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Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs
£9.99
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SKU
FR080AAARP
Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs help you guide staff, visitors and contractors in indoor or outdoor fire point areas, reducing extinguisher misuse during an emergency.
Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs identify where a foam extinguisher is fitted and show you when it should, and should not, be used. They help staff, visitors and contractors act faster near offices, workshops, schools, stores and shared fire points where Class A or B fire risks may exist.
Where Foam Extinguisher Polyester Signs Should Be Fitted
You should install this sign directly above or beside foam extinguishers, especially at wall-mounted fire points and extinguisher stands. It keeps the cream foam identity, Class A/B guidance and electrical warning visible before someone reaches for the wrong extinguisher.
Practical Viewing Distance for This Foam Sign
For a slim 300 x 100mm portrait sign, place it at eye level or just above the extinguisher handle so the message can be read clearly from around 2–4 metres in normal lighting.
| Size option | Best viewing range | Typical position |
|---|---|---|
| H 300 x W 100mm | 2–4 metres | Above foam extinguisher or on stand |
What Should Improve Once This Foam Sign Is in Place
Once fitted, this sign helps people pause, check the fire class and avoid using foam on live electrical equipment. That small moment of confirmation can prevent confusion at mixed-risk fire points.
✅ Faster foam extinguisher recognition in shared fire point areas
✅ Clearer choice for Class A and Class B fire risks
✅ Lower chance of foam being used on electrical equipment
Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Sign Specifications
- Purpose: identifies foam extinguisher use
- Where to use: fire points and extinguisher stands
- Sign message: “Foam”
- Use message: “For use on”
- Fire classes shown: “A” and “B”
- Class A text: “Wood, paper and textiles.”
- Class B text: “Flammable liquid.”
- Restriction text: “Do not use on”
- Risk text: “Live electrical equipment.”
- Pictogram symbols: extinguisher, flame, tick, prohibition, electrical hazard
- EN ISO 7010 codes: F001, P001, W012
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Material: Polyester
- Material thickness: 1.1mm
- Size: H 300 x W 100mm
- Background colour: red/green/cream
- Text colour: white/black
- Symbols colour: white
- Shape: rectangle
- Finish: satin
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in: single
- Orientation: portrait
- Fixing: self-adhesive backing
- Fitting methods: wall mount/fire extinguisher stand mount
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Sign type: foam fire extinguishers
Fitting Advice for Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs
❌ Foam sign placement mistakes
❌ Do not fit it so low that extinguisher handles hide the wording
❌ Do not place it behind coats, stock, bins or open doors
❌ Do not install it away from the extinguisher it identifies
❌ Do not fit it so low that extinguisher handles hide the wording
❌ Do not place it behind coats, stock, bins or open doors
❌ Do not install it away from the extinguisher it identifies
❌ Situations where this is the wrong choice
❌ Do not use it to identify CO2, powder, water or wet chemical extinguishers
❌ Do not rely on it where a photoluminescent sign is required
❌ Do not fit it to dusty, wet or loose surfaces without preparation
❌ Do not use it to identify CO2, powder, water or wet chemical extinguishers
❌ Do not rely on it where a photoluminescent sign is required
❌ Do not fit it to dusty, wet or loose surfaces without preparation
✅ Better fitting decisions on site
✅ Clean and dry the surface before applying the adhesive backing
✅ Align the sign vertically so the foam instruction reads naturally
✅ Place it where users approach the fire point, not just where it looks tidy
✅ Clean and dry the surface before applying the adhesive backing
✅ Align the sign vertically so the foam instruction reads naturally
✅ Place it where users approach the fire point, not just where it looks tidy
Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs questions answered
What are Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs used for? Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs show you where a foam extinguisher is located and what fire risks it is suitable for, including wood, paper, textiles and flammable liquids.
Can this sign help stop the wrong extinguisher being used? Yes. The sign clearly warns against using foam on live electrical equipment, helping you reduce dangerous guesswork in a pressured situation.
Where should I position a foam extinguisher sign? Fit it above or beside the foam extinguisher, ideally where the user sees the instruction before lifting the extinguisher from its bracket or stand.
Is polyester a good choice for this type of fire sign? Polyester is a practical option when you need a slim, self-adhesive sign with a satin finish for clean indoor or sheltered outdoor fire point areas.
Does this foam extinguisher sign show the fire classes? Yes. It shows Class A and Class B guidance, helping you match the extinguisher to common combustible materials and flammable liquid risks.
Foam Fire Extinguisher Polyester Signs: Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Polyester construction for indoor and outdoor fire point use
- ✓ Cream foam identity band with red and green instruction areas
- ✓ Shows suitable Class A and Class B fire applications
- ✓ Self-adhesive backing for wall or extinguisher stand fitting
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you reduce hesitation when a foam extinguisher is needed
- ✓ Warns against electrical use before the extinguisher is handled
- ✓ Supports quicker checks during staff training and fire audits
- ✓ Gives visitors and contractors simple, visual fire point guidance
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