Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs use the EN ISO 7010 E002 symbol to direct people towards an escape route that continues diagonally down and right. Commonly installed on upper floor levels and in stairwells, they help reduce hesitation and support faster evacuation.

Where Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs Should Be Installed

Install Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs where the escape route leads people diagonally down and to the right, such as from upper floor corridors into stairwells or along descending routes in offices, schools, warehouses and public buildings.

Expected Safety Outcomes After Installing Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs

When this sign is placed accurately, people read the route more quickly and make better decisions under pressure. That matters most on upper floor levels and in stairwells, where a moment of uncertainty can slow movement and interrupt the flow of evacuation.

✓ Faster recognition of the correct descending route
✓ Less hesitation at corridor and stairwell junctions

✓ Clearer guidance for staff, visitors and contractors
✓ Better continuity along multi-stage escape paths

✓ Stronger support for orderly emergency movement
✓ Improved confidence in wayfinding on upper floors

Specifications

Orientation: Landscape
Display area: Indoors/outdoors
Conforms to EN ISO 7010
Shape: rectangle
Pictogram Symbol: Down/right pointing arrow
Sign type: Safe condition
Finish: Glossy
Display areas: Stairwells
Fixings: Sign only, available separately

Text: Fire exit
Display areas: Upper floor levels
Background colours: Green/White
Materials: Rigid Plastic, Self-Adhesive vinyl
Non-reflective
Supplied in single
EN ISO 7010 Code: E002
Fitting methods: Wall mount
Sign Message: "Fire exit"

Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Size options: H 300 x W 600 mm, H 150 x W 300 mm, H 150 x W 450 mm
Symbols: Green/white
Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man right
Non-Photoluminescent
Material Thickness: various
Sign type: fire Exit
Directional meaning: Down and right
Application: Escape route guidance

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Practical Placement Guidance for Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs

Common fitting errors

❌ Do not fit this sign where the route continues straight ahead
❌ Do not place it where the down and right movement is not immediately visible
❌ Do not mix this direction with conflicting nearby arrows on the same route

Where it should not be used

❌ Not for level routes that do not descend
❌ Not for final exit doors where a straight arrow is more accurate
❌ Not for areas where occupants must turn left or continue down only

Installation advice that improves clarity

✅ Position it where the next movement down and right can be understood instantly
✅ Use it consistently along the same escape route to prevent hesitation
✅ Match the sign size to viewing distance and corridor approach

? Customers Questions

Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs questions answered

What are Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs? Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs are safe condition signs used to direct people towards an escape route that continues diagonally down and to the right, usually from upper floor areas or into stairwells.

Where should this type of fire exit sign be installed? They are best installed where the next movement on the escape route clearly leads down and right, such as corridor junctions, landings and stair access points.

What does the down right arrow mean on a fire exit sign? It tells occupants that the nearest safe escape route continues by descending and moving to the right, rather than continuing straight on or turning left.

Are these signs compliant with recognised safety standards? Yes, this product is specified as conforming to EN ISO 7010, carries the E002 code and is also listed as conforming to BS 5499 sign regulations.

When should Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs be chosen instead of other arrow directions? Choose this version only when the actual escape route moves down and right; if the route direction differs, a more accurate arrow format should be used to avoid mixed signals.

✔ Features & Benefits

Key Features and Benefits of Fire Exit Arrow Down Right Signs

Features

✓ Uses the EN ISO 7010 E002 escape route symbol
✓ Supplied in rigid plastic and self-adhesive vinyl materials
✓ Available in H 300 x W 600 mm, H 150 x W 300 mm and H 150 x W 450 mm sizes
✓ Landscape format with green and white safe condition graphics
✓ Suitable for wall mounting in indoor and outdoor display areas

Benefits

✓ Helps people follow a descending route that turns to the right
✓ Reduces confusion on upper floors and in stairwell approaches
✓ Supports clearer emergency wayfinding in busy buildings
✓ Gives facilities teams a practical compliant directional option
✓ Improves route consistency when used with matching exit signage

Helpful down-right fire exit sign choices

For the same escape direction with running man graphics, compare running man diagonal right down exit signs. Useful when you want the symbol-led message to stand out quickly.

If low-light visibility is a priority, choose Xtra-Glo fire exit man down-right signs. Designed for escape routes that need stronger guidance during lighting failure.

For multiple matching positions, use fire exit arrow down right 6 pack signs. Handy for corridors, stair approaches and repeated route marking.

Where users may need touch-readable guidance, consider tactile and Braille down-right fire exit signs. A practical option for accessible escape route identification.

To browse the full direction range, visit down-right fire exit signage for escape routes. Useful when matching flat, hanging, corridor and photoluminescent options.

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