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Fire Door Keep Shut Braille Signs
£23.99
In stock
SKU
TAC9
Fire Door Keep Shut Braille Signs combine raised tactile lettering with ISO 7010 compliance, helping visually impaired users identify fire doors in UK workplaces.
Fire Door Keep Shut Braille Signs provide tactile and raised lettering with ISO 7010 compliant design to support accessible fire safety. Designed for UK buildings, they clearly identify fire doors for visually impaired users while reinforcing mandatory fire door closure requirements.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install on fire doors in offices, hospitals, schools and public buildings. Position at accessible height near the door handle side to assist visually impaired occupants and support inclusive building safety standards.
Expected Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Improved accessibility compliance
- ✓ Clear fire door identification
- ✓ Enhanced inclusivity for visually impaired users
- ✓ Reinforced fire safety messaging
- ✓ Stronger building regulation alignment
- ✓ Professional safety presentation
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Material: Rigid plastic
- Size: 150 × 150 mm
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbols: White
- Finish: Satin
- Symbol: Mandatory
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Orientation: Portrait
- Shape: Square
- Text: ‘Fire Door Keep Shut’
- Smooth contour raised lettering
Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
Common Mistakes
- ❌ Mounting too high for tactile reading
- ❌ Confusing with non-tactile labels
- ❌ Using non-compliant symbol layout
When NOT to use this sign
- ❌ Vehicle access routes
- ❌ Temporary site hoarding
- ❌ Internal cupboard doors
Pro Installer Tips
- ✅ Fix at recommended accessibility height
- ✅ Ensure strong colour contrast
- ✅ Include in fire safety audits
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Fire Door Keep Shut Braille Signs? Fire Door Keep Shut Braille Signs are tactile safety signs featuring raised lettering and braille to help visually impaired users identify fire doors and understand that they must remain closed.
Are braille fire door signs required in the UK? Accessibility standards recommend tactile and braille signage in public buildings to support inclusive access and comply with equality and building regulations.
Where should braille fire door signs be positioned? They should be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the fire door at an accessible reading height.
What is the difference between tactile and braille signage? Tactile signage uses raised text, while braille signage includes raised dot patterns for blind users. Many compliant signs include both.
Do these signs comply with ISO 7010? Yes, they conform to BS EN ISO 7010 mandatory symbol standards for recognised fire safety signage.
Features & Benefits
Features
- ✓ Raised tactile lettering with braille
- ✓ ISO 7010 compliant mandatory symbol
- ✓ 150 × 150 mm square format
- ✓ Durable rigid plastic construction
- ✓ Satin finish for reduced glare
- ✓ High-contrast blue and white design
Benefits
- ✓ Supports inclusive building access
- ✓ Assists visually impaired occupants
- ✓ Reinforces fire safety compliance
- ✓ Improves clarity during evacuation
- ✓ Suitable for public and commercial buildings
- ✓ Enhances regulatory audit readiness
Accessible and standard keep shut sign options
For a conventional visual-only sign, compare with square fire door keep shut signs where tactile information is not required. Useful for straightforward internal fire door identification.
If a vertical layout gives better placement, choose portrait fire door keep shut signs for clear mandatory wording. Suitable for corridors, staff areas and shared workplaces.
For several matching door signs, use portrait keep shut signs in packs of 6 when multiple fire doors need consistent marking. Practical for larger buildings and refit projects.
For a more premium visual finish, the brass square fire door keep shut sign suits front-of-house door areas. Useful where safety instructions need to look tidy and permanent.
To compare accessible, standard and decorative versions, browse keep shut fire door signage options in the main category. Helpful when matching signs to user needs and building style.
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