Emergency Exit Only Sign | Safe Condition Safety Sign

Description

This sign identifies a door reserved solely for emergency evacuation, preventing its use as a routine entrance or exit.

Also commonly referred to as a Fire Exit Only sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Emergency Exit Only
Sign type: Safe Condition Sign safety sign
Colour: Green and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Warehouses, retail stores, office buildings, public assembly venues
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGASC018

Where Should a Emergency Exit Only Sign Be Used?
Warehouses, retail stores, office buildings, public assembly venues

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It should be fitted on doors that are designated escape routes but must not be used during normal operations, ensuring they remain clear and functional in a genuine emergency. Without clear labelling, occupants may block or misuse the door, creating a life-safety hazard during evacuation.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Emergency Exit Only sign mean?
An Emergency Exit Only sign instructs building occupants that the door it is posted on is reserved exclusively for use during an emergency evacuation and should not be used for routine access or egress.

Where should a Emergency Exit Only sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near warehouses, retail stores, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Emergency Exit Only sign a safe condition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the green and white safe condition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Emergency Exit Only” and “Fire Exit Only”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Fire Exit Only” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.