Fire Door Signs

As vital components in the event of a fire, fire doors are required to have correct fire door signage to meet regulations. Commonly a blue sign on a fire door, this helps to distinguish which doors in a building are actually fire doors. Whether you operate a business or have a portfolio of properties, this signage is a must.

At Fire Safety Equipment, we help you meet your obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health & Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1995. Following the guidance in these regulations, you can get all your fire door signs from us to avoid having to order from multiple suppliers, regardless of whether you need PVC or self-adhesive signs.

Order your fire door signage online today and get swift, reliable delivery to your building anywhere in the UK. Find all the safety signage you need in our range and get everything in one handy order without having to shop around.

What signage is required on a fire door?

We’ve all seen fire doors and fire exits in our day-to-day lives, but have you noticed that they all come with signage? There are a variety of signs required for different fire doors, depending on the type and their positioning, the most common of which is the mandatory fire sign.

The following are all applicable to different fire doors:

• Fire exit keep clear
• Fire door keep shut
• Fire door keep locked
• Automatic fire door keep clear

They clearly state whether the door should be kept shut, locked or simply that the area should be kept clear to allow for the doors to be opened at a moment’s notice.

In addition to the blue and white signs mentioned above, you might find some fire doors that have more instructional signs to help people understand how to use them, particularly fire exits. These are typically green and white signs that show how to push or turn a handle for opening. 

How should fire door signs be positioned?

Your ‘fire door keep shut’ signs should be kept clear, legible and roughly at eye level in order to ensure that they can always be seen. This is because, in an emergency, people may panic. Your signs should offer instructions clearly at any given moment.

For this reason, you need durable and reliable fire door signs that can withstand wear and tear over the years.