Classification
Confirm the classified environment, gases or dusts, required certification, and temperature before choosing the sign.
Spec guide
Use these checks to match hazardous location exit signs to the project before selecting a specific model.
Confirm the classified environment, gases or dusts, required certification, and temperature before choosing the sign.
Match legend color, viewing distance, face count, arrow direction, and sightlines to the egress route.
Verify seals, housing, conduit, wall or ceiling mounting, clearances, and service access.
Confirm power path, battery backup, test behavior, runtime, and product listing for the selected sign.
Retain certification, installation, maintenance, and project records for engineer and AHJ review.
Confirm classification, certification, enclosure, temperature, visibility, mounting, emergency operation, documentation, and local AHJ approval.
Quick answers
Expand the questions that match your application, fixture-selection, or compliance review.
Yes. Wet-location addresses moisture exposure; hazardous-location signs must match the classified environment and required certification.
Not automatically. Use a product specifically listed and approved for the project classification and installation.
The power and emergency-operation requirements depend on the project and model. Verify the exact listing, runtime, and AHJ requirements.