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Alabama Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 201 Monroe St., Suite 1790, Montgomery, AL 36130-3352

Phone: 334-241-4166

Website: firemarshal.alabama.gov

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
No state code preference; red or green permitted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Alabama. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1902 – Alexander City
  • 1919 – Mobile Fire
  • 1905 – Birmingham Fire

Alaska Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507-1225

Phone: 907-269-5491

Website: dps.alaska.gov/Fire/Home

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (red or green on white)
High contrast lettering required.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Alaska. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1906 – Fairbanks Fire
  • 1996 – Miller’s Reach
  • 2004 – 6.5M acres burned

Arizona Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1110 W. Washington St., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602-771-1400

Website: dffm.az.gov/state-fire-marshal

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Must contrast; red/green allowed.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Arizona. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1908 – Bisbee Fire
  • 2002 – Rodeo-Chediski
  • 2013 – Yarnell Hill

Arkansas Exit Sign Requirements

Address: One State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209

Phone: 501-618-8624

Website: dps.arkansas.gov/emergency-management/adem/state-fire-marshals-office/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green per model code.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Arkansas. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1905 – Hot Springs Fire
  • 1913 – Hot Springs Fire

California Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 715 P Street, 10th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-568-2990

Website: osfm.fire.ca.gov

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (contrast required)
Focus is on contrast over specific color.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in California. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1906 – San Francisco Fire
  • 1991 – Oakland Hills Fire
  • 2018 – Camp Fire

Colorado Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 690 Kipling Street, Suite 2000, Lakewood, CO 80215

Phone: 303-239-4600

Website: dfpc.colorado.gov

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Contrast required; red/green permitted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Colorado. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1863 – Denver Fire
  • 2012 – Waldo Canyon Fire
  • 2021 – Marshall Fire

Connecticut Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1304, Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: 860-713-5750

Website: portal.ct.gov/DAS

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted under adopted codes.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Connecticut. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1944 – Hartford Circus Fire
  • 2005 – Stratford Nursing Fire

Delaware Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1537 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904-1544

Phone: 302-739-4447

Website: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Follows IBC/IFC; red or green acceptable.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Delaware. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1824 – New Castle Fire
  • 1980 – Refinery Explosion
  • 2001 – Oak Orchard Fire

Florida Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone: 850-413-3600

Website: myfloridacfo.com

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Must meet visibility standards; red or green allowed.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Florida. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1998 – Florida Wildfires
  • 1949 – Jacksonville Fire
  • 1910 – Miami Fire

Georgia Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 2 MLK Jr. Dr. West Tower, Suite 920, Atlanta, GA 30334

Phone: 404-656-2070

Website: oci.georgia.gov

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green lettering allowed under statewide code.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Georgia. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1917 – Atlanta Terminal Fire
  • 2008 – Savannah Sugar Explosion
  • 1865 – Augusta Fire

Hawaii Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 636 South Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: 808-723-7161

Website: labor.hawaii.gov/sfc/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
No official state requirement; red or green accepted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Hawaii. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1886 – Chinatown Fire
  • 1900 – Sanitation Fire
  • 2023 – Lahaina Wildfire

Idaho Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 700 W. State St., 3rd Floor, Boise, ID 83720

Phone: 208-334-4370

Website: doi.idaho.gov/state-fire-marshal/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Standard practice allows red or green.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Idaho. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1910 – Big Blowup Fire
  • 1989 – Lowman Fire
  • 2018 – Grassy Ridge Fire

Illinois Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1035 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IL 62703

Phone: 217-785-0969

Website: www2.illinois.gov/sites/sfm

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Red required (statewide standard)
Illinois requires red lettering on exit signs throughout the state. Chicago enforces stricter construction and performance standards, including red LED illumination, steel housing, and UL 924 compliance.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are generally permitted in Illinois if they comply with NRC guidelines and UL 924 standards. However, additional local codes may apply.

Note: Tritium exit signs are not allowed in the City of Chicago due to local municipal code restrictions requiring internally illuminated, electric signs.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1871 – Great Chicago Fire
  • 1958 – Our Lady of the Angels
  • 1910 – Cairo Downtown Fire

Indiana Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 302 W. Washington St., Rm. E208, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-232-2222

Website: www.in.gov/dhs/fire-and-building-safety/state-fire-marshal/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted by adopted codes.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Indiana. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1892 – Evansville Fire
  • 1963 – Coliseum Explosion
  • 1985 – Athenaeum Fire

Iowa Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 215 E. 7th St., Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: 515-725-6145

Website: dps.iowa.gov/divisions/state-fire-marshal

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red and green acceptable under state code.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Iowa. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1911 – Spencer Opera House
  • 1931 – State Capitol Fire
  • 2016 – Lake City Fire

