Out of Order Signs | Out Of Service Signs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I buy out of order signs for broken equipment or facilities?

Our out of order signs are available in multiple formats including wall signs, door signs, adhesive labels, and cone-top signs in stock designs that ship same day, giving you an immediate solution whenever equipment or facilities go down unexpectedly.

Q. What types of out of order signs are available for different situations?

We offer rigid wall and door signs for permanent fixtures like elevators or restrooms, adhesive labels for equipment, and cone-top options like our notice out of service ConeB oss sign for temporary floor hazards, all from our out of order signs collection that ships the same day so you can mark out-of-service items immediately.

Q. Can I get a custom out of order sign that includes a contact number or return date?

Yes, our out of order sign templates can be customized with a phone number, repair contact, expected return-to-service date, or other site-specific information in rigid plastic, aluminum, and adhesive vinyl, and our out of order use with caution ready for use flip placard is a popular option for facilities that need to communicate multiple status messages from the same sign.

Q. Are out of order signs available in glow-in-the-dark material?

Yes, our out of order signs are available in glow-in-the-dark and photoluminescent materials useful for stairwells, emergency exits, and other low-light areas where equipment status needs to remain visible even during a power outage, absorbing ambient light and glowing without electricity for continuous visibility.

Q. What size out of order sign do I need for a door, elevator, or restroom?

For doors and restrooms our 7x10 or 10x14 inch signs are most popular, and for elevator doors our elevator out of order sign is available in larger formats for better visibility, with our full out of order signs collection offering a range of sizes to fit any application.

About our Out of Order Signs

Prevent accidents, frustration, and unauthorized use of malfunctioning equipment with out of order signs that clearly communicate when machinery, facilities, vehicles, or systems are temporarily unavailable and must not be operated until properly inspected and repaired. An unmarked piece of broken equipment is an open invitation for a workplace accident, and clearly posted out of order signage ensures that workers, visitors, and contractors immediately understand that a piece of equipment or facility is off limits until further notice. Our out of order signs are designed to deliver a clear, professional, and unmistakable message across any industry or facility type.

• Out of order signs are compliant with OSHA and ANSI Z535 standards, ensuring your equipment and facility status communications meet all required hazard notification and workplace safety regulations.
• Available in a wide range of designs including out of order, do not use, equipment under repair, temporarily out of service, and combined out of order with contact information formats to cover every equipment and facility status communication need.
• Constructed from durable materials including aluminum, vinyl, and rigid plastic that perform reliably on machinery, restroom facilities, elevators, vehicles, and other equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Bold colors, high contrast text, and clear status messaging ensure out of order warnings are immediately visible and unmistakably understood by workers, visitors, and contractors who might otherwise attempt to operate malfunctioning equipment.
• Suitable for use in manufacturing plants, office buildings, retail facilities, healthcare settings, hospitality operations, and any environment where clearly communicating equipment or facility status is essential to preventing accidents, injuries, and unauthorized use of unsafe equipment.