Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs identify a left-hand escape route using the recognised running man symbol, left arrow and clear Fire exit text. Suitable for indoor and outdoor display, they help guide staff, visitors and the public towards a safer evacuation route in an emergency.

Where Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs Should Be Installed

Install Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs above doors, along corridors and at turning points where the escape route continues left. They are commonly fitted in offices, warehouses, schools, healthcare sites and public buildings to give fast visual direction during an evacuation.

Expected Safety Outcomes After Installing Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs

When correctly positioned along a left-turn escape route, these signs help create a clearer and more reliable evacuation path for staff, visitors and contractors. They improve directional confidence at key decision points and support a more consistent fire safety system throughout the building.

✓ Clearer left-turn evacuation guidance for staff and visitors
✓ Faster route recognition at corridors and junctions

✓ Better support for organised emergency exit procedures
✓ Improved consistency across the building’s fire exit signage

✓ Reduced confusion during fire drills and live emergencies
✓ Stronger compliance support for safer occupied premises

Specifications

Conforms to EN ISO 7010
EN ISO 7010 Code: E001
Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Materials: Rigid Plastic, Self-Adhesive vinyl
Size options: H 150 x W 300 mm, H 150 x W 450 mm, H 210 x W 148 mm, H 297 x W 210 mm, H 420 x W 297 mm
Background colours: Green/White
Shape: rectangle
Text: "Fire exit"

Symbols: Green/white
Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man left
Pictogram Symbol: Left pointing arrow
Finish: High gloss
Non-Photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Supplied in single
Material Thickness: various

Orientation: Landscape
Sign Message: "Fire exit" arrow left
Fitting methods: Wall mount
Fixings: Sign only, available separately
Display area: Indoors/outdoors
Sign type: Fire Exit
Sign type: Safe condition

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs Installation Guidance

❌ Common fitting mistakes

❌ Mounting too low where visibility is reduced
❌ Using the sign where the route does not actually turn left
❌ Positioning it where shelving or doors hide the arrow

❌ When not to use this sign

❌ Do not use for straight-ahead escape routes
❌ Do not use where a diagonal or downward direction is required
❌ Do not rely on it alone where extra directional signs are needed

✅ Best installation advice

✅ Fit at decision points before occupants need to turn left
✅ Keep sign heights consistent along the full escape route
✅ Match with nearby exit and keep clear signs for better wayfinding

? Customers Frequently Asked Questions

Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs questions answered

What are Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs? Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs are safe condition signs used to show that the nearest fire exit route continues in the left-hand direction, helping people follow the correct escape path during an emergency.

Where should Fire Exit Arrow Left Signs be displayed? They should be installed above doors, along corridors and at route decision points where occupants need to turn left to stay on the designated escape route.

Do these signs comply with recognised fire safety standards? Yes, they conform to EN ISO 7010, carry ISO code E001 and are produced to support BS 5499 sign regulations for clear emergency escape guidance.

What materials are available for this fire exit sign? This sign is available in rigid plastic and self-adhesive vinyl, giving you options for both durable fixed display and quick application onto smooth surfaces.

Is the Fire exit arrow left sign suitable for indoor and outdoor use? Yes, the sign is suitable for indoor and outdoor display, making it a practical choice for routes through internal corridors as well as external exit approaches.

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