Kansas Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 800 SW Jackson, Suite 104, Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 785-296-3401

Website: firemarshal.ks.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Follows IBC rules for red or green lettering.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Kansas. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1889 – Great Hays Fire
  • 1991 – Andover Firestorm
  • 2007 – Greensburg Tornado Fires

Kentucky Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-573-1702

Website: ksfm.ky.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted if contrasting with background.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Kentucky. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1900 – Mayfield Fire
  • 1912 – Hartford Fire
  • 2011 – West Liberty Fire

Louisiana Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 8181 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Phone: 225-925-4911

Website: sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Must be visible; red or green are standard options.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Louisiana. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1972 – Rault Center Fire
  • 1996 – Pilottown Fire
  • 2007 – Ole Man River Bar Fire

Maine Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 52 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333

Phone: 207-626-3870

Website: www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted; must be legible and contrasting.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Maine. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1947 – “The Year Maine Burned”
  • 1911 – Portland Fire
  • 2014 – Lewiston Fire

Maryland Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

Phone: 410-653-8980

Website: mdsp.maryland.gov/firemarshal/Pages/StateFireMarshal.aspx

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Green required
State and Baltimore City both mandate green signs; photoluminescent preferred.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Maryland. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1904 – Great Baltimore Fire
  • 1995 – Ocean City Boardwalk Fire
  • 2022 – Baltimore Rowhouse Fire

Massachusetts Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

Phone: 978-567-3100

Website: www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-fire-services

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (red recommended)
Red preferred but not mandated.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Massachusetts. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1942 – Cocoanut Grove Fire
  • 1872 – Great Boston Fire
  • 1982 – Hotel Vendome Fire

Michigan Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 3101 Technology Blvd., Suite H, Lansing, MI 48910

Phone: 517-241-8847

Website: www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bfs/state-fire-marshal

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (green recommended)
Green preferred for consistency.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Michigan. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1871 – Great Michigan Fires
  • 1999 – Detroit Apartment Fire
  • 2016 – Oakland Ghost Ship Fire (impact)

Minnesota Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 445 Minnesota St., Suite 145, St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 651-201-7200

Website: dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green allowed under adopted codes.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Minnesota. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1894 – Hinckley Fire
  • 1918 – Cloquet Fire
  • 2021 – Superior National Forest Fire

Mississippi Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 660 North St., Suite 100-A, Jackson, MS 39202

Phone: 601-359-1061

Website: www.mid.ms.gov/sfmo/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted under code.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Mississippi. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1921 – Gulfport Fire
  • 2004 – Jackson Apartment Fire
  • 2019 – Forest Fires

Missouri Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 205 Jefferson St., 13th Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: 573-751-2930

Website: dfs.dps.mo.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green as long as contrast is met.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Missouri. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1892 – St. Louis Warehouse Fire
  • 1949 – State Capitol Fire
  • 2015 – Ferguson Church Fire

Montana Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 2225 11th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601

Phone: 406-444-2050

Website: dojmt.gov/enforcement/investigations-bureau/fire-prevention/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Helena prefers orange or red locally.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Montana. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1910 – Big Blowup
  • 1949 – Mann Gulch Fire
  • 2021 – Richard Spring Fire

Nebraska Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 246 S. 14th St., Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-471-2027

Website: sfm.nebraska.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Follows general model codes; red/green permitted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Nebraska. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1913 – Easter Tornado + Fires
  • 2012 – Long Pine Fire
  • 2017 – Custer County Fire

Nevada Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 107 Jacobsen Way, Carson City, NV 89711

Phone: 775-684-7500

Website: fire.nv.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Contrast required; red or green accepted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Nevada. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1875 – Virginia City Fire
  • 2011 – Caughlin Ranch Fire
  • 2018 – Martin Fire

New Hampshire Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

Phone: 603-223-4289

Website: www.firemarshal.dos.nh.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Must be visible and contrasting; red or green permitted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in New Hampshire. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1967 – Laconia Fire
  • 2003 – Station Nightclub impact
  • 2016 – Derry Arson Fires

New Jersey Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 101 South Broad St., PO Box 809, Trenton, NJ 08625

Phone: 609-633-6106

Website: www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dfs/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Follows model codes; red or green permitted.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in New Jersey. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1944 – Smithfield Tank Fire
  • 2007 – Boardwalk Fire
  • 2013 – Seaside Park Fire

New Mexico Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1120 Paseo De Peralta, PERA Building, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: 505-476-0160

Website: www.nmdhsem.org/state-firemarshal/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green accepted per model code visibility.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in New Mexico. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 2011 – Las Conchas Fire
  • 2000 – Cerro Grande Fire
  • 2022 – Hermits Peak Fire

New York Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A, Albany, NY 12226

Phone: 518-474-6746

Website: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed statewide; red required in NYC
New York State follows model codes allowing either red or green exit sign lettering. However, New York City mandates red letters at least 8" high, plus pictograms for high-rise buildings.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

New York State permits tritium exit signs (self-luminous) if they comply with NRC and UL 924 standards. These signs must be properly labeled, installed, and disposed of per federal and local regulations.

