Stairwell Identification Signs STR-DNT-SGN

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Product Description

Stairwell Identification Signs provide information about Stair ID, Roof Access (or not), Current Floor, Floors the Stairwell Accesses, and which Floor for Emergency Exit. Custom stairwell ID signs are produced on 3mm photoluminescent PVC base material which complies with UL 1994 and ASTM 2072 as required in the IBC and IFC codes for luminous signage. Base price includes, screened text, tactile lettering and clear raised Grade II braille. 1023.9.1 Signage requirements Stairway identification signs shall comply with all of the following requirements: 1.The signs shall be a minimum size of 18 inches (457 mm) by 12 inches (305 mm). 2.The letters designating the identification of the interior exit stairway and ramp shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in height. 3.The number designating the floor level shall be not less than 5 inches (127 mm) in height andlocated in the center of the sign. 4.Other lettering and numbers shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in height. 5.Characters and their background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters shall contrast withtheir background, with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a lightbackground. 6.Where signs required by Section 1023.9 are installed in the interior exit stairways and rampsof buildings subject to Section 1025, the signs shall be made of the same materials as requiredby Section 1025.4.

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Product specification

  • “FLOOR”, “STAIRWELL” or “STAIR” is 0.45″ printed in Black or White depending on the base material selected.
  • The raised (tactile) letter or number is plastic with a bevelled edge and is approximately 2.75″H (69.9 mm) x 0.04″D (1 mm).
  • Each sign is made with your choice of number/letter combination with our many in-stock numbers and letters. Call or email Customer Service for more details if you have other special requirements.
  • The base is nominally:
    Width: 4″ (102mm) – 6″ (152 mm) depending on the number of characters selected.
    Height: 4.5″ (114mm)
    Depth: 0.12″ (3mm) for Weather Resistant Black Plastic, and 0.08″ (2mm) otherwise.
  • All signs are equipped with strong double-sided tape for ease of installation. particularly in stairwells.
  • When ordering online indicate your specific requirements in the space provided.

The material options include:

  • Photoluminescent Plastic with Black Letters and Numbers
  • Brushed Silver Plastic with Black Letters and Numbers
  • Weather Resistant White Plastic with Black Letters and Numbers
  • Weather Resistant Black Plastic with White Letters and Numbers

As these signs are custom assembled to meet your specifications, returns are not accepted.

These signs meet the requirements for OBC 3.4.6.18.:

  • NUMBERS (Arabic) indicating the assigned floor number and
  • UPPER CASE LETTERS indicating the designation assigned to each exit stair shaft shall:
    (a) be mounted permanently on each side of doors to exit stair shafts,
    (b) be not less than 60 mm high, raised approximately 0.7 mm above the surface
    (c) be located 1 500 mm from the finished floor, and
    (d) be contrasting in colour with the surface to which they are applied.