Vertical 911 Address Signs with Street Name - Fire Code Compliant, Double-Sided or Single-Sided

Our 911 Address Signs have been designed to meet the specifications set by the majority of townships and municipalities across the country. These specifications require the use of a 6 × 18″ or larger reflective sign to display your address number so that emergency personnel can quickly locate your house during an emergency situation. All our 911 Address Signs are available in double-sided or single-sided material.
Compliant with the National Fire Prevention Association, NFPA 1 Fire Code 2018. Learn more about the NFPA 1 2018 Fire Code below.

Other 911 Address Signs:

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    Step 1 of 5 — CHARACTER & SIGN SIZE
    Character Size

    Select from the character sizes below — 3", 4", 5", or 6". Check with your local municipality for exact character size requirements. The sign image on the right will update accordingly to show the maximum characters allowed.
    Click on this link to view a sign size vs character size chart.

    Sign Size

    Select the size of your sign. The maximum number of characters allowed will vary based upon the sign size selected. Selecting a size will also update pricing and material options which you could select in Step 4 below.

    Step 2 of 5 — ENTER YOUR STREET ADDRESS INFORMATION
    911 Address Number

    Your street address number will appear on the image to the right. Please note, the size of your custom number will appear smaller in the preview compared to the actual sign. We will adjust the character size and line spacing accordingly before production. Click on this link to view our design guidelines.

    The maximum number of characters allowed will vary based upon the sign size selected in Step 1 above.

    Street Name

    Enter your street name here. Names with a few characters will have 1" max. character height for 6-inch wide signs, 1.5" max. character height for 9-inch wide signs. Longer names would be sized to fit within the sign.

    (Scroll down to the bottom of the page for more detailed illustrations and design guidelines.)


    Step 3 of 5 — SIGN COLOR & STREET NAME PLACEMENT
    Sign Color & Street Name Placement

    Select your sign color below. Background and character colors are all retro-reflective except for black.
    Selecting from the top row colors would position your street name at the top of the sign.
    Selecting from the bottom row colors would position your street name at the bottom of the sign.

    Step 4 of 5 — PRODUCT OPTIONS (Material, Mounting, Laminate)
    Reflective Material Options — Double-Sided or Single-Sided

    All our 911 address signs are available as either double-sided or single-sided and in multiple reflective material options. You can look to the right to view the different price breaks for each material selected.

    You could also scroll down to the Product Information section at the bottom of the page for more detailed information about material options and design guidelines.

    MaterialVisibilityResistanceOutdoor DurabilityService TemperatureInfo
    Good Reflective
    N/A
    Up to 7 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Good Reflective
    N/A
    Up to 7 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Better Reflective
    N/A
    7 to 10 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Better Reflective
    N/A
    7 to 10 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Best Reflective
    N/A
    10+ Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Best Reflective
    N/A
    10+ Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Good Reflective
    N/A
    Up to 7 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Good Reflective
    N/A
    Up to 7 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Better Reflective
    N/A
    7 to 10 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Better Reflective
    N/A
    7 to 10 Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Best Reflective
    N/A
    10+ Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Best Reflective
    N/A
    10+ Years
    -10°F - 130°F
    Mounting Options

    Standard mounting holes are included on each custom sign and are pre-selected below. Options for no mounting holes and other mounting hole arrangements are available as well.

    Anti-Graffiti Overlaminate

    Our anti-graffiti overlaminate is a valuable upgrade that helps protect your investment. This special film is designed to protect graphics from scratches, increase the lifespan of your sign, and make it easy to clean many kinds of spray paint, permanent marker, and stickers from your sign.

    Step 5 of 5 — ADVANCED OPTIONS
    Special Instructions

Recommended Accessories

Product Information

NFPA 1 Fire Code 2018:

  • 10.11 Fire Protection Markings.
  • 10.11.1 Premises Identification.
  • 10.11.1.1 New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property.
  • 10.11.1.2 Address numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (100 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inches (13 mm).
  • 10.11.1.3 Telecommunications equipment utilized to communicate address data to E911 communication centers shall be programmed and maintained to accurately convey such address information to the E911 communication center.
  • 10.11.1.4 The assignment of addresses to buildings shall be in accordance with a method approved by the *AHJ.
  • 10.11.1.5 Addresses shall not be changed unless approved by that *AHJ.
  • 10.11.1.6 Address numbers for suites within a multiple tenant building or complex shall be individually identified in a manner approved by the *AHJ.
  • 10.11.1.7 Address numbers shall contrast with their background.
  • 10.11.1.8 Address numbers shall be arabic numerals or alphabet letters.
  • 1.3.2 Referenced Standards.

1.3.2.2 Where no applicable codes, standards, or requirements are set forth in this Code or contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, or bylaws adopted by the authority having jurisdiction (*AHJ), compliance with applicable codes and standards of NFPA or other nationally recognized standards, as are approved, or approved performance based options in accordance with Chapter 5, shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of this Code.


Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum

Learn about our material transition from 3M EGP Reflective to 3M Advanced Flexible Engineer Grade Reflective 7310.

