Emergency Lighting & Exit Sign Installation and Inspection
Emergency Lighting.
Never Dark.
Commercial emergency lighting and exit sign installation, testing, and certification. Monthly & annual service across Ontario. Fully code-compliant.
When the lights go out, your exits still have to lead somewhere.
Emergency lighting and illuminated exit signs are the last line of defense in a real evacuation. They run on battery backup. Which means the batteries need to be tested, replaced, and certified on a schedule that most building owners don't realize exists until an inspector shows up.
Boss Fire installs, services, and certifies the full stack: LED emergency lights, running-man exit signs, stairwell lighting, and photoluminescent signage where code allows.
Monthly functional tests. Annual 30-minute battery tests. We can take these over or train your team to do them in-house. Either way, we document everything.
Emergency Lighting Services
- New installation & retrofit to LED
- Monthly 30-second functional testing
- Annual 30-minute battery duration testing
- Battery replacement (typically every 5-7 years)
- Lamp & LED replacement
- Exit sign installation & certification
- Photoluminescent signage (where permitted)
- Stairwell & corridor illumination verification
- Coverage mapping for new occupancies
- Documented inspection reports for code & insurance
Emergency lighting
we install and certify.
LED Heads & Dual-Heads
Long-life LED replacements for legacy incandescent units. Higher output, lower maintenance.
Integrated Battery Packs
Individual units with built-in rechargeable batteries. Most common in small-to-mid commercial.
Central Battery Systems
Single battery bank powers all emergency lighting. Common in high-rises and hospitals.
Exit Signs (LED)
Illuminated running-man signs at every exit and along egress paths. Annual certification required.
Photoluminescent Signs
Glow-in-the-dark signage. No batteries, no wiring. Permitted by code in specific egress situations.
Stairwell Lighting
Continuously-illuminated stairwell fixtures are required in most high-rise and multi-storey buildings.
How often emergency lighting
is tested.
Emergency lighting and exit signs must work on battery power when the building loses electricity. Keep a written log of every test; inspectors ask for it.
| Frequency | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Push-to-test each unit and exit sign: lamps light on battery, charging indicator on, no damage or obstruction. | Building staff or technician |
| Annually | 30-minute test on battery power, batteries and lamps checked, results recorded. | Qualified technician |
| As needed | Replace failed batteries, lamps and units; update the log. | Qualified technician |
Sources: Ontario Fire Code, O. Reg. 213/07, Division B, Article 6.7.1.6 (emergency lighting unit equipment); CSA C22.2 No. 141, Emergency Lighting Equipment. Current to the amendments in force January 1, 2026. Last updated .
Emergency lighting service across the GTA
How often do emergency lights need to be tested? +
Under the Ontario Fire Code, emergency lighting needs a short functional test every month and a 30-minute test on battery power every year. Most building owners don't realize the monthly test is required. Boss Fire can train your staff or take it over entirely.
How long do emergency lighting batteries last? +
Typical sealed lead-acid batteries last 3-5 years; newer lithium and NiMH batteries last 5-7 years. The annual 30-minute battery test is designed to catch batteries that are degrading before they fail in a real emergency.
Do exit signs need to be illuminated? +
In most commercial occupancies, yes. Running-man exit signs must be internally illuminated (LED) with battery backup. Photoluminescent signs are permitted in some specific situations but not as a universal replacement. Boss Fire can audit your property and specify the right solution.
What happens during an annual certification? +
We perform the 30-minute battery test on every fixture, replace any failed batteries or lamps on the spot, verify coverage along all egress paths, update the tag on each fixture, and issue a certification report for your insurance and inspection records.
Book an emergency lighting
inspection in the GTA.
Free on-site assessment across the GTA. No charge, no pressure. Just a clear plan and a single point of contact for every fire system on site.