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Updated 26 Oct 2026

Emergency Lighting Test Record

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Periodic testing log per AS 2293.2 Emergency Escape Lighting Maintenance

#Light IDLocationTest DateDurationResultFaultAction
e.g.EXC-102Depot A12/03/2024---Annual service booked
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Short answer

An emergency lighting test record logs the routine tests of emergency lights and exit signs in a building: each fitting's location, test type, pass or fail, battery condition and defects with corrective action. Building and maintenance staff complete it at each test. AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 sets six-monthly and yearly routine service, and Part E4 of NCC Volume One covers where emergency lighting is required.

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  • The MapTrack emergency lighting test record has 7 columns and room for 25 entries. Columns: Light ID, Location, Test Date, Duration, Result, Fault, Action.
  • Records each fitting by location with its test result, so a failed unit is a line item with an owner rather than a vague finding.
  • A function test proves the fitting switches to battery. A duration test proves the battery lasts the full rated period. Both are recorded here.
  • Built around the AS 2293.2 inspection and maintenance regime for emergency escape lighting and exit signs.
  • Fittings that pass the function test can still fail the duration test. An aged battery shows up only when made to run flat.

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What is an emergency lighting test record?

An emergency lighting test record is a document used to log the results of routine inspections and tests of emergency and exit lighting systems in buildings. The record captures the test type (monthly function test or six-monthly duration test), the building zone, each luminaire and exit sign location, the test result (pass or fail), battery condition and any defects requiring corrective action. It is the primary compliance record for demonstrating that emergency lighting meets the requirements of AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 (Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings, Part 2: Routine service and maintenance).

Emergency lighting is a life-safety system that must operate reliably during mains power failure to illuminate escape routes and highlight exits. AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 sets six-monthly and yearly routine service, including six-monthly full-duration discharge tests (typically 90 minutes for most buildings), and many sites add a monthly 90-second function test. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) National Construction Code, Volume One, Part E4 mandates emergency lighting in all buildings except certain Class 1 and Class 10 buildings. Failing to maintain and test emergency lighting exposes building owners to prosecution under the WHS Act 2011 and state fire safety legislation, and compromises occupant safety during evacuations.

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Benefits of using this emergency lighting test record

  • AS 2293.2 compliance: documents six-monthly test results at the frequency the standard sets, plus any monthly function checks.
  • Life safety assurance: systematic testing confirms escape route lighting will function during a real power failure.
  • Building Code compliance: provides evidence that emergency lighting meets BCA National Construction Code Part E4 requirements.
  • Defect tracking: failed luminaires and depleted batteries are recorded and tracked to resolution before the next test.
  • Fire authority audits: completed test records satisfy fire brigade and council inspectors during annual fire safety statement reviews.
  • Liability protection: documented testing demonstrates the building owner has met their duty of care for occupant safety.

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What to include in an emergency lighting test record

This emergency lighting test record covers 9 key areas:

  • Building details: building name, address, zone or level tested, number of emergency luminaires and exit signs in the zone.
  • Test details: test date, test type (monthly function or six-monthly duration), tester name and qualifications.
  • Luminaire register: location ID, fitting type (emergency luminaire, exit sign, combination), lamp type (LED, fluorescent).
  • Monthly function test results: fitting switches to battery on mains disconnection (yes/no), lamp illuminates (yes/no), charging indicator normal (yes/no).
  • Six-monthly duration test results: full discharge time achieved (90 minutes minimum), lamp output maintained throughout, recovery charge time.
  • Battery condition: battery age, charge indicator status, physical condition (swelling, leakage, corrosion).
  • Exit sign assessment: pictogram correct and visible, directional arrows correct, illumination even, no obstructions.
  • Defect register: fitting location, defect description, corrective action, responsible person, target date, confirmation of rectification.
  • Sign-off: tester signature, building manager acknowledgement, next test due date.

How to use this emergency lighting test record

  1. Record building details and confirm the test scope: Note the building name, zone or level being tested, the test type (monthly function or six-monthly duration) and the date. Obtain the emergency lighting schedule or as-built drawings showing the location and type of every luminaire and exit sign in the test zone.
  2. Simulate mains failure and observe each fitting: Activate the test switch or disconnect mains supply to the emergency lighting circuit. For monthly tests, observe for 90 seconds that all luminaires illuminate and all exit signs remain visible. For six-monthly tests, maintain the discharge for the full rated duration (typically 90 minutes) and check output at intervals.
  3. Inspect battery condition and charging indicators: For each fitting, check the battery charge indicator light is normal. Note battery age (marked on the battery or fitting label) and inspect for physical signs of failure: swelling, electrolyte leakage or terminal corrosion. Batteries older than the manufacturer rated life (typically 4 years for NiCd, 5 years for Li-ion) should be flagged for replacement.
  4. Assess exit signs for visibility and compliance: Verify each exit sign displays the correct pictogram, has directional arrows pointing to the nearest exit, is evenly illuminated and is not obstructed by signage, storage or building modifications. Check that the sign meets AS 2293.1 requirements for size and luminance based on the viewing distance.
  5. Record results, log defects and confirm next test date: Mark each fitting as pass or fail on the test record. Log all failed fittings in the defect register with the defect description, corrective action, responsible person and target date. Sign the record, file it in the building emergency lighting logbook and note the next test due date. In MapTrack, update the asset status for each luminaire and set the next automated test reminder.

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How often should you complete this log / register?

AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 requires six-monthly full-duration discharge tests (typically 90 minutes to confirm battery capacity), and many sites add monthly function tests (90-second simulated mains failure to confirm all fittings switch to battery and illuminate). Annual maintenance includes lamp replacement, battery replacement where required and a full inspection by a qualified person. Additionally, emergency lighting must be tested after any maintenance that may affect the system, such as electrical circuit modifications or building alterations. In NSW, the owner gives council and Fire and Rescue NSW an annual fire safety statement under clause 89 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, confirming the fire safety measures, including emergency lighting where installed, can perform to the required standard.

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AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 requires six-monthly full-duration discharge tests (typically 90 minutes) to verify battery capacity, and many sites add monthly 90-second function tests to confirm all fittings switch to battery during a simulated mains failure. Annual maintenance includes a detailed inspection, lamp and battery replacement as needed, and verification that the system complies with AS 2293.1. Additional testing is required after any work that could affect the emergency lighting circuit.

A function test is a short 90-second test that confirms each emergency luminaire and exit sign switches to battery power when mains supply is disconnected. It checks that lamps illuminate and charging indicators are normal. A duration test runs for the full rated discharge time (usually 90 minutes) to verify the batteries can sustain illumination for the entire rated period. Function tests are performed monthly and duration tests are performed every six months.

Monthly function tests can be performed by trained building maintenance staff using the test switch on each fitting or a central test system. Six-monthly duration tests and annual maintenance should be performed by a qualified person with knowledge of AS 2293.2 requirements, typically a licensed electrician or a specialist emergency lighting technician. The tester must be competent to identify defects and assess battery condition.

Any fitting that fails a test must be recorded in the defect register with the specific failure mode, such as lamp not illuminating, battery depleted before full duration, or exit sign obscured. The defective fitting must be repaired or replaced as soon as practicable. Critical escape route fittings should be prioritised for same-day rectification. Failed fittings are re-tested after repair to confirm compliance before the next scheduled test date.

AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 sets out how routine service records are kept and retained (clause 2.7), so check the current edition for the retention period. In NSW, the annual fire safety statement under clause 89 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 relies on these records, and councils such as Penrith tell owners to keep maintenance records on site for at least seven years. As a practical minimum, retain monthly and six-monthly test records for at least 7 years, and keep records of battery replacement and major repairs for the lifetime of the fitting. WHS Regulations 2011 also expect that documents demonstrating life safety due diligence are available to SafeWork during inspections.

For Class 2 to 9 buildings, NCC 2022 Volume One sets the locations, and in some cases the building classes, in which emergency lighting must be installed, in its Deemed-to-Satisfy provision E4D2. The NCC notes each sub-provision of E4D2 must be considered separately and more than one may apply to a single building; where any of them requires emergency lighting, it must be provided. Every required system must then comply with AS/NZS 2293.1 under E4D4. So the sequence is: the NCC decides whether and where, AS/NZS 2293.1 decides how it is designed and installed, and this test record shows it still works.

Because that is the NCC's performance requirement. NCC 2022 Volume One, Part E4, requires an emergency lighting system to operate at not less than the minimum required level of illuminance for not less than 90 minutes. A duration test is a discharge of the battery under load to prove each luminaire and exit sign still meets that, and a fitting that fades before the 90 minutes has failed regardless of how bright it started. Record the actual time achieved, not pass or fail alone, so a battery that is losing capacity is replaced before it fails the test rather than after.

They do different jobs. The NCC is the building code: it says whether a building needs emergency lighting, where, and what it must achieve, including the 90-minute performance requirement. AS/NZS 2293 is the standard the NCC calls up. Part 1 covers system design, installation and operation and is the part every required system must comply with under E4D4, while Part 2 covers inspection and maintenance and is what fire authorities such as the CFA point to for the ongoing testing regime. This test record is a Part 2 document; it proves the Part 1 system is still performing.

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  • Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings, Part 2: Routine service and maintenance

    Edition: AS/NZS 2293.2:2019

    Sets the inspection, test and service procedures and the six-monthly and yearly routine service this record logs.

    • Section 3: Procedures for inspection, survey, test, service and maintenance of emergency lighting and exit signs.
    • 2.5: Frequency of routine service intervals for emergency lighting and exit signs, and the tolerances allowed around them.
    • 2.7: Routine service and maintenance records for emergency lighting and exit sign installations.

    Standards AustraliaSold by the publisher

  • National Construction Code

    Edition: NCC 2025: Victoria from 1 May 2026; ACT and WA from 1 May 2026, each with a 12-month transition period; SA plumbing code from 1 May 2026. NSW, Queensland and SA (building) adopt NCC 2025 on 1 May 2027, with NCC 2022 Amendment 2 applying until then. Tasmania adopted NCC 2025 temporarily from 1 May to 4 June 2026 and lists 1 May 2027 as its adoption date. The NT has not adopted NCC 2025.

    Covers emergency lighting, exit and direction signs in buildings. Volume One has no maintenance section.

    • Vol 1 Part E4: Visibility in an emergency: emergency lighting, exit and direction signs, and emergency warning and intercom systems

    Australian Building Codes Board

  • Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 (NSW)

    Edition: Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 (NSW), text as at 12 August 2023

    NSW: owners keep essential fire safety measures maintained, and the annual fire safety statement covers each one.

    • s 81: Requires the building owner to keep each essential fire safety measure maintained to its standard of performance.
    • s 88: Defines the annual fire safety statement and what it must certify about each essential fire safety measure.

    NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office (NSW Legislation)

Each source was read at its publisher and the page checked on 26 October 2026. The publisher's current text is the authority.

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