SignWorks is happy to report that our evacuation map project for Bridge Housing, San Francisco is now complete and that the San Francisco Fire Department approved maps were installed yesterday. We followed the Fire Department guidelines, incorporated some minor edits made by the inspector, and produced a total of three 16” X 20” maps which were subsequently installed at the location which includes the non-glare acrylic lens. The fabricated maps were then mounted at roof level.
To be code compliant, evacuation maps show the egress path as well as items such as extinguishers, pull stations and the like. They are oriented from the perspective of the viewer. Orientation is extremely important in the event of a fire because the maps show the most direct exit path from the building in such an emergency. And, the non-glare acrylic is used to ensure the maps are legible even in smoke filled corridors when lighting isn’t optimal. The maps as pictured were installed yesterday.
Bridge Housing is a non-profit formed from a major anonymous grant given to the San Francisco Foundation to spearhead solutions to the lack of affordable housing in the area. The organization actively builds quality affordable housing on a very large scale in the Bay Area’s low and moderate income neighborhoods. They are known for creating award-winning affordable homes that reflect the character of the community. They are a seasoned developer offering the same quality design and construction as market rate homes. They are a leading community development partner known for revitalizing communities over the last 30 years.
SignWorks has many other large evacuation map projects in house at present including a landmark San Francisco Hotel (183 floor/room maps), a redo of the Epic Charter School maps due to revisions in their floor plan (51 maps). We are known for our work in this area and we have several other smaller evacuation map projects to finalize once the shelter in place is lifted. Our process includes a detailed site visit up front to confirm the map count and placement details. Once approved by the client we generate paper copies for them to take to their local fire department for approval. Once reviewed we incorporate any changes and revisions prior to fabricating the maps.
Please connect with us if your building requires fire safety signs and/or evacuation maps. You can reach us by calling (510) 357-2000. We provide the technical advice and expertise needed to comply with local guidelines. Just visit our website to look at some of our fire safety and evacuation map project photos and blog posts.