There is often confusion over which colors are allowed when choosing an Exit sign for your building. Exit sign requirements vary by state and municipality, which is why it's important to check with your Fire Marshall to see whether Green Exit Signs
or Red Exit Signs are required in your building. The information below is for general guidance, only. For many, however, it is also important to get a “sense” of any color preference – so that your building is as consistent as possible with others in your area. Even though the European Union generally uses Green
Exit Signs (Red is used to specify prohibited actions), our UL 924 standards allow either Green Exit signs or Red Exit signs. Yet, localized codes often specify one or the
other.
State Summary
Mississippi recommends green Exit signs, and has adopted the NFPA Life Safety Code standards. As a subject of concern, the Ridgeland, Mississippi website notes that the state is ranked dangerously high in terms of annual fire deaths and preventable fire deaths. Above and beyond basic compliance, bold, independently lit Exit Signs and egress paths can prevent a tragedy in high-capacity establishments. Fight the statistics by exceeding state codes and decreasing liability with both high and low-level Exit signs.
