Emergency & Exit Light Testing, Repair and Installation
Emergency Lighting Installation
Ensure code compliance and occupant safety with our expert emergency lighting installation services. We provide turnkey solutions for exit signs and e-lights, including hardwired and battery backup systems. Our certified technicians install lighting to meet NFPA and local fire code requirements, ensuring your facility remains illuminated and accessible during power outages.
Emergency Lighting Repairs
Faulty emergency lights or exit signs? Our technicians quickly diagnose and repair issues like battery failure, lamp outages, and wiring faults to restore full functionality. We service all major brands and ensure your e-lights meet NFPA 101 and local fire code standards. Emergency response available to minimize risk and downtime.
Emergency Lighting Service
Stay compliant and prepared with Homer Fire Protection comprehensive emergency lighting services. We provide routine testing, maintenance, and certification of e-lights and exit signs, ensuring they operate properly during outages. Our team inspects batteries, bulbs, and wiring per NFPA 101 standards and documents all findings for AHJ inspections.
Schedule A Free Consultation Today
Unsure if your emergency lights meet code? Book a free on-site consultation with our fire safety experts. We’ll assess your current system, identify gaps, and recommend cost-effective solutions to keep your property safe and compliant — with no obligation.
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
Homer Fire Protection tests, repairs and installs emergency lights and exit signs for offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, schools, churches and apartment buildings across Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland.
What NFPA 101 requires
- Monthly: a 30-second functional test of every emergency light and exit sign, with the result recorded.
- Annually: a full 90-minute battery test, with written records kept for the fire marshal.
The annual 90-minute test is the one most buildings fail, because batteries that pass a quick button press often die well before 90 minutes. Our NFPA 101 emergency light testing guide explains each requirement in plain language.
What we do
- Annual 90-minute testing of every unit, with a fixture-by-fixture report
- Repairs on the spot: batteries, lamps, LED heads and charging circuits
- Exit sign and emergency light installation, including LED upgrades
- One visit, one report: we can test your lights during your annual fire extinguisher inspection
Why it matters
- Code Compliance: Meets NFPA 101, OSHA, and local fire code requirements
- Life Safety: Ensures visibility of egress paths during power outages or emergencies
- Energy Efficient: LED models offer low energy consumption and long lifespan
- Maintenance-Friendly: Many models include self-diagnostics and test buttons
- Battery Backup: Provides 90-minute illumination during outages per code
- Durable Housing: Vandal-resistant and weatherproof options available for harsh environments
Emergency Lighting FAQs
Per NFPA 101, emergency lights must be function-tested monthly for at least 30 seconds, and undergo a 90-minute full-duration test annually with documentation.
If an e-light fails testing, it may need battery replacement, lamp repair, or internal circuit servicing. Prompt repairs are required to maintain compliance and safety.
Most batteries last 3–5 years, depending on usage and environment. We recommend proactive replacements during routine service to avoid unexpected failures.
Yes. LED e-lights are more energy-efficient, longer-lasting, and require less maintenance than incandescent or fluorescent models.
Yes. We install, repair and replace exit signs and combination exit/emergency units, including LED upgrades, and test them on the same schedule as your emergency lights.
Yes. Most customers have us run the annual 90-minute emergency light test on the same visit as the annual extinguisher inspection, so there is one appointment and one set of records.
Lets talk now?
Ready to protect your space with top-tier safety solutions? Don’t wait for a fire emergency to strike—act now to secure Emergency Lights for your facility. Our expert team is here to ensure you have the right equipment and support to keep your environment safe. Contact us today by phone, email, or through our online form to get started. Your safety is our priority, and we’re here to help every step of the way!
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Emergency Lighting Service Areas
Homer Fire Protection provides NFPA 101 compliant emergency lighting and exit sign installation, repair, and inspection services across the DMV region. Select your location:
Alexandria, VA | Arlington, VA | Springfield, VA | Falls Church, VA | Fairfax, VA | Washington, DC | Bethesda, MD
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