Exit Arrow Up Left Signs
Exit Arrow Up Left Signs identify a safe condition escape route that continues upward and left, making them ideal for stair approaches, corridor turns and split-level buildings. Available in rigid plastic and vinyl, these landscape signs conform to EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499.
Where Exit Arrow Up Left Signs Should Be Installed
Install these signs above doors, near staircases and along internal escape routes where people must travel upward and left to reach an exit. They are suited to offices, schools, warehouses and public buildings where clear directional guidance supports faster, safer evacuation.
What An Exit Arrow Up Left Sign Means
This sign tells people that the exit route continues upward and to the left. It is commonly used where the escape path changes direction at stair access points, corridor turns or split-level routes leading towards a final exit.
- ✓ Shows travel direction up and left
- ✓ Identifies a safe condition exit route
- ✓ Supports quicker route recognition in emergencies
- ✓ Common near stair approaches and landings
- ✓ Helps guide people through corridor changes
- ✓ Reinforces consistent wayfinding across a site
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Clearer guidance at stair and corridor decision points
- ✓ Faster recognition of the correct escape direction
- ✓ Reduced hesitation during evacuations
- ✓ Better route continuity across internal escape paths
- ✓ Stronger compliance support for marked exit routes
- ✓ Improved visibility of safe condition signage
Specifications
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 Code: E001
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Materials: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl, Removable, Repositionable Vinyl
- Size: H 150 x W 450 mm
- Background colours: Green/White
- Shape: rectangle
- Text: "Exit"
- Symbols: Green/white
- Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man left
- Pictogram Symbol: Up left pointing arrow
- Finish: High Gloss
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Material Thickness: various
- Orientation: Landscape
- Sign Message: "Exit"
- Fitting methods: Wall mount
- Fixings: Sign only, available separately
- Display area: Indoors/outdoors
- Sign type: Exit
- Sign type: Safe condition
Practical Installation Guidance For Exit Arrow Up Left Signs
❌ Common fitting mistakes
- ❌ Mounting too low to be seen above foot traffic
- ❌ Placing it where the arrow conflicts with the actual route
- ❌ Using it where the next exit direction is straight ahead
❌ When not to use this sign
- ❌ Do not use it for routes turning right
- ❌ Do not use it where the exit is directly ahead
- ❌ Do not use it as a substitute for final exit door identification
✅ Better installer tips
- ✅ Position it before the route changes direction
- ✅ Keep sightlines clear from normal walking approach
- ✅ Match it with neighbouring exit signs for a consistent route
Customers questions answered for Exit Arrow Up Left Signs
What are Exit Arrow Up Left Signs? Exit Arrow Up Left Signs are safe condition signs used to show that the escape route continues upward and to the left towards an exit.
Where should an exit arrow up left sign be installed? They are commonly fitted above doors, near stair access points, on landings and along corridors where the route changes upward and left.
What does the up-left arrow mean on an exit sign? It tells people to move upwards and left to continue following the marked escape route.
Are these signs compliant with recognised standards? Yes, this sign conforms to EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 sign regulations based on the supplied specification.
Are Exit Arrow Up Left Signs suitable for stairs and corridor turns? Yes, they are especially useful where an escape route rises to the left at stair approaches, split-level walkways and internal route changes.
Exit Arrow Up Left Signs Features & Benefits
- ✓ Clear landscape format for easy route recognition
- ✓ Displays running man and up-left arrow pictograms
- ✓ Produced in rigid plastic and multiple vinyl options
- ✓ High gloss finish for a clean professional appearance
- ✓ Wall-mounted sign designed for indoor and outdoor display
- ✓ Helps guide people towards a left-rising escape route
- ✓ Supports consistent wayfinding at route change points
- ✓ Aids safer movement through stairs and corridor turns
- ✓ Gives a compliant visual message for safe condition signage
- ✓ Offers material flexibility for different fitting surfaces
