When it comes to fire you never know when it will start therefore for safety measures it's advisable that you put a sign so that incase of the fire outbreak you know where to run to. We have had many cases where many people have been seriously injured and even lost their lives simply because they did not know where the fire exit is. The first thing you should look for immediately you enter a building is the fire exit.



Fire exit labels are needed on the following doors:

Doors leading to corridors in residential places, Doors leading from smoke proof enclosures to stairwells, Doors leading from smoke proof enclosures from corridors, Doors in horizontal exits, Laundry room doors, Doors in exit passageways, Doors leading to enclosed exit stairways and on Doors to mechanical equipment/ electrical rooms.

On all these doors it is required that you put the labels, however not all doors can be labeled, you should never label the doors under the following conditions:

Magnetic door holders that are connected to the buildings fire alarm system, this is because when magnetic holders are actuated by the alarm system it automatically closes.

The doors to students' room in residential places that open to the corridors do not require labels because they are normally closed. The doors that open into exit closures or exit passageways must have labels.

Areas that are always shut do not require labels. Areas like security doors or office doors which open into corridors.

The positioning of your labels plays a big role. The labels are to be placed in a position that is seen by everyone when the door is open. Place it at 1/8" above or below the door features. In this manner everyone will be able to view/see it. Install the label straight and in a manner that is acceptable. Ensure also that you place the stickers above the centre of panic hardware and note that before you place the sticker on a decorated or historic door please contract the building contractor.

A fire exit is meant to provide a rapid exit from a building incase of emergency therefore it should be kept clear all the time. Should be easily opened and if it has a lock the lock should be easy to open. The doors should be adequately marked and those fitted with secondary devices allow the door to open when required offering a suitable working solution to the problem of fire doors being wedged open and should be considered when constructing new buildings.

You can manage to provide an alternative means of escape through taking the appropriate measures and precautions. Drawings can be accompanied with words just to be sure that every person gets the message. Emergency doors are mostly locked during working hours thus endangering the lives of the people working there. For safety purposes ensure all fire exits are labeled and easily accessible. With all these you will help save lives!