Emergency Lighting Compliance. Done Properly.
Emergency and exit lighting isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement under AS/NZS 2293 for every commercial premises in Victoria. HSQ Electrical installs, tests, and maintains emergency lighting systems that keep your premises compliant and your occupants safe.
- REC No. 28315
- AS/NZS 2293 Compliant Installations
- Six-Monthly Testing Programs
- Full Compliance Documentation
- Servicing Melbourne & All of Victoria
AS/NZS 2293, Mandatory For Every Commercial Premises.
Australian Standard AS/NZS 2293 governs emergency and exit lighting in all commercial buildings. It mandates how systems must be designed, installed, tested every six months, and documented, and the consequences for non-compliance are serious.
Beyond the legal requirements, emergency and exit lighting saves lives. When power fails or smoke fills a building, occupants need illuminated paths to safety. The systems have to work, and the only way to know they do is regular, documented testing.
HSQ Electrical handles the full emergency lighting lifecycle, design, installation, six-monthly compliance testing, repairs, and full documentation for your building file and your insurer.
Complete Emergency & Exit Lighting Services.
Emergency Lighting Design
Compliant emergency lighting design for new fitouts, extensions, and refurbishments, meeting AS/NZS 2293 requirements.
Exit Sign Installation
Photoluminescent and LED exit signage installed at code-required locations throughout your premises.
Emergency Light Installation
Battery-backed emergency lighting installed throughout exit paths, stairwells, plant rooms, and assembly areas.
Six-Monthly Compliance Testing
Mandatory six-monthly discharge testing to AS/NZS 2293, fully documented for your building file and insurer.
Defect Repairs & Replacement
Repair and replacement of failed emergency lighting fittings, batteries, and exit signs, restoring compliance promptly.
Compliance Reporting
Detailed compliance reports after every test cycle, including pass/fail status, defects identified, and rectification actions.
Building Re-Certification
Full re-certification of emergency lighting systems for older buildings or after major refurbishments.
Maintenance Programs
Ongoing scheduled maintenance programs for facilities managers and property managers, keeping you continuously compliant.
Signs Your Emergency Lighting May Not Be Compliant.
No Recent Test Records
If you can’t produce six-monthly test records, your system isn’t compliant, regardless of whether it appears to work.
Faded or Damaged Exit Signs
Exit signs that have faded, cracked, or are no longer clearly visible need immediate replacement.
Lights Don't Stay On During Test
If emergency lights don’t maintain illumination for the required duration during a discharge test, batteries or fittings need replacement.
Building Has Been Refurbished
Refurbishments often change exit paths and assembly areas, emergency lighting must be re-designed to suit the new layout.
Insurance Renewal Coming Up
Most commercial insurers now require evidence of AS/NZS 2293 compliance at renewal, and will refuse claims without it.
Heritage Or Older Buildings
Older buildings often have outdated or non-compliant emergency lighting, full upgrade is usually required.
From Initial Audit to Continuous Compliance.
1
Compliance Audit
We inspect your existing emergency lighting, identify defects, and provide a clear compliance status report.
2
Quote & Schedule
Detailed quote for any rectification work plus an ongoing six-monthly testing schedule.
3
Installation & Rectification
Any non-compliant fittings replaced and new emergency lighting installed where required.
4
Six-Monthly Testing
Scheduled discharge testing every six months, documented and reported in line with AS/NZS 2293.
Emergency Lighting Specialists.
AS/NZS 2293 Specialists
Deep technical expertise in emergency lighting design, installation, testing, and compliance documentation.
Full Documentation Provided
Every test and installation is fully documented, providing the records your insurer and building surveyor require.
Scheduled Reminder Service
We track your six-monthly testing dates and contact you before each test is due, so you stay continuously compliant.
Same-Day Defect Repairs
Defects identified during testing are quoted immediately and typically repaired the same day or next visit.
ulti-Site Coverage
Property managers and body corporates with multiple sites: we coordinate testing schedules across your entire portfolio.
Emergency & Exit Lighting FAQs.
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
AS/NZS 2293 requires emergency and exit lighting to be discharge-tested every six months. The test verifies the battery and fitting can maintain illumination for the required duration.
What happens if I don't test my emergency lighting?
Non-compliance with AS/NZS 2293 can void building insurance, expose owners and managers to liability following an incident, and result in penalties from authorities.
How long does a six-monthly test take?
Most small to medium commercial premises can be tested in 2-4 hours. Larger sites or multi-floor buildings may take longer. Tests are non-disruptive to normal operations.
Can you take over testing from another contractor?
Yes. We can take over your existing emergency lighting program, audit current compliance status, and continue regular testing seamlessly.
Do you provide reports for body corporates?
Yes, detailed compliance reports suitable for body corporate records, AGM presentations, and insurance renewals.
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Stay Compliant. Keep Your People Safe.
From compliance audits to ongoing six-monthly testing programs, HSQ Electrical takes care of your emergency lighting obligations end-to-end.