Emergency lighting monthly test checklist

Charge indicators — Charging indicator lit on every luminaire, or central battery panel healthy

Occupants — Inform occupants and security that a test is in progress

Test switch — Simulate a mains failure with the test key or switch for a short period

Luminaires — Every emergency luminaire lights during the test

Exit signs — Every exit sign lit and legible during the test

Escape routes — Escape routes, stairs and final exits adequately lit, no dark spot

Recharge — Mains restored and all charging indicators lit again

Fittings — Diffusers clean, undamaged and securely fixed

Exit signs — Exit sign arrows point the right way and match the escape route

Visibility — No fitting hidden by partitions, racking, signage or decorations

Faults — Any luminaire or sign found faulty?

Log book — Record the test date, result and faults in the log book

Remarks — Location of faulty fittings