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Exit Sign
- Item #:
- A5243
- Label Reads:
- Exit
- Compliance:
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- NY Building Code
- LEED Compliant
Other configurations of this product

This particular Exit Sign features 8" text height to comply with NYC building code §[C26-606.0] Art. 7 and comes in multiple material options including standard non-glow materials and glow-in-the-dark materials to help identify exits in case of an emergency.
Both glow-in-the-dark polyester and plastic will glow for up to 10 hours when it is charged with an incandescent light source for at least 60 minutes. During daylight, signs are a soft yellow color and in darkness they are photo-luminescent yellow.
14 × 10″
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3.5 Mil Peel and Stick Vinyl Label | N/A | N/A | A5243-AK | $9.95 | $8.50 | $8.15 | $7.85 | $6.95 | $6.05 | ||
.055″ Polyethylene Plastic | N/A | Four 7/32″ holes (one in each corner) | A5243-BK | $10.35 | $9.85 | $9.35 | $8.75 | $7.45 | $6.25 | ||
4 Mil Glow-in-the-Dark Peel and Stick Polyester Label | N/A | N/A | A5243-DK | $19.90 | $17.90 | $16.90 | $16.50 | $15.90 | $14.90 | ||
.046″ Glow-in-the-Dark Plastic | N/A | Four 7/32″ holes (one in each corner) | A5243-EK | $32.70 | $31.10 | $29.50 | $27.50 | $25.80 | $23.40 | ||
.040″ Rust-Free Aluminum | None | Four 7/32″ holes (one in each corner) | A5243-FK | $18.25 | $17.25 | $15.10 | $14.50 | $13.80 | $11.50 |
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EXIT SIGN with 8" High Text
Sign Construction:
- These are NOT Electrical Signs, instead they are regular EXIT safety signs.
- Signs are digital or screen printed with UV inks on plastic, aluminum and vinyl film materials.
- Adhesive backed vinyl film labels are supplied with round corners only.
- Aluminum and Plastic signs are supplied with rounded corners and 4 mounting holes.
- Glow in the dark signs are not recommended for outdoor applications only indoors.
- Signs do not have any over lamination.
- Image / Text on signs is printed directly onto the sign material.

NEW YORK Title 27 / Subchapter 6 180 ARTICLE 6 EXIT LIGHTING
***ARTICLE 7 EXIT SIGNS AND OTHER MARKINGS
***§[C26-606.1] 27-383 Requirements.-
(a) Exit signs.- Except in occupancy groups J-2 and J-3, the location of every exit on every floor and every opening from a room classified in occupancy group J-1 and containing cubicles shall be clearly indicated by exit signs. Such signs shall be placed at an angle with the exit opening if such placement is required for the signs to serve their purpose. In long corridors, in open floor areas, and in all other situations where the location of the exit may not be readily visible or understood, directional signs shall be provided to serve as guides from all portions of the corridor or floor.
(b) Exit path markings in high rise office buildings and in occupancy group E high rise buildings.- On and after July 1, 2006 all high rise office buildings and all high rise buildings classified in occupancy group E shall have exit path markings conforming to this subdivision. This provision shall be retroactive and shall apply to buildings constructed on and after such date and to buildings in existence on such date. All exit path markings required herein shall be of an approved photoluminescent material. The markings shall be washable, non-toxic, non radioactive, and if subjected to fire must be self extinguishing when the flame is removed.
(1) All doors opening to corridors, to an exit, or to an exit passageway, shall be marked with the word “exit”.
(2) Within exit stairs, horizontal extensions in exit stairs, horizontal exits, supplemental vertical exits and exit passageways, except within street level lobbies, there shall be directional markings.
(3) Required markings for exit paths shall comply with the technical standards for installation and placement to be set forth in a reference standard. Such reference standard shall be designated RS 6-1 and shall be adopted on or before January 1, 2006. ***Local Law 26-2004.
§[C26-606.3] 27-385 Exit sign design.
Exit signs shall read only "exit" and shall be of the externally lighted, internally lighted, or electroluminescent type, except that they may be non illuminated in buildings not provided with artificial lighting.
(d) The letters shall be block lettering at least four and one-half inches high with nine-sixteenths inch strokes, except in buildings and spaces classified in occupancy group F and J-1, where they shall be at least eight inches high with the strokes at least three-quarters of an inch wide.
