Exit Light Regulatory Requirements
OSHA Code of Federal Regulation
- Requires adequate and reliable illumination for all exits
- Requires proper maintenance to ensure that exit lighting is in continuously proper operating condition
NFPA 70 — National Electric Code
- Requires specific illumination and performance of emergency and exit lights
- Provides functional standards for battery-powered emergency and exit lighting
NFPA 101 — Life Safety Code
- Requires a monthly inspection of all emergency and exit lighting systems
- Requires an annual test of all emergency and exit lighting systems