Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs are safe condition signs used where occupants must turn or continue left to reach the fire exit. Ideal for corridor turns, side routes and route changes, they combine the running man and left arrow symbol to provide clear, standards-led evacuation guidance indoors or outdoors.

Where Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs Should Be Installed

Install these signs at corridor turns, route junctions and side access points where people must move left to stay on the fire exit path. They are well suited to offices, schools, warehouses and public buildings where the escape route changes direction and clear visual guidance is needed at the exact decision point.

Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation

✓ Clearer left-turn guidance on escape routes
✓ Better route confidence at corridor changes

✓ Faster recognition of the correct fire exit direction
✓ Reduced hesitation at junctions and side routes

✓ Stronger support for compliant route marking
✓ More consistent wayfinding across the building

Specifications

Conforms to EN ISO 7010
EN ISO 7010 Code: E001
Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Materials: Rigid Plastic, Self-Adhesive vinyl
Size options: H 210 x W 148 mm, H 297 x W 210 mm, H 420 x W 297 mm
Background colours: Green/White
Shape: rectangle
Text: "Fire exit"

Symbols: Green/white
Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man left
Pictogram Symbol: Left pointing arrow
Finish: High gloss
Non-Photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Supplied in single
Material Thickness: various

Orientation: Portrait
Sign Message: "Fire exit" arrow left
Fitting methods: Wall mount
Fixings: Sign only, available separately
Display area: Indoors/outdoors
Sign type: Fire Exit
Sign type: Safe condition

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs Installation Guidance For Clearer Left-Turn Routes

❌ Common direction-setting mistakes

❌ Using this sign where the route actually continues forward or right
❌ Mounting it too far past the point where people need to turn left
❌ Positioning it where doors, shelving or corners reduce visibility

❌ When another sign is the better choice

❌ Do not use it for straight-ahead routes
❌ Do not use it where a left-and-right sign is required
❌ Do not use it instead of a final exit door identification sign

✅ Better route-marking advice

✅ Fit it before occupants reach the left-turn decision point
✅ Keep it aligned with natural sightlines approaching the turn
✅ Match it with nearby fire exit signs for route continuity

? Customers Frequently Asked Questions

Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs questions answered

What are Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs? Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs are safe condition signs used to show that people should turn or continue left to stay on the designated fire exit route.

Where should Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs be installed? They are commonly fitted at corridor turns, route junctions, side access routes and other locations where the escape path changes direction to the left.

What does the left arrow mean on this fire exit sign? The left-pointing arrow shows that occupants should move left to continue following the marked fire exit route.

Are these fire exit signs compliant with recognised standards? Yes, the supplied specification states that these signs conform to EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 sign regulations.

When should Fire Exit With Directional Arrow Left Signs be used instead of arrow up signs? They should be used where the route clearly turns or continues left, rather than straight ahead, so occupants receive the correct direction at the right point.

✔ Features & Benefits