About VLM Australia
Led by Kevin Heaver
VLM Australia is driven by the leadership of Kevin Heaver, a respected industry expert with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, compliant, and innovative asset solutions.
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With a sharp focus on performance, safety, and long-term results, Kevin has grown VLM Australia into one of Australia’s leading providers of exit and emergency lighting maintenance and testing.
His hands-on approach and commitment to excellence have positioned the company as a trusted name across commercial, industrial, and government sectors nationwide.
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Under Kevin’s direction, VLM Australia continues to lead the industry with professionalism, precision, and purpose.
2008
Year of Establishment
1000+
Installations Completed
1000+
Satisfied Clients
25+
Professional Technicians
Kevin Heaver
CEO, VLM Australia
Sustainability
VLM Australia is committed minimising our environmental footprint and were recently recognised by Eco Cycle for our excellence in battery recycling.
Battery recycling is a crucial aspect of sustainability as it helps to mitigate the environmental impact of battery disposal and reduces the demand for raw materials. By recycling batteries, the emissions associated with raw material extraction and battery manufacturing are reduced. This helps lower the overall carbon footprint of battery production. VLM Australia also maintains the highest of standards in regard to recycling on fluorescent tubes, fittings and other materials such as cardboard and PET.​​
Profile
VLM Australia has over 15 years of proven experience in installation, maintenance and testing of exit and emergency lighting systems. Our strength lies in the collaboration with the customer to fully understand the quality of the life safety systems and provide value for money solutions.
As a brand partner for Legrand, Stanilite and Clevertronics, VLM Australia have the back up and support of the leading global suppliers in the industry. Our extraordinary supply chain management facilitates ease of replacement components as well as software continuity and support to protect system compliance and keep maintenance costs to a minimum.
The VLM Australia point of difference is in the experience in providing strategic total asset management solutions for the complete life cycle maintenance across large multiple building campus assets. The trusted partner approach to the specialist asset system is designed to provide long term security of asset services.
Exit Lighting
What is Exit lighting?
Exit lighting indicates the location of emergency exits and helps guide occupants to safety during an emergency evacuation.
Features:
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Clear Marking:
Exit signs are clearly marked with the Running man symbol or EXIT, usually in green, and illuminated at all times. -
Battery-Powered:
These lights are powered by batteries that are charged while the building’s power is on. -
Visibility:
They need to be visible from a distance and in conditions of smoke or low visibility.​
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Standards and Regulations:
In Australia, emergency and exit lighting are governed by several standards and regulations, primarily:
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AS 2293: This is the main Australian Standard for emergency evacuation lighting and exit signs. It covers the installation, maintenance, and testing requirements to ensure compliance and safety.
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National Construction Code (NCC): Provides overarching requirements for building safety, including lighting provisions for emergency situations.
Emergency Lighting
What is Emergency lighting?
Emergency lighting provides illumination when the normal lighting fails due to power outages or other emergencies. Its main function is to illuminate escape routes, emergency exits, and other critical areas to facilitate a safe evacuation.
Features:
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Automatic Activation:
Emergency lights are designed to turn on automatically during a power failure or when the building’s main lights go out. -
Battery-Powered:
These lights are powered by batteries that are charged while the building’s power is on. -
Brightness and Duration:
They must be bright enough to ensure visibility and remain operational for a specified duration of at least 90 minutes.
Types:
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Standby Lighting: Provides light to areas that need to be illuminated for safety during a power outage.
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Escape Route Lighting: Ensures that exit routes and paths are clearly visible.
Audits and condition based assessments
Testing
Repairs
Commissioning
Installations
Maintenance & Testing
Regular maintenance and testing are essential to ensure that emergency and exit lighting systems function properly when needed.
This includes:
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Routine Inspections: Checking the condition and functionality of lights and batteries.
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6 monthly testing: Performing a discharge test on all fittings for a total of 90 minutes.
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Annual Testing: Performing a discharge test on all fittings for a total of 90 minutes to simulate real emergency conditions and verify the system’s performance.
Overall, the goal of emergency and exit lighting is to enhance safety by ensuring that occupants can find their way out of a building quickly and safely during emergencies.
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