Exit Sign Buyer's Guide

Welcome to exit-signs.com, the complete exit sign buyer's guide. Exit signs are a required part of any reasonable safety plan, and there are many to choose from. Many assume that there is only one exit sign out there -- and they are very wrong. This is an assumption that can turn out to be a very expensive mistake. Some existing signs use technology that can cost well over $50 per year per sign, just to keep them lit! If you're building is even medium sized this can add up to thousands of dollars a year. Similarly some don't even realize that the batteries in their exit signs (assuming they even have battery backup) don't last forever. This site will allow you to review the current exit sign technologies available on the market today. We also touch on pathway marking, a newer type of system, usually using photoluminescent technology that is the latest advance in egress safety.

You'll find information about all the sign types; incandescent, fluorescent, LED, tritium, photoluminescent, and even battery backup for these signs. We also have numerous articles and links that can further help guide your purchasing decisions. Take a look at our community forum where safety experts and consumers meet to discuss their particular experiences and needs.

Each sign/system page has a brief description as well as a nice summary of relevant statistics as listed below. You'll also find a good list of pros and cons for each system. Here is a brief explanation:

Sign Stats

Average Price	What does it cost to buy the sign?
Yearly Cost	How much will it cost each year to run and maintain the sign?
Setup	What kind of installation and setup is required. Is it simple? is it complex? Do you need an electrician?
Maintenance	What do you have to do to keep the sign working properly?
Lifespan	How long will the sign last?
Disposal	What kind of disposal costs or issues are there?

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Positive traits of the sign/system	Negative traits of the sign/system