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A Guide to Fire Fighting Equipment Signs Explained
Red fire equipment signs help people locate an extinguisher, hose reel, hydrant or alarm quickly when every second counts.
What fire equipment signs stand for
Any red square or rectangle with a white symbol indicates fire-fighting equipment. These signs don’t warn of danger; instead, they show where the tools are that you need to tackle a small fire or sound the alarm. South African catalogues often list them under FB codes in SANS 1186.
FIRE
HOSE
Fire hose reel
Shows where a hose reel cabinet or drum is located.
FIRE
HOSE
Fire extinguisher
Mounted above every portable extinguisher.
FIRE
HOSE
Fire alarm call point
Indicates where to break the glass to sound the alarm.
Commonly used fire equipment signs
| Sign | Where it goes |
|---|
| Fire extinguisher | Above each portable extinguisher, including those in vehicle bays and kitchens |
| Fire hose reel | On or over each hose reel |
| Fire hydrant | At every hydrant or hydrant valve, including outdoor ones |
| Fire alarm / call point | Over manual call points along escape routes |
| Fire blanket | Kitchens, canteens and labs where blankets are stored |
| Fire equipment direction arrow | Where equipment sits around a corner or out of view |
Pair each fire sign with an extinguisher type label (water, foam, CO2, dry powder) so people grab the correct extinguisher for the fire.
Where fire equipment signs are needed
- Wherever fire-fighting equipment is installed, so it can be located fast
- Along escape routes, near exits and stairwells where call points are installed
- In warehouses and factories where racking or stock might obscure equipment
- In kitchens, workshops, plant rooms and fuel or gas storage areas
Fire protection rules for a building are set by the National Building Regulations (SANS 10400-T) and your local fire department. Your fire plan will show where the equipment and signs need to go.
Questions we are often asked
Which colour are fire equipment signs?
Fire equipment signs are red squares or rectangles bearing a white symbol. The red shows people that the sign marks fire-fighting equipment.
At what height should an extinguisher sign go?
Fit the sign above the extinguisher so it stays visible when people are standing in front of it or the area is crowded. Your fire consultant or local fire department may set a precise height for your building.
Must fire equipment signs glow in the dark?
Photoluminescent (glow) fire equipment signs are strongly recommended, as people need to locate the equipment when smoke or a power cut leaves the lights off. Your fire plan may make them compulsory.
Do you sell the equipment as well?
Yes, we also supply fire extinguishers, hose reel accessories and related equipment alongside the signs.
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