Emergency Lighting Testing for Auckland Businesses
Make Sure It Works When It Matters
Emergency lighting is designed to guide people safely out of a building if the power fails or an evacuation is needed, but it only works if it is tested and maintained. BW Henderson Electrical carries out emergency lighting testing to NZS 6742 for commercial and industrial buildings across Auckland, helping keep your systems working and your Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) current.
Testing to New Zealand Standard NZS 6742
NZS 6742 sets out how often emergency lighting must be tested and what each test involves. It is the standard territorial authorities expect building owners to comply with, and the standard we test every fitting against.
What Our Emergency Lighting Testing Covers
Annual Full-Duration Discharge Test
Once a year, we run a full 90-minute discharge test on every emergency light and exit sign, confirming each fitting will keep working for its full rated duration in a genuine power failure.
Six-Monthly Functional Check
Between annual tests, a six-monthly functional check confirms each fitting switches into emergency mode correctly, without draining the battery through a full discharge.
Fault Identification and Repairs
If a fitting fails during testing, we note the fault and, where possible, carry out lamp or battery replacement and minor repairs on-site. Anything requiring further work is clearly flagged in your test report.
Benefits of Regular Emergency Lighting Testing
Protect Your Compliance Position
Emergency lighting is commonly a specified system on a building’s Compliance Schedule, and missed testing can put your Building Warrant of Fitness at risk. Staying on top of your testing means your BWOF renewal is never left to chance.
Clear Records for Your Building File
Every test comes with a written record showing which fittings were tested, the results and any faults found, ready for your BWOF file and any territorial authority request.
Who Needs Emergency Lighting Testing?
Ideal for Commercial and Industrial Building Owners
Any commercial or industrial building with emergency lighting listed on its Compliance Schedule needs regular testing to NZS 6742. This applies to building owners, facilities managers and body corporates responsible for maintaining a current BWOF.
Not Sure What Your Building Needs?
If you’re not sure how often your emergency lighting needs testing, we can help you confirm this against your building’s Compliance Schedule.
Emergency Lighting Testing FAQs
What happens if my emergency lighting fails a test?
What happens if my emergency lighting fails a test?
We record the fault and, where possible, carry out the repair on-site during the same visit, replacing lamps or batteries as needed. Anything requiring further work is flagged clearly in your test report so it can be actioned quickly.
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
NZS 6742 calls for an annual full-duration discharge test, with a six-monthly functional check in between. Your building’s Compliance Schedule will confirm exactly what applies to your site.
Will testing disrupt our normal operations?
Will testing disrupt our normal operations?
No. The full-duration discharge test and functional checks are designed to be carried out with minimal disruption to your normal operations.
Is emergency lighting testing a legal requirement?
Is emergency lighting testing a legal requirement?
Yes. Emergency lighting is commonly a specified system on a building’s Compliance Schedule, and testing to NZS 6742 is required to maintain your Building Warrant of Fitness under the Building Act 2004.
Do I get documentation after each test?
Do I get documentation after each test?
Every test comes with a written record showing which fittings were tested, the results and any faults found, giving you a clear record for your BWOF file.