Wet Location Exit Signs

Though most of the exit signs are required indoors for faster evacuations, there are numerous instances when these signs have outdoor utility and require mounting on the exterior surface of the buildings. Wet location exit signs sometimes become a necessity when the signs are exposed to extreme weather conditions and as these are completely sealed, they resist water and moisture from entering. The specific quality of these signs is that the housing for these exit signs is sealed such that there is no seepage or leakage of water or moisture. This ensures that there is optimized functioning without the water causing damage to the electric circuit inside.

The specific ability to withstand exposure to rain and humidity and keep working without any damage is the best advantage of these signs. However, it is important to safeguard the housing of the sign using a marquee or a canopy. Thus, these are also known as wet location or damp location exit signs.

As these signs are constructed for functioning properly in all weathers, they are more durable and are manufactured from
better material than thermoplastic. These signs are available in heavy duty gauge aluminum housing which can withstand freezing cold, rain and heat to function at its best while offering protection of vandals. However, for those looking for low maintenance, self illuminating and non-electrical variety of wet location exit signs work well.

It is good to use the right variety of signs as needed for emergency evacuation and just pointing out the exit points. Mostly this wet location sign as the term signifies is good for areas when there is heavy rainfall or is prone to hurricanes, but it works well in other locations too. Here are some of the places that are suitable for installation of these wet location exit signs:

• Docks and shipping areas
• Areas where the vehicles are serviced and fueled, gas stations
• Buildings that need entrance and exit points that open into a courtyard or open spaces
• Perfect for chemical processing units and outdoor industrial manufacturing units
• Work well for denoting exit points in university buildings that are grouped close together
• Illuminate exit points in buildings where the exits to alleys and roads are not obvious to the public

The wet location signs work well for places that have high exposure to varying weather conditions and no other sign can work as well. However special mention is to be made about the battery back-up system that accompanies the wet location signs. Although the electric circuit is completely protected, battery back up might need support.

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