Fire Safety Signs

FAQs

• Where to buy fire safety signs?

  Here at SMI! We stock fire safety signs of all types in our range of signs and labels.

• What do fire safety signs mean?

  Fire safety signs highlight relevant fire safety information, including:

  • Fire alarm points
  • Do not use in event of fire
  • Where to find fire extinguishers
  • Fire exits and safe evacuation routes
  • The type of fire extinguisher and what it can be used on
• What fire safety signs do I need?

  As a business, you’re likely to need a variety of fire safety signs. 

  These will usually include:

  • Fire exit signs
  • Fire action notice signs
  • Where to find fire safety equipment
  • Prohibited actions, such as smoking

  You’ll need to do a risk assessment to find out what signs you need, as well as how many.

• What colour are fire safety signs?

  Fire safety signs are usually red, with any symbols and writing in white. 

  They can also feature green emergency information and blue mandatory notices. 

• Where should fire safety signs be placed?

  Fire safety sign placements depend on the sign in question:

  • Fire action notices: next to fire alarm call points
  • Fire exit signs: placed next to or above fire exit doors
  • Directional fire exit signs: pointing towards the nearest exit