Out of Order Signs | Out Of Service Signs | Under Repair Signs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I buy out of order signs for broken equipment or facilities?

A sign like the notice elevator out of order sign is available in multiple formats including wall signs, door signs, adhesive labels, and cone-top signs in stock designs that ship same day.

Q. What types of out of order signs are available for different situations?

We offer rigid wall and door signs for permanent fixtures like elevators or restrooms, such as the machine service out of order sign, adhesive labels for equipment, and cone-top options like our notice out of service ConeBoss sign for temporary floor hazards.

Q. Can I get a custom out of order sign that includes a contact number or return date?

Yes, out of order sign templates can be customized with a phone number, repair contact, expected return-to-service date, or other site-specific information, and our housekeeping safety sign or out of order use with caution flip placard are popular options.

Q. Are out of order signs available in glow-in-the-dark material?

Yes, a sign like the do not touch out of order sign is available in glow-in-the-dark and photoluminescent materials useful for stairwells, emergency exits, and other low-light areas.

Q. What size out of order sign do I need for a door, elevator, or restroom?

For doors and restrooms our 7x10 or 10x14 inch signs are most popular, and for elevator doors our elevator out of order sign is available in larger formats, with an out of order use with caution flip placard offering a range of sizes to fit any application.

About our Out of Order Signs

Prevent accidents, frustration, and unauthorized use of malfunctioning equipment with out of order signs that clearly communicate when machinery, facilities, vehicles, or systems are temporarily unavailable and must not be operated until properly inspected and repaired. An unmarked piece of broken equipment is an open invitation for a workplace accident, and clearly posted out of order signage ensures that workers, visitors, and contractors immediately understand that a piece of equipment or facility is off limits until further notice. Our out of order signs are designed to deliver a clear, professional, and unmistakable message across any industry or facility type.

• Out of order signs are compliant with OSHA and ANSI Z535 standards, ensuring your equipment and facility status communications meet all required hazard notification and workplace safety regulations.
• Available in a wide range of designs including out of order, do not use, equipment under repair, temporarily out of service, and combined out of order with contact information formats to cover every equipment and facility status communication need.
• Constructed from durable materials including aluminum, vinyl, and rigid plastic that perform reliably on machinery, restroom facilities, elevators, vehicles, and other equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Bold colors, high contrast text, and clear status messaging ensure out of order warnings are immediately visible and unmistakably understood by workers, visitors, and contractors who might otherwise attempt to operate malfunctioning equipment.
• Suitable for use in manufacturing plants, office buildings, retail facilities, healthcare settings, hospitality operations, and any environment where clearly communicating equipment or facility status is essential to preventing accidents, injuries, and unauthorized use of unsafe equipment.