Utgangsmerker

Utgangsmerker are signs, markings, or indicators that identify exits and egress routes in buildings, transport hubs, ships, and other facilities. Their primary purpose is to guide people to the nearest safe exit during emergencies, such as fires or evacuations, as well as to support everyday orientation.

Designs typically use a standardized pictogram of a running figure with an arrow, often accompanied by the word for exit in the local language. In many regions the signs use green with white symbols to denote safety and directional guidance; in others red may be used for emphasis. Modern systems often include emergency lighting or photoluminescent materials to stay legible during power outages.

Standards and regulation: Internationally, ISO 7010 provides standard safety signs, including the emergency-exit pictogram. European regulations commonly apply EN 7010 for safety signs and EN 1838 for emergency lighting. National and local building codes further require appropriately located and maintained utgangsmerker, with regular inspections and maintenance.

Applications: Utgangsmerker are found above doors, at corridors, stairwells, and along escape routes in offices, shopping centers, airports, hospitals, and public transport facilities. They are designed to be legible at a distance and under low visibility, and they must accommodate multilingual environments.