  • A non-metallized, corrosion free, microprismatic reflective sheeting.
  • It is specially designed to have high scratch resistance and is flexible and durable.
  • 3M Advanced Flexible Engineering Grade Reflective Sheeting Series 7300 meets the requirements of ASTM D4956 Type I.
  • Microseal technology gives the sheeting a more uniform appearance, compared to conventional prismatic sheetings, and a whiter base color, compared to beaded sheetings.
  • It provides long-term reflectivity and durability.
  • Performance life of 5 to 7 years outdoors
  • Adhesive Type Pressure-sensitive
  • Custom hole configuration: Available at an additional cost.
  • Antigraffiti Overlaminate: Available at an additional cost.

High Intensity Prismatic (HIP) Reflective Aluminum

  • 3M™ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting Series 3930 is a non-metalized microprismatic lens reflective sheeting
  • 3M™ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting provides high levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs, work zone devices, and delineators
  • Durable, tough topcoat aids against scuffs and scratches
  • Meets ASTM D4956 Type III, IV
  • Performance warranted 7 to 10 years
  • High Intensity Prismatic sheeting provides long-term reflectivity and durability
  • Custom hole configuration: Available at an additional cost.
  • Antigraffiti Overlaminate: Available at an additional cost.

Diamond Grade (DG) Reflective Aluminum

  • 3M™ Diamond Grade Type IX Reflective Sheeting is a super-high efficiency, retro-reflective sheeting designed for signs that need to be highly visible during daytime, nighttime, twilight, and inclement weather
  • Excellent visibility at wide entrance and observation angles
  • This sheeting is designed to have the highest retro reflective characteristics at medium and short road distance
  • Diamond Grade Reflective Sheeting will remain effective for its intended use and meet minimum required values for coefficient of retro-reflectivity for up to 10 years
  • Custom hole configuration: Available at an additional cost.
  • Antigraffiti Overlaminate: Available at an additional cost.

VERTICAL 911 ADDRESS SIGNS WITH STREET NAME DETAILS

How many sign sizes do you offer for vertical 911 address signs with street name?

8 standard sizes: 6 x 12", 6 x 18", 6 x 24", 6 x 30", 6 x 36", 9 x 18", 9 x 24", and 9 x 30".

  • 911 Address Signs Size Comparison

Are your signs only available in one orientation?

No, we offer our address signs in either Vertical or Horizontal orientation. Start creating your sign with our tools below:

What sign colors do you offer?

We offer 7 color combinations: Green/Reflective, Blue/Reflective, Brown/Reflective, Reflective/Black, Red/Reflective, Yellow Reflective/Black, and Black/Reflective. (Background as well as characters are all retro-reflective.)

  • 911 Address Signs colors we offer.

Sign Construction:

Our signs are manufactured on Flat .063" or .080" Rust Free Aluminum over-laminated with either:

  • Engineering Grade Prismatic (Type I)
  • High Intensity Prismatic (Type IV)
  • Diamond Grade (Type IX) Reflective Sheeting

Are these signs double sided?

Yes, our signs are provided with the same copy on both sides. We also offer a single sided configuration (second side is mill finish) for any custom application.

Sign Mounting:

911 address signs are provided with 2 standard mounting holes. 3 additional custom hole configurations are available as well. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see illustrations of hole configurations.

Click to download 911 address signs mounting methods

Address Sign Text Size:

We offer 3", 4", 5", and 6" high characters on our signs. 4" characters are the default on our signs and the most popular size for residential buildings. 5" characters are required by some counties for residential buildings. 6" characters are the typical size for apartment and commercial buildings. Some fire departments or municipalities require 3" as the minimum and 4" as the maximum. See table below to determine which character sizes are available for each sign size.

  • Dimensions (W x H) Character Sizes Allowed 3" Max. Numbers Allowed 4" Max. Numbers Allowed 5" Max. Numbers Allowed 6" Max. Numbers Allowed Recommended Mounting
    6 x 12" 3", 4", 5" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) 2 1 1 ——— Mailbox, Stake, 4ft. U-channel Post
    6 x 18" 3", 4", 5", 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) 4 3 2 1 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post
    6 x 24" 3", 4", 5", 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) 5 4 3 2 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post
    6 x 30" 3", 4", 5", 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) 7 5 4 3 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post
    6 x 36" 3", 4", 5", 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) 8 6 5 4 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post
    9 x 18" 5" or 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) ——— ——— 2 1 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post
    9 x 24" 5" or 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) ——— ——— 3 2 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post
    9 x 30" 5" or 6" Numbers; Street Name (Sized to Fit) ——— ——— 4 3 Mailbox, 4ft. & 6ft. U-channel Post

We have the capability of making our address signs any length using any text size requirements, but online we only offer 8 sizes and four standard text sizes of 3", 4", 5" and 6".

Font Style Options

Safetysign.com will use the font below known as the FHWA Series fonts (also known as Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs) when producing your 911 address signs. This font offers several variations of character compression and character spacing — the correct version will be selected by us when producing your signs. The selection will be based on the length of the street address versus the length of the sign ordered.

  • FHWA Series Fonts for 911 Address Signs

VERTICAL ADDRESS SIGNS DETAILS

Specification of Vertical 911 Signs


VERTICAL ADDRESS SIGNS HOLE CONFIGURATIONS

  1. 2 Side holes (standard option),
  2. 2 Centered holes (top and bottom)
  3. 2 Top holes (hanging type)
  4. No Holes (use when installing on bracket)
  • Hole Configurations of Vertical 911 Signs

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