Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Traditional, static exit signs have been a staple in buildings for decades and were first introduced by the precursor to NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in NYC in 1911. These signs are well recognized in every public building, designed to help people find their way out in the event of a fire.
However, some safety experts are beginning to advocate for newer, more dynamic technologies to help us exit buildings safely during emergencies. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we explore the new concept of dynamic exit signage.
Read more about dynamic exit signs and NFPA 101 in NFPA Journal.
©2019 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
Traditional, static exit signs have been a staple in buildings for decades and were first introduced by the precursor to NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in NYC in 1911. These signs are well recognized in every public building, designed to help people find their way out in the event of a fire.
However, some safety experts are beginning to advocate for newer, more dynamic technologies to help us exit buildings safely during emergencies. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we explore the new concept of dynamic exit signage.
Read more about dynamic exit signs and NFPA 101 in NFPA Journal.
©2019 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