(e) In locations where breakage may occur, exit signs shall be of shock resistant materials, or shall otherwise be protected against breakage.
§[C26-606.4] 27-386 Directional sign design
- Directional exit signs shall comply with all of the requirements for exit signs in section 27-385 of this article, and shall read "EXIT" with a horizontal arrow or arrows indicating the direction to the exit or exits.
- However, when the arrow is below the letters, the letters may be three and three-eighths inches high and nine sixteenths inch strokes, except in buildings and spaces classified in occupancy group F where they shall be at least five inches high with nine-sixteenths inch strokes.
- The arrow or arrows shall be red.
§[C26-606.5] 27-387 False exits.
- Any door, passageway, stair, or other means of communication that is not an exit or that is not a way to an exit, but is so located as to be mistaken for an exit, shall be identified with a sign reading "NOT AN EXIT," shall be identified by a sign indicating its use or purpose or shall be provided with a directional exit sign.
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Available Materials | Mounting Holes | Corner Radius | Diagram |
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14 × 10″ | 14″ | 10″ | 8″ | Up to 200′ |
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Four 7/32″ Holes (#10 or 3/16″ screws recommended) | ¼″ | Diagram |
Material | Thickness | Outdoor Durability | Service Temp. Range | Available Sizes |
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Adhesive-Backed Vinyl Outdoor grade high gloss calendared vinyl film, and coated with aggressive LEED compliant acrylic adhesive formulated to adhere to a variety of surfaces, ensuring durability in most commercial and industrial environments. Resistant to fading and mild chemicals. This material is in compliance with the standards set forth by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 and the Green Seal Standard, GS-36 for commercial adhesives pertaining to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Clean and dry surface before applying. Minimum application temperature is 50°F. | 3.5 mils | 4 to 5 Years | -20° to 176° F |
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Glow-in-the-Dark Adhesive-Backed Polyester 4 mils thick glow-in-the-dark polyester film with a LEED compliant adhesive, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Not resistant to contact with chemicals. This material will glow for up to 10 hours when it is charged with a strong light source for at least 60 minutes. Daylight color is soft-yellow to eggshell white. Color in darkness is photoluminescent yellowish. Storage stability of 1 year. Elongation, 164.0% with a tensile strength of 3.1 K/ 10mm. This material meets or exceeds DIN 67510-I, ASTM 2072, ISO 15370, IMO Res.A.752 (18), JIS Z9100, NYC RS6-1. Clean and dry surface before applying. Minimum application temperature is 60°F (15°C). | 4 mils | Indefinite Indoors / Up to 3 years Outdoors | 120° F (50° C) Max. |
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Polyethylene Plastic A tough plastic that is rust free and resistant to chips, cracks, fading and mild chemicals. It is an economical alternative to aluminum without a significant compromise in durability. Thicknesses of .055" and less will easily bend to fit certain surfaces without causing material fractures. | 0.055″ | 3 to 5 Years | -40° to 180° F |
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Glow-in-the-Dark Plastic .046" photoluminous plastic will not rust, is resistant to chips and cracks, and will easily bend to certain surfaces without causing material fractures. It is designed for indoor use only. This material can be charged by any light source in as little as 15 minutes, and will glow for up to 10 hours when it is charged with a strong light source for at least 60 minutes. Cool white light sources such as fluorescent lighting and sunshine are excellent activators. Soft warm lighting such as incandescent light bulbs are not as effective. This material meets or exceeds DIN 67510-I, ASTM 2072, ISO 15370, IMO Res. A.752 (18), JIS Z9100, NYC RS6-1. | 0.046″ | Indoor Use Only | -4° to 122° F |
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Rust-Free Aluminum A durable metal material that will not chip, crack, or rust, offers superior resistance to harsh weather conditions, and has good chemical resistance properties. The optimal choice for outdoor usage. | 0.04″ | 5 to 7 Years | -40° to 212° F |
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ATSM D956 Type | – | Type I | Type IV | Type IX |
Brightness | – | Standard Material | 3x More | 10x More |
Night-Time Visibility | – | 500' | 1,000' | 1,500' |
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The text is printed in Arial Black font.
The Exit Sign from SafetySign.com uses this font to create a bold message that stands out in order to grab your attention, while also remaining clearly legible at the maximum safe viewing distance of the product.