Fire Door Closed and Fire Door Keep Shut signs
Signage to identify Fire Doors is required by the Health and Safety Executive to ensure they are used effectively to keep your workplace or residence safe. Fire Door signs are used to indicate different required behaviours, such as keeping the door closed, keeping the door clear from obstructions, or keeping the door unlocked when the premises are occupied. Whether it’s a standard or automatic fire door, these instructions are crucial in the event of a fire to stop the spread of smoke and flames and enable the swift evacuation of the building’s occupants.
Why are Fire Door Signs important?
Fire Door Signs play an important role in the safeguarding of people’s lives in the event of a fire or serious incident. Clear easy to read fire safety signage promotes the effectiveness of fire doors within a building, with these helping to prevent the spread of fire, harmful gases and smoke.
Is there just one type of Fire Door Sign?
Fire Door Signs are typically available in a range of sign materials, including Glow In the Dark Fire Door sign varients, containing various messages. Fire Door signage is designed to convey clear and easy to understand instructions in order to help support the buildings fire safety protocols. Common instructions are to keep the door shut, keep it clear, keep closed, or locked.
What height should a Fire Door Sign be installed?
Fire door signs should for the most part be installed at eye level, with a good suggestion being around 1.5m above floor level to allow them to be seen by everyone, regardless of their height. They are typically located on both sides of the Fire Door. Read more in our guide to what height should fire door signs be fitted?
How many Fire Door signs do I need?
Fire door signs are typically required to be placed on both sides of a fire door for visibility and safety purposes. This ensures that a door that can be accessed from either side can easily be identified as a fire door and understand its significance in the event of an emergency. Having signage on both sides helps in guiding individuals toward safe exits during a fire or emergency situation.
Does my building have to have Fire Door Signs?
Fire door signs will not only help to keep people safe, but it is a mandatory legal requirement for all non-domestic properties, such as public buildings, commercial properties, businesses and factories. Conducting a fire risk assessment will enable you to determine where the type of sign you need to use, where they should be installed and the most suitable type of material to use.
Learn more about Fire Door Signs
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