Twelve-month emergency lighting log
Monthly 30-second
Record
| Company | Sample company (fictional) |
|---|---|
| Trade | Emergency Lighting Log |
| Test | Monthly 30-second |
Fixture
| Fixture ID | Location | Kind | Install date | Battery replaced on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UN-4100 | North bay | Battery light | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 |
Test
| Test type | Test date | Tester name | Minutes run on battery | Result | What failed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly 30-second | Sep 30, 2026 | Tester name 1 | 1 minute | Pass | FA-4100 |
| Monthly 30-second | Dec 24, 2025 | Tester name 41 | 15 minutes | Pass | FA-5580 |
| Monthly 30-second | Feb 22, 2026 | Tester name 81 | 10 minutes | Pass | FA-7060 |
Monthly
| Test button or a power interruption brings the unit on at once | Pass |
| Every lamp head is lit and aimed correctly | Pass |
| Exit sign is illuminated | Pass |
| Charge indicator shows a healthy state | Pass |
| Self-diagnostic units: status indicator reviewed | Pass |
Annual
| Unit ran on battery for the whole test with no dimming | Pass |
| Battery, terminals and housing free of damage and corrosion | Pass |
| Unit mounted securely and not blocked | Pass |
Rules this record is kept under
| The monthly test runs at least 30 seconds, with 3 to 5 weeks between tests. Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | For reference |
| The annual test runs on battery for at least 90 minutes,. Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | Warned at save |
| The equipment has to stay fully working through the whole test, for the full duration. Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | For reference |
| Written test records are kept so the fire official can inspect them. Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | For reference |
| In Minnesota the state fire code keeps these records on the premises for at least 3 years. This is a state rule; check your own jurisdiction. Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | For reference |
| Each record shows whether the unit passed or failed. Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | For reference |
Signature
The signature drawn on the phone at the job prints here.
Next due
| Monthly functional test Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | Oct 30, 2026 | Set by rule |
| Annual 90-minute test Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (Minnesota Dept of Health) (https://www.health.mn.gov/facilities/regulation/engineering/lscbatopliting.pdf), checked 2026-10-28 | Oct 30, 2026 | Set by rule |