Use siting and contents of fire signage

Question 1

Basic rules of fire signage

Answer 1

1. Comply with current Signs and Signals regulations
2. Clearly visible from all areas
3. Sufficient size
4. Unambiguous direction of escape
5. Positioned so sign can be seen during escape
6. Fixed above doors. NOT on doors.
7. 2 - 2.5m above floor when above doors
8. Not suspended by materials that can fail in heat
9. Securely fixed
10. Adequately illuminated

Question 2

Sign on a self closing door

Answer 2

Fire door keep shut. Both sides.

Question 3

Signage on self closing doors to store rooms etc

Answer 3

Fire door keep locked. On doors exterior.

Question 4

Signage on self closing electro magnetic doors

Answer 4

Fire/Smoke door do not obstruct

Question 5

Signage on fire exit doors with panic bolt.

Answer 5

Push bar to open. Above bar.

Question 6

Where are fire action notices positioned

Answer 6

Next to fire alarm call points, fire points,

Question 7

Intrinsic features of escape signs

Answer 7

(a) rectangular or square shape;
(b) white pictogram on a green background (the green part to take up at least
50% of the area of the sign).

Question 8

Intrinsic features of firefighting signs

Answer 8

(a) rectangular or square shape;
(b) white pictogram on a red background (the red part to take up at least 50% of
the area of the sign).

Question 9

What is a fire safety sign?

Answer 9

A fire safety sign is defined in regulation 2(1) as:
a sign (including an illuminated sign or an acoustic signal) which:
(a) provides information on escape routes and emergency exits in case of fire;
(b) provides information on the identification or location of firefighting equipment;
or
(c) gives warning in case of fire

Question 10

Can a fire safety sign have text only ?

Answer 10

A fire safety sign which bears only text (ie typically ‘Fire Exit’) will not be
acceptable, although text can be used in combination with pictograms, perhaps in
order to comply with the requirements of a fire certificate

Question 11

Why do emergency exits need to be marked ?

Answer 11

People usually leave premises by the same way that they enter or by routes
which are familiar to them. Alternative exits (ie all emergency exits and any exits not
in normal use) need to be clearly indicated so that people know that there are ways
to leave other than the way they use to enter. In addition, the provision of wellsignposted exits in full view will give a feeling of security in an emergency