Frequently Asked Questions
NDAA compliance means the system’s hardware components are manufactured by approved sources and meet federal security standards. FSS Technologies exclusively installs NDAA-compliant equipment to protect against supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure long-term compliance.
Yes. Our experts can provide your team with on-site and virtual training that covers proper extinguisher use, selection for different hazard types, and when to evacuate rather than attempt suppression.
Emergency and exit lighting systems provide illuminated pathways and clearly marked exit signage during power outages or emergencies, guiding building occupants to safe evacuation routes.
Yes, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and local building codes require emergency and exit lighting in commercial, industrial, and multi-occupancy buildings.
Per NFPA 101, emergency lighting systems require a monthly 30-second functional test and an annual 90-minute full-duration test, with all results documented.
The building owner or property manager is responsible for ensuring emergency and exit lighting systems are tested, maintained, and compliant with applicable codes.
Failed units must be repaired or replaced promptly to restore code compliance and ensure occupant safety. Unresolved failures can result in citations, fines, or failed AHJ inspections.
Yes, emergency lighting must have a battery backup or a generator-fed emergency circuit to ensure illumination is functional during power loss.
NFPA 101 requires emergency lighting to provide a minimum of 90 minutes of illumination following a loss of normal power.
Yes, LED fixtures are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and widely approved for use in emergency and exit lighting systems that meet current code requirements.