Chicago-Approved Steel Exit - Stair Sign
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Chicago-Approved Steel EXIT / STAIR Sign - CAXTE Red LED, UL 924
The CAXTE Chicago-Approved Steel Exit Stair Sign is a rugged red LED egress sign family for facilities that need City of Chicago approval, steel construction, and selectable EXIT, STAIR, or STAIRS legends. It is built around a powder-coated 20-gauge steel cabinet with white or black finish choices, single- or double-face configurations, and directional arrow versions for stairwells, corridors, public interiors, schools, hotels, healthcare buildings, multi-tenant properties, and high-traffic commercial routes.
Standard CAXTE models support 120/277 V input for normal illumination. Emergency backup versions add a 4.8 V Ni-Cd battery for up to 120 minutes of operation, with a status indicator, push-to-test function, solid-state transfer, and two-rate charging. The series is UL 924 listed, damp-location rated, CEC Title 20 compliant where applicable, and intended for projects where the drawings call for a Chicago-approved steel EXIT or stair designation sign instead of a lighter thermoplastic exit sign.
Chicago Approved
UL 924
Red LED
20-Gauge Steel
EM / 120 min
120/277 V
Single / Double Face
Damp Location
Best Fit and Alternatives
Choose this Chicago steel EXIT / STAIR sign when the project needs a durable metal egress marker with red lettering, arrow direction choices, and the option to order AC-only or battery-backup versions from the same CAXTE family. It is especially useful when a building standard requires Chicago-approved signage across stair doors, corridor intersections, lobby exits, and public paths where consistent legend style matters.
- Stay with CAXTE for Chicago-approved steel EXIT, STAIR, or STAIRS signage with red LED illumination and 120/277 V service.
- Select EM versions when the schedule calls for internal battery backup and 120-minute emergency operation.
- Choose the panel and arrows from the drawings, then match face count, finish, and backup requirement to the final SKU.
- Move to a Chicago combo unit when the same location also needs adjustable emergency lamp heads.
- Move to wet-location or vandal-resistant signs for exposed exterior doors, washdown spaces, or abuse-prone areas beyond this damp-location steel sign's intended use.
Use the CAXTE product PDF and the product-field guide below for final dimensions, electrical values, legend choices, and submittal checks. The structured sections below own the detailed specs, documents, product paths, compliance notes, and FAQs so this page does not repeat those sections in the body.
Specs, documents, buying checks, compatible paths, and FAQs are organized below for easier review.
Buying support
Product details and buying checks
Before ordering CAXTE, confirm Chicago approval requirements, panel wording, arrow direction, face count, finish, backup requirement, and AHJ acceptance.
- Chicago Approved
- UL 924
- Red LED
- 20-Gauge Steel
- Battery Backup (EM) / 120 min
- 120/277 V
- Single / Double Face
- Damp Location
- CEC Title 20
Key features
- City of Chicago approved steel EXIT / STAIR sign family for jurisdiction-specific egress signage.
- Red LED legend supports EXIT, STAIR, and STAIRS panel choices with directional arrow configurations.
- 20-gauge powder-coated steel cabinet is available in white or black finishes for standard commercial interiors.
- Single-face and double-face versions support one-direction or two-direction visibility requirements.
- Emergency backup models provide up to 120 minutes of operation from a 4.8 V Ni-Cd battery.
- 120/277 V input, status indicator, push-to-test function, solid-state transfer, and two-rate charging are built into the listed series.
- Damp-location rated from 0-50 C and CEC Title 20 compliant where applicable.
- UL 924 listing supports NFPA 101, NEC, OSHA, and local AHJ review when the sign is selected and located according to project documents.
Documents
Best Fit and Submittal Checks
Use CAXTE when the schedule calls for a Chicago-approved steel EXIT or stair designation sign with red LED illumination. Confirm the required wording, face count, finish, arrow direction, backup requirement, and final AHJ acceptance before ordering.
- Best fit: Chicago stair doors, corridor exits, lobby transitions, public interiors, schools, hotels, healthcare buildings, and multi-tenant commercial routes.
- Good match when steel construction and jurisdiction-specific approval matter more than lowest-cost thermoplastic construction.
- Review the CAXTE product PDF for dimensional drawings, electrical values, and submittal details.
Chicago Panel Choice Checks
The same product family can support EXIT, STAIR, and STAIRS wording. Select the wording and arrows from the approved life-safety drawings rather than mixing panel types by preference.
- Use EXIT where the drawings call for standard exit identification.
- Use STAIR or STAIRS where the path requires stairway designation signage.
- Coordinate left, right, double, left-right, no-arrow, or no-panel choices with the direction of travel shown on the plans.
When to Choose Another Product
CAXTE is a steel Chicago-approved sign, not a combo emergency light and not an outdoor wet-location enclosure.
- Choose a Chicago-approved combo when the same point also needs adjustable emergency lighting heads.
- Choose wet-location or vandal-resistant signage for exposed exterior, washdown, or high-abuse conditions.
- Choose a standard non-Chicago exit sign only when the project documents and local AHJ do not require this Chicago-approved steel series.
Compliance notes
- Confirm final panel wording, arrow direction, face count, finish, backup requirement, and AHJ acceptance against the project documents.
- Use EM versions only where internal battery backup is required; AC-only versions do not provide emergency battery operation.
- This steel sign is damp-location rated for protected applications; use a wet-location or vandal-resistant series for exposed or high-abuse areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the CAXTE Chicago-approved steel EXIT / STAIR sign?
It is the CAXTE steel egress sign family for Chicago-approved EXIT, STAIR, and STAIRS applications. The series is UL 924 listed and intended for projects where the local schedule requires Chicago-approved steel signage.
When should I choose EXIT, STAIR, or STAIRS wording?
Match the wording to the approved life-safety drawings and local AHJ direction. EXIT is used for exit identification, while STAIR or STAIRS variants identify stairway routes where the project calls for that wording.
Do EM versions include 120-minute battery backup?
Yes. EM configurations use a 4.8 V Ni-Cd battery and are rated for up to 120 minutes of emergency operation after full charge.
Can this product be ordered single-face or double-face?
Yes. The CAXTE family includes single-face and double-face versions. Use single-face where the sign is viewed from one approach and double-face where visibility is required from two directions.
What should be confirmed before ordering for a Chicago project?
Confirm panel wording, face count, arrow direction, white or black finish, AC-only or EM backup requirement, and AHJ acceptance against the project documents before placing the order.