Fire Door Keep Locked Xtra-Glo Aluminium Signs
Fire Door Keep Locked Xtra-Glo Aluminium Signs are PSPA Class C photoluminescent safety signs engineered with a 530 micron coating for sustained 24hr+ visibility. Designed for rapid five-minute light activation, they maintain secure fire door messaging during power loss in UK commercial premises.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install directly on fire doors within corridors, plant rooms, stairwells and service areas where doors must remain locked as part of fire compartmentation strategy. Position at eye level using bolted fixings to ensure permanent alignment and consistent visibility during emergency conditions.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Maintains locked door instruction in blackout
- ✓ Supports fire compartment integrity
- ✓ Enhances low-light compliance visibility
- ✓ Reinforces secure access procedures
- ✓ Reduces risk of fire door misuse
- ✓ Strengthens emergency readiness
Specifications
- Conforms to BS 5499
- PSPA Class C photoluminescent rating
- Sign type: Fire door mandatory
- Legend: Fire Door Keep Locked
- Illumination duration: 24 hours+
- Low light charge time: 5 minutes
- Material: Aluminium
- Material thickness: 2.1 mm
- Photoluminescent layer: 530 micron coating
- Finish: Solvent resistant surface
- Fixing method: Bolted
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Shape: Square
- Colour: Fluorescent yellow text
- Background: Fluorescent blue
- Photoluminescent: Highly responsive
- Size: 100 x 100 mm (H x W)
- Supplied individually
Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
- ❌ Mounting in unlit recesses
- ❌ Installing below recommended height
- ❌ Selecting non-Class C signage
- ❌ Where reflective signage is specified
- ❌ On temporary hoarding
- ❌ In areas requiring powered illumination
- ✅ Ensure exposure to ambient lighting
- ✅ Maintain uniform mounting height
- ✅ Confirm Class C requirement in fire plan
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Fire Door Keep Locked Xtra-Glo Aluminium Signs? Fire Door Keep Locked Xtra-Glo Aluminium Signs are PSPA Class C photoluminescent safety signs designed to remain visible during power failure while reinforcing locked fire door procedures.
How long does an Xtra-Glo fire door sign glow? After sufficient light exposure, the sign provides 24 hours or more of sustained luminance and can activate from just five minutes of ambient light.
Is PSPA Class C required for fire door signage? Class C photoluminescence is recommended in higher risk or low-light environments where extended glow performance is critical to emergency planning.
Are photoluminescent fire door signs compliant in the UK? When manufactured in accordance with BS 5499 and relevant ISO guidance, they support UK fire safety signage requirements.
Where should a 100 x 100mm Fire Door Keep Locked Xtra-Glo aluminium sign be fitted? It should be fixed directly to the fire door at eye level to ensure clear visibility and compliance messaging.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ 530 micron Xtra-Glo coating
- ✓ PSPA Class C glow rating
- ✓ Aluminium 2.1mm thickness
- ✓ Five minute low-light activation
- ✓ 24hr+ illumination duration
- ✓ Solvent resistant finish
- ✓ Remains visible during power failure
- ✓ Supports UK fire safety compliance
- ✓ Reinforces secure fire door control
- ✓ Reduces emergency confusion
- ✓ Resists wear and surface damage
- ✓ Enhances long-term durability