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Use Stairs in Case of Fire Signs
Post this sign beside the elevators and at each floor of an office, hotel or apartment building, where people might otherwise call the elevator during a fire. It shows where the stairs are before anyone reaches the elevator doors.
18" x 12"
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Use Stairs in Case of Fire Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
| 36" x 24" | $126.95 | $81.95 | $274.95 |
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Where use stairs in case of fire signs are used
A parking garage with a single core, a dormitory stair tower, a museum upper gallery, or a convention center upper level all have a call button that tempts people to wait during a fire. A building manager may place one at each landing door, and a facility team might add one beside the call button. It shows where the stairs are before anyone waits at the doors. The problem it solves is a crowd that stands still at the doors while the stairs stay empty.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Beside each call button and on every landing's stair door, screw the sign up at about eye level, so the stair route is seen first. The 24 by 18 in size fits a wall beside a call button, and 36 by 24 in fits a wide lobby wall. Aluminum is the choice for a stair tower that sees heavy traffic and cleaning, since it is rust-free. Plastic is light and suits a dry lobby. Use holes or zip ties, and check your state and local fire rules.
Questions about use stairs in case of fire signs
Notice or Danger?
NOTICE (blue) fits a sign that gives information about the way out. DANGER (red) fits a building where your fire plan treats the elevator as a hazard that could cause death or serious injury in a fire. The fire plan and your local fire marshal set the header, so ask them before you order.
Does this sign meet our fire rules?
This page makes no claim that the sign satisfies any code. Building and fire codes, and the local fire marshal, decide what a building must post, where, and in what wording. Ask them what they require before you post this sign, and do not treat it as a stand-in for a sign they require.
What line can I add, and how do I mount it?
Add a stairwell name or letter, such as Stairwell B, if your fire plan names one. Mount the sign at eye level beside each elevator door and on each floor. Aluminum takes 1/4 in holes at the corners for screws to a wall, and plastic is a light .020 in alternative with brass grommets.
Does the sign mean the elevator is off?
The sign does not change how the cars run. Your building's fire plan sets whether elevators shut down, and fire department rules apply. The sign tells people which way to go, so they do not wait at the call button. Check your state and local rules for the plan your building must follow.
Can I add a floor or stair name?
Yes. Type a stair name on the extra line, such as Stairs at the north end. The preview shows it under the main words, and a short line is easier to read at a glance. Keep it to a few words so the sign reads quickly during a rush.
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