Collection: Wet Location Exit Signs

A Damp Location rating is for areas that are humid or protected from direct rain, like a covered porch or a locker room. A Wet Location rating means the sign can handle direct contact with water, such as rain, snow, or a hose spray. If the sign is outdoors and uncovered, it must be Wet Location rated.

Standard batteries can fail in freezing cold. If you are installing an outdoor exit sign in a climate that drops below 32°F (0°C), you should buy a model specifically labeled with a "Cold Weather Package" or internal heater. This keeps the battery at an optimal temperature so it works during an outage.

NEMA 4X is a rating system. "NEMA 4" means the enclosure protects against dirt, rain, sleet, snow, and hose-directed water. The "X" adds protection against corrosion. A NEMA 4X exit sign is the best choice for harsh industrial environments or coastal areas with salt spray.

Most of them are. Because they are built to keep water out, the housings are typically made of thick, high-impact polycarbonate or fiberglass, which naturally makes them very tough and resistant to breakage or tampering.

Yes. When installing a waterproof exit sign, you must use watertight conduit hubs and fittings to ensure water doesn't travel down the pipe and into the sign's housing.

Yes, when the model is designed for that mounting position. Use the supplied mounting hardware and sealing components, and follow the installation instructions so the mounting surface and wiring entries do not compromise the enclosure.

A double-faced model can display the EXIT legend to occupants approaching from opposite directions. Choose the face configuration and mounting orientation together; a single-faced sign will not provide the same visibility from behind.

A sign-only fixture illuminates its EXIT legend rather than the floor below it. For both functions in one housing, select a combination unit with emergency lighting heads and a location rating suitable for the installation.

Select the lettering color specified for the project, then confirm that the chosen model has the required location and temperature ratings. Red or green lettering does not indicate how much water exposure the enclosure can withstand.

Inspect the lens, housing, gaskets, mounting points, and wiring entries for cracks, loose parts, or damaged seals. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning and testing instructions, and replace damaged sealing components rather than covering them with an improvised repair.