These signs display a red circle containing a red diagonal line. There will be a pictogram in black indicating the nature of the prohibition.

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It’s quite common to see the wrong signs used in buildings – for example, a green ‘Fire exit’ sign on the exterior of a fire exit door, when it should be a blue ‘Fire exit keep clear’ sign. If in doubt, seek expert advice.

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These fire safety signs should be used to indicate actions that must be carried out in order to comply with requirements.

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In your building to reinforce the prohibition of dangerous activities. These fire safety signs are required by the Health and Safety Regulations 1996.

These signs should be used to make people aware of nearby hazards such as dangerous substances or physical hazards on escape routes.

In addition, they must be visible under all material conditions, so you should always choose photoluminescent (glow in the dark) signs where practical.

When it comes to fire safety, fire safety signs are an important part of the puzzle. By understanding what different signs mean, you can make sure that you are taking all necessary precautions in the event of a fire.

Mandatory fire safety signs should be used if your building has actions that must be carried out to meet fire safety requirements. These could include 'Fire door keep shut' to ensure that the compartmentation of the building is maintained in the event of a fire.

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If your building has certain hazards these fire safety signs will be required by the Health and Safety Regulations 1996.

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To indicate where the emergency exits are and the means of the operation of doors on the escape routes, for example, ‘Push bar to open’.

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Over this time we've grown in knowledge and expertise, focussing on supporting businesses with their compliance in a friendly yet efficient manner.

According to British Standard and ISO requirements, there are prescribed graphic design specifications for all fire safety signs.