Fire Exit Signs

Escape route signs should be placed so that an exit sign or directional arrow is visible from any point on the route, especially where the way out is not obvious. Fit them above final exit doors, at changes of direction, at stairs and where routes split. Pick an arrow legend that shows the direction of travel at that spot.

Illuminated fire exit signs light the legend with an LED and switch to a backup battery when the mains fails. In maintained mode the sign shows continuously, whereas non-maintained mode switches it on during a power cut. A self-test model runs automatic lamp and battery checks, reducing manual testing.

Fire exit signs in the UK are green and white, showing a running figure and arrow on a green background, sometimes with the words Fire exit. Green marks a safe condition, unlike the red used for firefighting equipment. The housing can be white, black, chrome or brass, but the legend stays green and white.

No, fire exit signs do not have to be photoluminescent. In buildings that need emergency lighting, exit signs are usually internally illuminated or lit by a nearby emergency light, so they stay visible in a power cut. Photoluminescent signs, which glow after absorbing light, often act as a supplement. The range here includes LED exit boxes, a bulkhead exit sign and hanging signs.

A fire exit sign is a safety sign that marks an exit or the direction of an escape route. It helps people find the way out of a building in an emergency. Illuminated types use an LED and a backup battery, and mounting styles include wall boxes, bulkheads and signs hung from the ceiling.