| Fire safety signs are important because it lets | | | | have extra text so that it is easily spotted by the |
| people know the things they should do in cases of | | | | public. Fire exits must also be indicated clearly with |
| fire. These signs are legally required to be posted | | | | arrow pointing towards the right direction. |
| in conspicuous areas of buildings and other | | | | For exits that are purely intended for |
| locations where fire can occur. Business and | | | | emergencies, a special exit sign should be used |
| building owners who own properties that are | | | | instead of combining two types of signs which |
| accessible to the public are aware that they have | | | | can confuse people. Panic is inevitable during a fire |
| to post these signs as a requirement. These signs | | | | yet even during such situation, clear signs should |
| are primarily used to direct the public in finding | | | | be in such a way that even if a person is |
| their way to escape routes during a fire. Further, | | | | confused and panicking, he will still be able to find |
| they can also help find emergency equipment and | | | | his direction out of the building. To ensure this, the |
| emergency phones. | | | | signs must be large enough to be seen and read |
| Because of its importance in public safety, a | | | | with ease. Luminescence is important and if a non |
| regulation has been passed to standardized these | | | | luminescent sign is used it has to have a size of |
| signs. The safety signs for fire must strictly | | | | 200X600mm which can be seen at a distance of |
| comply with the legislation that was set for it. | | | | 20m. |
| Usually, safety signs are made out of photo | | | | The location of these safety signs must be |
| luminescent material which makes them visible | | | | prominently place yet not compete with other |
| during the dark. These signs give off the light | | | | signs. Common locations where these signs can |
| they absorb during the day when there is no light | | | | be placed are above doors and/or wall mounted. |
| available. Multiple sign types can also be used since | | | | The height of the sign's location will vary according |
| they are still compliant with the law. Signs pointing | | | | to its position and position in the building. |
| to exits, equipments, and phones should also be | | | | If help is needed regarding the use of these fire |
| placed in obvious locations. | | | | safety signs, you should not hesitate to contact |
| Aside from the presence of these fire safety | | | | your local fire authorities because they will be |
| signs, business owners should practice other fire | | | | gladly of help and guidance to you. If you already |
| safety standards as well. These safety signs are | | | | have signs which are placed in the right positions, |
| a necessity and should be easily read, are | | | | then you need not make changes. Just make sure |
| understandable, and must have the correct text. | | | | that you are currently updated with the latest in |
| It should also be followed the all signs in the same | | | | fire protection to ensure that lives are not put to |
| building are of the same type and should be | | | | risk during a fire. |
| understood by most people. Escape routes should | | | | |