Note: Tritium exit signs are strictly not permitted in New York City.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1911 – Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
  • 1990 – Happy Land Fire
  • 2017 – Cohoes Fire

North Carolina Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone: 919-647-0000

Website: www.ncosfm.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted if visible and contrasting.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in North Carolina. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1891 – Asheville Fire
  • 1999 – Hamlet Plant Fire
  • 2006 – Charlotte Mall Fire

North Dakota Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 401, Bismarck, ND 58505

Phone: 701-328-5555

Website: www.firemarshal.nd.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green allowed if visibility is met.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in North Dakota. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1893 – Fargo Fire
  • 1923 – Mandan Elevator Fire
  • 2020 – Medora Wildfire

Ohio Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 8895 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Phone: 614-752-8200

Website: com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted; some cities recommend red.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Ohio. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1949 – Cleveland Clinic Fire
  • 1974 – Xenia Tornado + Fires
  • 2014 – Toledo Fire (2 firefighter deaths)

Oklahoma Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 2401 NW 23rd St., Suite 4, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Phone: 405-522-5005

Website: www.ok.gov/fire/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Must contrast; red or green OK under IBC/IFC.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Oklahoma. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1901 – Hobart Fire
  • 1995 – Oklahoma City Bombing Fire
  • 2022 – Eastland Complex Wildfire

Oregon Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. SE, Salem, OR 97317

Phone: 503-378-3473

Website: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/sfm/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Portland requires green signs locally.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Oregon. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1933 – Tillamook Burn
  • 2020 – Labor Day Fires
  • 1948 – Vanport Fire & Flood

Pennsylvania Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1310 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110

Phone: 717-651-2200

Website: pa.gov/agencies/osfc

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Pennsylvania's UCC is commonly enforced locally; confirm city or township amendments before choosing red or green.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Pennsylvania when they meet NRC licensing, labeling, and disposal rules and are accepted by the local AHJ. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1908 – Rhoads Opera House Fire
  • 1991 – One Meridian Plaza Fire
  • 2022 – Fairmount Rowhouse Fire

Rhode Island Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 560 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: 401-889-5555

Website: fire-marshal.ri.gov

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Verify Rhode Island Fire Safety Code requirements, occupancy classification, and any local AHJ direction.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Rhode Island when they meet NRC licensing, labeling, and disposal rules and are accepted by the local AHJ. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 2003 – Station Nightclub Fire
  • 1972 – Julio's Restaurant Fire at the future Station site
  • 1676 – Providence burned during King Philip's War

South Carolina Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 141 Monticello Trail, Columbia, SC 29203

Phone: 803-896-9800

Website: statefire.llr.sc.gov/osfm

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
South Carolina OSFM code enforcement and local officials may apply project-specific requirements.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in South Carolina when they meet NRC licensing, labeling, and disposal rules and are accepted by the local AHJ. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1923 – Cleveland School Fire
  • 2007 – Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire
  • 1865 – Columbia Fire

South Dakota Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 118 W. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-773-3562

Website: dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/state-fire-marshal

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
South Dakota projects should be confirmed with the State Fire Marshal and the city, county, or tribal AHJ reviewing the occupancy.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in South Dakota when they meet NRC licensing, labeling, and disposal rules and are accepted by the local AHJ. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1879 – Deadwood Fire
  • 1939 – McVey Fire
  • 2002 – Grizzly Gulch Fire

Tennessee Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-0565

Phone: 615-741-2241

Website: tn.gov/commerce/fire/codes-enforcement

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Confirm the current Tennessee minimum codes, exempt jurisdiction status, and local amendments before ordering.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Tennessee when they meet NRC licensing, labeling, and disposal rules and are accepted by the local AHJ. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1916 – East Nashville Fire
  • 2016 – Great Smoky Mountains Wildfires
  • 2025 – Tennessee Spring Wildfires

Texas Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 333 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-676-6800

Website: www.tdi.texas.gov/fire/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green accepted; Dallas prefers red.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Texas. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1947 – Texas City Disaster
  • 2011 – Bastrop Complex Fire
  • 2013 – West Fertilizer Explosion

