Fire Action Standard Information Signs display clear workplace emergency fire procedures, instructing occupants to raise the alarm, contact emergency services and evacuate safely. Designed to align with EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 standards, these multi-message signs guide staff and visitors during fire incidents.

Where & How to Use this sign

Install fire action instruction signs near fire alarm call points, reception areas, corridors and exits where emergency procedures must be clearly understood. They are commonly displayed in workplaces, warehouses, offices, schools and public buildings to ensure occupants know the correct actions during a fire.

Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation

✓ Staff and visitors immediately recognise fire emergency procedures
✓ Faster activation of fire alarms during emergencies

✓ Clear evacuation guidance reduces panic during fire incidents
✓ Occupants follow correct steps to contact emergency services

✓ Buildings meet recognised fire safety signage standards
✓ Emergency evacuation instructions remain visible and consistent

Specifications

Conforms to EN ISO 7010
EN ISO 7010 Codes: P001, M001
Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Materials: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl, Removable Vinyl, Repositionable Vinyl
Size: H 200 x W 200 mm
Background colours: Blue and Red
Shape: Square
Text colour: White
Symbols: Blue and Red
Pictogram: Mandatory blue circle symbol
Pictogram: Red prohibition symbol
Finish: High gloss

Non-photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Supplied in single
Material thickness: Various depending on material
Orientation: Portrait
Sign message text: "Fire action"
Text: "Any person discovering a fire"
Text: "1. Sound the alarm"
Text: "2. _____To call the fire brigade"
Text: 3. "Attack the fire if possible using appliances provided"
Text: "On hearing the fire alarm"
Text: "4. Leave building by ___ route"

Text: "5. Close all doors behind you"
Text: "6. Report to assembly point_____"
Prohibition text: "Do not take risks"
Prohibition text: "Do not return to building until authorised to do so"
Prohibition text: "Do not use lifts"
Fitting methods: Wall, fence, wooden post or metal post mount
Fixings: Sign only, fixings available separately
Display location: Indoor and outdoor areas
Sign category: Fire action information sign
Sign category: Mandatory instruction sign
Sign category: Multi-message safety sign
Application: Workplace fire emergency instruction signage

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Clear Installation Guidance & Safety Advice

Common Setup Mistakes ❌

❌ Installing signs where occupants cannot easily read emergency procedures
❌ Placing notices behind doors or inside cupboards
❌ Using outdated or incomplete fire action instructions

When These Signs Should Not Be Used ❌

❌ Where site-specific evacuation plans are required instead
❌ In areas where photoluminescent emergency signage is required
❌ Where fire procedure information must be customised

Installer Best-Practice Tips ✅

✅ Position beside fire alarm call points and evacuation routes
✅ Ensure procedures match the building’s fire evacuation plan
✅ Mount at eye level for immediate recognition during emergencies

? Customers Questions

Customers frequently asked questions

What are Fire Action Standard Information Signs? Fire Action Standard Information Signs display emergency fire procedures instructing occupants how to raise the alarm, contact emergency services and evacuate safely.

Where should fire action notice signs be installed? They are typically positioned near fire alarm call points, building entrances, corridors and evacuation routes so occupants can quickly understand fire procedures.

Do fire action signs need to follow safety standards? Yes. Fire action signs are designed to comply with recognised safety standards such as EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 to ensure consistent emergency messaging.

What information is usually included on a fire action notice? Fire action notices normally instruct occupants to sound the alarm, contact emergency services, attempt safe fire control if appropriate and evacuate to a designated assembly point.

Why are workplace fire action instruction notices important? Clear fire action instruction notices help ensure staff and visitors understand evacuation procedures quickly, supporting safe building evacuation during fire emergencies.

✔ Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits

Features

✓ Displays clear step-by-step fire emergency procedures
✓ Combines mandatory and prohibition safety symbols
✓ Manufactured in multiple durable sign materials
✓ Designed to align with recognised safety sign standards
✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor workplace environments

Benefits

✓ Helps occupants respond quickly during fire emergencies
✓ Reinforces evacuation instructions and alarm procedures
✓ Supports compliance with workplace fire safety regulations
✓ Improves awareness of correct evacuation actions
✓ Provides clear guidance for staff, visitors and contractors

Compare fire action notices for different building areas

For a stronger instruction style, the mandatory fire action instruction sign helps reinforce what people must do. Useful where staff, contractors and visitors share the same route.

If symbols will improve quick understanding, choose the fire action notice with safety symbols for clearer recognition at a glance. Suitable for busy corridors and escape routes.

For a more premium front-of-house finish, consider deluxe gold effect fire action signs where safety instructions need to suit smarter interiors. Useful for hotels, offices and reception-led environments.

For counters or temporary instruction points, the tabletop fire action information sign keeps guidance visible without wall fixing. Handy for reception desks, training rooms and visitor check-in areas.

To compare the full range, use fire action signs for emergency notice planning before standardising your building layout. Helpful when different areas need different formats.

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