Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Signs are accessible safe condition signs designed to help blind and partially sighted users identify a straight-ahead fire exit route. With Grade 1 Braille, raised tactile letters and a durable die-moulded plastic design, they support clearer inclusive wayfinding in shared buildings.

Where Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Signs Should Be Installed

Install these signs beside doors, along internal escape routes and at corridor approach points where occupants need to continue straight ahead towards a fire exit. They are particularly useful in offices, schools, healthcare settings and public buildings where accessible wayfinding helps support blind and partially sighted users.

Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation

✓ Clearer inclusive guidance on straight-ahead escape routes
✓ Better route recognition for blind and partially sighted users

✓ Improved confidence at doors and corridor decision points
✓ Stronger support for accessible fire exit wayfinding

✓ More consistent route marking across shared buildings
✓ Better support for inclusive building safety measures

Specifications

Conforms to EN ISO 7010
EN ISO 7010 Code: E001
Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Materials: Rigid Plastic
Size: H 150 x W 450 mm
Background colours: Green/White
Shape: rectangle
Text: "Fire Exit"
Symbols: Green/white
Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man right

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

Fixings: Sign only, available separately
Display area: Indoors/outdoors
Sign type: Fire Exit
Sign type: Safe condition
Grade 1 braille
Raised tactile letters
Die-moulded plastic
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 compliant

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Sign Installation Guidance

❌ Common accessibility placement errors

❌ Fixing it where the route actually turns left or right
❌ Mounting it too far from the point where direction must be confirmed
❌ Positioning it where users cannot comfortably approach and read it

❌ When this sign should not be used alone

❌ Do not rely on it as the only means of evacuation guidance
❌ Do not use it where a different arrow direction is required
❌ Do not replace final exit door identification with this sign alone

✅ Better tactile wayfinding practice

✅ Fit it where touch reading is practical beside the route
✅ Keep surrounding access clear for easy approach and use
✅ Pair it with wider visual and evacuation wayfinding measures

? Customers Questions

Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Sign questions answered

What is a Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Sign? A Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Sign is an accessible safe condition sign that uses raised tactile letters and Grade 1 Braille to help identify a straight-ahead fire exit route.

Where should a tactile and Braille fire exit sign be installed? It is commonly fitted beside doors, on internal escape routes and at corridor approach points where people need to confirm that the fire exit continues straight ahead.

What does the upward arrow mean on a Braille fire exit sign? The upward arrow shows that occupants should continue straight ahead along the designated fire exit route.

Are tactile and Braille fire exit signs enough on their own? No, they should support a wider evacuation and wayfinding system rather than act as the only method of guiding blind or partially sighted users.

Is the Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Sign suitable for accessible buildings? Yes, this sign is designed to support inclusive wayfinding in workplaces, schools, public buildings and other sites where accessible fire exit guidance is needed.

✔ Features & Benefits

Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Sign Features And Benefits

Features

✓ Rigid plastic sign with durable die-moulded construction
✓ Grade 1 Braille and raised tactile letters for touch reading
✓ Running man and upward arrow for straight-ahead route guidance
✓ Satin finish with non-reflective surface
✓ Suitable for wall mounting indoors or outdoors

Benefits

✓ Helps make escape route guidance more accessible
✓ Supports blind and partially sighted users in shared spaces
✓ Improves route confidence beside doors and along corridors
✓ Gives buyers a standards-led inclusive fire safety sign
✓ Strengthens accessible wayfinding as part of wider safety planning

Fire Exit Arrow Up Tactile And Braille Signs