How often does NFPA 101 require inspection?

NFPA 101 sets a schedule from monthly, annual intervals. The full task-by-task table with code sections and who may perform each task is shown above, and the calendar builder dates it from your real last-completed dates.

Which of these tasks can be done in-house?

Tasks marked Tier 1 or Tier 2 can be performed by trained facility staff with documentation under the national code. Tier 3 tasks require a certified or licensed professional. Starred tasks are qualified in-house under the national code but licensing is commonly required locally — confirm with your AHJ.

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Emergency & Exit Lighting Testing (NFPA 101)

The NFPA 101 emergency and exit lighting schedule — the monthly 30-second test and annual 90-minute discharge, both in-house-eligible.

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NFPA 101 schedule

Every requirement carries its code section and the edition it was verified against. ★ = qualified in-house under the national code, but licensing commonly required locally — confirm with your AHJ.

Task	Frequency	Who may perform	Code (edition)	Record
Emergency lighting — 30-second functional test	Monthly	In-house (basic)	NFPA 101 §7.9.3 (monthly 30-sec) (2021)	Log
Exit sign illumination check	Monthly	In-house (basic)	NFPA 101 §7.10 (2021)	Log
90-minute full battery discharge test	Annual	In-house (qualified)	NFPA 101 §7.9.3 (annual 90-min) (2021)	Test record

Other schedules: NFPA 25 · NFPA 72 · NFPA 96 · NFPA 110 · NFPA 80

National consensus-standard baseline with the edition noted per item. Your state, fire marshal, or accrediting body may require more frequent service or licensed personnel where a qualified person is shown. General information, not legal or engineering advice — confirm with your AHJ.