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Emergency Lighting Annual Inspection & Testing Certificate

The Irish Emergency Lighting Annual Inspection & Testing Certificate records the annual full rated-duration test and monthly functional testing of an emergency lighting installation under I.S. 3217, following the Annex C6/C8 confirmation and report format. It covers individual luminaire testing, control gear checks, battery condition, and defect reporting.

I.S. 3217 (Emergency lighting), I.S. EN 1838 (photometric requirements), National Register of I.S. 3217 competent personsValid: 12 months (annual full-duration test; monthly functional testing also required)

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What it covers

  • Individual luminaire functional and duration test results
  • System type (maintained, non-maintained, sustained, combined) and duration rating (1hr/3hr)
  • Measured illuminance readings per I.S. EN 1838
  • Control gear, charging indicators and automatic changeover checks
  • Battery condition per luminaire
  • Defect priority classification and remedial action
  • Next monthly and annual test due dates

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Frequently asked questions about Emergency Lighting

How often must emergency lighting be tested in Ireland?
I.S. 3217 requires a brief monthly functional test and a full rated-duration test annually. In the first year of a new installation, a full inspection and test is recommended quarterly.
What duration rating applies to my building?
1 hour is the general minimum duration. 3 hours applies where premises are not evacuated immediately on alarm, such as sleeping accommodation (hotels, hospitals, residential care).
Who can carry out an I.S. 3217 annual inspection?
A Competent Person — typically registered on the National Register for I.S. 3217 (via the QQI Level 6 Special Purpose award), or a Safe Electric / RECI / ECSSA registered electrician.

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