Fire lanes have to stay open for emergency vehicles, and drivers only respect them if they can see them. Faded red curbs and worn lettering are easy to ignore, and they can lead to problems during a fire inspection.
We mark and refresh fire lanes for shopping centers, apartment complexes, office buildings, schools and industrial sites. Requirements for color, wording, spacing and signs vary by city, so we work from your approved site plan and confirm the local rules before painting.
What's included
- Red curb and fire lane stripe painting
- Fire lane lettering at required intervals
- Refreshing faded fire lane markings
- New fire lane layouts based on the site plan
- Coordination with required fire lane signage
When fire lanes need attention
- Red paint has faded to pink or worn off the curb.
- Fire lane lettering is missing or hard to read.
- Cars regularly park in the fire lane.
- A fire inspection noted that markings need to be refreshed.
- The site has been sealcoated, resurfaced or reconfigured.
How we handle fire lane work
Review requirements
We look at the approved site plan and confirm the marking rules for your city or county, including color, wording and spacing.
Check the site
We note where the fire lanes run, the curb and pavement condition, and any signs that need to go with the markings.
Prepare surfaces
Curbs and pavement are cleaned so the paint bonds.
Paint and letter
Stripes, curbs and lettering are applied to match the requirements.
Final review
We walk the fire lanes with you once the paint is dry.
What affects the cost
Every property is different, so pricing is based on a site-specific estimate. The main factors are:
- Total length of curb and fire lane
- Amount of lettering required
- New layout versus refreshing existing markings
- Curb and surface condition
- Scheduling around business hours
Fire lane rules around Houston
Many Texas jurisdictions call for red striping or curbs with white lettering such as "FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE – TOW AWAY ZONE" at set intervals. The exact rules differ between the City of Houston, unincorporated Harris County and suburban cities like Sugar Land, Katy or League City.
Because of that, we confirm the requirements with the local fire marshal's office or your approved plans rather than assuming one standard fits every property.
Fire Lane Striping questions
What color are fire lanes in Texas?
Red with white lettering is common, but the exact requirements are set locally. We confirm the rules for your property's city or county before painting.
How often should fire lanes be repainted?
When the color fades or the lettering becomes hard to read. Busy lots and areas with full sun usually fade fastest.
Do you install fire lane signs?
We coordinate the markings with any required signage. Tell us about your signs when you request an estimate.
Fire Lane Striping near you
We provide fire lane striping in Houston and these nearby communities:
- Houston
- Conroe
- Tomball
- Humble
- Kingwood
- Sugar Land
- Spring
- Klein
- League City
- Clear Lake
- Cypress
- Katy
- Pearland
- Aldine
- Rosenberg
- Cinco Ranch