Emergency Lights

We have more and more regulations these days, especially around all things electrical. Emergency lights are a perfect example of this, with many of the installations we see coming about because a regulation must be met. Emergency lights are one thing we can probably all agree we're happy to have more of, as these battery charged units come to life and provide light when the building has a power outage.

New residential apartment buildings and commercial office blocks are often required to have emergency lighting, as there are lots of people within the buildings. At Snapper, we've also come across older buildings being called upon to bring things up to speed and install emergency lights to keep people safe in a potentially dangerous situation.

Of course, there are a few other things you could be looking at if emergency lights are on the cards, like exit lights for one. 

How can I tell if the electrician is licensed?

For almost all electrical work, it is illegal to have work done by electricians that aren’t licensed. You should ask to see their licence and indemnity insurance policy, which all practicing electricians should have. This covers you if their work causes damage. If you have any doubts, call your state’s Fair Trading department or visit their website to check they are valid.

NSW: Fair Trading
VIC: Consumer Affairs
ACT: ACCC
WA: DOCEP
QLD: Fair Trading
NT: Consumer Affairs
TAS: Consumer Affairs