Fire Safety Signs: A Plain Guide to UK Requirements
Most UK premises need a basic set of fire safety signs so people can raise the alarm, find the equipment and get out safely. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person to provide clear signage, following BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499.
The signs most premises need
- A fire extinguisher location sign above each extinguisher
- A fire alarm call point sign at each call point
- Fire exit signs along the whole escape route and above final exits
- A fire action notice telling people what to do, near call points and exits
- A fire assembly point sign outside
Our Fire Safety Sign Pack covers the core set in one go.
Why fire exit signs should glow
If the power fails in a fire, a standard sign disappears in the dark. Photoluminescent signs keep glowing for hours after the lights go out, which is why they are recommended for escape routes. Read our guide to photoluminescent signs.
Every fire sign here is printed to order in the UK and can be made photoluminescent. Browse the full range of fire safety signs.
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