Fire Action Signs

A fire action notice is a visual aid for emergencies, reminding people of the steps to take if they discover a fire. This signage will usually contain concise details of the action and evacuation process for your building, along with space to write your assembly point details and the number for the fire brigade.

At Fire Safety Equipment, we provide self-adhesive and photoluminescent fire action signs, giving staff and visitors the key information they need should a fire break out. You can also get all of the associated fire safety signs from us, saving you time and effort by sourcing everything you need from one dedicated supplier.

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What is a fire action notice?

The purpose of a fire action notice is to detail what a person should do if they discover a fire in their building. That could be a member of staff or guests and visitors to the site, but regardless, they should be easy to read in an emergency to help keep people stay safe and act calmly. 

The fire action notice will include the relevant steps to take and how to exit the building, along with the number for the local fire brigade. It will also include details of the assembly point nearby. 

Think of this sign as a “what to do in case of fire” sign; useful for everyone, especially those who may not be familiar with the building. This is why it’s an absolute must for all commercial premises to display a fire action notice; a legal obligation on the part of the responsible person for the building.

Where should fire action signs be located?

It is recommended that you place fire action signs alongside all your fire alarm call points and by each exit door, so that key information can be quickly understood. These are the locations where people are likely to see and need the details on fire action notice signs.

Photoluminescent fire action signs help to ensure that, should lighting fail in an emergency, the details on the sign can still be read. For this reason, the placement of the signage is crucial. 

However, just because you’ve placed your fire action signs beside fire exits and call points, that doesn’t prevent people from familiarising themselves with the key details at other times. You should always train and educate your staff on what to do in an emergency, including showing them the location of these signs.