A Fire Extinguisher Symbol sign is vital for quickly identifying the presence and location of fire extinguishers within a building. In emergency situations, where every second counts, this clear and universally recognised symbol helps people locate the extinguisher without hesitation or confusion. The symbol’s visibility ensures that even individuals unfamiliar with the premises can find fire-fighting equipment promptly, enabling faster response to contain or extinguish small fires before they escalate. This swift access can protect lives, reduce property damage, and prevent fires from spreading.
In addition to aiding emergency response, the Fire Extinguisher Symbol sign plays an important role in maintaining fire safety standards and compliance with regulations. It acts as a constant reminder of fire safety preparedness, encouraging regular checks and ensuring that extinguishers remain unobstructed and ready for use. The symbol promotes a culture of safety awareness among employees, visitors, and residents, helping to create safer environments in workplaces, schools, and public spaces. Overall, this simple yet effective sign is a key component of any fire safety strategy.
Material Options Explained
Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.
Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it’s budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted walls, which simplifies installation and reduces setup time. Self-adhesive vinyl provides a clean, professional finish that suits many indoor environments including offices, retail, industrial sites, and vehicles. It is more affordable than many other material types and allows for custom shapes, colours, and graphics.

To achieve high performance in low light conditions and conform to ISO 16069 we recommend using Ultra Bright.
Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Rigid Plastic: Ultra Bright rigid plastic has a photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation which offers a highly effective, reliable, and energy-free visibility in low-light or blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency exit applications. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions.
Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Self Adhesive: Ultra Bright self adhesive vinyl is a flexible PVC with photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation. The self-adhesive backing enables quick, tool-free application on smooth, clean surfaces like walls and doors. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency escape applications.
Rigid Plastic with Self Adhesive Backing: Our standard rigid plastic is a gloss white, smooth, solid material that allows for crisp printing of text and graphics - resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals. A strong peel & stick adhesive backing eliminates the need for tools or hardware, providing a long-lasting bond to most smooth surfaces, saving time and labour costs.
Miscellaneous Products / Materials
Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.
Anodised Aluminium: A fully recyclable, premium material for signage, offering a combination of durability, aesthetics, and performance. A lightweight yet extremely strong material which won’t rust or peel. It is sleek, professional looking and has a smooth satin finish. A smart, 100% recyclable, sustainable option for environmentally conscious projects.
Brass:Brass with printed detail ideal for prestigious environments
Roll / Sheet of Labels: Manufactured from self-adhesive vinyl, our roll / sheets of labels are easy to apply and are budget-friendly. The adhesive backing on each label allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces making them ideal for high-volume tasks such as product packaging, shipping, inventory tagging, or compliance labelling.
Fire Extinguisher Symbol Safety Sign / Product by Chelmsford Safety Signs in Essex
- Brand: Chelmsford Safety
- Catalogue Page: 7
- Availability: In Stock
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