Disabled Fire Exit - Arrow Up / Straight On - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

The Disabled Fire Exit "Arrow Up / Straight On sign is used to clearly indicate that an accessible fire exit route continues straight ahead or leads upward, guiding people with disabilities safely toward the designated emergency exit. This signage ensures that individuals with mobility impairments or other special needs can follow a clear and suitable path during an evacuation.

You'll typically find this sign in public buildings, healthcare facilities, offices, schools, shopping centers, and residential complexes, especially along corridors, hallways, stairwells, or ramps where accessible fire exits are located straight ahead or require moving upward. It is positioned at points where the evacuation route is straightforward and easily navigable for disabled occupants.

Using the Disabled Fire Exit "Arrow Up / Straight On sign is vital for promoting inclusive safety by providing clear and unambiguous directions tailored for those with disabilities. It helps avoid confusion during emergencies, ensuring all occupants know the safest way to exit the building.

Additionally, this sign supports compliance with fire safety legislation and accessibility standards, demonstrating a commitment to equal safety for everyone. Properly marking accessible escape routes enhances overall emergency preparedness and helps reduce evacuation times for all building users.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it is budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted walls, which simplifies installation and reduces setup time. Self-adhesive vinyl provides a clean, professional finish that suits many indoor environments including offices, retail, industrial sites, and vehicles. It is more affordable than many other material types and allows for custom shapes, colours, and graphics.

To achieve high performance in low light conditions and conform to ISO 16069 we recommend using Ultra Bright.

Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Rigid Plastic: Ultra Bright rigid plastic has a photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation which offers a highly effective, reliable, and energy-free visibility in low-light or blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency exit applications. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions.