Fire Extinguisher Signs

Fire extinguisher signs include such signs as; Fire extinguisher ID signs, fire point signs and signs stating the suitability of a type of fire extinguisher in the event of a fire, eg ‘For use on Electrical fires’. Fire extinguisher signs are not intended to replace staff fire training.

The term fire extinguisher signs covers different types of signs. Fire fighting signs are over 50% red and square or rectangular shaped with a white pictogram. These types of fire extinguishing signs include ‘Fire point signs’ and ‘fire alarm call point’ signs. Green fire extinguisher signs cover emergency fire escape information, they are also square or rectangular shaped with a white pictogram on a green background. The most widely used type of fire extinguisher signs are fire extinguisher ID signs. These fire extinguisher signs should be mounted above each fire extinguisher to tell the user what the fire extinguisher can and can not be used on. Water fire extinguisher signs, for example, tell the user that a water fire extinguisher can be used on flammable solid fires such as wood, paper and fabric fires, and makes the reader aware that it should not be used on electrical fires, flammable liquid fires and flammable metal fires. For ease of application, this type, and most other types of fire extinguisher signs are available in a self adhesive finish. These types of fire extinguisher signs are only suitable for smooth walls. If the self adhesive vinyl finish is not suitable for your building, you could get fire extinguisher ID signs in a rigid plastic white or photo luminescent finish.

Advice on the use of fire extinguisher signs can be obtained from your authority for fire protection. You should ensure that all fire safety signs and fire extinguisher signs comply with current regulations. Ensure all text or word signs are replaced with pictogram signs and text where necessary. All employees should be aware of the connotation of the fire extinguisher signs displayed.