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Water Fire Extinguisher Information I D Signs
£3.99
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FR094BESAV*
Water Fire Extinguisher Information I.D Signs help facilities, workplaces and public buildings identify water extinguishers for Class A fire risks, giving users clear do-and-do-not-use guidance before they act.
Water Fire Extinguisher Information I.D Signs identify where a water extinguisher is located, what it is intended for and when it must not be used. They help staff, visitors and contractors make safer decisions near fire points in offices, schools, warehouses and shared work areas.
Best places to position this water extinguisher ID sign
You should install this sign directly above, beside or on the stand holding the water extinguisher, so the information is seen before the extinguisher is lifted. It works best at fire points serving paper, wood, textile or general Class A risks where incorrect extinguisher choice could create extra danger.
Viewing distance guidance for water extinguisher points
For a 100 x 150mm sign, position it where people approach within a few metres of the extinguisher, such as corridors, classrooms, stock rooms and office fire points. Keep the face unobstructed and at a height that can be read without bending or stepping around equipment.
| Size option | Practical viewing range | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| H 100 x W 150mm | Up to around 3 metres | Close-range extinguisher stands, wall points and indoor fire stations |
What should improve once the sign is in place
This sign helps you influence behaviour before an emergency escalates. It makes the extinguisher’s purpose clearer, warns against unsuitable fire types and gives people a better chance of avoiding a dangerous first response.
✅Faster recognition of a water extinguisher at the fire point, especially where several extinguisher types are installed close together.
✅Reduced chance of water being used on live electrical equipment, flammable liquids or combustible metal fires.
✅Clearer instruction for staff, contractors and visitors who may not know extinguisher colour coding under pressure.
- Product: Water Fire Extinguisher Information I.D Signs
- Purpose: identify water extinguisher use and limits
- Sign message: “Water”
- Use message: “For use on: Wood, paper and textiles.”
- Risk message: “Do not use on: Live electrical equipment.”
- Risk message: “Do not use on: Flammable liquids.”
- Risk message: “Do not use on: Flammable metal fires.”
- Sign type: water fire extinguisher identification
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: landscape
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 code: F001 fire extinguisher symbol
- Supports BS 5499 fire safety sign principles
- Pictogram: white extinguisher and flame symbol
- Pictogram: Class A suitability symbol
- Pictogram: electrical equipment prohibition symbol
- Pictogram: Class B flammable liquid prohibition symbol
- Pictogram: Class D metal fire prohibition symbol
- Background colour: red, green and white
- Text colour: white
- Symbols colour: white and red
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl
- Size: H 100 x W 150mm
- Finish: glossy film surface
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied as: single sign
- Material thickness: depends on chosen material
- Fixing: self-adhesive vinyl or adhesive rigid plastic option
- Where to use: indoors or outdoors at water extinguisher points
❌Errors that cause hesitation
❌Placing the sign too low behind the extinguisher handle makes the message hard to read.
❌Fitting it away from the actual water extinguisher can send users to the wrong equipment.
❌Allowing stock, coats, bins or display units to cover the sign weakens the fire point.
❌Placing the sign too low behind the extinguisher handle makes the message hard to read.
❌Fitting it away from the actual water extinguisher can send users to the wrong equipment.
❌Allowing stock, coats, bins or display units to cover the sign weakens the fire point.
❌Where this sign does not belong
❌Do not fit it above CO2, foam, powder or wet chemical extinguishers.
❌Do not use it where electrical, liquid or metal fire risks are the main concern.
❌Do not rely on it as the only control where staff have not been shown the local fire procedure.
❌Do not fit it above CO2, foam, powder or wet chemical extinguishers.
❌Do not use it where electrical, liquid or metal fire risks are the main concern.
❌Do not rely on it as the only control where staff have not been shown the local fire procedure.
✅Practical fitting advice
✅Install it directly above or beside the water extinguisher at normal eye level.
✅Clean and dry the surface before applying adhesive options.
✅Check during fire point inspections that the sign is still visible, secure and matched to the extinguisher below.
✅Install it directly above or beside the water extinguisher at normal eye level.
✅Clean and dry the surface before applying adhesive options.
✅Check during fire point inspections that the sign is still visible, secure and matched to the extinguisher below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Water Fire Extinguisher Information I.D Sign used for? It identifies a water extinguisher and explains that it is suitable for wood, paper and textiles while warning against use on live electrical equipment, flammable liquids and metal fires.
Should I use this sign if the extinguisher is already red? Yes. Colour helps, but this sign gives the user the decision-critical information they need before choosing the extinguisher.
Is this the right sign for an office or school corridor? Yes, where a water extinguisher is provided for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, card, furniture, books or textiles.
Can this sign be used outdoors? It can be used outdoors when the chosen material and fixing method suit the surface and exposure. For exposed external fire points, check adhesion and condition during routine inspections.
Does it replace extinguisher training? No. It supports training by making the extinguisher’s intended use clearer at the point of need.
When should I avoid using this sign? Do not use it for CO2, foam, powder or wet chemical extinguishers, because the use guidance and risk warnings will not match the extinguisher type.
Features
- ✓Combined extinguisher symbol, class use and restriction messages
- ✓Clear red, green and white layout for quick recognition
- ✓Choice of Rigid Plastic or Vinyl for different surfaces
- ✓Compact 100 x 150mm landscape format for close fire points
Benefits
- ✓Helps users confirm the extinguisher is for Class A materials
- ✓Reduces hesitation where several extinguisher types are nearby
- ✓Warns against high-risk misuse before the extinguisher is removed
- ✓Supports clearer fire point checks during routine inspections
Compare water extinguisher ID sign choices
For stronger visibility in dim areas, compare this with a photo-luminescent water extinguisher information sign. Useful where lighting may fail but extinguisher identification still needs to be clear.
Where wall space suits a taller layout, you may prefer a portrait water fire extinguisher identification sign. Helpful for offices, corridors and compact fire point areas.
For larger premises with several extinguisher positions, choose water extinguisher pack of 6 signs. A practical option when you want consistent wording across multiple locations.
You can also browse the full water fire extinguisher identification sign range. This helps you match format, finish and visibility level to the area you are signing.
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