Florida law mandates monthly functional tests and annual 90-minute full battery drain tests on every emergency unit and exit sign in your facility. We inspect, test, document, certify — and train your staff to stay compliant year-round.
Violations can result in failed inspections, fines, permit holds, and occupancy restrictions.
Emergency lighting must provide 1.0 fc average / 0.1 fc minimum at floor level for a minimum of 90 continuous minutes. Monthly 30-second functional tests required. Annual full-load test required. Records must be kept and available for AHJ review at all times.
International Building Code requires illuminated exit paths in ALL commercial occupancies. Exit signs must be continuously illuminated with battery backup. Failure to comply means a failed Certificate of Occupancy — which can halt operations and building permits indefinitely.
Emergency systems must be tested monthly (30-second functional test) and annually (full 90-minute load test). Written records required and must be available for inspection. Covers all legally required emergency systems in commercial and multi-family occupancies.
Exit routes must be adequately lit at all times during business hours. Failure to maintain emergency lighting is an OSHA recordable violation — can trigger fines up to $15,625 per violation per day. OSHA inspectors can cite this independently of local fire marshals.
Florida adopts NFPA 101 and IBC with additional state requirements. High-rise occupancies have enhanced provisions. All testing must be documented per FBC Chapter 10. State amendments can impose stricter requirements than the base federal codes in specific occupancy types.
Florida Fire Prevention Code requires AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) approval of annual testing documentation. Documentation must match fixture-by-fixture test logs submitted to the local fire marshal. We prepare AHJ-ready packages accepted by Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade fire marshals.
Every fixture type, every test type, every code — covered in a single visit.
No surprise invoices. Every service is priced per fixture so you know exactly what you're paying before we arrive.
Lock in priority scheduling, monthly tests included, and annual certification — one predictable price.
All plans are month-to-month. Cancel with 30 days notice. Volume discounts available for 100+ fixtures — call us at (561) 225-5051 to discuss.
Your facilities team doesn't have to wait on us for every monthly test. We train your staff to conduct compliant monthly functional tests in-house — we handle the annual 90-minute test and certification.
"Train once. Stay compliant all year."
Schedule Staff TrainingIf you operate a commercial or multi-family building in Florida, you almost certainly have a legal obligation to test and document your emergency lighting.
Required by IBC §1006 + NFPA 101 for all commercial occupancies with 50+ occupants. Monthly and annual tests required, plus AHJ documentation on demand.
IBC §1006 · NFPA 101High foot traffic and complex egress paths make compliance critical. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code governs all mercantile occupancies. All exit paths and signs must be tested and documented.
NFPA 101 Ch. 36/37NFPA 99 + NFPA 101 apply. Emergency lighting is an essential life safety system — failure is not an option. Enhanced testing and documentation requirements. Generator transfer times strictly enforced.
NFPA 99 · NFPA 101 Ch. 18/19NFPA 101 Chapters 28/29 govern new and existing hotels. Must cover all public corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms, and exits. Guest safety during overnight power failures is the governing concern.
NFPA 101 Ch. 28/29NFPA 101 Chapters 14/15 govern educational occupancies. Required in all buildings with student occupancy. Documentation must be available for both fire marshal and school board accreditation inspections.
NFPA 101 Ch. 14/15Common areas, corridors, stairwells, and garage exits all require compliant emergency lighting. NFPA 101 Chapters 30/31 apply. HOA boards bear legal responsibility for compliance.
NFPA 101 Ch. 30/31OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37 plus IBC governs storage and industrial occupancies. Exit routes must be lit during all operational hours — including after-hours and overnight shifts. OSHA violations up to $15,625/day.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37 · IBCEnhanced documentation requirements and typically annual AHJ inspections. Public buildings must maintain complete fixture-by-fixture test logs. We prepare documentation packages accepted by local fire marshals and municipal inspectors throughout South Florida.
NFPA 101 · IBC · FFPC §633From first contact to certified documentation — a streamlined, low-disruption process designed for busy facilities teams.
Call (561) 225-5051 or submit a request online. We coordinate with your facility manager for minimal disruption. Evening and weekend availability for occupied buildings.
Technicians walk your entire facility, catalogue every emergency fixture and exit sign, and assess battery and system condition before the test begins. Every unit is labeled and photographed.
Full 90-minute battery drain on every fixture. FC measurements throughout the egress path. Every result photographed and logged per fixture in our digital test management system.
