Fire Door Keep Locked Brass Signs
Fire Door Keep Locked Brass Signs are premium 100 x 100mm mandatory door control signs manufactured from 1.6mm polished brass. Designed to comply with BS 5499, they provide durable, high-quality instruction signage for UK commercial buildings, heritage properties and controlled access areas.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install on fire doors within offices, apartment blocks, plant rooms and commercial premises where doors must remain secured. Suitable for both modern facilities and heritage interiors requiring a refined brass finish while maintaining mandatory fire safety instruction.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Improved door security control
- ✓ Clearer fire safety instruction
- ✓ Enhanced compliance confidence
- ✓ Consistent mandatory messaging
- ✓ Long-lasting premium appearance
- ✓ Strengthened access management
Specifications
- Conforms to BS 5499
- Sign type: Mandatory
- Text: Fire Door Keep Locked
- Format: Text only
- Size: 100 x 100 mm (H x W)
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Shape: Rectangle
- Material: Solid brass
- Material thickness: 1.6 mm
- Finish: Polished brass surface
- Fixing method: Bolted
- Pre-drilled fixing holes
- Application: Indoor and outdoor use
- Photoluminescent: No
- Reflective: No
- Background colour: Blue
- Text colour: Brass finish lettering
- Supplied individually
Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
- ❌ Misaligning fixing holes before drilling
- ❌ Installing below standard viewing height
- ❌ Mixing finishes on adjacent doors
- ❌ Where reflective visibility is required
- ❌ On temporary site hoarding
- ❌ Where photoluminescent signage is mandated
- ✅ Use corrosion-resistant fixings
- ✅ Mount centrally at eye level
- ✅ Clean surface before securing
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Fire Door Keep Locked Brass Signs? Fire Door Keep Locked Brass Signs are polished metal mandatory signs designed to instruct that fire doors remain secured in accordance with UK fire safety requirements.
Are fire door keep locked signs legally required in the UK? Fire safety regulations require clear signage where doors must remain secured to maintain compartmentation and controlled access. Mandatory signage supports compliance during inspections.
Why choose a brass fire door keep locked sign instead of plastic? Brass signs provide a premium, durable finish suited to commercial offices, heritage buildings and residential developments where appearance and longevity are important.
Where should a fire door keep locked sign be positioned? It should be mounted at eye level on the door face or adjacent wall so that the instruction is clearly visible before opening the door.
Is the 100 x 100mm Fire Door Keep Locked brass sign suitable for outdoor use? Yes, the solid brass construction and bolted fixing method make it suitable for both internal and sheltered external applications.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Manufactured from 1.6mm solid brass
- ✓ Polished premium surface finish
- ✓ Pre-drilled for secure bolted fixing
- ✓ BS 5499 compliant design
- ✓ 100mm square horizontal format
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- ✓ Provides durable long-term performance
- ✓ Enhances appearance in heritage settings
- ✓ Maintains mandatory door control messaging
- ✓ Supports fire safety compliance
- ✓ Resists everyday wear and handling
- ✓ Improves clarity of access instructions