Exit & Emergency Lighting Services in Melbourne

Exit and Emergency Lighting inspection and maintenance

When an emergency strikes, every second counts. That’s why your building’s exit and emergency lighting system must work flawlessly, especially in low visibility, smoke, or blackout conditions. At Direct Point Electrical, we provide end-to-end emergency lighting services that help keep Melbourne businesses compliant and safe under the toughest conditions.

From expert installations to ongoing compliance inspections, we ensure your emergency and exit lights meet the Australian Standard AS/NZS 2293 and the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Whether you manage a commercial facility, apartment complex, healthcare site or industrial warehouse—our licensed electricians tailor systems to your site’s unique safety needs.

Why Emergency Lighting Matters

Power outages aren’t just inconvenient, they can be dangerous. In a fire, natural disaster, or grid failure, clearly illuminated exit routes are crucial for fast, orderly evacuations. Melbourne’s dense commercial areas and high-occupancy buildings make it even more important that signage and lighting remain operational when the mains power fails.

Australian law requires Class 2–9 buildings to maintain functional emergency lighting that activates automatically and remains visible during a blackout. Failure to comply can result in serious legal liability and put lives at risk.

Compliant Installation, Strategic Placement

Our emergency lighting systems are designed for visibility, durability, and compliance and installed by qualified electricians who understand both national and local requirements.

We make sure your lights are:

• Clearly visible from any point along escape routes
• Installed above every designated exit door or path
• Positioned at key transition points like stairwells, intersections, and ramps
• Unobstructed by furniture or fittings
• Near essential safety equipment including extinguishers and first aid kits
• Covering large areas, including open-plan offices, factories, and retail spaces
• Integrated into restrooms, utility rooms, car parks and external exit paths
• Included on every stair landing and around lift access points
• Extended to kitchens, storage areas, server rooms, and critical systems zones
• Planned to assist evacuations for vulnerable occupants in childcare, healthcare or aged care settings

Exit Signage That Guides Under Pressure

The days of relying solely on glowing “EXIT” signs are over. We install both pictogram-style “running man” signage and directional arrow lighting, giving instant visual cues even in smoke, noise, or panic. Our systems include:

• LED emergency signs with long life and low maintenance
• Photoluminescent options that glow without mains power
• Multi-directional signage for complex buildings like schools and shopping centres
• Accessible route signage with wheelchair symbols and compliant heights

Testing, Maintenance & Compliance Reviews

Lighting that works on day one isn’t enough. Australian Standards require monthly function tests and yearly 90 minute discharge tests for all exit and emergency systems. We make staying compliant simple, with:

• Scheduled compliance inspections
• Discharge and function testing
• Battery testing and replacement
• Emergency system logbooks
• Preventative maintenance plans
• Backup power verification
• Fast repairs and part replacements
• Upgrade advice for energy-efficient tech

With our team, you get more than just service,you get assurance that your system will activate when lives depend on it.

Ensure You’re Covered—It’s the Law

As a building owner or manager, you’re legally responsible for ensuring all emergency lights function during a power outage. Failure to comply with AS2293 and duty-of-care laws can lead to heavy fines, lawsuits, or worse—lives lost in a preventable situation.

Don’t wait for an emergency to find out your system isn’t ready. Our comprehensive compliance reviews and expert installations ensure your lighting systems are certified, tested, and up to date.

For expert advice or installation services, contact Direct Point Electrical today!