Are you following these mandatory requirements for making fire evacuation signs?

Fire evacuation signs may seem inconspicuous at ordinary times, but they can be life-saving tools at critical moments, but did you know? This thing is not something you can just find a printing shop to make a sign. There is a set of strict national standards and production requirements behind it. From materials, processes to installation positions, every link must not be sloppy. Today we will talk about how a qualified fire evacuation sign is "refined".

Materials are the foundation and must be able to withstand the "torsion".

Don’t think about using ordinary acrylic or brittle plastic to fool fire evacuation signs, especially those installed in key locations such as evacuation passages, stairwells, and safety exits. You must first consider the fire resistance. When a fire occurs, in a high-temperature, smoke-filled environment, the signs must It must be able to remain intact and clearly legible for a period of time. Common high-quality substrates are metal (such as aluminum plates, stainless steel) or engineering plastics with high flame retardant levels. These materials themselves are non-flammable and have little deformation under high temperatures, ensuring that the indication information does not disappear during the emergency period.

The surface is more particular. Reflective materials are the "standard equipment" for many signs. They are not toy-like reflective stickers, but high-strength microprism retroreflective materials or glass bead reflective films. This allows them to be clearly seen by people in the distance in thick smoke, or with only the faint light of emergency lighting or flashlights. Some important areas even require the use of light-storing self-luminous materials, which can continue to glow for dozens of minutes after a power outage, buying valuable time for escape. And the logo, that is a "dead rule" and cannot be wrong at all. * *

Patterns and text must be strictly in accordance with the national standards "Fire Safety Signs" (GB 13495.1) and "Fire Emergency Lighting and Evacuation Instruction System" (GB 17945). The pattern of the running little man at the safety exit, the direction of the arrow, the font and height of the text, all have clear size and proportion regulations. The direction of the "little man" running must be consistent with the actual evacuation direction, and the angle of the arrow is also particular. You cannot use your creativity to draw an artistic arrow.

The color is "high-voltage line", with a green background and a white pattern. This is the exclusive color for the safety evacuation sign. Green represents safety and traffic, and the white contrast is the most eye-catching. You must not make it red (that is a prohibition sign) or blue (that is an instruction sign). The color must not only be accurate, but also have high color fastness, and it must withstand long-term exposure to light and wiping without obvious fading.

The craftsmanship and details determine whether it is "reliable" or not.

The corners of a good sign must be rounded, without burrs or sharp edges, to prevent scratches caused by emergency crowding. It is best to use durable processes such as screen printing, UV printing or corrosive filling for graphics and text, especially in outdoor or humid environments (such as basement stairwells). The surface must also have a waterproof and anti-corrosion coating, and the pasting or screw installation must be firm so as not to fall off at a touch. If it is equipped with lighting or light storage functions, the reliability and service life of the internal circuit and light source must comply with fire product certification.

Also, the installation location and method are very knowledgeable.

This is not something you can install wherever you think it is empty. According to the "Building Design Fire Protection Code", evacuation passages, corners, above safety exits, resting platforms on each floor of stairs... these locations have clear installation points, installation height, direction of signs (to face the direction of evacuation people), and whether they will be blocked by door leaves, shelves, posters, all need to be repeatedly confirmed during design and installation. In some long passages, there are requirements for the spacing of signs to ensure that the next instruction can be seen at any location.

Maintenance and inspection are not just a matter of routine.

What are you afraid of about signs? Afraid of being covered by posters, afraid of being blocked by shelves, afraid of a thick layer of dust, afraid that no one will repair the lights if they are broken. Many units install them and then ignore them. This is a taboo. You must check regularly to ensure that every sign is clear, complete, and bright. It needs to be wiped and replaced. Especially for emergency sign lights with batteries, the charging and discharging functions must be tested regularly.

Therefore, a small fire evacuation sign, from design, material selection, production to installation and maintenance, the entire chain is permeated with reverence and responsibility for life. It seems to be a static "object", but in fact it is an indispensable link in the dynamic "safety system". For us For our producers, the primary mentality when taking on this job is not "business", but "responsibility". We strictly follow national standards and specifications, do every detail in place, do not cut corners, and do not make arbitrary changes. This is the real responsibility for the safety of customers and public life.

Next time you see these green signs around you, take a second look. Is it clear? Is the location right? Is it on? This is not only the responsibility of the manager, but also for each of us to pay attention to our own safety. For site managers who need to make signs, choosing a reliable manufacturer, clear requirements, and strict acceptance is a practical guarantee for the safety of themselves and others. After all, safety can never be allowed to be "almost".