Refuge Action Multi-Message Notice Signs display clear emergency instructions for refuge areas used during building evacuations. These signs guide disabled persons and mobility-impaired occupants to remain safely at designated refuge points while waiting for assistance, supporting recognised EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 safety signage standards.

Where & How to Use this sign

Install refuge action signs at designated refuge areas such as protected stair landings, refuge communication points and assisted evacuation waiting spaces. They are commonly displayed in offices, hospitals, schools and public buildings to guide wheelchair users and mobility-impaired occupants during emergency evacuation situations.

Safety Improvements After Installation

✓ Mobility-impaired occupants clearly understand evacuation procedures
✓ Refuge areas become easier to identify during emergencies

✓ Reduced confusion during assisted evacuation situations
✓ Building occupants understand refuge waiting instructions

✓ Supports compliance with recognised safety signage standards
✓ Improves emergency evacuation communication for vulnerable persons

Specifications

Conforms to EN ISO 7010
EN ISO 7010 Codes: M001, M014
Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Materials: Rigid Plastic, Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Size: H 300 x W 250 mm
Size: H 250 x W 350 mm
Size: H 594 x W 420 mm
Background colours: Blue, Red and Green
Shape: Rectangle

Text colour: White
Symbols: White, Blue and Red
Pictogram: Mandatory blue circle symbol
Pictogram: Refuge point evacuation symbol
Pictogram: Prohibition symbol
Finish: High gloss
Non-photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Supplied in single

Material thickness: Various depending on material
Orientation: Portrait
Text message: "Refuge action"
Text: "In the event of a fire"
Text: "This refuge affords fire and smoke protection for ____minutes"
Text: "Disabled persons remain calm and wait for assistance"
Text: "Do not attempt to leave the building unassisted"
Text: "Do not leave this refuge point"
Sign category: Multi-message refuge safety notice

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Refuge Area Installation Guidance & Safety Advice

Frequent Placement Errors ❌

❌ Installing signs where refuge communication points are not located
❌ Positioning notices where wheelchair users cannot easily read them
❌ Mounting signage behind doors or building fixtures

When Another Safety Sign May Be Needed ❌

❌ Where a refuge location sign is required instead of instructions
❌ Where evacuation lift signage must be installed
❌ Where building evacuation procedures differ from standard text

Professional Installation Recommendations ✅

✅ Position next to refuge communication systems or intercom points
✅ Install at accessible eye level for seated wheelchair users
✅ Ensure instructions match the building evacuation strategy

? Customers Questions

Customers frequently asked questions

What is a refuge action notice sign? A refuge action notice sign displays instructions for disabled persons and mobility-impaired occupants during emergency evacuation, guiding them to remain safely at a designated refuge area until assistance arrives.

Where should refuge action signs be installed? They should be positioned at refuge points such as protected stair landings, evacuation waiting areas and refuge communication points within buildings.

What does a refuge action sign instruct people to do? These signs normally instruct occupants to remain calm, wait at the refuge point for assistance and avoid attempting to leave the building without help.

Are refuge action signs required in accessible buildings? Buildings that provide refuge areas for assisted evacuation commonly use refuge action signs to clearly explain safe waiting procedures for mobility-impaired occupants.

Who uses refuge areas during evacuation? Refuge areas are designed for wheelchair users, mobility-impaired occupants or anyone requiring assistance during evacuation until help arrives.

✔ Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits

Features

✓ Displays clear refuge evacuation instructions
✓ Combines mandatory and prohibition safety symbols
✓ Manufactured in durable rigid plastic or vinyl
✓ Designed for assisted evacuation refuge areas
✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor environments

Benefits

✓ Helps mobility-impaired occupants understand evacuation procedures
✓ Reinforces safe waiting instructions at refuge points
✓ Supports accessible building evacuation planning
✓ Improves emergency communication during evacuations
✓ Helps buildings meet recognised safety signage standards

Refuge and emergency action notices to support safe evacuation

For clearer assisted evacuation messaging, compare with the disabled refuge action notice sign where people may need extra guidance. Useful for protected stairwells and refuge waiting points.

For wider building evacuation instructions, the fire action information notice for buildings helps explain standard emergency actions. Suitable for offices, schools and managed premises.

Where instruction wording must feel more direct, use the mandatory fire action procedure sign at key decision points. Good for exits, landings and staff routes.

For specialist emergency risks, the gas leak action multi-message sign gives a different type of action notice for service areas. Helpful near utilities, plant rooms and maintenance spaces.

To plan a joined-up emergency signage set, review standard emergency action notice signs across the main category. This helps you choose signs by location and user need.

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Refuge Action Multi Message Notice Signs