{"id":26311,"date":"2026-05-25T15:23:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/?p=26311"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:23:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:23:27","slug":"how-to-ensure-your-fire-exit-signs-meet-legal-and-safety-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/how-to-ensure-your-fire-exit-signs-meet-legal-and-safety-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ensure Your Fire Exit Signs Meet Legal and Safety Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fire\u00a0Exit\u00a0Signs\u00a0are regulated\u00a0according to\u00a0safety and legal standards to ensure people can quickly find exits during emergencies.\u00a0In\u00a0fact,\u00a0building requirements\u00a0and safety codes focus heavily on visibility, lighting, clear directions, and backup power.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Several regulations govern\u00a0emergency and fire\u00a0exit signage, including:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/regulations\/standardnumber\/1910\/1910.37\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/codes-and-standards\/nfpa-101-standard-development\/101\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local fire and building codes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Americans\u00a0With Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This guide shares tips and best practices to ensure\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/templates\/search\/fire%20exit\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">exit signs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0comply with\u00a0safety and building codes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217151788 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217151788 BCX8\">1. Ensure Readability<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217151788 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ensure excellent readability, letters on exit signs must be at least 6 inches tall with a stroke width of at least \u00be inch.\u00a0Rendering them in\u00a0high\u00a0color contrast is also important as this makes\u00a0the signs visible even in stressful or low-visibility situations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fire Exit\u00a0Signs\u00a0commonly\u00a0come in\u00a0red or green, though accepted colors may vary by\u00a0jurisdiction.\u00a0<strong>You can use these\u00a0common\u00a0color combinations to ensure contrast:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Red letters on white\u00a0background\u00a0(traditional)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">White\u00a0letters\u00a0on green\u00a0background\u00a0(increasingly common)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-26312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/readable-fire-exit-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Green \u201cFIRE EXIT\u201d sign with arrow and running figure hanging inside a building.\" width=\"711\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/readable-fire-exit-sign.jpg 1462w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/readable-fire-exit-sign-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/readable-fire-exit-sign-560x375.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/readable-fire-exit-sign-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/readable-fire-exit-sign-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px !important; font-style: italic; margin-top: 0; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">Green fire exit sign with arrow and running figure hanging inside a building.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209477341 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209477341 BCX8\">2. Use\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209477341 BCX8\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209477341 BCX8\">ontinuous\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209477341 BCX8\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209477341 BCX8\">llumination<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW209477341 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">Fire\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW172060855 BCX8\">Exit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">igns<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0must\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">illuminated at all times.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">Depending on the material used to make them,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">ome<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0signs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0are lit from within or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">the use of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">a separate light source, while others use self-luminous or photoluminescent\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">materials.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">Keeping them\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">illuminated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">lets them\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172060855 BCX8\">remain visible during emergencies and power outages.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SelectionWithBorder NewSelectedHighlightColor SelectionPipeEnd SelectionPipeBegin SCXW172060855 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96605517 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96605517 BCX8\">3. Install an Emergency Backup<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96605517 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">The NFPA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">, as wel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">l as many<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">local\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">building<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0and fire codes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">equire\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">emergency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">signs to remain\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW63604159 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/news-blogs-and-articles\/nfpa-journal\/2020\/07\/01\/nfpa-101-july\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63604159 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW63604159 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">illuminated for at least\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW63604159 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">90 minutes<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0after power loss. For this\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">reason, signs always feature a battery backup system or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">a design that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">connect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">s them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0to emergency electrical circuits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW63604159 BCX8\">in order to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">\u00a0stay compliant with safety regulations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63604159 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SelectionWithBorder NewSelectedHighlightColor SelectionPipeEnd SelectionPipeBegin SCXW63604159 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236849235 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236849235 BCX8\">4. Ensure Visibility<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW236849235 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-26313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fire-exit-sign-placed-above-the-door.jpg\" alt=\"Bright green \u201cFIRE EXIT\u201d sign above doors in a clean indoor hallway, with another exit sign visible farther down the corridor.\" width=\"703\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fire-exit-sign-placed-above-the-door.jpg 1465w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fire-exit-sign-placed-above-the-door-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fire-exit-sign-placed-above-the-door-560x371.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fire-exit-sign-placed-above-the-door-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px !important; font-style: italic; margin-top: -2; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">Bright fire exit sign above doors in indoor hallway, with another exit sign visible farther down the corridor.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-mounted signs are standard, as they\u00a0remain\u00a0visible above crowds during evacuations. In settings such as\u00a0aircraft\u00a0and tunnels,\u00a0low-level exit markings may be\u00a0required\u00a0because smoke can rise and obscure higher signs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other best practices to ensure the exit signs\u00a0remain\u00a0visible during an evacuation:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Install signs\u00a0at\u00a0every exit door.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure they are visible\u00a0in\u00a0any direction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the exit path is not obvious,\u00a0use\u00a0directional signs with arrows to guide people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Install emergency lighting throughout the egress path.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove decorations, structures, or fixtures that make it hard for people to read the exit signs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use \u201cNOT AN EXIT\u201d\u00a0Signs\u00a0to mark misleading doors and entryways.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167117172 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167117172 BCX8\">5.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167117172 BCX8\">Comply\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167117172 BCX8\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167117172 BCX8\">ith<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167117172 BCX8\">\u00a0Accessibility Requirements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167117172 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.access-board.gov\/ada\/guides\/chapter-7-signs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exit labels<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are\u00a0designed to\u00a0accommodate people with visual and hearing impairments, and they\u00a0may also fall under accessibility requirements\u00a0established\u00a0by\u00a0the\u00a0ADA.\u00a0<strong>Depending on the building type and sign purpose, requirements\u00a0may\u00a0include the use of these features:<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tactile lettering<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Braille<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mounting height standards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visual contrast rules<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Illumination<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216192232 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216192232 BCX8\">6. Perform Regular Maintenance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW216192232 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employers or building owners must ensure exit signs are operational and visible at all times.\u00a0The general recommendation is to conduct a visual\u00a0inspection of all emergency lights and exit signs every month and to perform a functional test for a minimum of 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other types of regular maintenance:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Replace weak or failing\u00a0batteries (usually every 3\u20135 years).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove\u00a0any\u00a0visual obstruction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean fixtures to remove dirt, dust, and debris.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure no boxes, furniture, or other items\u00a0block\u00a0the exit routes and doors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/regulations\/standardnumber\/1910\/1910.37\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">OSHA\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to learn more about Fire Exit Sign maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complying with\u00a0fire exit sign\u00a0requirements\u00a0and building codes is not just about having compliance documents to show to regulators\u00a0\u2014 it\u00a0plays a critical role in life safety,\u00a0asset and\u00a0legal protection, and business continuity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, fire safety, or compliance advice. Building, fire, and accessibility requirements may vary by state, city, occupancy type, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). 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