Egress & Emergency Lighting Maintenance Checklist

In a fire or power outage, visibility can mean the difference between safe evacuation and chaos. Egress routes and emergency lighting systems are the lifelines that guide patients, staff, and visitors to safety, especially in healthcare environments where mobility may be limited. Keeping these systems functional isn’t just about compliance; it’s about ensuring calm, safe, and efficient evacuation during critical moments.

Over time, exit signs can dim, batteries lose charge, and stairwell lights fail – often without notice. Routine inspection helps prevent these silent failures. With regular testing, staff can confirm that lights activate during outages, signs are visible and properly oriented, and all pathways remain clear of obstructions.

Our Egress & Emergency Lighting Maintenance Checklist provides a structured, easy-to-follow guide to ensure your facility stays compliant, inspection-ready, and safe under any circumstance.

What’s Inside the Checklist

Your downloadable checklist includes:

• Monthly Tasks: Testing exit signage and emergency lights, clearing corridors, and checking door accessibility.
• Quarterly Inspections: Measuring illumination levels and verifying exit sign directions.
• Annual Maintenance: Full 90-minute lighting tests, door hardware inspections, and stairwell safety checks.
• Post-Renovation Updates: Confirming signage and lighting match new layouts and staff are trained on revised egress routes.
• Maintenance Documentation Log: A built-in record for tracking inspections and test results.

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Routine inspections help your facility maintain safe, visible evacuation routes, even when the lights go out.

Download the checklist below to streamline inspections and ensure your emergency lighting systems perform flawlessly when every second counts.