Typical signs in this category
- Emergency exit with arrow left or right
- Fire exit: keep clear
- Exit route straight ahead
- Exit route down stairs
- Push bar to open
- Fire escape door: do not lock
- Emergency exit: keep closed when not in use
Materials
| Photoluminescent vinyl or board | The common choice for escape routes so signs stay visible during power failures |
|---|---|
| ABS plastic | Well-lit areas with reliable emergency lighting |
| Self-adhesive vinyl | Glass doors and smooth door leaves |
| Aluminium composite | External escape routes and stairwells exposed to weather |
Choosing a size
Place escape signs so that at every point on the route the next sign is visible, including at changes of direction and on stair landings. Mount them high enough to be seen over people and furniture. Wider corridors and open-plan floors need larger signs than narrow passages; A4 landscape and A5 landscape are common formats, with larger sizes for halls, warehouses and auditoriums.
Standards and compliance
Escape route signs in South Africa commonly follow SANS 1186 for symbols and colours, and the National Building Regulations together with local fire by-laws set requirements for escape routes, with the OHS Act covering employer duties. Arrow direction and placement should come from your fire plan or practitioner. The customer remains responsible for compliance; we print to the artwork or specification supplied or agreed and do not provide legal or fire engineering advice.
Same-day conditions
- Photoluminescent material is in stock if requested
- The quantity and number of arrow variations suit the day's capacity
- Arrow directions and sizes are confirmed before the configured cutoff
- Full payment and approved proofs are in place
Pricing
Signs are priced by quotation based on size, material, quantity and finishing. Request a quote.