Utah Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 410 W. 9800 S., Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: 801-256-2390

Website: firemarshal.utah.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Green required
Salt Lake City code mandates green; aligns with state standard.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Utah. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1991 – Provo Tabernacle Fire
  • 2018 – Pole Creek Fire
  • 2020 – Gun Range Fire

Vermont Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1311 U.S. Route 302, Suite 600, Barre, VT 05641

Phone: 802-479-7561

Website: firesafety.vermont.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Must contrast; red or green allowed.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Vermont. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1875 – Montpelier Fire
  • 1986 – Windsor Fire
  • 2012 – Barre Mill Fire

Virginia Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1005 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Phone: 804-371-0220

Website: www.vafire.com/state-fire-marshals-office/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green accepted under Virginia USBC.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Virginia. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1865 – Richmond Fire (Civil War)
  • 1949 – Arlington Radio Tower Fire
  • 2021 – Petersburg Warehouse Fire

Washington Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia, WA 98501

Phone: 360-596-3900

Website: www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Focus on contrast and visibility per code.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Washington. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1889 – Great Seattle Fire
  • 2014 – Carlton Complex Fire
  • 2020 – Malden Fire

West Virginia Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 1207 Quarrier St., 2nd Floor, Charleston, WV 25301

Phone: 304-558-2191

Website: firemarshal.wv.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Standard codes accepted: red or green OK.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in West Virginia. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1924 – Logan Fire
  • 2007 – Greenbrier Hotel Fire
  • 2017 – Charleston Warehouse Fire

Wisconsin Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 17 W. Main St., Madison, WI 53703

Phone: 608-266-1671

Website: www.doj.state.wi.us/dci/arson-bureau

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted if contrast is maintained.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Wisconsin. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1871 – Peshtigo Fire
  • 1883 – Marshfield Fire
  • 1993 – Milwaukee Rail Yard Fire

Wyoming Exit Sign Requirements

Address: 320 W. 25th St., 4th Floor West, Cheyenne, WY 82002

Phone: 307-777-7288

Website: wsfm.wyo.gov/

Exit Sign Color Requirements

Both allowed (no specific color mandated)
Red or green permitted under building/fire codes.

UL 924 & Tritium Exit Signs

Tritium exit signs are permitted in Wyoming. They must meet NRC disposal regulations and local building codes. Exit signs must also comply with UL 924 standards for emergency visibility and operation.

Notable Historical Fires

  • 1949 – Cheyenne Depot Fire
  • 2006 – Yellowstone Fires
  • 2020 – Mullen Fire

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Staying compliant with all the codes and standards for emergency lighting and exit signs can be confusing, so we’ve organized our guides into easy categories. Whether you need fire safety rules, electrical standards, signage guidelines, or accessibility regulations, our guides break down the key points in plain language. Explore the topics below to learn how to keep your facility safe and fully code-compliant.

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Fire & Life Safety Codes

This category covers crucial fire and life safety regulations that keep buildings safe in emergencies. You'll find guides on the International Fire Code (IFC) and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which outline requirements for fire prevention, emergency exits, and evacuation safety. These national codes form the basis for many state and local regulations across the country.

Electrical & Power Standards

This category covers the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) for safe wiring, NFPA 70B for maintaining electrical systems, and NFPA 110 for emergency power systems. These standards help ensure that exit lights and emergency equipment work reliably during outages and remain code-compliant throughout their service life.

Lighting Product Safety Standards

UL and international standards ensure that emergency lighting and exit signs are safe and durable. This group includes UL 924, UL 1598, UL 844, IEC 60598-2-22, and CSA C22.2. These certifications validate that your products meet performance and safety criteria for both U.S. and international installations.

Enclosure & Protection Ratings

Ingress and enclosure ratings like NEMA and IP help determine whether your lighting fixture is suited for outdoor, wet, or dusty environments. These standards ensure that emergency equipment is protected from elements and remains operational in harsh conditions.

Safety Signage Standards

These guidelines standardize the colors, symbols, and formats used on emergency signage. ANSI Z535 and ISO 7010 help make sure your signs are readable and immediately understood—even across languages and cultures. That’s critical during high-stress emergencies.

Workplace Safety & Accessibility

Workplace safety regulations like OSHA ensure safe exit access and emergency readiness. ADA guidelines make sure emergency equipment is accessible to people with disabilities. These rules are essential in both public and private buildings to ensure equal safety for all.

Regional & Local Codes

Local codes may vary. This section includes state fire codes, Title 24 (California's energy-efficient lighting rules), and city-specific guides for New York and Chicago. These are must-reads for property owners or contractors working in regulated municipalities.