BUILDING SIGNAGE

What is indoor signage?

Indoor signage refers to all the signs, pictograms and visual media installed inside a building to inform, guide and protect people. As soon as premises receive members of the public or staff, offices, warehouses, workshops, public buildings, healthcare facilities, it becomes essential for marking out spaces, signalling hazards and guiding movement.

It addresses a dual challenge: regulatory compliance (safety signage requirements, ISO 7010 standards) and the user experience, as people find their way more easily and move around safely. At SBE Direct, every indoor sign is designed to be clear, legible and durable over time.

The different types of indoor signs

Our range covers all internal signage needs, organised by standardised colour code:

• Evacuation signs (green): emergency exits, escape routes, assembly points.
• Fire safety signs (red): fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, alarms, emergency equipment.
• Prohibition and warning signs (red): no entry, safety instructions.
• Mandatory and information signs (blue): wearing PPE, mandatory protection.
• Warning and hazard signs (yellow): electrical, chemical and high-voltage risks.
• Room signs (grey): waiting room, toilets, boiler room, changing rooms.

These signs are available in a photoluminescent version to remain visible in the event of a power cut, an essential point for evacuation routes.

Indoor signage: guiding people and securing your spaces

Well-designed indoor signage reduces the risk of people getting lost, improves the flow of movement and prevents dangerous situations. It makes it easier to access the different areas of the building and helps visitors and staff alike find their way without detours. To be effective, it must rely on short text and pictograms recognisable by everyone, positioned at the right height and within the field of vision.

Accessibility is also a regulatory requirement: we offer signs suited to people with reduced mobility and visual impairments (tactile and braille plates), so that your signage meets current standards while addressing all your users.

Standards-compliant, made-to-measure indoor signage

All our indoor signs comply with current ISO standards and are built to last. They are available in several materials (PVC, aluminium, polypropylene, Plexiglas) and various formats, from standard models to 100% customised solutions. Our instruction signs can be made to measure on request to suit your premises and your brand image.

You can also order free samples to assess the quality of our signs before placing an order. For any specific project, our team will help you choose your indoor signage and provide a free personalised quote.