Foam inlet sign

The Foam Inlet Sign is designed to clearly identify the location of a fire fighting foam inlet or connection point associated with a fixed fire protection system. Featuring a clear and highly visible Foam Inlet message, this sign helps firefighters, emergency responders, maintenance engineers and other authorised personnel quickly locate the correct connection during an emergency, inspection or maintenance procedure.

Suitable for factories, warehouses, fuel storage facilities, chemical plants, industrial sites, aircraft hangars, loading areas, processing facilities and other premises fitted with fixed foam fire suppression systems, this sign can be positioned directly above or adjacent to the relevant foam inlet connection.

Foam fire suppression systems may be installed where particular fire risks require a specialist extinguishing medium. Depending on the system and application, fire fighting foam can be used to control certain fires by forming a protective blanket over the burning material, helping suppress flames and reduce the release of flammable vapours.

Clearly identifying the foam inlet is particularly important where a site contains several different fire service connections, valves, hydrants or building service points. Prominent Foam Inlet signage helps distinguish the correct connection and can reduce the risk of confusion when emergency personnel need to identify fire protection equipment quickly.

The sign can also assist engineers and maintenance personnel during routine inspections, servicing and testing by providing permanent identification of the foam system connection. Clear labelling can help ensure that essential components remain identifiable even in large or complex industrial environments.

The Foam Inlet Sign can form part of a wider fire protection identification system alongside sprinkler inlet signs, dry riser signs, wet riser signs, fire hydrant signs, fire fighting equipment signs and other emergency service information. Consistent identification of fire protection systems can help support effective emergency response and maintenance procedures.

The area around the foam inlet should remain clearly visible and readily accessible. Vehicles, pallets, stock, waste containers and other equipment should not be positioned where they could obstruct the inlet or delay access by firefighters or authorised personnel.

Foam systems and their associated inlets should be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements applicable to the particular installation. Signage should complement rather than replace appropriate fire protection system design, maintenance, emergency planning and site specific fire safety arrangements.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, the Foam Inlet Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for identifying fire fighting foam connections. It helps improve fire protection equipment identification, support emergency response and ensure the correct foam inlet can be located quickly when required.

Materials available for this product

Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

Description:

A self adhesive vinyl plus other stuff in here too

Thickness:

95 micron

Fixing Options:

Self Adhesive

1mm Rigid

Description:

1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

Thickness:

900 micron

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

3mm Foamex

Description:

3mm Foamex Plastic full descrioption in here

Thickness:

3mm

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

Rigid Photoluminescent

Description:

Rigid Photoluminescent (GITD) Glow in the dark

Thickness:

1mm

Fixing Options:

Inside Window fixing Sticker

Description:

Reverse printed onto high-quality self-adhesive vinyl with the adhesive applied to the front of the graphic. This allows the sign to be fixed to the inside of glazing while remaining fully visible and readable from the outside.

Thickness:

195mic

Fixing Options:

To be applied to the inside face of the glass and viewed from the opposite side. For best results, ensure the glass surface is clean, dry and free from dust, grease and contaminants before application.

Self Adhesive Photoluminescent

Description:

Self Adhesive Photoluminescent

Thickness:

0.229mm

Fixing Options:

*indicates your currently selected material