5 Free Emergency Lighting Log Templates (PDF)

Emergency lighting is a critical life safety system. In the event of a fire or power outage, these lights guide occupants to safety.

However, batteries degrade and bulbs fail. If you aren’t testing them regularly—and documenting those tests—you are violating fire safety codes.

To help you stay compliant with fire marshal regulations, we have curated a bundle of 5 Free Printable Emergency Lighting Log Templates.

These PDF forms range from simple monthly checklists to detailed technical records that track voltage and discharge durations.

Below is a detailed guide to the 5 unique layouts included in this free download.

1. Emergency Lighting Log Template-1

Best for: Detailed technical audits.

This template is designed for electricians or facility managers who need to record specific technical data for individual units.

Technical Details: It tracks specific electrical data like “Voltage,” “Serial No.,” and “Type of Light”.
Test Duration: Uniquely, it includes fields for “Start Time” and “Finish Time”, allowing you to prove the duration of the discharge test (e.g., 3 hours).
Block Layout: It uses a detailed block format rather than a list, providing ample space for a “Summary of Test”.

Best for: Tracking faults and repairs.

This is a clean, landscape-style log designed to highlight failures so they can be fixed.

Fault Focus: The table features a wide column for “Details of Fault or Failure”, making it easy to spot red flags when reviewing the binder.
Action Tracking: It includes a column for “Action Taken By”, ensuring that someone takes ownership of repairs.
Simple Result: The result column is labeled “Result (if OK)”, simplifying the entry process for functioning units.

Best for: Combined monthly/annual inspections.

This template is versatile, allowing you to switch between quick function tests and full duration tests.

Inspection Type: The header includes checkboxes for “Monthly” and “Annual” inspections , helping you categorize the log sheet.
Visual Symbols: The result column prompts for a “tick or x”, making it a quick visual checklist.
Unit Identification: It tracks the “Unit # or Location”, allowing for precise asset management.

Best for: High-volume testing (20 units per page).

This template is designed for speed. It is a numbered checklist ideal for walking a floor and testing multiple lights in sequence.

Numbered Rows: The sheet is pre-numbered from 1 to 20, perfect for matching against a floor plan key.
Checkbox Results: Instead of writing text, you simply check “YES” or “NO” under the “Correct” column.
Contact Header: The top of the page captures the inspector’s “Telephone” and “Email” , which is useful for external contractors.

Best for: Standard “Test Log” compliance.

This template is very similar to Template 3 but explicitly labeled as a “Test Log,” focusing on the testing action itself.

Compliance Header: Labeled “Emergency Lighting Test Log”, which matches the terminology often used in safety audits.
Detailed Workflow: It follows the logical flow of “Fault Details” -> “Action Taken” -> “Action Taken By”.
Notes Section: A dedicated notes area at the top allows for general observations about the building’s system status.