Fire Exit Arrow Left Tactile and Braille Signs are inclusive safe condition signs that help direct people left along an escape route using raised tactile letters and Grade 1 braille. This rigid plastic version supports clearer wayfinding for sighted and visually impaired users alike.

Where Fire Exit Arrow Left Tactile and Braille Signs Should Be Installed

Install this tactile and braille left-arrow fire exit sign on routes that continue or turn left, especially at corridors, door approaches and route decision points in schools, offices and public buildings where inclusive escape guidance helps more people confirm the correct direction.

Expected Inclusive Route Clarity After Installation

This tactile and braille left-arrow fire exit sign helps make route direction clearer for a wider range of building users, giving more confident confirmation at key escape points where raised lettering and braille support more inclusive evacuation guidance.

✓ Clearer left-turn escape guidance for more building users
✓ Better route recognition at corridors and door approaches

✓ Improved inclusivity for sighted and visually impaired people
✓ Reduced hesitation at route decision points

✓ Stronger consistency across accessible escape routes
✓ More dependable wayfinding in shared public spaces

Specifications

Conforms to EN ISO 7010
EN ISO 7010 Code: E002
Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Material: Rigid Plastic
Size: H 150 x W 450mm
Background colours: Green/White
Shape: rectangle
Text: Fire Exit
Symbols: Green/white
Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man left

Pictogram Symbol: Left pointing arrow
Finish: Satin
Non-Photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Supplied in single
Material Thickness: 1.1mm
Orientation: Landscape
Sign Message: "Fire Exit"
Fitting methods: Wall mount
Fixings: Adhesive Backing

Display area: Indoors/outdoors
Sign type: Fire Exit
Sign type: Safe condition
Grade 1 braille
Raised tactile letters
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 compliant
Smooth contour lettering
Ideal for the visually impaired
Arrow direction: Left
Accessibility format: Tactile and Braille

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Practical Positioning Advice for Fire Exit Arrow Left Tactile and Braille Signs

❌ Common fitting mistakes

❌ Fitting the sign where the escape route does not actually turn left
❌ Positioning it where doors, furniture or fixtures interrupt access
❌ Mounting it where the tactile details are difficult to reach or locate

❌ When this version should not be used

❌ Do not use it for straight-ahead escape routes
❌ Do not use it where a right or diagonal arrow sign is required
❌ Do not fit it where a standard non-tactile sign is the only specification requested

✅ Better accessibility checks

✅ Position it at route decision points where left-turn guidance must be obvious
✅ Fit it where raised letters and braille can be located more easily
✅ Keep it aligned with matching escape signage for consistent wayfinding

? Customers Frequently Asked Questions

Fire Exit Arrow Left Tactile and Braille Sign questions answered

What is a Fire Exit Arrow Left Tactile and Braille Sign? It is an accessible safe condition sign that directs people left along an escape route using raised tactile letters, a clear pictogram and Grade 1 braille to support more inclusive wayfinding.

Why use a tactile and braille fire exit sign instead of a standard one? A tactile and braille sign helps more people understand the escape direction, including visually impaired users who may benefit from raised lettering and braille confirmation at key route points.

When should a left-arrow fire exit sign be used? It should be used where the designated escape route continues or turns left, so people follow the correct direction towards the nearest fire exit.

Where should tactile fire exit signs be installed? They are commonly installed at corridors, door approaches, route decision points and other escape route areas where inclusive direction guidance helps building users move with greater confidence.

How do raised tactile letters and Grade 1 braille help on escape routes? They provide an additional way to confirm the sign message and direction, helping create a more accessible evacuation system for shared public and workplace environments.

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