Exit Signs by State - Comply with Your State and Local Regulation
There is often confusion over which colors are allowed when choosing an Exit sign for your building. Exit sign requirements vary by state and municipality, which is why it's important to check with your Fire Marshall to see whether Green Exit Signs
or Red Exit Signs are required in your building. The information below is for general guidance, only. For many, however, it is also important to get a “sense” of any color preference – so that your building is as consistent as possible with others in your area. Even though the European Union generally uses Green
Exit Signs (Red is used to specify prohibited actions), our UL 924 standards allow either Green Exit signs or Red Exit signs. Yet, localized codes often specify one or the
other.
Alaska State Compliant EXIT Signs
State Summary
Alaska requires "contrasting letters" of either Red lettering on a white background, or Green lettering on a white background. Like many states, Alaska focuses more on contrast and style than a particular colored sign. Following UL 924 standards, they will accept either green or red lettering with the contrasting white background. Alaska has a Teaching and Education Bureau with technical assistance teams that can travel to communities buildings to assist with fire issues or problems. Members of these teams are selected from the Alaska fire service based on their experience and the type of service requested. Communities requesting this support will be responsible for travel and lodging for the team members. These technical assistance teams can provide an outside viewpoint that is valuable when dealing with more specific issues regarding fire and exit safety.
Recommended Exit Signs for Alaska
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These photoluminescent signs can be installed without wiring. These ecologically friendly signs are maintenance free, free of radiation and UL 924 listed. They last over 20 years and are the favorite of more and more property owners. Over the life of the sign, you will save $ thousands. You can decide in the field which directional arrows are needed.
7.875"x14.5"
UL 924 Exit Sign, Glowing Letters, Red Background, 1-Sided
7.875"x14.5"
UL924 Exit Sign, Glowing Letters, Green Background, 1-Sided
