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JALITE - JALITE - ESCAPE ROUTE SIGNS! Escape route signs, like the fire exit sign, are undeniably the most important sign type. These signs are legally required by The Health and Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Unfortunately, despite the importance of these signs, JALITE regularly see dangerously incorrect versions, installed in many public settings. JALITE have always advocated for and contributed to British and International Standards, designed to address dangerous variants of signs. Hence, we thought we would dedicate this newsletter to BS 5499-4:2013. This standard is for the code of practice and design of escape route signs, like the fire exit sign. BS 5499-4:2013 is the best practice recommendation; encouraging uniformity, proven to create familiarity of escape route signs for occupants, visitors, and the public. Below, you will find key features of JALITE AAA photoluminescent escape route signs, designed according to BS 5499-4:2013. However, first we thought we would highlight what escape route signs are, and why this sign type is fundamental to minimising risks.
What is an Escape Route Sign? According to BS 5499-4:2013, an escape route sign is a combination sign, consisting of the emergency exit sign, accompanied by supplementary text, and a safe condition directional arrow. The ‘Emergency exit sign’ mentioned above, is the running man graphical symbol as specified in BS EN ISO 7010:2020+A6:2023. Without combining all three components, especially the emergency exit sign (running man), this cannot conform to standards; the recommendations based upon legislation. Escape route signs, can either be an ‘Exit’ sign, used in every day situations to exit the building, or a ‘Fire exit’ sign, a sign that leads evacuees to a place of safety, usually during an emergency evacuation or situation. Escape route signs should direct occupants along the shortest and safest route to the final exit, during an emergency. This is a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Example of Non-Conforming Escape Route Sign VS Conforming Escape Route SignMandatory Fire Safety Notices for Fire Doors
The fire exit signs installed in the above image do NOT conform to BS 5499-4:2013 for the following reasons:
These signs installed can potentially cause delay and confusion, as they deviate from the Standards, that extensively research human behaviour and comprehension of signs, in emergency situations. This can therefore increase risks to evacuees’ life safety. Do you notice anything else from the image that does NOT conform to BS 5499-4:2013?
The fire exit sign JALITE would recommend be used.
JALITE AAA Photoluminescent Escape Route Signs As JALITE Authorised Distributors, you can have complete assurance, that all JALITE AAA photoluminescent escape route signs are designed according to BS 5499-4:2013. JALITE AAA photoluminescent escape route signs conform to the following recommendations within Standards:
As a JALITE Authorised Distributor, you also get exclusive access to photoluminescent signs that have slower degradation, when compared to other photoluminescent products on the market. This essentially means that during an emergency evacuation, with smoke filled or blackout conditions, JALITE escape route signs, will be visible for longer, giving evacuees more time and guidance to escape. With JALITE AAA photoluminescent escape route signs, your customers are reassured that you are working to best practice, prioritising quality, doing all that you can to keep them and their occupants. JALITE Escape Route Signs
Contact us! If you would like more information on conforming to BS5499-4:2013, please contact us at sales@jalite.com or +44(0) 1268 242 300. |
