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Fire Exit Arrow Down Right NHS Signs
£13.99
In stock
SKU
HTM008*
Fire Exit Arrow Down Right NHS Signs in rigid plastic with EN ISO 7010 E002 guidance, helping hospitals, clinics and public buildings mark a clear descending escape route safely.
Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs use the EN ISO 7010 E002 symbol to show that the escape route continues diagonally down and to the right. Commonly chosen for stairwells, upper floor corridors and healthcare settings, they support quicker route recognition in emergencies.
Where Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs Should Be Installed
Install Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs where occupants must move diagonally down and right to stay on the escape route, especially at upper floor corridors, stairwell approaches, landings and healthcare circulation areas where fast direction recognition matters.
Expected Escape Route Benefits After Installing Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs
When this sign is fitted accurately, it removes uncertainty at the exact moment people need quick reassurance. In hospitals, clinics and upper floor circulation spaces, that clarity helps occupants understand that the safe route drops down and right, improving flow and reducing hesitation at decision points.
- ✓ Faster recognition of the correct descending route
- ✓ Less hesitation at stairwell entrances and landings
- ✓ Clearer guidance for staff, visitors and contractors
- ✓ Better continuity along multi-stage escape routes
- ✓ Stronger route confidence in healthcare environments
- ✓ More orderly movement during emergency evacuation
Specifications
- PSPA Class B
- Orientation: Landscape
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- Sign Message: "Fire exit"
- Display in stairwells
- Pictogram Symbol: White flames
- Fixings: Sign only, available separately
- Ideal for NHS properties
- Background colours: Green/White
- Application: Emergency escape route guidance
- Size: H 150 x W 450 mm
- Display areas: Upper floor levels
- Materials: Rigid Plastic
- Text: Fire exit
- Shape: rectangle
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Fitting methods: Wall mount
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Pictogram Symbol: Green Running man right
- Directional meaning: Diagonal right down
- Finish: Glossy
- Sign type: Safe condition
- Display area: Indoors/outdoors
- EN ISO 7010 Code: E002
- Material Thickness: 1.1mm
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Symbols: Green/white
- Pictogram Symbol: Down/right pointing arrow
- Sign type: Fire Exit
Best Practice Advice for Installing Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs
Common placement mistakes
- ❌ Do not fit this sign where the route continues straight ahead
- ❌ Do not position it where the next downward right movement is hidden
- ❌ Do not mix it with conflicting directional signs on the same route
Where this format should not be used
- ❌ Not for routes that remain level and continue right only
- ❌ Not for final exits where another arrow direction is more accurate
- ❌ Not for escape paths that turn left or descend straight down only
Installation pointers for clearer wayfinding
- ✅ Place it where people can understand the route instantly under pressure
- ✅ Keep the directional sequence consistent through corridors and stairwells
- ✅ Match the sign size to viewing distance and approach angle
Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs questions answered
What are Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs? Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs are fire exit signs that show occupants the escape route continues diagonally down and to the right, making them useful for upper floors, stairwells and healthcare buildings.
Where should a fire exit right diagonal down sign be installed? It should be installed where the next safe movement genuinely leads down and right, such as at landings, stair approaches and corridor junctions where people need immediate route confirmation.
What does the diagonal right down arrow mean on a fire exit sign? It tells people that they must continue their escape by moving downwards and to the right, rather than going straight ahead, turning left or following a level route.
Is this sign suitable for hospitals and similar healthcare properties? Yes, this format is well suited to healthcare environments because it offers familiar directional guidance, and this specification also states that it is ideal for NHS properties.
When should Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs be chosen instead of another arrow direction? Choose this sign only when the actual escape route descends and turns right; if the route direction differs, a more accurate directional sign should be used to keep evacuation guidance clear.
Running Man and Arrow Diagonal Right Down Signs Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Uses the EN ISO 7010 E002 safe condition symbol format
- ✓ Combines the running man, white flames and diagonal right down arrow
- ✓ Manufactured in rigid plastic with a glossy finish
- ✓ Sized at H 150 x W 450 mm in landscape orientation
- ✓ Suitable for wall mounting in indoor and outdoor display areas
Benefits
- ✓ Helps people follow a descending route that turns to the right
- ✓ Improves route clarity on upper floors and in stairwells
- ✓ Supports healthcare premises needing familiar directional wayfinding
- ✓ Gives facilities teams a durable and easy-to-read escape sign
- ✓ Reduces doubt at route changes during emergency evacuation