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🧯 What is a Fire Equipment Sign?
A Fire Equipment Sign is a specific type of fire safety sign that clearly identifies the location and type of fire-fighting equipment, such as extinguishers, hose reels, fire alarms, or fire blankets. These signs guide people to act quickly and appropriately during a fire emergency.
🧠 Key Features of Fire Equipment Signs
- Shape: Rectangle or Square
- Color: Red background
- Symbol: White pictogram (ISO standard fire symbols)
- Message: Optional explanatory text (e.g., “Fire Extinguisher”, “Hose Reel”)
- Purpose: To show where fire-fighting equipment is located
- Visibility: Must be placed clearly above or beside equipment
📌 When to Use Fire Equipment Signs
Use Fire Equipment Signs in places where:
- 🧯 Fire extinguishers and fire hoses are located
- 🧃 Fire blankets are needed (e.g., kitchens or labs)
- 📢 Fire alarm call points must be quickly accessible
- 🚒 Staff and visitors need quick identification of equipment in emergencies
- 🏭 Fire safety compliance is required under regulations (ISO, OSHA, ILO)
🧯 Fire Equipment Sign List
These signs are red with white pictograms, showing exact locations of fire-fighting tools.
| Fire Equipment Sign | Meaning / Purpose | Example Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Extinguisher | Indicates fire extinguisher location | Near exits, factory floors |
| Fire Hose Reel | Location of a fire hose for use | Warehouses, large buildings |
| Fire Blanket | Indicates the position of a fire blanket | Kitchens, labs, workshops |
| Fire Alarm Call Point | Where to activate the manual fire alarm | Hallways, staircases |
| Fire Telephone | Internal emergency fire communication | Control rooms, secure zones |
| Fire Equipment Storage | Cabinet or container for fire tools | Utility rooms, fire stations |
| Combined Fire Point | Centralized fire equipment station | Construction sites, outdoor work zones |