Maintenance of emergency lighting in Switzerland

🧯 Effective emergency lighting in Switzerland can save lives.
However, it must work perfectly on the day a power cut or emergency evacuation occurs.

Regular maintenance is therefore essential to ensure the safety of occupants, compliance with standards and the reliability of the systems. At SOS-Light, we support businesses and building managers with the maintenance and compliance of their emergency lighting systems.

Here are 5 essential checks you should carry out regularly.

Why is the maintenance of emergency lighting crucial in Switzerland?

Maintaining emergency lighting in Switzerland is a legal requirement, but also a major responsibility.
A faulty system can pose significant risks to staff, visitors and building users.Maintaining emergency lighting in Switzerland is a legal requirement, but also a major responsibility.
A faulty system can pose significant risks to staff, visitors and building users.

The maintenance recommendations are in line with, among other things, the EN 1838 standard and the best practices endorsed by the SLG – Swiss Lighting Society.

5 key points to check for reliable emergency lighting

1. Battery in working order and with the expected battery life

The battery must charge properly and provide a minimum runtime of 1 hour, as required by standard EN 1838.
A faulty battery completely compromises the emergency function.

2. Automatic restart in the event of a power cut

Regularly simulate a power cut to check that the emergency lighting comes on immediately, without delay. A rapid response is essential to prevent panic.

3. Clear and correctly positioned pictograms

Evacuation signs must be clear, visible from a distance and correctly positioned. Ineffective signage can slow down the evacuation and put lives at risk.

4. Regular trigger tests

Swiss standards stipulate:

Monthly eye tests
Comprehensive annual functional tests

Comprehensive annual functional tests

5. Location and clearance of emergency blocks

Make sure that nothing is blocking the light. The blocks must be clearly visible on staircases, at emergency exits and along escape routes.

The benefits of regular maintenance with SOS-Light

When you entrust the maintenance of your emergency lighting in Switzerland to SOS-Light, you benefit from:

Reliable and compliant installations
Enhanced safety for passengers
Risk mitigation during inspections
Increased equipment durability
Peace of mind for managers

Simple, regular maintenance of emergency lighting in Switzerland ensures optimum safety and long-term compliance with standards. Every inspection counts when it comes to protecting lives.

At SOS-Light, we use our expertise to provide reliable, high-performance and compliant solutions, tailored to all types of buildings.

Contact us today for an assessment or a bespoke maintenance plan for your emergency lighting.