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Fire Exit Running Man Left Signs
£4.99
In stock
SKU
FE048A*
Fire Exit Running Man Left Signs help you identify left-hand emergency exit points in workplaces, public buildings and shared premises, giving staff, visitors and contractors a clear escape cue.
Fire Exit Running Man Left Signs show a green emergency exit pictogram with “Fire exit” text to help staff, visitors and contractors identify the correct left-hand escape point. Use them on doors, corridors and exit approaches where a missed exit could delay evacuation.
Best Positions for Clear Fire Exit Recognition
You should install this sign above or beside the fire exit it identifies, and on the approach where people first choose a direction. Keep it within clear sight lines, away from clutter and door swing, so staff, visitors and contractors can recognise the exit quickly under pressure.
Viewing Distance Guide
Choose the size by the distance people will first see the sign, not just by the door width. In longer corridors, open reception areas or busy workplaces, move up a size so the fire exit message is still easy to read before people reach the door.
| Size option | Practical viewing distance | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Around 5–8 metres | Small rooms, close door positions |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Around 8–12 metres | Standard corridors and exits |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Around 12–18 metres | Larger halls, landings and workplaces |
| H 300 x W 600 mm | Around 18–25 metres | Longer approach views and wider openings |
What Should Improve Once Fitted
This sign helps people act without hesitation by confirming the fire exit location before they reach the door. That matters most in unfamiliar buildings, busy work areas and shared premises where a small delay can cause confusion during an evacuation.
✅ People are less likely to walk past the correct fire exit when leaving quickly.
✅ Visitors and contractors get a clear visual cue without relying on staff directions.
✅ Fire drills and real evacuations feel more consistent because the exit point is clearly identified.
Specifications
- Sign message: “Fire exit”
- Purpose: identifies a fire exit
- Pictogram: running man symbol
- Pictogram: exit door symbol
- EN ISO 7010 code: E001
- Standard reference: BS EN ISO 7010
- Sign type: exit
- Shape: rectangle
- Background colour: green
- Text colour: white
- Symbols colour: white
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Size: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Size: H 300 x W 600 mm
- Material: Rigid Plastic
- Material: adhesive Rigid Plastic
- Material: Vinyl
- Material: Removable, Repositionable Vinyl
- Thickness: varies by material
- Orientation: portrait
- Finish: glossy film surface/satin/matte
- Surface: Non-Photoluminescent
- Surface: Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Fitting: wall mount
- Fitting: door mount
- Rigid Plastic fixings: sold separately
- Adhesive options: backing as selected
Installation Guidance
Mistakes That Quietly Weaken the Exit Message
❌ Do not fit the sign where an open door, shelving or stored stock can hide it.
❌ Do not place it so high that people miss it when moving quickly through a corridor.
❌ Do not use a left-hand sign where the exit or intended movement is actually right.
Where This Sign Will Not Solve the Problem
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for emergency lighting where lighting is required.
❌ Do not rely on it to explain a complex turn; use directional fire exit signs at decision points.
❌ Do not apply adhesive materials to dirty, damp, dusty or uneven surfaces.
Fitting Choices That Give You Better Results
✅ Position it at the point where people first need to recognise the fire exit.
✅ Clean and dry the surface before fitting adhesive or repositionable materials.
✅ Choose a larger size where the sign is viewed from further away or across a busy area.
Frequently asked questions
Are Fire Exit Running Man Left Signs right for my exit?Use this sign where the exit point or intended escape movement is to the left and the sign face matches what people need to do on approach.
Should I use this where people must turn left before reaching the door?If the decision point is before the door, choose a directional arrow fire exit sign instead. This product is best for clearly identifying the fire exit itself.
Can I fit it to a door as well as a wall?Yes, depending on the material option you choose. Use adhesive options for suitable smooth surfaces, and Rigid Plastic where you prefer a mechanically fixed sign.
Is this suitable where the lights may fail?This product is non-photoluminescent, so do not rely on it alone in areas where visibility during power loss is a concern. Use it alongside the correct emergency lighting or choose a glow-in-the-dark option where required.
Which material should I choose for a busy workplace?Rigid Plastic is usually the safer choice where the sign may be knocked, cleaned around or fitted long term. Vinyl options suit smooth, clean surfaces where a lower-profile finish is preferred.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Running man and exit door pictogram
- ✓ “Fire exit” wording for instant recognition
- ✓ Green safe-condition layout with white detail
- ✓ Material choices for fixed or adhesive fitting
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you identify the correct exit quickly
- ✓ Reduces hesitation for visitors and contractors
- ✓ Supports a cleaner, more consistent escape route plan
- ✓ Lets you match the sign choice to the surface
Compare left-direction fire exit sign options
For a related message intended specifically for an exit door, compare fire exit door running man left signs. The pack format may suit premises where the same direction is repeated at several doors.
If a hanging format better suits your escape route, review Nite-Glo running man left hanging signs. This gives you another way to present a left-direction exit message.
Where people may leave in either direction, a double-direction fire exit sign may be the more appropriate comparison. Use the direction that accurately reflects the escape route at that position.
For more escape-route and emergency-condition options, browse our safe condition fire safety signs. This makes it easier to coordinate directional messages throughout the building.
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