Feb8

I have questions.

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I have questions.

  1. why is this on an exterior door?
  2. does that mean it is an entrance, then?
  3. why doesn’t it say not ‘an’ exit?
  4. is it maybe because it is ‘B’ exit?
  5. is there another reason I haven’t considered?
  6. is it me?

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  8. When “No Exit” Is Posted On the Outside of an External Door
    If the sign is mounted on the exterior face of a door, it’s not talking to people inside the building at all.
    It’s talking to you, standing outside, and it means:

    “This is not an entrance.”
    In other words:
    You cannot enter the building through that door.
    It may be locked, alarmed, or reserved for staff or emergency use only.
    The building wants to prevent people from trying the door and triggering alarms or entering a restricted area.

    Why do they use “No Exit” instead of “No Entry”
    Some facilities use “No Exit” on both sides of a non‑public door to maintain consistency with safety codes.
    So the same door might say:
    Inside: “No Exit” → don’t use this to leave
    Outside: “No Exit” → don’t use this to enter

    It’s a bit odd, but it’s allowed, and you’ll see it especially on:

    Hospitals
    Schools
    Industrial buildings
    Shopping centres with service corridors

    In short
    If the sign is on the outside of the door, it’s really telling you:
    … “This is not a public entrance — use another door.”

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  11. Ahhh…I loved reading the comments thus far! I’m feeling what Merrildsmith said…feeling a little “Severance” sketchy about the need to tell we…on the outside…that it’s not an exit. Hmmm…

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  18. I thought maybe a “mechanical room” like someone called it above, or for maintenance items. Of course then it’s an entrance/exit, just for that room. It reminds me of those phone scammers who want to record you saying “yes” by asking if you can hear them. A friend suggested that you just keep saying “no” … Can you hear me? No. Can you hear me? No. I love nonsensical humor (-:

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