FIRE SAFETY SIGNS A FIRE ACTION NOTICE This provides information on what to do in case of a fire and is mandatory on all commercial premises. Ideally, an action notice should be displayed at every fire alarm call-point and fire exit door. FIRE EXIT ROUTES, DOORS AND ASSEMBLY POINTS These signs provide guidance to help people escape in the event of a fire and are mandatory for most properties other than very small premises, which may be exempt. Fire route and escape signs are green (for go) with white writing. FIRE EQUIPMENT SIGNS Fire equipment must be easy to access and labelled appropriately, for example: fire extinguishers should have an I.D sign while fire alarms need a call-point sign.
PHOTOLUMINESCENT Sometimes photo-luminescent fire safety signs are used in low light areas in case lighting fails during a fire. It is important that signs are fixed securely and can be seen clearly and, of course, all signs should be properly maintained.
the safety signs and signals regulations provide further guidance on safety signs. SIGN
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN DISPLAYED NEXT TO ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TO IDENTIFY THE NEAREST LOCATION
FIRE HOSE REEL SIGN LOCATED AT ALL FIRE HOSE POINTS
FIRE ALARM CALL POINT SIGNS LOCATED AT ALL FIRE ALARMS
IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT USE LIFT SIGN DISPLAYED AT ALL LIFTS ALONGSIDE THE ‘USE STAIRS’ SIGN TO INDICATE SAFE ESCAPE ROUTE.