Commercial Electrical
Emergency Lighting
Exit signs, battery packs and egress lighting with annual code-required testing.
Overview
The BC Building Code and National Building Code of Canada require exit signs, emergency battery packs and egress lighting in all commercial buildings — plus documented monthly and annual tests. Dena Electronics installs and services complete emergency lighting systems, including battery-back-up unit equipment, LED exit signs, remote emergency heads and self-testing/self-diagnostic fixtures that log compliance automatically for your fire inspector.
Benefits
- Meets NBCC, BCBC and CAN/ULC-S572 requirements
- Self-testing fixtures reduce compliance paperwork
- Photoluminescent and LED exit signs with 25-year lamp life
- Documented annual load-testing and battery replacement
Our Process
Code review
We walk the building and identify every required exit sign, emergency head and egress path.
Design & quote
Battery calculations confirm 30- or 60-minute run time; you receive a fixed-price proposal.
Permit & install
Fixtures are installed, wired to unswitched lighting circuits and battery-tested.
Annual testing
We perform monthly-visual and annual 30/60-minute load tests and issue signed compliance reports.
Documentation
All test logs and battery replacement records are delivered for your fire safety plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
Monthly visual and functional tests, plus an annual full-duration discharge test, are required — we can perform both under a service agreement.
How long must the lights stay on during an outage?
Most commercial occupancies require a minimum 30-minute run time; some high-rise and assembly occupancies require 60 minutes.
Can you retrofit our old battery packs?
Yes — most legacy unit equipment can be replaced with modern LED heads and self-testing packs during a single service call.
What happens if we fail a fire inspection?
We prioritise deficiency corrections and can provide same-week service to get your building back into compliance.
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