Fire Door Keep Shut Mandatory Signs are ISO 7010 safety signs used to indicate that fire doors must remain closed to limit smoke and fire spread. Displayed in blue with clear text and symbols, they reinforce fire safety procedures and support compliance across UK workplaces.

Where & How to Use

Install fire door keep shut signs directly on fire doors or adjacent walls in corridors, stairwells and shared access routes. Position at eye level so the instruction is clearly visible during daily use and in emergency situations.

Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation

✓ Reduced smoke spread
✓ Improved compartmentation

✓ Clear fire door instruction
✓ Fewer door misuse incidents

✓ Stronger compliance awareness
✓ Safer evacuation routes

Specifications

Sign type: Fire door mandatory sign
Message: Fire Door Keep Shut
Conforms to ISO 7010
Symbol: General mandatory
Background colour: Blue

Text colour: White
Finish: High gloss
Display area: Indoor and outdoor
Orientation: Portrait
Shape: Rectangle

Non-photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Write on: No
Supplied in: Single
Materials: Self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic or adhesive rigid plastic
Size options: Multiple sizes available

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers

Common Mistakes

❌ Installing too low on the door
❌ Using non-mandatory colours
❌ Fixing to damaged door surfaces

When NOT to use this sign

❌ On doors that must remain open
❌ On automatic hold-open fire doors
❌ Where keep locked wording applies

Pro Installer Tips

✅ Keep signage height consistent
✅ Pair with door closers where required
✅ Match sign size to door width

? Customers Questions

Customers frequently asked questions

What are Fire Door Keep Shut Mandatory Signs? They are safety signs used to instruct that fire doors must remain closed at all times.

Where should fire door keep shut signs be installed? They should be fitted directly to fire doors or adjacent walls along corridors and stairwells.

Do these signs comply with ISO 7010? Yes, they conform to ISO 7010 for recognised safety communication.

Which material should I choose? Vinyl suits smooth door surfaces, while rigid plastic offers a more permanent option.

Why are fire door keep shut signs important? They help maintain compartmentation and slow the spread of smoke and fire.

✔ Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits

✓ Purpose: Keeps fire doors closed
✓ Design: ISO 7010 mandatory format
✓ Material: Multiple fixing options
✓ Finish: Durable gloss surface
✓ Visibility: Clear text and symbol
✓ Application: Indoor and outdoor use

✓ Limits smoke spread
✓ Improves fire safety control
✓ Reinforces correct door use
✓ Supports fire risk assessments
✓ Reduces compliance gaps
✓ Professional site appearance

Compare fire door keep shut sign options

For compact door marking, consider the square fire door keep shut signs where a simple mandatory message is needed. Useful for office doors, corridors and internal fire doors.

If you are fitting several doors at once, the square keep shut signs in packs of 6 can help maintain a consistent message. A practical choice for schools, workplaces and shared buildings.

For areas exposed to impact or misuse, choose vandal resistant fire door keep shut signs for a tougher finish. Suitable for busy public access routes and higher-wear locations.

Where visibility is needed in lower light, the slimline reflective keep shut sign helps the instruction stand out. Useful for service corridors, storage areas and darker doorways.

To review the wider range, browse mandatory keep shut fire door signage before choosing a format. Helpful when matching signs across different door types and building areas.

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