What is a fire escape sign?
Fire escape signs are provided to guide people from wherever they are in a building, via a place of relative safety (the escape route) to the place of ultimate safety (the assembly area). Fire exit signage within any a building must be of type (standard) to reduce confusion.
Where should fire exit signs be?
Priority for escape route signs should be given to the shortest route to safety. Escape route signs should be displayed immediately above the exit opening or, if this is not possible, choose a position where the sign can be clearly seen and is least likely to be obstructed or obscured by smoke.
Are fire exit signs mandatory?
Fire exit signs are not a requirement if it is ‘obvious’ where the exit is, for example when there is just one door at the front of a small shop where it is clear that would be the means of escape. For more complex buildings however, fire exit signs are a necessity.
What format should all fire escape route signs be?
Safe condition signs This type of fire safety sign takes a green rectangular form with a white pictogram and text located centrally. It indicates the nearest fire and emergency exits and escape routes, as well as first aid kits and other necessary safety equipment.
What Colour are fire exits?
green
Usually square or oblong, fire exit signs are green and white. Green is often used to symbolise emergency escape and no danger, and these signs show occupants the most efficient way out of a building in the event of an emergency.
What are fire signage categories?
According to British and International standards, fire safety signs can be categorised into 8 main groups:
- Escape route location signs.
- Emergency exit and emergency door release signs.
- Safe condition signs.
- Mandatory signs.
- Fire action signs.
- Fire alarm and fire fighting equipment signs.
Why are fire exit signs green?
But Why is it Green? Emergency exit signs are illuminated because they might otherwise be difficult to see through smoke. The rods in the human eye are more sensitive to green light, so these signs are easier to see in dark conditions.