Exit Arrow Down Signs
Exit Arrow Down Signs are safe condition signs used to guide people along escape routes where the direction continues downward. Commonly installed in stairwells, corridors and lower floor exits, they help maintain clear evacuation guidance and support compliant building safety signage.
Where Exit Arrow Down Signs Should Be Installed
Exit Arrow Down Signs should be installed where the escape route continues downward, such as stairwells, ramps, split level corridors and lower floor exits. They are fitted in workplaces, schools, offices and public buildings to help people follow the correct evacuation route safely.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Clear guidance toward lower level escape routes
- ✓ Faster route recognition at stair and ramp access points
- ✓ Reduced hesitation during emergency evacuation
- ✓ Improved consistency across internal safety signage
- ✓ Better visibility of route direction for occupants
- ✓ Stronger support for compliant evacuation planning
Specifications
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 Code: E002
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Sign type: Exit
- Sign type: Safe condition
- Sign Message: "Exit"
- Pictogram Symbol: Running man white
- Pictogram Symbol: White down arrow
- Materials: Rigid Plastic, self-adhesive vinyl
- Material Thickness: various
- Finish: High Gloss
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Orientation: Landscape
- Shape: rectangle
- Size: H 150 x W 450 mm
- Background colours: Green/White
- Symbols: Green/white
- Text: white
- Fitting methods: Wall mount
- Fixings: Sign only, available separately
- Display area: Indoors/outdoors
How to Install Exit Arrow Down Signs Correctly
- ❌ Using a down arrow where the route does not descend
- ❌ Mounting the sign too high or outside clear sightlines
- ❌ Positioning signs after rather than before decision points
- ❌ Straight routes with no downward movement
- ❌ Areas needing left, right or up directional guidance
- ❌ Locations where one sign cannot cover the full route
- ✅ Fit before stairwells, ramps and lower level route changes
- ✅ Keep arrow direction consistent across the escape path
- ✅ Ensure visibility in normal and emergency lighting
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Exit Arrow Down Signs? Exit Arrow Down Signs are safe condition signs that show the word Exit with a down arrow and running man pictogram to direct people along an escape route that continues downward.
Where should Exit Arrow Down Signs be installed? They should be fitted where the escape route leads downward, including stairwells, ramps, split level corridors and lower floor exits.
What does a down arrow mean on an exit sign? A down arrow shows that the evacuation route continues to a lower level and should be followed downward from that point.
Do these signs comply with recognised safety standards? Yes, these signs conform to EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 sign regulations for clear and consistent safe condition signage.
Are Exit Arrow Down Signs suitable for indoor and outdoor use? Yes, these Exit Arrow Down Signs are suitable for indoor and outdoor display areas, depending on the material selected and the installation surface.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 E002 compliant exit direction signage
- ✓ Clear white running man and down arrow pictogram
- ✓ Rigid plastic and self-adhesive vinyl options
- ✓ High gloss finish for sharp visual contrast
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor display areas
- ✓ Helps people follow lower level escape routes clearly
- ✓ Reduces confusion at stairwells and ramp entrances
- ✓ Supports safer evacuation in busy environments
- ✓ Makes route direction easier to recognise quickly
- ✓ Helps maintain compliant building safety signage