Emergency and Exit Lighting for Delaware County Buildings
When the power goes out, your exit signs and emergency lights show everyone the way out. Tri-State Fire Protection Services inspects, tests, installs, and replaces emergency and exit lighting for buildings across Delaware County, PA. Inspections start at $95.
EMERGENCY & EXIT LIGHTING
LIGHT THE WAY OUT
Will Your Emergency and Exit Lighting Work When the Power Goes Out?
A summer storm rolls through Delco and knocks out the power. In seconds, a hallway or stairwell can go pitch black. Your emergency lights and exit signs are what keep people moving safely toward the door.
The only way to know they will turn on is to test them.
Emergency and exit lights run on backup batteries, and those batteries wear out. A light can glow just fine on normal power and still go dark the moment the power fails. Bulbs burn out, covers crack, and signs get hidden behind displays or new walls.
Fire code calls for a quick test every month and a longer test once a year. The fire marshal will check your exit signs on every visit, and a dark sign is one of the most common things they write up.
Tri-State Fire Protection Services inspects and services emergency and exit lighting for offices, stores, schools, churches, apartment buildings, and warehouses across Delaware County. Our team knows how much a lit exit matters when a building fills with smoke.
OUR SERVICES
Questions? Talk to Our Team
Call our Folsom office or request service online.
WHAT WE DO
Emergency and Exit Lighting Testing, Repair, and Installation
From a single exit sign to every light in a large building, one team can test, fix, and replace them all. Here is what we handle.
Monthly Inspections
Every light needs a quick check each month. We press the test button, make sure each light comes on with battery power, and log the results for you.
Annual 90-Minute Testing
Once a year, your lights have to run on battery for a full 90 minutes. We run the test and tell you which units could not make it.
Battery and Bulb Replacement
Weak batteries and burned-out bulbs are the most common failures. We swap them on the spot, so your lights pass the next test.
Sales and Installation
Need new lights? We sell and install exit signs, emergency lights, and combo units that do both.
LED Upgrades
Old exit signs eat power and burn out often. LED units use less energy and last longer between bulb changes.
Inspection Records
You get a written record of every test. When the fire marshal asks, your paperwork is ready.
Upfront Pricing
Emergency and exit light inspections start at $95, plus $20 per light. Tell us how many lights you have, and we will give you a quote before we start.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What Happens During an Emergency and Exit Lighting Inspection
We walk your building and test every light along the way out. Here is what our tech checks at each one.
We check that it is lit.
Each exit sign should glow clearly on normal power, with every letter and arrow showing.
We look for damage.
Cracked covers, loose mounts, and faded faces all count against you at inspection.
We run it on battery.
We cut power to the light and watch it switch over to its backup battery.
We check the path.
Lights have to brighten the hallways, stairs, and doors people will use to get out, and nothing should block them.
We fix what we can and write it up.
We replace weak batteries and burned-out bulbs on the spot, then give you a record of every light.
The rules behind all of this come from NFPA 101, the national Life Safety Code, along with OSHA and local fire codes. We keep up with the rules so you do not have to.
Monthly vs Yearly
The monthly test is quick. Each light only has to run on battery for 30 seconds. The yearly test is the longer one. Each light has to stay on for a full 90 minutes, which is about how long it may take to get everyone out in a real emergency.
DON'T WAIT
Signs Your Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting Needs Service
Take a walk through your building and look up. Most problems are easy to spot.
Any one of these is a good reason to call. A new battery or bulb today costs far less than a fire code violation or a dark stairwell during an outage.
An exit sign is dim, flickering, or dark.
Some letters or the arrow on a sign are out.
A light stays dark when you press the test button.
A small red or amber light on the unit is blinking.
The cover is cracked, yellowed, or hanging loose.
A sign is hidden by a display, a banner, or a new wall.
The lights went dark early during the last power outage.
You can't find a record of the last monthly or yearly test.
WHERE WE WORK
Emergency and Exit Lighting in Delaware County, PA
Tri-State is based at 228 Ridley Avenue in Folsom. From there we reach most of Delaware County quickly, which makes it easy to fit your monthly tests into your schedule.
Every building with a public exit needs working signs and lights. That includes the storefronts along Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, the churches and community halls across Ridley and Springfield, and the medical offices near Riddle Hospital in Media.
We serve all of Delaware County including:
Folsom
Prospect Park
Swarthmore
Havertown
Newtown Square
Aston
Ridley Township
Springfield
Upper Darby
Lansdowne
Chester
Glen Mills
Ridley Park
Media
Drexel Hill
Broomall
Brookhaven
Middletown
Located outside of Delco? We also service emergency and exit lighting throughout Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Chester County, and Montgomery County, as well as New Jersey and Delaware.
WHY TRI-STATE
Why Delco Businesses Call
Tri-State Fire Protection Services
Business owners across Delaware County choose Tri-State Fire Protection Services for our firefighter background, our clear pricing, and our same-visit fixes. Here is what sets our team apart.
Started by a
Firefighter
Kevin Kerns, who founded Tri-State in 2019, has served as a firefighter, EMT, and 911 dispatcher. We know what a dark exit means in a smoky hallway.
Clear
Pricing
Inspections start at $95, plus $20 per light. You know the cost before we pull up.
Fixed on the
Same Visit
When a battery or bulb fails the test, we can replace it while we are there, so you are not waiting on a second trip.
One Call for
Every System
Exit lights, fire alarms, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and kitchen systems. One team can put them all on one schedule.
What Our Customers Say
COMMON QUESTIONS
Emergency and Exit Light Questions We Get Asked Most
These are the questions business owners and facility managers ask us most.
Have additional questions? Contact Tri-State Fire Protection Services today to speak with our team.
How often do emergency and exit lights need to be tested?
Every month and every year. The monthly test runs each light on battery for 30 seconds. The yearly test runs each light on battery for a full 90 minutes. Both tests need to be written down, because the fire marshal will ask to see the records.
Who should I call for exit light inspection near me in Delco?
Pick a company that is close by, tests every light on battery power, and can replace weak batteries on the same visit. Ask for a price up front. Tri-State Fire Protection Services is based in Folsom, and our inspections start at $95, plus $20 per light. Call us at (610) 707-8180 and see if we are a good fit.
How much does an emergency and exit light inspection cost?
Inspections start at $95, plus $20 per light. For example, a building with 10 lights would start at $295. Replacement batteries, bulbs, or new units are extra. Tell us how many lights you have, and we will give you a quote before we start.
Can I do the monthly test myself?
Yes. Press and hold the test button on each light and make sure it stays on. Write down the date and the result. The yearly 90-minute test takes much longer, so most businesses have us handle it.
What is the difference between an exit sign and an emergency light?
An exit sign shows people where the door is. An emergency light brightens the path so people can see where they are walking. Many buildings use combo units that do both in one fixture.
How long do emergency light batteries last?
Most backup batteries last a few years, depending on the unit and how hot the space gets. A battery can look fine on normal power and still fail the moment the power goes out. That is why the tests matter.
Do LED exit signs still need to be inspected?
Yes. LED signs last longer and use less power, but they still run on a backup battery. That battery has to pass the same monthly and yearly tests.
What happens if the fire marshal finds a dark exit sign?
It will usually be written up as a violation that you have to fix by a set date. Call us, and we can replace the battery, the bulb, or the whole unit and give you a record to show it was fixed.
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GET STARTED
Schedule Your Emergency and Exit Lighting Inspection Today
Call us or fill out the form to get started. Tell us how many exit signs and emergency lights you have, and our team will reach out with a quote and a time that works for you.