Comprehensive report delivered same day. NFPA 101 test log, deficiency list with photos, AHJ certification letter, and insurance documentation — ready for your files immediately.
Answers to the questions facility managers and building owners ask most — straight, no jargon.
NFPA 101 requires two types of testing: (1) Monthly 30-second functional test — activate every unit, confirm illumination, log pass/fail. (2) Annual 90-minute full battery drain test — full discharge at rated load for 90 continuous minutes, with photometric floor measurements documented. Both test types require written records kept on-site and available for AHJ review at any time.
The annual 90-minute test is the definitive test of your emergency lighting system. Every battery-backed fixture must remain fully illuminated for 90 continuous minutes at rated load per NFPA 101 §7.9. A fixture that passes the monthly 30-second test can still fail the 90-minute test — batteries degrade over time and won't reveal their true capacity until fully discharged. This test is legally required and cannot be skipped or substituted with a shorter test.
Failed inspections typically result in: a Notice of Violation from the AHJ, a re-inspection fee, a correction deadline (usually 30–60 days), and in serious cases, occupancy restrictions until deficiencies are corrected. We provide a deficiency report with photos and can schedule corrective work immediately. Most corrections are completed in a single follow-up visit. Having documentation that a test was conducted and deficiencies are being addressed in good faith often reduces the severity of penalties.
We price per fixture for full transparency. Annual 90-minute tests: $10–$12/fixture. Monthly functional tests: $5/fixture/test, or included free in all service plans. Service plans range from $5–$8/fixture/month and include monthly tests, annual certification, and AHJ documentation. Exit signs are priced the same as emergency units. Call (561) 225-5051 for volume pricing on 100+ fixtures — we offer meaningful discounts at scale.
Yes — in most cases. Our technicians carry common sealed lead-acid and Ni-Cad battery packs, exit sign assemblies, and emergency fixture replacement heads. We document everything on the deficiency report and repair what we can on the spot. For older or specialized systems we order parts and return — usually within 3–5 business days. We will never leave your facility with unresolved safety deficiencies without a written schedule for correction.
The primary codes are: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code §7.9/§7.10 (testing requirements), IBC §1006/§1008 (illumination and exit signage), NEC 2020 Article 700 (emergency systems), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37 (exit route lighting), Florida Building Code (adopts NFPA 101 with state provisions), and FFPC §633 (AHJ documentation). We are familiar with all applicable codes and ensure your documentation satisfies any AHJ in Palm Beach, Broward, or Miami-Dade counties.
Our AHJ-ready package includes: a fixture-by-fixture test log with results, photometric floor measurement readings (fc values), a dated certification letter on CCC letterhead confirming NFPA 101 compliance, a deficiency list (if any) with correction status, and our license number and insurance information. Most AHJs and fire marshals in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade accept our documentation directly without requiring additional forms.
Yes. Exit signs with battery backup must be included in monthly and annual testing per NFPA 101. We test battery backup duration, LED/lamp illumination, directional arrow visibility and compliance, and mounting height per IBC §1008. A burned-out or non-illuminated exit sign is a code violation and an OSHA recordable finding. Exit signs are priced identically to emergency units — $10–$12 per sign for the annual test.
Staff training is a 1-hour on-site session where we teach your facilities team how to conduct legally compliant monthly 30-second functional tests, document results correctly, identify failed fixtures, and know when to call for service. Any facilities manager, building engineer, or maintenance staff responsible for fire and life safety systems should attend. We provide a written procedures manual customized to your facility and a certificate of completion for each participant.
On-site training is $350 flat for up to 10 staff members. Included: 1-hour session, custom written procedures manual, certificate of completion per participant, and CCC emergency contact cards. Annual refresher sessions for returning clients are $150. Training is included at no extra cost in our Full Service plan ($8/fixture/month). If you have more than 10 staff who need training, additional participants can be added for $25 each.
Yes. We serve Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Our office is in Boca Raton but our technicians cover all three counties — including service to the Keys. No additional travel fees within our standard service area. For larger facilities or multiple locations, we offer consolidated scheduling to reduce your total cost and scheduling complexity.
Call us at (561) 225-5051. Service plan clients get priority same-day response. Non-contract clients are typically scheduled within 48 hours. In the meantime, document the failed fixture with a photo and note the date and time — this demonstrates good-faith effort toward compliance if an inspector arrives before the repair is complete. Do not cover or disable a failed fixture without replacing it.
Don't wait for a failed inspection. Our team is ready to schedule your emergency lighting test, set up a service plan, and train your staff — all in one call.