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Nite-Glo Emergency Exit Only Left Acrylic Signs
Emergency Exit Only acrylic signs are used to identify the exit door itself, not guide people from elsewhere along the route. Featuring the E001 running man left symbol and a photoluminescent finish, they help occupants recognise the correct emergency doorway quickly, while also reinforcing that the door is reserved strictly for emergency use.
Where Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Signs Deliver the Most Value
Install this sign at the side of emergency exit doors where the doorway must be clearly identified and where presentation matters, such as offices, reception areas, hotels, education buildings and public-facing interiors. It is best suited to locations where occupants need immediate confirmation that the door is the correct exit, not general route guidance from further away.
Viewing distance guidance for this sign size
The 150 x 300 mm format is typically effective for short indoor viewing distances of around 3 to 6 metres, or roughly 10 to 20 feet. In wider corridors or larger open areas, additional signs or larger formats should be used to maintain consistent visibility.
What Improves Once This Sign Is Installed Correctly
When positioned correctly, this sign helps people identify the correct exit without hesitation, supports safer movement towards final exit points and reinforces appropriate use of emergency-only doors during normal building operation.
- ✅ Faster recognition of the correct exit door in low light
- ✅ Reduced misuse of emergency-only doors during daily activity
- ✅ Improved clarity at final exit decision points
Product Specifications and Material Breakdown
- Sign Message: "Emergency Exit Only"
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 Codes: E001
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Sign type: Emergency Exit guidance
- Sign type: Safe condition
- Pictogram Symbol: Green running man left
- Orientation: Landscape
- Shape: rectangle
- Size: H 150 x W 300 mm
- Materials: Acrylic
- Material Thickness: 6 mm
- Finish: Polyester film
- Photoluminescent
- Photoluminescence Class Class B
- PSPA Class B
- 6hrs + Illumination
- 5 minutes Recharge time
- Non-reflective
- Display area: Indoors
- Background colours: Green/White
- Text colours: White
- Symbols: Green/white
- Supplied in single
- Fitting methods: wall mount at side of doors
- Fixings: Included
- Fixings: Polyester has self-adhesive back
- Protrudes from the wall
- Ideal for a prestigious look
- PSPA, DIN, IMO Compliant
Correct Installation Approach for Acrylic Emergency Exit Signs
- ❌ Installing where the door is not the final emergency exit
- ❌ Mounting too low to be seen over crowds or obstacles
- ❌ Using it instead of route guidance signage
- ❌ Not suitable for outdoor environments
- ❌ Not for long-distance visibility across large areas
- ❌ Not where exit direction still needs to be indicated
- ✅ Mount at eye level beside or above the exit door
- ✅ Ensure clear line of sight without obstructions
- ✅ Position where normal lighting can recharge the surface
Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Signs questions answered
What are Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Signs? Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Signs are premium photoluminescent signs used to identify the actual emergency exit door, helping occupants recognise the correct doorway quickly when lighting conditions drop.
Where should this sign be installed? It should be installed beside or on the emergency exit door itself where the doorway needs to be clearly identified, rather than used along the route where directional guidance signs would be more appropriate.
Why choose acrylic over standard materials? Acrylic is typically chosen where appearance matters, such as customer-facing environments, and where a more durable, fixed and visually prominent sign is preferred over flexible or temporary options.
How does the photoluminescent feature work? The sign absorbs ambient light and releases it in darkness, so it performs best in areas where it receives regular exposure to normal lighting conditions before an emergency occurs.
Is this Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Sign suitable for every location? No. This Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Sign is best used indoors at final exit doors. It should not be used where route guidance is required or where a different sign message is needed.
Why Acrylic Emergency Exit Only Signs Are Chosen for Premium Spaces
- ✓ 6 mm acrylic construction with stand-off wall projection
- ✓ Photoluminescent face with 6 hours plus glow performance
- ✓ E001 running man left pictogram with clear exit wording
- ✓ Pre-supplied fixings for secure wall mounting
- ✓ Clean, high-end finish suited to visible interiors
- ✓ Enhances interior appearance while maintaining compliance
- ✓ Improves visibility by projecting away from the wall surface
- ✓ Helps occupants quickly confirm the correct exit door
- ✓ Reduces confusion at final exit points during evacuation
- ✓ Suitable for offices, hotels and public-facing environments


