You see several signages anywhere you go-traffic, road, building, and warning signs.
Some are common yet sometimes hard to understand.
Others are unusual and even much harder to recognize.
However, trouble comes when they are common, well symbolized, and highly important signs, yet often disregarded and taken for granted.
Fire exit signs, although most people seldom notice, is one of the most important signage especially for emergency situations.
As the words define it, the signage implies "a way out"-a special exit or an alternative route for faster emergency evacuations such as fire.
It provides the information, with an arrow or by the word "exit", pointing to the right designated doorway and safety exit.
As the occurrence of accidental fire cannot always be detected and prevented by other fire protection equipment, exit sign's existence is one of the highly regulated requirements and obligations for business spaces such as commercial buildings and establishments.
Designation, however, varies depending on the dictation of local building codes based on the building's size and the number of floors.
Typically, emergency exits or a main doorway in or out are where these signs are strategically located.
For a multiple-story building, there are usually more than one fire exits.
Some even consider putting up additional stairwells and fire escapes to help as many people as possible to exit the burning building.
But regardless of different exits, they should all be marked by approved signs that lead to any direction of fire exit access.
A two-story house usually has fire escape ladders mounted to the outside.
Although there may not have any indications for emergency exits, every member should have proper safety precaution orientations regarding what to do in case of fire and a possible escape route.
On the other hand, validity of fire exit signs may differ in terms of regulations of each state.
Most commonly, general requirements include proper size, color, contrast, and design are to be strictly kept.
In addition to these, illumination of the signage is also one the most required features.
Certain guidelines regarding types and approaches for exit sign illumination should be strictly followed to meet the standards set by appropriate departments.
In cases that the signage are not represented by an arrow, the word "exit" should be designed with legible plain letters, big enough (or at least six inches) to be read and seen.
This will add to the feature that emphasizes its function and makes it readily visible for everyone.
Public safety should always be the priority of every building owner.
There may be other ways to suppress and prevent the dangers of fire but designating an emergency exit and displaying a proper exit signage are the major keys to fire safety.
That is why it is always important to keep the emergency exits unlocked during business hours.
Well-designed and properly posted emergency exit signs are imperative to make emergency exits effective.
It reduces the risk of fire injuries and most importantly, it can save lives.
Some are common yet sometimes hard to understand.
Others are unusual and even much harder to recognize.
However, trouble comes when they are common, well symbolized, and highly important signs, yet often disregarded and taken for granted.
Fire exit signs, although most people seldom notice, is one of the most important signage especially for emergency situations.
As the words define it, the signage implies "a way out"-a special exit or an alternative route for faster emergency evacuations such as fire.
It provides the information, with an arrow or by the word "exit", pointing to the right designated doorway and safety exit.
As the occurrence of accidental fire cannot always be detected and prevented by other fire protection equipment, exit sign's existence is one of the highly regulated requirements and obligations for business spaces such as commercial buildings and establishments.
Designation, however, varies depending on the dictation of local building codes based on the building's size and the number of floors.
Typically, emergency exits or a main doorway in or out are where these signs are strategically located.
For a multiple-story building, there are usually more than one fire exits.
Some even consider putting up additional stairwells and fire escapes to help as many people as possible to exit the burning building.
But regardless of different exits, they should all be marked by approved signs that lead to any direction of fire exit access.
A two-story house usually has fire escape ladders mounted to the outside.
Although there may not have any indications for emergency exits, every member should have proper safety precaution orientations regarding what to do in case of fire and a possible escape route.
On the other hand, validity of fire exit signs may differ in terms of regulations of each state.
Most commonly, general requirements include proper size, color, contrast, and design are to be strictly kept.
In addition to these, illumination of the signage is also one the most required features.
Certain guidelines regarding types and approaches for exit sign illumination should be strictly followed to meet the standards set by appropriate departments.
In cases that the signage are not represented by an arrow, the word "exit" should be designed with legible plain letters, big enough (or at least six inches) to be read and seen.
This will add to the feature that emphasizes its function and makes it readily visible for everyone.
Public safety should always be the priority of every building owner.
There may be other ways to suppress and prevent the dangers of fire but designating an emergency exit and displaying a proper exit signage are the major keys to fire safety.
That is why it is always important to keep the emergency exits unlocked during business hours.
Well-designed and properly posted emergency exit signs are imperative to make emergency exits effective.
It reduces the risk of fire injuries and most importantly, it can save lives.