# Exit sign luminaire plan mark

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Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-28
Lookup label: EXIT
Drawing use: GA
Reference families: IEC

## Symbol convention

Convention: IEC
Form: Exit sign luminaire
IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

Plan mark for an illuminated exit or escape route sign, with an arrow showing the direction of travel.

## In plain English

### What does Exit sign luminaire plan mark mean?

Exit signs are drawn as a rectangle or luminaire mark with an arrow or EXIT text and, where relevant, the direction arrow that will appear on the sign face. Their position is set by the escape route design and they are usually maintained emergency luminaires.

### A simple example

The plan should show mounting (ceiling-hung, wall or projecting), whether single- or double-sided, and the arrow direction. Errors in arrow direction are a common defect found at inspection. The symbol does not give the viewing distance or legend type. Local regulations determine pictogram style.

### What the drawings help you do

Check arrow direction matches the escape route. Check single- or double-sided faces. An emergency luminaire lights the escape route; an exit sign identifies the route and direction.

### This particular reference

Plan mark for an illuminated exit or escape route sign, with an arrow showing the direction of travel. An emergency luminaire lights the escape route; an exit sign identifies the route and direction.

### Terms

- Schematic: A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.

Concept diagram: Identify the device and form → Read the connections and state → Check the equipment reference
A guide to reading this reference. The original symbol illustration and its drawing notes appear below; these boxes are not a wiring diagram.

- [IEC graphical symbols for diagrams](https://tc3.iec.ch/tc-activity/graphical-symbols-for-diagrams/)
- [Electrical installation design methodology and references](https://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/General_rules_of_electrical_installation_design)


## What it represents

Exit signs are drawn as a rectangle or luminaire mark with an arrow or EXIT text and, where relevant, the direction arrow that will appear on the sign face. Their position is set by the escape route design and they are usually maintained emergency luminaires.
The plan should show mounting (ceiling-hung, wall or projecting), whether single- or double-sided, and the arrow direction. Errors in arrow direction are a common defect found at inspection. The symbol does not give the viewing distance or legend type. Local regulations determine pictogram style.

## How to read it

- Check arrow direction matches the escape route.
- Check single- or double-sided faces.

## Information to show or reference

- Specify faces and arrows.
- State viewing distance class.
- Confirm maintained operation.

## Important distinction

An emergency luminaire lights the escape route; an exit sign identifies the route and direction.

## Facts

- Graphic cue: Rectangle with direction arrow
- Common operation: Maintained
- Exact standard graphic: Not reproduced here; confirm the form against IEC 60617 and the project legend

## Public references

- [IEC graphical symbols for diagrams](https://tc3.iec.ch/tc-activity/graphical-symbols-for-diagrams/) — IEC. IEC graphical symbol context for installation plans; independently drawn here.
- [Electrical installation design methodology and references](https://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/General_rules_of_electrical_installation_design) — Schneider Electric — Electrical Installation Guide. Installation design methodology covering lighting circuits and final distribution.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.