No fire extinguisher installation is complete without the proper fire safety signs, which give essential information in an easy-to-read format.
Our Jalite rigid plastic signs are photoluminescent, so they glow in the dark. Each type of fire extinguisher has its own special identity sign, from familiar water extinguishers to specialist M28 power extinguishers.
These fire extinguisher ID signs not only enable people to choose the right extinguisher for the situation, saving valuable time and possibly lives, but also inform when NOT to use a type of fire extinguisher, equally as useful!
You can also buy general 'fire action' signs, giving a visual and textual summary of your fire exit procedure. These are particularly essential in buildings with a high visitor to staff ratio, such as conference venues, guest houses or hotels.
Are fire extinguisher signs a legal requirement for a UK business?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire-fighting equipment must be clearly identified and easy to locate. That means every extinguisher needs a sign above or near it showing what type it is and what fires it can be used on. An extinguisher without a sign is a compliance gap and it's also a practical risk.
How do I know which extinguisher sign to buy?
Match the sign to the extinguisher you have. Each sign in this range corresponds to a specific extinguisher type. If you're not sure which type you have, check the coloured band around the top of the cylinder - red is water, cream is foam, black is CO2, blue is dry powder, and yellow is wet chemical. There are also signs for specialist extinguishers including lithium-ion battery. Additionally, we offer photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) signs to ensure extinguisher locations remain clearly visible even during a total blackout.
What are the 'extinguisher missing' signs for?
These signs mark the location where an extinguisher should be —for when the extinguisher itself has been removed for servicing, inspection, or replacement. Keeping a 'missing' sign in place means people still know where the extinguisher point is, and it makes it immediately obvious when an extinguisher hasn't been returned to its correct position.
