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Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Signs
£5.99
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SKU
FR080*
Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign helps you guide staff, visitors and contractors in workplaces, stores and shared premises so the correct extinguisher is chosen quickly.
Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign shows you when a foam extinguisher is suitable for wood, paper, textiles and flammable liquids, while warning against live electrical equipment. It helps staff and visitors make faster, safer choices beside the extinguisher.
Where Foam Extinguisher ID Signs Should Be Positioned
You should install this sign directly above, behind or beside the foam extinguisher so the message is seen before anyone lifts the cylinder. It suits offices, workshops, warehouses, schools, retail stockrooms and plant rooms where quick fire-type decisions matter.
Viewing Distance Guidance for Foam Extinguisher Identification
For a 300 x 100mm portrait sign, keep the reading point close to the extinguisher, usually within 1–3 metres. Use larger or repeated signs where corridors, poor lighting or obstructions may delay recognition.
| Size option | Best viewing use | Practical distance |
|---|---|---|
| H 300 x W 100mm | Beside individual foam extinguishers | 1–3 metres |
What Changes Once This Foam Extinguisher Sign Is Fitted
Once installed, the sign gives people a quick check before action: what foam can tackle, what it must avoid and where the extinguisher belongs. That reduces hesitation and helps you prevent the wrong first response.
✅ Faster choice at the extinguisher point
✅ Less risk of use on live electrics
✅ Clearer guidance for mixed-risk workplaces
Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign Specifications
- Sign message: “Foam”
- Use message: “For use on”
- Suitable for: “Wood, paper and textiles.”
- Suitable for: “Flammable liquid.”
- Restriction message: “Do not use on”
- Restriction: “Live electrical equipment.”
- Purpose: identifies foam extinguisher use
- Where to use: extinguisher points
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- ISO pictogram: F001 fire extinguisher
- ISO pictogram: P001 prohibition symbol
- ISO pictogram: W012 electrical hazard symbol
- Fire class symbols: A and B
- Sign type: foam fire extinguishers
- Shape: rectangle
- Size: H 300 x W 100mm
- Material options: Self-adhesive Vinyl, Rigid Plastic
- Finish: glossy film surface
- Background colour: red/green/cream
- Text colour: white/black
- Symbols colour: white
- Orientation: portrait
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Material thickness: depends on chosen material
- Fitting methods: wall mount/foam fire extinguisher stand mount
- Fixings: Rigid Plastic available separately
- Fixings: Vinyl has self-adhesive backing
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
Practical fitting checks for foam extinguisher identification
❌ Placement errors to avoid
❌ Do not fit it below waist height where trolleys or stored goods can hide it
❌ Do not place it on a door that may swing away from the extinguisher
❌ Do not separate it from the foam extinguisher it identifies
❌ Do not fit it below waist height where trolleys or stored goods can hide it
❌ Do not place it on a door that may swing away from the extinguisher
❌ Do not separate it from the foam extinguisher it identifies
❌ Situations where this is the wrong choice
❌ Do not use it for CO2, water, powder or wet chemical extinguishers
❌ Do not rely on it where the extinguisher type has changed after servicing
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for staff fire safety training
❌ Do not use it for CO2, water, powder or wet chemical extinguishers
❌ Do not rely on it where the extinguisher type has changed after servicing
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for staff fire safety training
✅ Better fitting decisions on site
✅ Position it at eye level where a person naturally checks before use
✅ Match every foam extinguisher with its own nearby identification sign
✅ Check visibility during routine fire equipment inspections
✅ Position it at eye level where a person naturally checks before use
✅ Match every foam extinguisher with its own nearby identification sign
✅ Check visibility during routine fire equipment inspections
Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign questions answered
What is a Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign? It is a fire equipment sign that tells you what a foam extinguisher can be used on and what it should not be used on.
Where should I place this foam extinguisher sign? Fit it beside, above or behind the extinguisher so the user sees the guidance before handling the equipment.
Can foam extinguishers be used on electrical equipment? This sign clearly warns against use on live electrical equipment, helping you avoid a dangerous wrong choice.
Why does the sign show wood, paper, textiles and flammable liquid? These are the common fire types where foam extinguishers are typically selected, so the sign gives quick confirmation at the point of use.
Should I choose vinyl or rigid plastic? Choose vinyl for smooth clean surfaces where adhesive fixing suits you, or rigid plastic when you need a firmer sign for screw fixing or stand mounting.
Foam Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign features and benefits
Features
- ✓ Shows foam extinguisher use and limitations in one portrait sign
- ✓ Includes Class A and Class B fire suitability guidance
- ✓ Highlights live electrical equipment as an unsafe use
- ✓ Supplied in H 300 x W 100mm with vinyl or rigid plastic options
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you reduce confusion during the first moments of a fire
- ✓ Supports quicker decisions in shared and high-traffic premises
- ✓ Makes extinguisher selection easier for trained and non-specialist users
- ✓ Gives you practical placement flexibility beside wall or stand locations
Helpful Comparisons For Foam ID Signs
For a landscape layout, compare landscape foam fire extinguisher signs where wider wall space is available. Useful above extinguisher brackets and fire equipment points.
If the sign may be viewed in poor light, choose glow-in-the-dark foam extinguisher ID signs for stronger emergency recognition. Helpful near exits, stairs and plant room routes.
For demanding internal areas, look at polyester foam extinguisher signs where a practical material choice is needed. Useful in stores, workshops and service spaces.
To view all related options, use foam extinguisher sign range comparisons before selecting. Helpful when matching sign style to the location.
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