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Fire Exit Signs

Employers have a duty of care for their staff to ensure that their property is compliant with all the safety measures, this includes Fire Exit Signs. We have a large range of Fire Exit Signs, ideal for a range of different properties and businesses. Fire Exit Signs are vital in the event of a fire or other emergency.

For more information and to help you decide what you need, please see our handy Fire Exit Signs Buying Guide

Fire Exit Arrow Down
Fire Exit Arrow Down
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Left
Fire Exit Arrow Left
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Right
Fire Exit Arrow Right
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Up
Fire Exit Arrow Up
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Left - Portrait
Fire Exit Arrow Left - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit Arrow Right - Portrait
Fire Exit Arrow Right - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit Arrow Down - Portrait
Fire Exit Arrow Down - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit Arrow Up - Portrait
Fire Exit Arrow Up - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit Man Running Left - Portrait
Fire Exit Man Running Left - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit Man Running Right - Portrait
Fire Exit Man Running Right - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit / Keep Clear - Portrait
Fire Exit / Keep Clear - Portrait
£2.87
Fire Exit Left & Right
Fire Exit Left & Right
£1.88
Fire Exit / Keep Clear
Fire Exit / Keep Clear
£1.88
Fire Exit Keep Clear With Running Man
Fire Exit Keep Clear With Running Man
£1.88
Final Fire Exit Man Left
Final Fire Exit Man Left
£1.88
Final Fire Exit Man Right
Final Fire Exit Man Right
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
£1.88
Fire Exit Only / Door Alarmed
Fire Exit Only / Door Alarmed
£1.88
Running Man Right Logo
Running Man Right Logo
£0.63
Running Man Left Logo
Running Man Left Logo
£0.63
Green Straight Arrow
Green Straight Arrow
£0.63
Green Diagonal Arrow
Green Diagonal Arrow
£0.63
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Left
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Left
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Right
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Right
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
£1.88
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
£1.88
Portrait Final Fire Exit Man Right
Portrait Final Fire Exit Man Right
£1.88
Portrait Final Fire Exit Man Left
Portrait Final Fire Exit Man Left
£1.88
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/ Fire Door Keep Shut
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/ Fire Door Keep Shut
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/ Fire Door Keep Shut
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/ Fire Door Keep Shut
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/ Door Remain Unlocked
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/ Door Remain Unlocked
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/ Door Remain Unlocked
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/ Door Remain Unlocked
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/ Please Close This Door
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/ Please Close This Door
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/ Please Close This Door
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/ Please Close This Door
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right / Keep Clear
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right / Keep Clear
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left / Keep Clear
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left / Keep Clear
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right / Door To Be Kept Closed
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right / Door To Be Kept Closed
£2.42
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left / Door To Be Kept Closed
Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left / Door To Be Kept Closed
£2.42
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Down
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Down
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Up
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Up
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Left
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Left
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Right
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Right
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
GITD Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Keep Clear With Man
GITD Fire Exit Keep Clear With Man
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit/Keep Clear
GITD Fire Exit/Keep Clear
£4.40
GITD Final Fire Exit, Man Right
GITD Final Fire Exit, Man Right
£4.40
GITD Final Fire Exit, Man Left
GITD Final Fire Exit, Man Left
£4.40
GITD Emergency Exit/Door Is Alarmed
GITD Emergency Exit/Door Is Alarmed
£4.40
GITD Fire exit only / Caution this door is alarmed
GITD Fire exit only / Caution this door is alarmed
£4.40
NHS Fire Exit Man Right
NHS Fire Exit Man Right
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Right
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Right
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Down Right
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Up
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Up
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Left
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Left
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Up Right
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Down
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Down
£2.67
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
NHS Fire Exit Arrow Up Left
£2.67
Wheel Chair Logo Facing Right
Wheel Chair Logo Facing Right
£0.63
Wheel Chair Logo Facing Left
Wheel Chair Logo Facing Left
£0.63
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Up
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Up
£1.88
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Down
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Down
£1.88
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Left
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Left
£1.88
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Right
Wheel Chair Fire Exit with Text Arrow Right
£1.88
Wheel Chair Fire Exit / Keep Clear
Wheel Chair Fire Exit / Keep Clear
£1.88
Wheel Chair Fire Exit Only / Door Alarmed
Wheel Chair Fire Exit Only / Door Alarmed
£1.88
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Up
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Up
£4.40
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Down
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Down
£4.40
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Left
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Left
£4.40
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Right
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit, Arrow Right
£4.40
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit/Keep Clear
GITD Wheelchair Fire Exit/Keep Clear
£4.40
GITD Fire Exit Only/Door Is Alarmed
GITD Fire Exit Only/Door Is Alarmed
£4.40
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Up
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Up
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Down
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Down
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Left
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Left
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit - Arrow Right
GITD NHS Fire Exit - Arrow Right
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Down Left
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Down Left
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Down Right
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Down Right
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Up Left
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Up Left
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Up Right
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Arrow Up Right
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Man Right
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Man Right
£9.39
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Man Left
GITD NHS Fire Exit, Man Left
£9.39
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Left
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Left
£4.40
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Up
£4.40
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down
£4.40
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Right
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Right
£4.40
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Man Left
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Man Left
£4.40
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Man Right
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Man Right
£4.40
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
GITD Portrait Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
£4.40
GITD Running Man Left Symbol
GITD Running Man Left Symbol
£1.61
GITD Running Man Right Symbol
GITD Running Man Right Symbol
£1.61
GITD Wheelchair Symbol Right
GITD Wheelchair Symbol Right
£1.61
GITD Wheelchair Symbol Left
GITD Wheelchair Symbol Left
