Emergency Exit Direction

Emergency Exit and Fire Exit Direction Signs

Emergency exit direction signs help everyone in a building find the way to the nearest exit without hesitation. The running man pictogram is combined with a direction arrow that shows where the escape route continues. At corridor turns, on stairs and in large open areas, these signs follow one another like a chain.

What Is in This Category?

• Emergency exit signs with arrows: right, left, up, down and diagonal "Emergency Exit" and "Exit" signs.
• Stair direction signs: signs showing that the escape route continues up or down the stairs.
• Fire exit signs: "Fire Exit" direction signs with a flame symbol.
• Turkish English signs: direction signs reading "Acil Çıkış / Emergency Exit" and "Çıkış / Exit".
• Escape route rules: do not use the lift in case of fire, keep escape routes clear and park facing the exit.

Why Photoluminescent?

When the power goes out, corridors can go dark within seconds. A photoluminescent surface stores light and glows in the dark, keeping the escape route visible. That is why it is the most popular finish for direction signs.

How to Place Them

Place the signs along the escape route, at every change of direction and at intervals where the next sign can be seen from the previous one. The arrow should point the way to the exit from where the sign is mounted. Choose 3 mm PVC (dekota) or galvanized steel for wall mounting, or a vinyl sticker for flat surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose the right or the left facing sign? Stand in front of the sign position and choose the arrow that points the way you need to turn to reach the exit.

What does a down arrow mean? On a sign mounted high up, a down arrow means "go through here"; on signs with a staircase symbol it shows that the escape route goes down to the floor below.