Are you looking for stairwell signs for your building or corporate office? Did you know that many cities, including Bellevue, require public buildings and offices to have luminous stairwell identification signs? Our experienced staff at McNamara Signs are here to help provide custom design signage for any business or office. We are Seattle signs most trusted, local print shop.
Stairwell ID signs may seem mundane, but not in our neck of the woods! While stairwell ID signs may not be high on your list of items to purchase for your business or office complex, after reading this post you’ll understand why they should be! Many cities, including Bellevue, require public buildings, high-rises, and offices to display luminous stairwell ID signs. Are your building’s stairwell signs up to code?
As a producer of signs of Seattle (and other local cities) since 1995, we can help businesses and entrepreneurs with whatever signage you need. From stunning, 3-dimensional architectural signs to help you stand out from your competition, to the required signage to keep your building up to code, we’ve got you covered.
What Are Luminous Stairwell ID Signs?
If you’re wondering what luminous stairwell ID signs are, they are the signs you see in the stairwell of a building and that clearly mark what floor you’re on. For example, “North Stairwell, Level 1” would inform any passerby where they were in the stairwell maze. Stairwell signs also clearly mark in case of emergency, the safest way to exit the building. Because they are so important in any buildings’ emergency evacuation plan, stairwell signage often need to meet safety specifications and city building codes.
McNamara Signs manufacturers luminous stairwell ID signs using Gerber Luminous film - a specialized material that “glows” for up to 6 hours and only takes 3 minutes to recharge. Business owners can choose from a variety of options, including luminescent lettering on a dark background, dark lettering on a luminescent background, tactile symbols and words. Gerber Luminous film meets International Maritime Organization, National Fire Protection Association, Federal Railroad Association and the current city of Bellevue’s stairwell ID sign requirements. Also, our signs include grade 2 braille that’s ADA compliant.
McNamara Sign’s stairwell ID signs are code compliant, cost effective and locally produced. The acrylic signs come with an adhesive backing for easy installation. Our experienced staff can perform a site survey on your building to help you determine what stairwell signage you’ll need. Our staff can design custom signage that is specific to your business, that will meet your needs and help you stay in compliance with city codes.
We hope we’ve convinced you that you need luminous stairwell ID signs for your building, high-rise or office complex. Don’t wait for building inspectors to find you are out of compliance! For more information, feel free to contact us. We can provide you with the current City of Bellevue, Bellevue Fire Department, codes that specify the requirements for signage. Our experienced staff can talk you though what you’ll need to stay in compliance and keep your business running smoothly.