Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile And Braille Sign
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs show that the escape route continues upwards and to the right from the reader’s position. With raised tactile detail and Grade 1 Braille, they are designed for accessible wayfinding in lower-ground corridors, stair approaches and route-change points where clear touch-readable guidance is needed.
Where Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs Should Be Installed
Install these signs where the escape route rises and turns right, such as lower-ground corridors, stair approaches, route junctions and accessible exit paths. They are especially useful where blind or partially sighted occupants need touch-readable guidance. Do not use them where the route goes straight on, only right or in any direction that does not continue upward and right.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installing Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs
Installing Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs helps blind and partially sighted users understand that the escape route continues upwards and to the right, reducing uncertainty at lower-ground route changes. This creates clearer accessible guidance, supports more confident evacuation decisions and improves inclusive wayfinding where touch-readable direction is needed.
- ✓ Blind and partially sighted users can identify the up-right escape route more easily.
- ✓ Accessible route changes become clearer at lower-ground levels.
- ✓ Confusion is reduced at stair approaches and corridor junctions.
- ✓ Users can confirm direction through both sight and touch.
- ✓ Inclusive evacuation guidance is improved across the building.
- ✓ Safer and more confident decision-making during emergencies.
Specifications
- Sign Message: "Fire exit"
- Text: Fire exit
- Sign type: Fire escape route
- Sign type: Safe condition
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 Codes: E006, E002
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- DDA compliant
- Grade 1 braille
- Perfect for Braille readers
- Materials: Rigid Plastic
- Material Thickness: 1.1mm
- Finish: Satin
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Fixings: Adhesive Backed
- Fitting methods: Wall mount
- Supplied in single
- Size: H 150 x W 450 mm
- Orientation: Landscape
- Shape: rectangle
- Background colours: Green/White
- Symbols: Green/white
- Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man right
- Pictogram Symbol: Up/right pointing arrow
- Display area: Indoors/outdoors
- Display areas: Lower ground floors
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Sign selection and installation advice
- ❌ Do not choose this sign if the escape route does not rise and turn right.
- ❌ Do not rely on tactile signage alone where standard visual escape signs are also needed.
- ❌ Do not place it where users cannot approach and read it comfortably.
- ❌ Do not fit it on uneven or dirty surfaces if you need dependable adhesive fixing.
- ❌ Do not use this format where another arrow direction would describe the route more accurately.
- ❌ Do not treat all tactile signs as interchangeable without checking the route direction first.
- ✅ Meaning: this sign tells users the fire exit route continues upwards and to the right.
- ✅ Choose it where accessible guidance is needed for blind or partially sighted readers.
- ✅ Adhesive backed rigid plastic suits smooth walls, doors and indoor or sheltered route points needing firm placement.
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Sign questions answered
What are Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs? Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs are accessible escape route signs designed to help blind and partially sighted users identify that the fire exit route continues upwards and to the right.
Where should Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Signs be installed? They should be installed on accessible route points such as lower-ground corridors, stair approaches, walls near route changes and other places where touch-readable guidance helps users confirm the correct way out.
When should this type of tactile and Braille fire exit sign not be used? It should not be used where the route goes straight ahead, only right or in any direction that does not genuinely move upward and right. It should also not be treated as the only form of escape guidance where wider signage is needed.
Why would I choose a tactile and Braille fire exit sign instead of a standard sign? Choose this format when accessible guidance is needed for blind or partially sighted users, especially in buildings where inclusive wayfinding is important and route decisions need to be read by touch as well as sight.
Is the Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Sign suitable for every fixing surface? This adhesive backed rigid plastic format is best suited to smooth, clean mounting surfaces. If the surface is uneven, dirty or unsuitable for adhesive fixing, another mounting method may be the better choice.
Fire Exit Arrow Up Right Tactile and Braille Sign features and benefits
- ✓ Includes Grade 1 Braille with tactile raised reading detail.
- ✓ Displays the Fire exit message with running man and up/right arrow symbols.
- ✓ Manufactured in 1.1mm rigid plastic with a satin finish.
- ✓ Supplied adhesive backed for straightforward wall mounting.
- ✓ Conforms to EN ISO 7010, BS 5499 and DDA guidance requirements given in your spec list.
- ✓ Helps blind and partially sighted users follow the correct escape direction.
- ✓ Reduces confusion where routes rise and turn right on lower-ground levels.
- ✓ Makes accessible fire escape guidance clearer in schools, workplaces and public buildings.
- ✓ Supports more confident route decisions at corridors, doors and stair approaches.
- ✓ Gives buyers a clear accessible option when a standard visual sign alone is not enough.
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