What the log stores
An emergency light test log is a simple record of what was checked, when it was checked, and any note you want to keep with it. Fire Inspection Log is set up to store a list of extinguishers and emergency lights, plus a monthly reminder, a log entry with a date and a note, a last annual maintenance date field, and emergency light test dates. It is a record keeper, not a tester, and it does not replace the device itself. If you want a broader view of the product, see features or the related emergency light log tool.
Durations named in public sources
Public sources do mention test durations, but they do not all speak in the same way. The OSHA Small Business Safety and Health Handbook checklist says that where emergency lighting is provided, it is tested for 30 seconds each month and annually for 90 minutes. A Minnesota Department of Health engineering note also describes NFPA 101 as calling for a monthly functional test of at least 30 seconds and an annual test of at least 90 minutes for battery emergency lights, while noting that a state fire code annual duration can differ. For a closer read on the monthly side, visit monthly emergency lighting test guidance.
Exit lighting in OSHA
OSHA’s exit route rule says each exit route is lighted so an employee with normal vision can see along it, exit signs are illuminated, and safeguards such as exit lighting stay in working order. That is why a dated record can be useful alongside the extinguisher log, especially when you want one place to keep notes on emergency lights and maintenance. If you are comparing this page with the rest of the site, the home area is at features. The app waitlist is here: get the app.
A free row form
If you are looking for an emergency light test log template, the simplest version is just a row for the fixture, the test date, and a note. Fire Inspection Log is planned to support that kind of entry, along with a monthly reminder and a field for the last annual maintenance date. It is designed to help you keep the paper trail in one place without asking for an account in v1. The iOS app is not on the App Store yet, and the waitlist button is the way to stay posted.
This is a reminder log, not an inspection and not code compliance. Not a substitute for a licensed fire protection inspection. Rules differ by workplace and by the fire code your local authority uses. Fire Inspection Log is not part of OSHA, NFPA, or any fire marshal office.