California-licensed installation, monthly testing, 90-minute annual battery tests, and emergency repair for all occupied buildings. Code-compliant exit sign and emergency lighting programs that pass every inspection.
Emergency and exit lighting is a life safety requirement in every occupied building — yet it's one of the most overlooked compliance items until a fire marshal walk-through or a power failure reveals a problem. Dead batteries, non-illuminating exit signs, and untested systems result in immediate code violations and create real danger for occupants during evacuations.
Delta Fire Equipment provides complete emergency and exit lighting services: new installations, monthly functional checks, the annual 90-minute battery discharge test required by NFPA 101, battery replacements, and emergency repairs. We document everything and issue compliance certificates your AHJ will accept.
NFPA 101 requires that emergency lighting systems be capable of providing at least 90 minutes of illumination following a power loss. The annual test runs the batteries down to verify this capacity — and most batteries that have never been tested will fail on first inspection.
Emergency lighting systems vary by building type, power infrastructure, and occupancy. Delta installs and services all types — and helps you choose the right solution for your facility.
The most common system type for commercial occupancies. Individual emergency light units contain sealed lead-acid or NiCd batteries that automatically activate when building power is lost. Simple, cost-effective, and widely code-accepted.
In facilities with standby generators, emergency lighting is wired to the generator circuit and activates on generator transfer. Common in hospitals, large commercial buildings, and facilities with large emergency power systems. Requires coordination with electrical systems.
Tritium-powered self-luminous exit signs require no electricity or batteries — they glow continuously through radioactive decay for 10–20 years. Ideal for locations where maintaining power or battery reliability is a challenge. EPA-regulated disposal required at end of life.
From new installations to battery replacements and annual compliance testing — Delta handles the full lifecycle of your emergency and exit lighting systems.
New installations designed to meet NFPA 101 and IBC illumination level requirements — including exit sign placement, emergency light spacing, and egress path coverage.
NFPA 101 requires a 30-second monthly test of every emergency light and exit sign. We perform and document this test, noting any units that fail to activate or illuminate properly.
The most critical test in the emergency lighting inspection cycle. We run each unit on battery power for the full 90 minutes required by NFPA 101, measuring illumination levels at start and end. Units that fail are replaced on the spot where possible.
Most emergency light batteries have a rated service life of 4–5 years. We carry common battery types on our service vehicles for same-day replacement and retest following battery swap.
Non-illuminating exit signs are an immediate life safety and code violation. We repair or replace faulty exit signs — LED retrofits, lens replacements, and full unit swaps — with minimal disruption to operations.
All testing and service is documented in a format accepted by California fire marshals and AHJs. We provide test reports, compliance certificates, and deficiency notices that satisfy insurance and inspection requirements.
Emergency and exit lighting in California is governed by four overlapping codes. Delta ensures compliance with all of them — documented and inspection-ready.
The primary standard governing emergency lighting and exit signs. Requires 90-minute battery runtime, minimum 1 footcandle illumination along egress paths, and monthly/annual testing with documented records.
Governs emergency lighting in new construction and major renovations. Specifies exit sign illumination levels, locations, and backup power requirements for all occupancy types.
California's Title 24 Part 6 regulates the energy efficiency of emergency and exit lighting, including LED specifications and control requirements for new installations and major alterations.
Exit signs must be legible and accessible to all occupants, including those with visual impairments. ADA compliance affects sign height, character size, color contrast, and mounting location.
Every occupied building in California is required to maintain functional emergency lighting and exit signs. This includes:
Most failures happen during the annual test.
Batteries that appear functional during monthly 30-second tests commonly fail the 90-minute annual test. Delta carries common replacement batteries on every service vehicle — so failed units get fixed the same day they're tested.
Get a free on-site assessment and quote for your emergency and exit lighting program. We serve all occupancy types across California — offices, healthcare, retail, schools, and more.