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Refuge Point Aluminium Signs
Refuge Point Aluminium Sign clearly identifies designated emergency refuge locations for wheelchair users and mobility-impaired occupants. Manufactured from robust 3mm aluminium with a weather-resistant finish, this outdoor sign ensures long-term visibility and durability, helping buildings provide clear wayfinding to safe waiting areas during emergency evacuation procedures.
Where & How to Use
Install outside buildings, near stairwells or protected escape routes where refuge areas are provided for wheelchair users. Position at clear eye level so emergency services and building occupants can quickly locate safe waiting points during evacuation.
Specifications
- Sign Type: Emergency refuge identification
- Main Message: Refuge Point
- Symbol: Wheelchair safe condition symbol
- Standard: ISO 7010 compliant design
- Material: Solid aluminium panel
- Thickness: 3 mm heavy gauge
- Finish: Weather-sealed surface
- Shape: Rectangular format
- Colour: Green background with white legend
- Use Area: Outdoor environments
- Mounting Options: Wall or post fixing
- Durability: Resistant to UV, water and solvents
- Corrosion Resistance: Will not rust or decay
- Orientation: Portrait layout
- Photoluminescent: No
- Corners: Smooth radius edges
- Supply Quantity: Single sign
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Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
- ❌ Mounting where parked vehicles block visibility
- ❌ Installing too close to doors that open outward
- ❌ Using small signs in large external areas
- ❌ Internal corridors without designated refuge areas
- ❌ Areas needing directional arrows instead
- ❌ Temporary construction zones
- ✅ Place beside protected stair lobbies
- ✅ Ensure symbol faces main approach routes
- ✅ Combine with evacuation communication systems
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Refuge Point Aluminium Sign? A Refuge Point Aluminium Sign identifies a safe waiting area for wheelchair users and mobility-impaired occupants during emergency evacuation.
Where should refuge point signs be installed? They are typically positioned outside stair cores or protected lobbies where designated refuge spaces are provided.
Is this sign suitable for outdoor conditions? Yes, the 3mm aluminium construction and sealed finish provide strong resistance to weather and environmental wear.
Does this sign glow in the dark? No, this version is non-photoluminescent and relies on clear contrast for daytime and artificial light visibility.
How is the sign fixed in place? It can be mounted to walls or posts using appropriate fixings depending on site requirements.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Purpose: Marks designated refuge locations
- ✓ Design: Recognised ISO wheelchair symbol
- ✓ Material: Heavy-duty 3 mm aluminium
- ✓ Durability: Weather-resistant outdoor finish
- ✓ Visibility: High-contrast green safe-condition format
- ✓ Construction: Corrosion-resistant panel
- ✓ Helps emergency services locate refuge areas
- ✓ Improves evacuation support for mobility-impaired users
- ✓ Remains clear and legible in harsh weather
- ✓ Provides long-term maintenance-free performance
- ✓ Supports accessible building safety planning
- ✓ Suitable for schools, hospitals and public buildings
