5 Point Fire Action Sign

This 5 Point Fire Action Raise The Alarm And Report To Assembly Point Sign provides five clear and easy to understand instructions explaining the essential actions occupants should take during a fire emergency. The sign covers raising the alarm, leaving the building by the nearest available exit, reporting to the assembly point, waiting for authorisation before re-entering and avoiding unnecessary risks.

The straightforward format makes this Fire Action Sign suitable for premises where concise emergency instructions are required. Clearly displayed fire action information can help employees, visitors, contractors and other building occupants understand what they are expected to do if a fire is discovered or an evacuation becomes necessary.

The first instruction, Raise The Alarm, reinforces the importance of alerting other occupants as quickly as possible when a fire is discovered or suspected. Promptly raising the alarm allows the premises emergency procedures to begin and gives occupants the opportunity to move away from danger.

The method used to raise the alarm will depend on the arrangements within the particular building. This may involve operating the nearest manual fire alarm call point or following another established emergency procedure.

Fire alarm call points should remain clearly visible, readily accessible and free from obstruction. Staff should understand how the fire alarm is activated and what action they are expected to take when a fire is discovered.

The second instruction directs occupants to leave the building by the nearest exit. During an emergency, occupants should use the nearest safe and available escape route rather than automatically attempting to leave by the entrance they normally use.

If a normal escape route is affected by fire, smoke or another hazard, occupants should use an alternative safe route. Appropriate Fire Exit and directional signs can help people identify emergency exits and suitable escape routes throughout the premises.

Fire exits, corridors, stairways and other designated escape routes should remain clear and accessible at all times. Furniture, stock, equipment, waste and stored materials should not be allowed to obstruct routes that may be required during an emergency evacuation.

The third instruction requires occupants to report to the assembly point after leaving the building. A designated assembly point provides an organised location where evacuated employees, visitors and contractors can gather at a safe distance from the incident.

Reporting to the correct assembly point can support procedures for accounting for building occupants and identifying anyone who may be missing. Once at the assembly point, occupants should remain there and follow any further instructions provided by the person in charge or the Fire and Rescue Service.

The fourth instruction states that occupants must not return to the building until authorised to do so. A building may remain hazardous even when there are no visible signs of fire from outside, and firefighting or other emergency operations may still be taking place.

Re-entry should only take place once the appropriate responsible person or the Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that it is safe. Occupants should not return to the premises simply to retrieve personal belongings, equipment or other property.

The final instruction, Do Not Take Any Risks, reinforces the importance of personal safety during a fire emergency. Occupants should not enter smoke affected areas, move towards a known fire or undertake actions that could unnecessarily place themselves or other people in danger.

Where portable firefighting equipment is provided, attempting to tackle a fire should only be considered where this forms part of the premises procedure, the person is capable of using the equipment safely and a clear means of escape remains available. Raising the alarm and evacuation should not be delayed by unnecessary attempts to fight a developing fire.

This Fire Action Sign is suitable for offices, factories, warehouses, workshops, schools, colleges, shops, hotels, leisure facilities, commercial premises, industrial sites, communal areas and public buildings where these instructions accurately reflect the established fire emergency procedure.

The sign should be positioned in prominent locations where employees, visitors, contractors and other occupants can easily see and read the instructions. Suitable positions may include entrances, corridors, stairways, reception areas, staff areas, notice boards and locations close to fire alarm call points where appropriate.

This Fire Action Sign can form part of a wider fire safety signage system alongside Fire Exit, Fire Alarm Call Point, Fire Assembly Point, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Door and directional escape route signs, helping provide consistent emergency information throughout the premises.

The wording displayed should accurately reflect the emergency arrangements for the particular building. Premises operating specialist procedures such as phased evacuation, progressive horizontal evacuation or a stay put strategy may require more detailed site specific fire action instructions.

Fire action signage should complement rather than replace a suitable fire risk assessment, emergency plan, staff fire safety training, evacuation drills, maintained fire detection and alarm systems, appropriate firefighting equipment and clearly maintained escape routes.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, this Fire Action Raise The Alarm And Report To Assembly Point Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for displaying essential fire emergency instructions and helping occupants understand the actions required during a fire.

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Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

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95 micron

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1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

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900 micron

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Can be screwed or glued

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Rigid Photoluminescent (GITD) Glow in the dark

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1mm

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