Fire Safety Signs

The term Fire safety signs is used specifically tored and rectangle shaped white sign.
describe red and white signs showing the locationFire action signs - Are used to inform the reader
of fire safety equipment. The umbrella termof what to do in the event of an emergency
refers to all signs relating to fire safety. Thisevacuation. This may include how to raise the
article will explain the meaning and uses of otheralarm, the phone number of the local fire brigade
signs which are used to enforce fire safety.and the designated evacuation point.
Fire exit signs - Usually green with white writing /Fire alarm call point signs - Inform the reader of
pictogram. These direct staff or members of thethe location of the buildings fire alarm.
public to the quickest and safest route of escapeAssembly point - This sign is used to mark the
from a fire or emergency.meeting point used in an emergency evacuation
Fire door signs - Usually in a self adhesive finish,or fire drill. The meeting point should be outdoors
these signs instruct the operator on the use ofand away from the building. All staff members
the fire door and may state to keep clear, keepshould know where this is.
shut, keep locked, or push bar to open. There areNo smoking signs - Used to comply with no
many variations on this sign but you will mostsmoking regulations and also aid fire prevention.
often see a blue and white square signThe above section has intended to show a
Fire extinguisher ID signs - Placed above fireselection of the wide range of fire safety signs
extinguishers to tell the operator how to safelyavailable to safeguard your business premises,
use the extinguisher and what not to use thestaff and customers from the risks of fire, and
extinguisher on.to help you comply with current health and safety
Fire point signs - These fire safety signs informlegislation.
the reader of the location of a fire point. This is a