Refuge Point Keep Clear - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

The Refuge Point Keep Clear sign is used to ensure that designated safe areas - known as refuge points - remain unobstructed and easily accessible during emergencies. These refuge points are intended for people who cannot use stairs, such as individuals with mobility impairments, allowing them to wait safely for assistance from emergency responders.

You'll typically find the Refuge Point Keep Clear sign near refuge areas in high-rise buildings, hospitals, offices, shopping centers, and other multi-story public or commercial facilities. It is placed prominently to remind occupants, staff, and maintenance personnel not to block these critical spaces with furniture, equipment, or other obstacles.

Using this sign is essential to maintain quick and safe access to refuge points during an evacuation. Any obstruction could delay rescue efforts or endanger those waiting for assistance, so keeping the area clear is a key part of effective emergency planning.

Additionally, the sign helps buildings comply with fire safety and accessibility regulations by reinforcing the importance of preserving safe spaces for vulnerable occupants. It supports an inclusive and efficient evacuation strategy by ensuring refuge points remain functional and accessible at all times.

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.

Internal Floor Graphic: Sub surface printed underneath a durable polycarbonate layer laminated with a hard-wearing, anti-slip film. This construction protects the graphic from wear, scratches, and moisture, ensuring long-lasting vibrancy and clarity while providing excellent traction to reduce slip risks. Easy to clean and resistant to damage, these floor graphics are ideal for high-traffic indoor and outdoor areas like retail spaces, hospitals, and factories, combining safety, durability, and eye-catching visuals in one effective solution.

External Floor Graphic: An excellent R12 slip resistance, aluminium foil based material that is backed with a high-performance, pressure sensitive, non-corrosive adhesive which adheres to surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, stone, metal and other walking / driving surfaces.