Escape Route Keep Clear Signs
Escape Route Keep Clear Signs are BS EN ISO 7010 compliant mandatory safety signs used to ensure escape routes remain unobstructed at all times. Displayed in blue with white symbols, they help guide safe evacuation, reduce trip hazards and support effective emergency exit management in UK buildings.
Where & How to Use
Install escape route keep clear signs along corridors, stairwells and exit routes where obstructions may occur. Position at eye level on walls or doors so the instruction is clearly visible during everyday use and emergency evacuation.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Clear escape route visibility
- ✓ Reduced obstruction risk
- ✓ Faster evacuation response
- ✓ Improved compliance behaviour
- ✓ Safer evacuation routes
- ✓ Consistent emergency messaging
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Mandatory safety sign
- Background colour Blue
- Text and symbols White
- Finish High gloss
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Orientation Portrait
- Supplied in Single
- Multiple size options
- Material Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material Rigid plastic
- mandatory escape route keep clear signs
- escape route keep clear door signs
Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
- ❌ Mounting too far from escape routes
- ❌ Using advisory wording instead
- ❌ Installing at inconsistent heights
- ❌ On final fire exit doors requiring fire text
- ❌ In non-escape areas
- ❌ Where floor markings are required instead
- ✅ Place along line of travel
- ✅ Keep signs unobstructed
- ✅ Match site evacuation plans
Customers frequently asked questions
What is an escape route keep clear sign? It instructs that designated escape routes must be kept free from obstruction.
Where should escape route keep clear signs be placed? Along corridors, stairwells and exit routes used during evacuation.
Does this sign comply with UK standards? Yes, it conforms to BS EN ISO 7010.
What materials are available? Options include self-adhesive vinyl and rigid plastic.
Is this suitable for workplaces? Yes, it is ideal for offices, warehouses, factories and public buildings.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Purpose: Keeps escape routes clear
- ✓ Design: ISO 7010 mandatory format
- ✓ Colour: Blue with white symbols
- ✓ Finish: Durable gloss surface
- ✓ Sizes: Multiple size choices
- ✓ Material: Vinyl or rigid plastic
- ✓ Reduces blocked exits
- ✓ Improves evacuation flow
- ✓ Reinforces safety rules
- ✓ Supports fire risk assessments
- ✓ Easy to install
- ✓ Professional workplace appearance