Description

Purpose of Fire Action Signs

A clear, visible, easy to understand and durable fire action signage is what you need incase a fire break-out. The fire action signage is usually mounted near fire alarms, exit points, staircases and common hallways. They help inform and safely direct people during fire emergency.

Let’s break it down for simpler understanding:

• Guide evacuation: The signage contains instructions on proper evacuation protocol e.g.: use of the nearest emergency exit, use staircase and not lifts/elevators.
• Promote safety: Instructs individuals to raise the alarm to help notify others and encourages safe fire evacuation.
• Emergency contact: Provides emergency contact of the fire brigade who should be contacted in the event of a fire outbreak.
• Legal compliance: It ensures organizations and workplaces comply with fire safety regulation laws which promote the safety of people.

Appearance break-down of fire action signs

Material: The fire action signs background can be made from Aluminum, metals, metal composites, plastic, acrylic, forex, flute board, form board and any other material which weather resistant meaning it can be mounted indoors or outdoors without losing quality.  The graphics are usually printed in full color either directly on the material using flat-bed UV machine or printed on a large-format sticker which is then mounted on the chosen material.

Color: Fire action signs make use of universal color codes which make information easy to understand.

• • Blue: Comprised of a blue background and white text or symbol. They provide instructions such as sounding the alarm or evacuating the building immediately.
  • Red: Comprised of red background and white text or symbol. They show fire related items such as fire alarms or extinguishers and provide warning instructions such as “Do not stop to collect personal belongings”. Red grabs attention quickly and shows urgency.
  • Green: Comprised of a green background and white text or symbol. These indicates safe conditions or directions to follow such as emergency exits or escape routes.
  • White: Used as a background as it clearly stands out and makes the fire action signage clearly visible.

Symbols: The signage contains various universal symbols such as fire icons, a running figure, a call icon or a fire extinguisher icon. This ensures that the instructions can be understood by anyone universally.

Text: The text usually in white, explains instructions in a simplified manner ensuring the fire action delivers its message clearly during an emergency.

Size: The signs are mostly A3 or A2 sized.

The fire action notice has a simple and clear layout which helps it communicate to people quickly even when under stress and pressure. It’s important to mount the signage well by placing it at eye level and ensuring nothing obstructs its view to make it easy to spot.