£1.61
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Keep Shut
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Keep Shut
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Keep Shut
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Keep Shut
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Door To Remain Unlocked
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Door To Remain Unlocked
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Door To Remain Unlocked
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Door To Remain Unlocked
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Please Close Door
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Please Close Door
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Keep Clear
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Keep Clear
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Keep Clear
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Keep Clear
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Door To Be Kept Closed
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Right/Door To Be Kept Closed
£4.25
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Door To Be Kept Closed
GITD Fire Exit Door Plate Man Left/Door To Be Kept Closed
£4.25
Fire Door Keep Shut
Fire Door Keep Shut
£0.63
Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear
Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear
£0.63
Fire Door Keep Locked
Fire Door Keep Locked
£0.63
Fire Escape Keep Clear
Fire Escape Keep Clear
£0.63
Fire Escape Keep Clear - Landscape
Fire Escape Keep Clear - Landscape
£1.88
Automatic Fire Door Close At Night
Automatic Fire Door Close At Night
£0.63
Fire Exit Keep Clear
Fire Exit Keep Clear
£2.42
Fire Door Keep Clear
Fire Door Keep Clear
£0.63
Fire Door Keep Locked Shut
Fire Door Keep Locked Shut
£0.63
Fire Door Keep Closed
Fire Door Keep Closed
£0.63
Fire Door Keep Shut - Portrait
Fire Door Keep Shut - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Escape Keep Clear - Portrait
Fire Escape Keep Clear - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Door Keep Shut - Landscape
Fire Door Keep Shut - Landscape
£1.88
This Fire Door Will Close Automatically
This Fire Door Will Close Automatically
£0.63
In The Event Of Fire Must Keep Closed
In The Event Of Fire Must Keep Closed
£0.63
Escape Route Keep Clear
Escape Route Keep Clear
£0.63
Fire Notice This Area Must Be Kept Clear
Fire Notice This Area Must Be Kept Clear
£0.63
Keep Clear Exit Emergency Escape
Keep Clear Exit Emergency Escape
£0.63
Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear - Portrait
Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Exit Keep Clear - Portrait
Fire Exit Keep Clear - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Door Keep Clear - Portrait
Fire Door Keep Clear - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Door Keep Locked Shut - Portrait
Fire Door Keep Locked Shut - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Door Keep Locked - Portrait
Fire Door Keep Locked - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Door Keep Closed - Portrait
Fire Door Keep Closed - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Exit Keep Clear - Landscape
Fire Exit Keep Clear - Landscape
£1.88
Fire Door Keep Clear - Landscape
Fire Door Keep Clear - Landscape
£1.88
Fire Door Will Close Automatically - Portrait
Fire Door Will Close Automatically - Portrait
£1.45
In The Event Of A Fire Must Keep Closed - Portrait
In The Event Of A Fire Must Keep Closed - Portrait
£1.45
Automatic Fire Door Close At Night - Portrait
Automatic Fire Door Close At Night - Portrait
£1.45
Fire Notice This Area Must Be Clear
Fire Notice This Area Must Be Clear
£1.45
Keep Clear Exit Emergency Escape - Portrait
Keep Clear Exit Emergency Escape - Portrait
£1.45
Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear - Landscape
Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear - Landscape
£1.88
Escape Route Keep Clear - Landscape
Escape Route Keep Clear - Landscape
£1.88
GITD Fire Notice
GITD Fire Notice
£1.61
GITD Fire Exit Keep Clear
GITD Fire Exit Keep Clear
£6.93
GITD Fire Exit Keep Clear - Landscape
GITD Fire Exit Keep Clear - Landscape
£4.40
GITD Keep Clear Emergency Escape Route
GITD Keep Clear Emergency Escape Route
£1.61
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Up
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Up
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Down
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Down
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
Double Sided Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Down
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Down
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Left
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Left
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Down Left
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Right
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Right
5-Pack Final Fire Exit Man Right
5-Pack Final Fire Exit Man Right
5-Pack Fire Exit / Keep Clear
5-Pack Fire Exit / Keep Clear
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Up
5-Pack Fire Exit Arrow Up
Triangular Hanging Fire Exit Signs
Triangular Hanging Fire Exit Signs
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Up
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Up
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Up Left
Fire Exit Man Running Up Left
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Up Left
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Up Left
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Down Right
Fire Exit Man Running Down Right
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Down Right
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Down Right
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Down Left
Fire Exit Man Running Down Left
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Down Left
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Down Left
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Up Right
Fire Exit Man Running Up Right
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Up Right
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Up Right
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Down
Fire Exit Man Running Down
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Down
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Down
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Right
Fire Exit Man Running Right
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Right
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Right
£7.86
Fire Exit Man Running Left
Fire Exit Man Running Left
£2.64
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Left
GITD Fire Exit Man Running Left
£7.86
Fire Exit / Man Running / Up
Fire Exit / Man Running / Up
£3.14
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Up
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Up
£9.39
Fire Exit / Man Running / Down
Fire Exit / Man Running / Down
£3.14
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Down
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Down
£9.39
Fire Exit / Man Running / Right
Fire Exit / Man Running / Right
£3.14
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Right
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Right
£9.39
Fire Exit / Man Running / Left
Fire Exit / Man Running / Left
£3.14
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Left
GITD Fire Exit / Man Running / Left
£9.39
Fire Exit Arrow Up - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Up - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Down - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Down - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Left - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Left - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Right - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Right - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Down Left - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Down Left - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Down Right - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Down Right - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Up Left - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Up Left - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Final Fire Exit Man Right - Aluminium Effect
Final Fire Exit Man Right - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Final Fire Exit Man Left - Aluminium Effect
Final Fire Exit Man Left - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit Keep Clear With Running Man - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit Keep Clear With Running Man - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Fire Exit / Keep Clear - Aluminium Effect
Fire Exit / Keep Clear - Aluminium Effect
£8.79
Multi-Directional Fire Exit Signs Pack
Multi-Directional Fire Exit Signs Pack
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
5-Pack Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
Fire Exit Arrow Left - Shaped Sign
Fire Exit Arrow Left - Shaped Sign
£1.88
Fire Exit Arrow Right - Shaped Sign
Fire Exit Arrow Right - Shaped Sign
£1.88
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Left/Right
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down Left/Right
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Down
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right
5-Pack GITD Double Sided Hanging Fire Exit Arrow Up Left/Right

