It is important to clearly mark  doors that do not lead out to an exit to lessen confusion during an emergency. There are requirements for No Exit signs that should be followed, but often times they are misunderstood or misapplied.  Below are 2 requirements from the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code that help clarify any confusion.

 Section 7 7.10.8.3 states that a “No EXIT” sign is only needed where “any door, passage, or stairway that is neither an exit nor a way of exit access and that is located or arranged so that it is likely to be mistaken for an exit shall be identified by a sign that reads as follows: NO EXIT.” This sign is required only if the door does not lead to a way out AND is likely to be mistaken for an exit door. It is not the code’s intent that such signs be placed on every door that is not an exit. If the door is labeled as to what it is, such as “Closet,” “Basement,” or “Electrical Room,” there should be no confusion.

 If a “No EXIT” sign is necessary, Section 7.10.8.3.2 clearly specifies that the word “No” must be 2 inches (5 centimeters) high and the word “EXIT” must be 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) high. This is so occupants will not key in on the word exit and mistake it for an exit sign.
There are a few differences between the exit sign requirements in the Life Safety Code and other codes used outside the United States that might encourage use of pictograms to mark exits or mandate specific color schemes.

Seton has a variety of EXIT and NO Exit signs to choose from.  Let Seton be your source for safety and signage needs!

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