Restricted access signs

Restricted Access Signs for Security, Safety and Site Control

Choosing the Right Signal Word for a Restricted Area

The signal word should reflect why the area is restricted:

• NOTICE for policy-based restrictions with no injury hazard, such as security, privacy or operational areas - see our notice signs
• DANGER or WARNING when a hazard exists beyond the entry point, with the severity matched to the risk under the ANSI Z535 standards - see our danger signs

Using DANGER on a purely administrative restriction dilutes the word's meaning across your whole facility; using NOTICE where a real hazard exists understates the risk. Getting this right keeps every sign in the building credible. Related categories include security signs and door, gate and enclosure signs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Restricted Access Signs

What is a restricted area sign?

A restricted area sign communicates that entry is limited to authorized people, either because of facility policy or because a hazard exists beyond the entry point. The signal word on the sign reflects which of those reasons applies.

Should a restricted area sign say danger or notice?

Use NOTICE when the restriction is policy-based with no injury hazard, and DANGER or WARNING when a hazard exists beyond the point of entry, with severity matched to the risk under the ANSI Z535 standards.