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In Case Of Fire Break Glass To Open Signs
£5.45
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FR084AN*
In Case Of Fire Break Glass To Open Signs help you identify break-glass door release points on fire doors and emergency exits, so staff, visitors and contractors know the correct action under pressure.
In Case Of Fire Break Glass To Open Signs show the exact emergency action at a break-glass door release. They help staff, visitors and contractors act quickly near fire doors and emergency exits, reducing hesitation when an exit or protected access point must be opened.
Best placement for the sign
You should install this sign immediately beside the break-glass release or above the guarded access point it refers to, close enough to be read before someone reaches the door. Visibility matters because the instruction must be understood fast, not searched for during an evacuation.
Viewing distance guidance
This is a close-range 50 x 100mm instruction sign. Use it where people are already at the door or release point, not as a long-distance route sign. Keep the viewing line clear so the symbol and wording can be read before the glass is broken.
| Size option | Practical reading range | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| H 50 x W 100mm | Around 1–2 metres / 3–6 feet | At the door, beside the break-glass release |
What should change after fitting
After fitting, the right person should know that the glass is intended to be broken only in an emergency. The sign helps turn a doubtful moment at a secured fire door into a clear action, especially for visitors or contractors unfamiliar with your premises.
✅ Faster recognition of the correct emergency door release action.
✅ Less hesitation when a protected exit or access point must be opened.
✅ Clearer instructions for people who do not know your building layout.
Specifications
- Product: In Case Of Fire Break Glass To Open Signs
- Sign message: “In case of emergency break glass to open”
- Purpose: emergency break-glass door release instruction
- Sign type: fire door
- Where to use: fire doors and emergency access points
- Pictogram: hand breaking glass symbol
- EN ISO 7010 code: E008, Break to obtain access
- BS EN ISO 7010: symbol basis where applicable
- Background colour: green
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colour: white
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: landscape
- Size: H 50 x W 100mm
- Supplied: single sign
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Material options: Vinyl, Rigid Plastic, Removable, Repositionable Vinyl
- Finish: glossy film surface, satin or matte
- Thickness: varies by material
- Fitting method: wall mount/door
- Rigid Plastic: fixings sold separately
- Adhesive Rigid Plastic: self-adhesive backing
- Vinyl: self-adhesive backing
- Removable/Repositionable Vinyl: can be re-positioned
- Symbols: conform to ISO 7010 where applicable
Installation Guidance
Errors that delay action
❌ Fitting it on the hinge side when the break-glass release is on the latch side can send people to the wrong point.
❌ Placing it too low, behind door furniture or beside unrelated controls makes the instruction easy to miss.
❌ Using it where the printed action does not match the device can create confusion during an evacuation.
Places this sign does not solve
❌ It is not suitable as the only fire exit sign for a corridor, stairwell or escape route.
❌ It is not suitable for doors that occupants must not break, force or open in an emergency.
❌ It does not replace inspection, testing or maintenance of the break-glass release hardware.
Fitting choices that work
✅ Mount it immediately beside the break-glass unit, at a natural eye line where practical.
✅ Use a clean, flat surface before applying self-adhesive materials to improve contact.
✅ Check it during fire door inspections so the sign stays readable, secure and correctly positioned.
Frequently asked questions
Is the In Case Of Fire Break Glass To Open Signs wording correct if the printed sign says emergency? Yes. The product title refers to fire door use, while the printed instruction shown is “In case of emergency break glass to open”. Fit it only where that action matches the door release or protected access device.
Can I use this on a normal locked door? No. Use it only where the glass is designed to be broken to release, open or access the emergency mechanism.
Is this the same as a fire exit sign? No. This is an action instruction for a break-glass release point. You may still need separate fire exit signage depending on your escape route layout.
Which material should I choose? Vinyl suits clean, smooth surfaces. Rigid Plastic is better where you want a firmer sign face. Removable or Repositionable Vinyl helps where placement may need adjusting.
Can it be used outdoors? The display area is listed as indoors/outdoors, but you should still choose the material and fitting method to suit the surface, exposure and maintenance checks.
Is it photoluminescent? No. This product is non-photoluminescent and non-reflective, so do not rely on it as a glow-in-the-dark emergency sign.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Direct emergency instruction beside break-glass access.
- ✓ White pictogram supports the printed wording.
- ✓ Green safe-condition layout suits emergency exit hardware.
- ✓ Choice of adhesive and rigid material formats.
Benefits
- ✓ Helps reduce hesitation at the release point.
- ✓ Supports consistent instructions for staff, visitors and contractors.
- ✓ Keeps the action linked to the exact door or device.
- ✓ Helps you replace unclear or worn door release signage.
Choose the right emergency door instruction
If you want a glow-format alternative for the same emergency action, consider the Nite-Glo break glass instruction sign. It gives you another format to compare when planning your emergency door information.
For several doors requiring a repeated message, review the six-pack fire break glass signs. This is useful when you need to apply the same instruction consistently at multiple points.
Where a door uses a push pad rather than break-glass operation, choose push pad door opening signs to match the instruction to the mechanism. Clearer operating guidance helps users act without unnecessary uncertainty.
For other emergency exit and safe-condition messages, explore the broader safe condition sign collection. You can use it to compare supporting signs for doors, exits and escape routes.
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