JAFZA Emergency Lighting Test Certificate
A JAFZA emergency lighting test certificate confirms escape-route luminaires and exit signs stay lit for the full rated duration on battery when mains power fails. QSERV runs the discharge test, checks lux levels along escape routes and exit-sign visibility, and issues the emergency-lighting record for your JAFZA annual fire test file.
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Lights must last the full rated time on battery
A quick flick of the test switch only proves a lamp lights, not that it stays lit. QSERV runs the full-duration discharge test so a luminaire that dies after ten minutes is caught before an inspector — or a real evacuation — finds it.
- Full-rated-duration battery discharge on every luminaire.
- Fittings that fail before time identified and flagged.
- Battery and charger condition assessed per unit.
- Recharge and recovery confirmed after the test.
- Failed batteries or fittings scheduled for replacement.
Enough light on the route, and exits clearly marked
Emergency lighting is about seeing the way out, so coverage matters as much as duration. QSERV checks light levels along the actual escape routes and at stairs and changes of level, and confirms every exit sign is lit, correct and visible.
- Light levels checked along escape routes and at stairs.
- Dark spots at corners and level changes identified.
- Every illuminated exit sign confirmed lit and correct.
- Signage direction verified against the escape plan.
- Additional fittings recommended where coverage falls short.
Egress-lighting records for your JAFZA renewal
Emergency lighting is a named part of the JAFZA annual fire test. QSERV logs each fitting, its discharge result and next-due date so the egress-lighting portion of your renewal file stands up to inspection.
- Per-fitting register with discharge results and dates.
- Emergency-lighting certificate formatted for the JAFZA file.
- Next-due dates tracked to prevent lapse.
- In-house QSERV teams — no subcontracting.
- DCD-approved contractor since 2013, ISO 9001 documented.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for JAFZA tenants certifying the emergency and exit lighting part of their annual fire test.
What is an emergency lighting duration test?
It is a test where mains power to the emergency lighting is interrupted and the fittings are left running on their own batteries for the full rated period — commonly the design duration for the building. It proves the lights will still be working late into an evacuation, not just at the first minute.
Is emergency lighting part of the JAFZA annual fire test?
Yes. Emergency and exit lighting is a named component of the JAFZA annual fire test file, alongside the alarm, sprinkler, pump and extinguisher records. QSERV supplies the lighting portion in a format that slots into that submission.
Why do you check light levels and not just whether the lamp works?
A lamp that lights but leaves a stairwell or corner in shadow does not meet the point of emergency lighting, which is a safe visible route out. QSERV checks coverage along the escape routes and at hazards such as stairs and level changes, not only that each fitting illuminates.
What happens if a fitting fails the duration test?
A fitting that dims or dies before its rated time usually has a tired battery or a charger fault. QSERV flags it, and the battery or fitting is scheduled for replacement so the certificate reflects a system that genuinely lasts the full duration.
How often should emergency lighting be tested?
A brief function test is carried out at short intervals and a full-duration discharge test annually. QSERV runs the annual duration test as part of the JAFZA cycle and tracks each fitting's next-due date so nothing lapses before renewal.
Can lighting be tested with the rest of my JAFZA fire systems?
Yes. Emergency lighting is normally tested in the same visit as the alarm, sprinkler, pump and extinguishers under one JAFZA fire AMC, so a single contractor produces the complete annual test certificate.