Exit For Emergency Use Only Luminescent Hanging Signs
Exit For Emergency Use Only Hanging Photoluminescent Sign is suspended in corridors to give early, two-direction visibility of final escape doors. The running man and left arrow guide movement, while the wording restricts everyday use. Its high-performance glow ensures the sign remains visible for extended periods in low-light conditions.
Where Hanging Exit For Emergency Use Only Signs Provide The Greatest Clarity
Suspend from ceilings or mezzanines in corridors, open walkways and larger internal areas where wall signs may be overlooked. This format allows the message to be seen from both directions, helping occupants identify the final exit sooner and understand it is reserved for emergencies only.
At 150 x 300 mm, the 150 mm sign height gives a typical maximum viewing distance of around 22 metres in indoor conditions. Position centrally along the line of travel so the sign is recognised before reaching the exit decision point.
What This High-Performance Hanging Exit Sign Achieves
This sign improves early exit recognition, supports visibility over extended periods in low-light conditions and helps prevent misuse of emergency-only doors, ensuring escape routes remain clear and effective.
Technical Specifications
- Materials: PVC
- Material Thickness: 3 mm
- Finish: Film glows brightly in darkness
- Highly Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- 24hrs + Illumination
- 5 minutes Recharge time
- PSPA Class C
- Photoluminescence Class Class C
- PSPA, DIN, IMO Compliant
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 Codes: E021
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Sign Message: "Exit For Emergency Use Only"
- Pictogram Symbol: Green running man left
- Symbols: Green/white
- Background colours: Green/White
- Text colours: White
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: Landscape
- Size: H 150 x W 300 mm
- Fitting methods: Suspend from ceilings/mezzanines
- Fixings: Hanging kit available separately
- Display area: Indoors
- Sign type: Emergency exit door guidance
- Sign type: Safe condition
- Supplied in single
Effective Installation Choices For Hanging Emergency Exit Signs
- ❌ Placing too close to walls reducing visibility
- ❌ Suspending too high above normal sightlines
- ❌ Installing after the exit rather than before it
- ❌ Small rooms where wall signs are sufficient
- ❌ Areas requiring door-mounted instruction signs
- ❌ Outdoor environments unsuitable for indoor PVC
- ✅ Suspend centrally for two-direction visibility
- ✅ Position ahead of the final exit for early recognition
- ✅ Use consistent spacing across longer corridors
Exit For Emergency Use Only Hanging Photoluminescent Sign Questions Answered
What does a hanging Exit For Emergency Use Only sign indicate? It identifies a final exit that must only be used during emergencies and guides occupants towards it using clear directional symbols.
Why use a hanging sign instead of a wall sign? Hanging signs are visible from both directions and can be recognised earlier in corridors and open areas.
How long does the photoluminescent sign glow? This version provides extended glow performance, remaining visible for up to 24 hours after sufficient light exposure.
Where should this sign be positioned? Suspend centrally in corridors or approach routes so it can be seen before reaching the exit.
Is this Exit For Emergency Use Only hanging sign compliant? Yes, it conforms to EN ISO 7010, BS 5499 and recognised PSPA, DIN and IMO standards.
Exit For Emergency Use Only Hanging Photoluminescent Sign Features And Benefits
- ✓ High-performance photoluminescent surface
- ✓ Hanging format for corridor visibility
- ✓ Running man left pictogram
- ✓ Lightweight durable PVC material
- ✓ Standard 150 x 300 mm format
- ✓ Visible for extended periods in darkness
- ✓ Seen from both directions along escape routes
- ✓ Improves early exit recognition
- ✓ Helps prevent misuse of emergency exits
- ✓ Supports safer evacuation decisions
