Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Exit Signs and Other Ugly Things

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

On 12 Mar 2012, at 12:09 AM, Katie Henry wrote:

> I think cast aluminum exit signs would look better than the standard white 
> plastic. 
> 
>      http://www.exitsignwarehouse.com/category/cast-aluminum-exit-signs.html

Green is also nicer than red — and smarter because red means stop, don't do 
this. Mixed message.

Wikipedia, of course, has a nice article on exit signs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exit_sign

Unless the sign is on a stairway, I don't think the running person would be 
effective.

> In defense of architects, it's pretty common for the fire marshal to come in 
> very late in the process, sometimes right before occupancy, and require 
> additional safety measures that may involve extensive electrical and plumbing 
> work.

I think other contractors come in late in the process as well and decide the 
plans are too complicated and they do just do something else. Too bad if you 
don't like it. And often a small measurement mis calculated by a previous 
contractor throws every one else off.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org