual 90-minute emergency and exit lighting test, replaces failed batteries and lamps on the spot, and documents the results for your fire inspector, throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.
We test, repair and document – usually on the same visit as your extinguisher tags.
Licensed & insured. CSLB License #861238 (C-10 Electrical, C-16 Fire Protection, C-36 Plumbing). Serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.
Emergency & exit lighting services
Annual 90-minute test
Every emergency light and exit sign load-tested for the full 90 minutes required by NFPA 101, with a written log.
Monthly test program
Scheduled 30-second functional tests and logs for properties that want the whole program handled.
Battery replacement
Sealed lead-acid and NiCd batteries replaced in emergency light heads and exit signs.
Lamp & LED replacement
Burned-out lamps and LED boards replaced; dim exit signs brought back to code-required brightness.
New installations
LED exit signs, emergency light heads and combo units installed where required by the fire inspector or during tenant improvements.
Documentation
Test records kept on site and provided to you for the fire marshal, insurance or corporate compliance.
Emergency lighting test requirements
| Test | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Functional test (push-to-test button) | Monthly | 30 seconds |
| Full battery load test | Annually | 90 minutes |
| Self-testing / self-diagnostic units | Annual verification of self-test results | — |
Who needs this
Any building with an occupant load that requires emergency egress lighting – offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, gyms, churches, schools, medical offices, apartment common areas and parking structures. If you have been written up for exit or emergency lights on a fire inspection, we can clear the correction notice.
Service Area
APFE Corp. is based in Orange County and sends licensed technicians throughout Southern California:
- Orange County – Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Brea, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest
- Los Angeles County – Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Whittier, Downey, Norwalk
- San Diego County – San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, Chula Vista
- Inland Empire – Riverside, Corona, Temecula, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino
Outside these areas? Call us – we also take on work in Ventura and Kern counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often must emergency lights and exit signs be tested?
NFPA 101 (the Life Safety Code) requires a 30-second functional test every month and a full 90-minute test once a year. The annual test is the one that must be documented by a qualified technician and shown to the fire inspector.
What is the 90-minute test?
Power to the lighting circuit is interrupted so the units run on battery. Every emergency light and illuminated exit sign must stay lit for a full 90 minutes. Units that dim or go dark fail and need a new battery or replacement.
Do you replace batteries and bulbs?
Yes. We carry common emergency-light and exit-sign batteries and LED lamps on the truck, so most failed units are fixed on the same visit.
Can you do this with my extinguisher service?
Yes – most customers have us test exit and emergency lights on the same visit as their annual extinguisher tags.
Do you install new exit signs and emergency lights?
Yes. We install new LED exit signs, emergency light heads and combination units where the fire inspector has required them or where existing units are beyond repair.
Exit lights, extinguishers, alarm and sprinkler compliance – one company.