Wholesale Firefighters Operation Elevator Signs Phase I and II

The EMS (Emergency Medical Service) symbol on an elevator indicates that the car has been sized and equipped to accommodate a full-size ambulance stretcher, allowing medical personnel to transport patients safely between floors during emergencies, in compliance with local building and fire codes.

Standard elevator signage includes directional and identification signs, capacity and occupant load placards, ADA-compliant Braille and tactile markers, and specialized emergency signs such as Firefighters Operation Phase I and II placards required near elevator call stations in most commercial buildings.

Phase I recall is triggered automatically by a fire alarm or smoke detector, sending all elevators to a predetermined floor and disabling normal hall call service. Phase II is manual operation activated by firefighters using a key switch inside the car, allowing trained personnel to control elevator movement during firefighting and rescue operations.

These signs are commonly produced in a virtually limitless range of substrates, including architectural films, high-pressure laminates, metal surfaces, aluminum composites, engraving plastics, acrylics, and more to withstand daily wear near elevator call stations. Caribee Sign offers multiple manufacturing methods, including precision and laser engraving, to produce code-compliant, long-lasting signage for high-traffic commercial and residential buildings.

Yes. Most jurisdictions require Phase I and Phase II operation signage near elevator call stations and inside elevator cabs in buildings with automatic fire detection or standpipe systems, per NFPA 72, ASME A17.1, and local fire codes. Building owners should verify specific requirements with their local fire marshal.

Lead times vary based on quantity, material, and customization requirements, but Caribee Sign is recognized for competitive turnaround and on-time delivery from its St. Louis, MO production facility. Request a quote for a project-specific timeline.