Exit Signs & Running Man

A LED exit sign is the one fixture in a building that has to work when everything else goes dark. In a store, an office tower, a school or a condo building, the running man exit sign above each door guides people to safety during a fire, a power failure or an evacuation drill. This category gathers 44 exit signs for Canada: single-face running man pictograms, combination units with emergency heads, every exit sign with battery backup or AC-only supply, edge-lit glass models for lobbies, weatherproof units for garages and loading docks, plus the directional arrows that complete an installation. All run on 120 or 347 V AC, and several also accept 6-24 V DC from a central emergency battery unit.

EXIT lettering or the green running man pictogram?

Older buildings still carry red or green signs that spell out the word EXIT. New construction and major renovations across Canada now use the pictogram exit sign: the green ISO running man, a universal symbol that needs no translation and reads at a glance in a bilingual province like Quebec. If you are replacing a lettered sign in an existing building, a running man model is the safe choice: it meets what current code asks for and will not have to be swapped again at the next renovation. For sites that want both, ORTECH offers a combination plate that shows the running man beside the word EXIT.

The types of LED exit signs in this collection

Single-face running man sign – the standard unit for corridors and doors, mounted on the wall, the ceiling or an end-mount flag bracket. A double-face version is used when the sign hangs in a corridor and must be read from both directions.
Exit emergency combo – a running man sign with two adjustable LED emergency heads in one housing. ARANI combos carry a 5 W sign with 2 heads; CSC LED combos pair 2×1 W or 2×2 W heads with a 36 W battery. One box, one circuit, one inspection.
Battery backup or AC only – self-powered signs hold a sealed Ni-Cd battery that keeps the pictogram lit for 90, 120 or 180 minutes after the mains fail, depending on the model. AC-only and 6-24 V DC versions are fed from a central emergency unit and need no battery of their own.
Self-diagnostic option – where offered, a built-in routine tests the battery on schedule and flags a fault with an indicator.
Edge-lit glass models – an all-glass panel lit from the edge, as low as 2 W on the ORTECH sign, for hotels, offices and condo lobbies where appearance matters.
Wet-location and weatherproof models – sealed housings for parking garages, covered exterior exits, loading docks and arenas. ARANI weatherproof units come in white or black.

120 V or 347 V: pick the right voltage

Residential and small commercial panels deliver 120 V; large commercial and institutional buildings often run lighting at 347 V. Nearly every sign here is a universal 120-347 V model, so one SKU covers both and the installer keeps a single inventory. Some ARANI, CSC LED, ORTECH and TUROLIGHT units also take 6-24 V DC from a central battery bank already in the building. Check the panel voltage before ordering.

How to choose an exit sign

Visibility and viewing distance – the sign must be legible from the farthest point of the room or corridor it serves. Longer sightlines call for a brighter sign, a double-face unit or an extra sign at the midpoint.
Number of faces – single face flat on the wall above the door; double face when the sign hangs perpendicular to the path of travel.
Directional arrows – when the exit is not straight ahead, add left, right, up or down arrows. ORTECH supplies arrow kits for its OE-G026, OE-126 and OE-316 signs; SPECLITE offers a double-arrow pictogram for its EM00 series.
Dry or wet location – heated indoor spaces take a standard thermoplastic or steel housing; garages, exterior doors and unheated areas need a wet-location rating.
Housing material – thermoplastic is light and economical; steel resists impact in warehouses and gyms; edge-lit glass fits architectural spaces. Several ORTECH housings carry a UL 94V-0 flame rating.

Installation and maintenance

An LED exit sign connects to an unswitched lighting circuit so it stays lit whenever the building is occupied; the battery charges continuously and takes over the instant power drops. Most units mount on a standard octagonal box. Once installed, the general rule for life-safety equipment is a brief monthly test with the test button to confirm the sign switches to battery, and an annual full-duration test to prove the battery still holds its rated time. Pair your signs with remote heads and emergency packs from the LED emergency lighting category to cover the whole egress path.

Brands in stock

ARANI has the widest range: running man 1, 2 and 4 series in plastic or steel, with or without battery, weatherproof and combo versions in white or black. ORTECH brings 1 W no-battery signs, 2 W edge-lit glass, 4 W and 4.5 W combination plates with 120 minutes of backup, and the arrow kits. CSC LED offers its EML series in steel, thermoplastic or edge-lit finish, self-powered or 6-24 V DC, plus a steel combo with a 36 W battery. TUROLIGHT adds metal and plastic signs, a 6500K wet-location unit and the TL-RMES edge-lit and combo models; SPECLITE rounds out the selection with compact ABS and steel units rated 90, 120 or 180 minutes.

Order your exit signs today

Browse the running man and LED exit signs below, filter by brand, voltage or battery option, and add the arrows you need. Electricians and property managers can order in quantity for a whole building; each product page lists wattage, voltage and backup time.

FAQ

Do I need a running man sign or a lettered EXIT sign?

For new construction and renovations in Canada, the green running man pictogram is the current standard. A lettered sign already installed can stay until it is replaced; any new sign should use the pictogram.

How long does an exit sign with battery backup stay lit?

The models in this category are rated for 90, 120 or 180 minutes on battery, depending on the unit. The product title states the backup duration.

What is an exit emergency combo?

A single fixture that combines a running man exit sign with two LED emergency heads and a shared battery. It marks the door and lights the floor in front of it, saving a second box and circuit.

Can I install a 120 V exit sign on a 347 V circuit?

Only if the sign is rated for it. Most signs here are universal 120-347 V and accept either voltage. A sign marked 120 V only must never be connected to 347 V.

How often should an exit sign be tested?

General practice is a short monthly test with the test button and a full-duration test once a year, each recorded in a log for the fire inspector.

Which exit sign works in a parking garage or outdoors?

Choose a wet-location or weatherproof model: ARANI weatherproof signs and combos, the ORTECH wet-rated combination plate or the TUROLIGHT wet-location sign.