A custom evacuation sign, or evacuation map, is a safety sign that is specifically designed for your building's unique layout. It displays a "You Are Here" marker, clear routes to the nearest exits, and the location of your outdoor emergency assembly point. These maps are a critical component of a building's Emergency Action Plan, as required by OSHA to ensure occupants can exit safely during a fire or other emergency.
While generic evacuation signs can point towards exits, they cannot show a person's current location within a complex floor plan. A custom evacuation map provides a "You Are Here" locator, which is essential for occupants to orient themselves and find the safest, most direct exit route. This level of detail is necessary for an effective emergency plan and is often required for buildings like hotels, hospitals, and large office complexes.
Your sign should be simple and clear. Key elements to include are: a "You Are Here" symbol, primary and secondary (alternate) exit routes shown in different colors, the location of fire extinguishers and pull alarms, locations of stairwells, and the final destination, such as an "Outdoor Assembly Point." You can easily add all these elements using our custom sign templates, like the custom evacuation map sign with "You Are Here".
Yes, you can easily upload your own floor plan or architectural drawing directly into our online design tool. Once uploaded, you can add text, draw evacuation routes, and place standard safety symbols (like fire extinguishers or exit arrows) onto your map to create a clear and compliant custom evacuation sign that perfectly matches your facility's layout.
Yes, we offer photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) materials for custom evacuation signs. These signs absorb ambient light and then glow brightly for hours during a power failure or if the room fills with smoke. This is a critical safety feature that ensures your evacuation map is visible when it's needed most, helping to guide people to safety in the dark. This technology is a key part of modern egress systems, as outlined by codes like NFPA 101.
Every business is different, so why have the same signs and evacuation plan? Luckily, we've compiled our best custom evacuation signs together to give you a full choice. Choose from Custom Evacuation Signs, Custom Shelter Signs and Custom Emergency Signs. Our Custom Signs are made from the same durable materials as our other signs and are guaranteed to last up to ten years (or more!).
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