Tuesday, April 12, 2011

ANSWER: Signs

Red or Green

There still is a controversy regarding the color of exit signs. Should it be red or green? NFPA 101 states that exit signs must be a “distinctive color”. However, Regional/National Building Codes might be more specific than NFPA 101, thus leading to certain areas having red signs and others having green. There are many theories on red vs. green. It has been said that green exits are easier to read since the human eye cannot see red light as easily, especially through smoke; green signs will never be confused with actual fire itself and that the color green has positive psychological and emotional effects on people as compared to red.

Matt: WRONG
Record: 343-301

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