Testing - Emergency & Exit Lights
In an emergency situation when power has failed, do you have confidence that all of your emergency lighting and exit signs will illuminate, and your staff and building occupants will be able to safely exit the building? Your insurance company and WorkSafe will require you to say yes. Give yourself that confidence with professional emergency exit light testing from Fullworks Fire Safety.
Emergency and exit light testing is a legal requirement for most commercial buildings across Australia. Emergency lighting systems are required to operate correctly during a power outage or electrical failure so that occupants can safely navigate to exits. Regular testing and maintenance are the only way to confirm your system operates correctly when it matters most. Our qualified, certified technicians carry out all testing to Australian Standard AS2293.2, giving you peace of mind and a clear compliance record.
What Our Emergency and Exit Light Testing Includes
Our emergency lighting testing is carried out in accordance with AS2293.2 on a 6 monthly basis and consists of the following:
- Check all lighting is operational under the main power supply
- Identify any mains powered globes and starters that have failed
- Formal discharge test of battery backup via a 90 minute mains isolation test (lighting circuit only)
- Identify any battery powered globes that have failed
- Identify any emergency lighting that fails to operate during the mains isolation test
Our certified technicians will perform the following services as part of the exit and emergency light testing:
- Replace accessible mains powered globes and starters that have failed (charged at $10 + GST per item)
- Replace accessible battery powered globes that have failed (charged at $10 + GST per globe)
- Update the exit and emergency lighting log book if present (to be kept on site in the essential services or log book cabinet), or provide an emailed emergency light log book
- Provide a written report identifying failures and corrective actions required, including a quotation for repair
Emergency Exit Light Testing Pricing
The above services are charged on a per test basis at the following rates:
$175 + GST for 1–2 electrical distribution / switch boards
$100 + GST per electrical distribution / switch board thereafter
The above pricing applies to the Perth Metro area (Zone A). For other areas, please contact us for a quote.
Combine Your Testing for Greater Value
As emergency and exit light testing is carried out on a 6 monthly basis, it is worth considering having your fire equipment servicing completed at the same time. Combining services reduces the number of site visits required and can lower your overall compliance costs. Contact us for pricing on multi-service packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is emergency exit light testing required?
Emergency and exit light testing must be carried out every 6 months in accordance with Australian Standard AS2293.2. Regular testing ensures your emergency lighting system operates correctly during a power outage or electrical failure and keeps your building compliant.
What is a formal discharge test?
A formal discharge test, also called a 90 minute mains isolation test, involves isolating the lighting circuit from the main power supply and verifying that the battery backup in your emergency lights sustains correct operation for the required duration. This confirms the batteries can support your system during a real power failure.
What happens if my emergency lights fail the test?
If any light fittings, battery backup units, or globes fail during the test, our technicians will identify each fault and provide a detailed report with corrective actions and a repair quotation. Accessible faulty lamps and globes can often be replaced on the spot during the same visit.
Is emergency exit light testing a legal requirement in Western Australia?
Yes. Commercial building owners and facility managers in Western Australia are required to ensure their emergency lighting and exit signs are tested and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard AS2293.2. Failure to comply can affect your building's safety certification and may have implications for your insurance coverage.
Do you service emergency lighting in areas outside of Perth Metro?
Our standard emergency light testing pricing applies to the Perth Metro area (Zone A). We do service other areas in Western Australia; however, pricing for South-West WA and broader regional locations is provided on quotation. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will provide a quote for your location.
