Emergency & Exit Lighting Inspection in Oklahoma City, OK
Emergency and exit lighting inspection verifies that your building's egress lighting will illuminate automatically during a power failure, guiding occupants safely out of the building. Oklahoma City Fire Protection performs NFPA 101 emergency and exit lighting inspections for commercial and multi-family properties throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. We inspect and test — we do not install or repair lighting systems.
Inspection at a glance
- NFPA Code
- NFPA 101
- Frequency
- NFPA 101 requires monthly 30-second tests of all emergency and exit lighting units, and annual 90-minute full-duration tests
- Response
- Within 24 hours
Understanding emergency & exit lighting inspection
Emergency lighting and exit signs are battery-backed lighting units that activate automatically when normal power fails, illuminating exit routes so occupants can evacuate safely. NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) requires regular testing.
NFPA 101 requires monthly 30-second tests (typically performed by building staff) and annual 90-minute full-duration tests by a qualified technician.
We inspect and test — we do not install or repair lighting units. If units fail, we document them and recommend replacement or repair by a qualified electrician.
Our inspection checklist
- Monthly 30-second function test (if contracted)
- Annual 90-minute full-duration test
- Battery voltage and charge capacity
- Lamp/bulb operation in both normal and emergency modes
- Exit sign illumination and visibility
- Unit placement and coverage of egress paths
- Test records and documentation
Inspection frequency
NFPA 101 requires monthly 30-second tests of all emergency and exit lighting units, and annual 90-minute full-duration tests. Oklahoma enforces these intervals through the State Fire Marshal and local AHJs.
Benefits of staying compliant
Ensure occupants can evacuate safely during a power failure
Avoid failed fire marshal and life safety inspections
Catch dead batteries and failed lamps before an emergency
Document NFPA 101 compliance with test records
Protect against liability from inadequate egress lighting
Our inspection process
1. Schedule
Call or request online. We confirm a date — usually within one week across the OKC metro.
2. Test
Our technician performs the 90-minute full-duration test on every unit and records pass/fail results.
3. Document
You receive a complete test report listing every unit, test result, and any units needing repair or replacement.
Oklahoma code requirements
Oklahoma adopts NFPA 101 through the State Fire Marshal's Office and the International Fire Code. Monthly and annual emergency lighting tests are required for commercial properties, and records must be available for AHJ review.
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Schedule your fire protection inspection
Tell us about your property and the services you need. We'll send a same-day quote and get you on the schedule — usually within 24 hours across the Oklahoma City metro.
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One inspection. One report. Fully compliant. We handle every fire and life safety system for your commercial property — so you stay compliant without juggling multiple vendors.