Fire Exit Signs Buying Guide

During a fire emergency, whether it’s identifying fire equipment, or informing people of your escape routes, Fire Safety signs are vital in preventing severe injury or death.

Fire Exit signs are a necessary safety sign to include in every public access or rented property to ensure all residents, staff, and visitors know the quickest route to an emergency exit in the event of a fire.

This comprehensive buying guide will help you understand the regulations for buying and placing Fire Exit signs in your establishment.

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What legislation do I need to know about?

According to UK Building Regulation standards, Fire exit signs should be installed at every exit point, including doors, escape windows, and alternative escape routes. These signs need to adhere to BS 5499 standards to comply with the Building Regulations and meet requirements laid out in the Health and Safety 1996 – Safety Signs & Signals Regulations.

When it comes to safety signs in particular, all safety signs must comply with regulations and standards listed under BS EN ISO 7010.

ISO 7010 regulations covers the graphical symbols used on safety signs, to ensure consistent symbol usage in the majority of Europe so regardless of language, the intent of a safety sign is understood. 

Failing to adhere to the regulations for Fire Exit Signs can jeopardize the safety of your employees and property, and can result in unlimited fines or even imprisonment depending on the severity of the legislative breach.

To ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, it's crucial to adhere to several specific steps, including:

  • Undertaking regular fire risk evaluations/assessments to identify and address potential dangers and hazards
  • Recognising important/vulnerable persons and assessing who is at the greatest risk
  • Minimising fire hazards as much as possible and providing standard fire precautions
  • Ensuring fire safety equipment is operational, well-maintained, and that suitable training has been provided on use and purpose
  • Formulating a fire emergency plan and informing everyone of their roles and responsibilities
  • Recording and filing all findings and regularly reviewing fire risks and hazards

Do I need fire exit signs?

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Fire exit signs are required in all non-domestic properties and multi-occupancy residential buildings, with the only exception being private domestic properties.

When installing Fire Exit signs around your building or site, you must take into account the viewing distances when selecting the size of your sign, and carefully consider the material choice and whether it's suitable for your sites needs.

Fire exit signs play a crucial role in providing clear guidance for safe building evacuation and imparting essential fire safety instructions. For instance, a fire exit sign typically features a green running man symbol and may include a directive to keep the area clear to minimize obstructions during emergencies.

What other requirements are there?

Fire Exit Signs must always be legible in all lighting conditions, so that in the event of a fire the sign is visible through smoke or in darkness should mains electricity get disrupted.

If your premises requires emergency lighting, then Fire Exit signs must also be illuminated in some way. This can be achieved through:

  • External lamps: Ensuring the sign is well-lit
  • Internal lamps: Using self-contained illuminated Fire Exit signs – most also include a back-up battery, but require wiring into mains electricity
  • Self-illuminating signs: These do not require any external power source for illumination and utilise a photoluminescent/glow in the dark material that charges during the day via natural or artificial light, and has no reliance on electricity

Remember, neglecting to comply with Fire Exit Sign regulations can compromise the safety of your staff and property, and failing to meet health and safety regulations can give severe penalties, from fines to prison time depending on the severity of the infraction. Proper implementation of these signs is a straightforward process that plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of your site and can help save lives.

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