When the lights go out, your building’s emergency exit lighting becomes more than a compliance checkbox, it becomes a critical safety tool.
Whether you’re managing a warehouse or an office space, having the right emergency lighting isn’t just good practice—it’s the law.

At Electrx, we help Western Melbourne businesses install and maintain emergency lighting systems that are built to perform when the grid fails and visibility disappears.

Why Exit Lighting Isn’t Optional in Commercial Buildings

Victoria’s building codes are clear: all Class 2 to Class 9 buildings must be equipped with compliant exit and emergency lighting systems. These systems must:

• Activate automatically during a power failure
• Remain illuminated for a minimum of 90 minutes
• Be clearly visible from all points along evacuation routes
• Undergo routine testing and maintenance as per AS/NZS 2293.2

Failing to meet these standards isn’t just a legal issue, it can result in severe safety consequences during a crisis.
Poor signage, dead batteries, or blocked pathways can delay evacuation and increase the risk of injury or liability.

Common Compliance Pitfalls in Melbourne Properties

Despite the strict standards, many commercial properties in Melbourne’s west fall short on basic lighting safety. We regularly see:

• Exit signs installed too low or obstructed by shelving
• Non-compliant symbols (e.g. outdated “EXIT” text-only signs)
• Missing directional arrows at corridor intersections
• Signs without battery backup or routine test records
• Inadequate lighting around stairwells, car parks, and lift lobbies

These issues can lead to failed audits, fines, insurance complications, or worse, confusion and injury in a real emergency.

Designing Emergency Lighting for Safety & Visibility

Good lighting isn’t about guesswork, it’s about engineering clear escape routes under the worst conditions. Our team at Electrx tailors every installation based on:

• Building layout and evacuation flow
• Ceiling heights, open space volume, and obstructions
• Usage zones like kitchens, server rooms, or plant areas
• Accessibility needs (e.g. ramps and wheelchair exits)
• Multi-storey and underground environments

We combine high efficiency LED exit signs, directional arrows, and emergency battens to create intuitive, fail-safe egress pathways.

Where Emergency Lighting Is Required

By code and common sense—emergency lighting must cover:

• Main exits and access doors
• Hallways, ramps, and stairwells
• Lift lobbies and every stair landing
• Large open commercial spaces
• Car parks and exterior pathways
• Utility rooms, toilets, and enclosed zones
• Fire panel locations and extinguisher points

If your property includes multi-tenancy spaces or complex layouts, multi-directional signs and pictogram based systems offer faster guidance, especially under stress or in low visibility.

Testing, Maintenance, and Legal Responsibility

Melbourne’s regulations don’t just require emergency lighting, they require proof it works. That means:

• Monthly function tests
• Annual 90-minute discharge testing
• Visual inspections for damage or obstruction
• Maintenance logs for compliance records

At Electrx, we handle these checks for you, offering scheduled maintenance plans across Laverton, Truganina, Point Cook and surrounding suburbs.

Why Businesses Trust Electrx

As a Beacon Lighting preferred installer, Electrx brings commercial-grade lighting expertise and industry-trusted products into every job. Our clients get:

• Smart layout design using energy-efficient LEDs
• Compliant installations that pass inspections the first time
• Maintenance plans to protect your legal duty of care
• Prompt fault repairs and emergency support

From local retail stores to large industrial estates, we know what Western Melbourne properties need to stay safe and meet the mark.

Don’t Wait for a Blackout, Make Sure You’re Covered

Your building’s emergency lighting is the last thing people see in a crisis and the first thing regulators will check after it. Get peace of mind with a properly installed and professionally maintained system that works when it matters most.

Book your compliance inspection or lighting upgrade with Electrx today.