fire safety signage

Is All of This Fire Safety Signage Really Necessary?

The short and long to this question are both yes, and for good reason. It might seem like overkill or even a bit stressful to plaster your walls and stairways with fire signs telling people what to do if their new home goes up in flames, but they'll thank you later. Properly informing tenants of emergency procedures prepares them in the back of their minds for when it happens. These emergency signs keep any extra chaos to a minimum, and hopefully the same for casualties, as well.

Why Area of Refuge Signs for Living Facilities are Important

No matter what type of multi tenant housing facility you have, it's sure to have tenants of various abilities. For this reason especially, your apartment, condo, or dorm should have an area of refuge, as well as area of refuge signs installed to guide people with mobility impairments to safety. This way, your tenants will know where they can huddle together in an area actually outside of a potentially hazardous environment, all the better. On top of these primary purposes, area of refuge signs also serve to ease residents' worries, as they'll know what to do when the fire rises and danger heats up.

Photoluminescent signs are also beneficial in high-rise apartments and condos. Whenever the power goes out in these sprawling abodes, you’ll want something to keep the lights on for tenants and firefighters. NFPA stairwell signage will help remind them which floor they are on, while directing them to the nearest exit level, as will photoluminescent directional signs with the familiar green running man. There are also photoluminescent room number signs made just for regulations in NYC, so those in the Big Apple can always keep the lights on for their emergency personnel.