Abstract: A tactile fire escape method and system for guiding individuals to a fire escape during low visibility emergencies includes a plurality of first tactile members attached to any fixed and moveable surface along a fire escape path, wherein the plurality of first tactile members are comprised of a transparent tapered structure pointing approximately along the fire escape path to an exit door. A second tactile member is attached to the exit door. The second tactile member is also comprised of a transparent tapered structure pointing approximately upwardly and a plurality of third transparent tactile members, also of a tapered structure, are attached to any fixed and moveable surface along the fire escape path indicating an immediate left or right turn across a hallway or common area. An initial tactile member may also be located within a room to guide the individual toward an initial direction along the fire escape path.

Abstract: A tactile fire escape system for guiding individuals to a fire escape during low visibility emergencies. The tactile fire escape system includes a plurality of first tactile members attached to a wall at a height above a floor, wherein the plurality of first tactile members are comprised of a tapered structure pointing approximately along an emergency path to an exit door, a second tactile sign attached to the exit door, wherein the second tactile sign is comprised of a tapered structure pointing approximately upwardly and a plurality of third tactile members attached to the wall indicating an immediate left or right turn across the hallway or common area. The first tactile members, second tactile sign and third tactile members guide a user along an emergency path toward an exit door. An initial tactile member may also be located within a room to guide the individual toward an initial direction along the emergency path.