📦 What's Included
AODA Exit Sign Ontario — High-Contrast Green Pictogram
Ontario exit signs must use the green running-person pictogram (ISO 7010 E001/E002), not the US-style red "EXIT" text. Our exit sign decals are produced to the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 332/12, Art. 3.4.5.1) spec: high-contrast green field, white symbol, sized for your sightline. AODA O. Reg. 191/11 (IASR) reinforces that accessible signage must be recognisable without literacy — the pictogram satisfies this requirement.
Regulatory Snapshot
| Specification | Requirement | Legal Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Green running-person pictogram (ISO 7010 E001/E002) — NOT red text | Ontario Building Code O. Reg. 332/12, Art. 3.4.5.1 |
| Sizing | Sized to ISO viewing distance for longest sightline to exit door | OBC Art. 3.4.5.1 / 9.9.11.3 |
| Photoluminescent option | Must meet CAN/ULC-S572 | OBC + Ontario Fire Code O. Reg. 213/07 |
| AODA alignment | High-contrast, pictogram-based (recognisable without literacy) | AODA O. Reg. 191/11 (IASR) |
| Placement | Over or adjacent to every required exit door; at every direction change in egress route | OBC Art. 3.4.5.1 |
| Last Verified | 2026-06-13 — ontario.ca/laws/regulation/120332 | O. Reg. 332/12 |
Our Signs vs. Generic Sign Shop
| Compliance Lettering | Generic Sign Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation cited on product page | ✓ Yes — O. Reg. 332/12 Art. 3.4.5.1 | Often missing |
| Correct Ontario pictogram (green running man) | ✓ ISO 7010 E001/E002 | Risk of US red EXIT text |
| Photoluminescent to CAN/ULC-S572 | ✓ Available | Often unavailable |
| Ships same business day | ✓ Yes (orders before 2 PM ET) | Typically 5–10 business days |
Placement Guide
- Directly above or adjacent to every required exit door
- At every point where the egress route changes direction
- At each end of a corridor served by required exit signs
- Typical mounting height: 2.0–2.4 m above finished floor
Pro Tip: Size for the longest sightline in the corridor — that is the ISO viewing distance rule. For multi-storey or complex floor plans, contact us with your blueprint and we will confirm the correct size before you order.
Last Verified: 2026-06-13 · Source: ontario.ca/laws/regulation/120332
💻 Technical Specifications
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Made in Port Colborne, ON
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ontario require the green running-person exit sign or the red EXIT text?
How does AODA (O. Reg. 191/11) apply to exit signs in Ontario?
What size AODA exit sign do I need for my building?
Can photoluminescent exit signs satisfy Ontario Fire Code requirements?
📍 Service Area
Niagara Region
Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, West Lincoln
Golden Horseshoe
Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto
