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No Access Signs
£8.99
In stock
SKU
PR021A5*
No Access Signs combine a recognised red prohibition symbol with clear white wording to identify entrances and routes where access is restricted. Choose the size and material to suit your access point, sightline and fixing surface.
No Access Signs combine a red prohibition symbol with clear wording to show that entry is restricted. Position them before doors, gates or access points where staff, visitors or contractors need to recognise the restriction in time to stop and use the correct route.
Where to Install
You should position the sign directly before the point where access becomes restricted, such as on a door, beside an entrance or facing an approaching route. Choose a position people naturally look towards so they can recognise the prohibition and change direction before crossing the restricted boundary.
Viewing Distance
Choose the size according to how far away people are likely to be when they first need to read and act on the message. The distances below are practical positioning guidance rather than certified maximum viewing distances; lighting, viewing angle, obstructions and visual clutter can all reduce effective recognition.
| Selected size | Practical approach distance | Typical positioning |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Approx. 2–3 m / 7–10 ft | Close doorways and short approaches |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Approx. 3–5 m / 10–16 ft | Entrances, corridors and routine access points |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Approx. 5–7 m / 16–23 ft | Wider approaches and busy work areas |
| H 594 x W 420 mm | Approx. 7–10 m / 23–33 ft | Large entrances and longer approach routes |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Correct positioning gives people an earlier and clearer indication that they should not continue through the marked access point, reducing uncertainty where the restriction begins.
✅ Staff, visitors and contractors recognise the access restriction before crossing the boundary.
✅ The point at which people should stop or choose another route becomes easier to identify.
✅ A consistent prohibition message reduces ambiguity around doors, entrances and controlled areas.
Specifications
- Sign message: "No access"
- Purpose: identifies a restricted access point
- Sign type: prohibition
- Pictogram: raised-hand access prohibition symbol
- EN ISO 7010 pictogram: P080 – No access for unauthorised persons
- Orientation: portrait
- Shape: rectangle
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Size: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Size: H 594 x W 420 mm
- Materials: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl and removable/repositionable vinyl options
- Material thickness: varies according to selected material
- Supplied as: single sign
- Background/message panel colour: red
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colours: red and black
- Finish: glossy film surface or satin, depending on selected material
- Non-photoluminescent and non-reflective
- Display area: indoors or outdoors
- Fitting: wall, door or glass mounting; rigid plastic fixing materials are sold separately, adhesive variants have self-adhesive backing and removable/repositionable vinyl can be repositioned
Installation Guidance
Before the restricted point
❌ Do not install the sign where people only see it after they have already entered.
❌ Avoid positions hidden by open doors, stored items, equipment or other temporary obstructions.
❌ Do not choose the size without considering the actual approach distance and viewing angle.
When the sign is not enough
❌ Do not rely on signage alone where barriers, locking, guarding, supervision or other access controls are required.
❌ Do not assume a non-photoluminescent, non-reflective sign will remain conspicuous when lighting is poor.
❌ Do not use a general “No access” message where people actually need a different or more specific safety instruction.
Keep the access rule obvious
✅ Position the sign in the normal sightline before the person reaches the restricted boundary.
✅ Face the sign towards the main direction of approach and keep the complete symbol and wording unobstructed.
✅ Recheck its visibility if lighting, access routes, surrounding equipment or other visual information changes.
Frequently asked questions
What are No Access Signs used for? They identify a point that people should not pass without the appropriate permission or access arrangements, helping you make a restricted entrance clear before somebody crosses it.
Does “No access” mean nobody is allowed through? The sign communicates a prohibition at the marked point. If authorised people are permitted to enter, your local procedures or access controls should make that exception clear.
Which size should I choose? Base your choice on the distance from which people first need to recognise the restriction. Smaller sizes suit close approaches, while larger formats are more appropriate where the sign must become noticeable earlier.
Which material option should I select? Match the material to the mounting surface and how permanent you want the installation to be. The available options include rigid and adhesive formats as well as removable/repositionable vinyl.
Can these signs be displayed outdoors? The product is specified for indoor or outdoor display. You should still select the material and fixing arrangement appropriate to the actual surface, exposure and location.
Will the sign remain visible in darkness? These signs are non-photoluminescent and non-reflective, so you should not depend on the sign face itself to provide enhanced visibility in darkness. Check that suitable lighting is available where recognition is required.
Can a No Access Sign replace a locked door, barrier or other access control? No. Signage communicates the restriction but should not be treated as a substitute for physical controls, safe systems of work or other measures that your risk assessment identifies as necessary.
Does “No access” mean nobody is allowed through? The sign communicates a prohibition at the marked point. If authorised people are permitted to enter, your local procedures or access controls should make that exception clear.
Which size should I choose? Base your choice on the distance from which people first need to recognise the restriction. Smaller sizes suit close approaches, while larger formats are more appropriate where the sign must become noticeable earlier.
Which material option should I select? Match the material to the mounting surface and how permanent you want the installation to be. The available options include rigid and adhesive formats as well as removable/repositionable vinyl.
Can these signs be displayed outdoors? The product is specified for indoor or outdoor display. You should still select the material and fixing arrangement appropriate to the actual surface, exposure and location.
Will the sign remain visible in darkness? These signs are non-photoluminescent and non-reflective, so you should not depend on the sign face itself to provide enhanced visibility in darkness. Check that suitable lighting is available where recognition is required.
Can a No Access Sign replace a locked door, barrier or other access control? No. Signage communicates the restriction but should not be treated as a substitute for physical controls, safe systems of work or other measures that your risk assessment identifies as necessary.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Clear “No access” wording combined with a prohibition pictogram
- ✓ Four portrait sizes from H 210 x W 148 mm to H 594 x W 420 mm
- ✓ Rigid Plastic, Vinyl and removable/repositionable vinyl choices
- ✓ Non-photoluminescent, non-reflective format for indoor or outdoor display
Benefits
- ✓ Makes the access restriction understandable before someone enters
- ✓ Lets you match sign size more closely to the expected approach distance
- ✓ Gives you material choices for different surfaces and positioning requirements
- ✓ Combines words and a recognised visual instruction for quicker interpretation
Related No Access Signs
Where access is permitted only to nominated staff, compare these no admittance authorised personnel only signs for a more specific restriction.
For exposed approaches, compounds or locations where wall mounting is unsuitable, consider no access post mount signs.
Where the restriction applies specifically to people on foot, the no pedestrian access acrylic sign provides a more targeted message.
To compare alternative entry and behaviour restrictions, browse our prohibition safety signs.
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