Fire Extinguisher

JALITE Photoluminescent Fire Extinguisher Identification Signs

This month has been one for going back to basics, with one of the most prolific fire safety signs for JALITE, the fire extinguisher identification (ID) sign. As we touched on previously, our history and success can easily be tied to our design of the fire extinguisher ID, which became the blueprint for this sign type, widely used today.

With popularity of the fire extinguisher ID sign, also came alternative designs for the sign, which went against the very Standards that legislation referenced for guidance.

JALITE have informed legislation and contributed to Standards since our origins 4 decades ago, naturally becoming advocates for best practice and quality, in all that we do. This undoubtedly extends to the design and manufacturing of JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs.  

With this interest in mind, we thought we would highlight the design properties of ID signs, to allow a recap, and to do our part to ensure that Responsible Persons can protect people and property, through specifying and installing compliant and conforming designs.

We previously discussed specialised fire extinguisher ID signs. But this week, our emphasis is on standard fire extinguisher ID signs for the tried-and-true fire extinguishers, accepted throughout the industry.

Below you’ll find some literature for JALITE fire extinguisher ID signs, a tool for a refresh on fire extinguisher ID signs, especially for new starters.

However, we’ll first go into the fundamentals, briefly explaining what fire extinguisher ID signs are and why the signs are needed.

 

Why are Fire extinguisher ID signs Needed?

Fire extinguisher ID signs are a vital piece of fire protection equipment that help to locate, identify, instruct, and inform trained personnel, on how to select and operate the fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher ID signs are designed to meet the unique requirements of The Health and Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. In essence, the fire extinguisher ID signs facilitate the mitigation of significant risks to health and safety, therefore people and property, often after recommended after formal risk assessment.

In order to appropriately label the fire extinguisher, ID signs must therefore coincide with the classification of fire whether:

  • Flammable solids
  • Flammable liquids
  • Flammable gases
  • Combustible metals
  • Electrical equipment
  • Cooking oils

In the event where the fire extinguisher is mislabelled, put in the incorrect place, or labelled with fire extinguisher ID signs that are non-conforming to recommendations, delays can be deadly.

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JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher Identification Signs

JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs are your solution to combining the requirements of compliance and conformance. Our photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs are designed to the colour coding of BS 5306-10;2019 and to BS EN 3, to match the body of the fire extinguisher. To encourage familiarity, and therefore quick response times for trained personnel, JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs also contain the graphical symbol as per BS EN ISO 7010: 2020: A7+2023.

JALITE standard photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs are available within 1 to 4 working days including:

  • Water- A class wood paper and textiles fires
  • Carbon Dioxide for B class flammable liquids and live electrical equipment fires
  • Foam for A class and B class fires
  • ABC Powder for A, B and C class fires and live electrical equipment fires
  • Wet Chemical for A and F class fires

JALITE photoluminescent M2 Powder fire extinguisher ID signs are now updated to the signal violet colour for D class fires, as recommended in BS 5306-10:2019.

All JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs are available in our ID size (100 x 150mm) and M size (80 x 200mm), manufactured on JALITE AAA class C+ photoluminescent rigid PVC or self-adhesive vinyl.

This undoubtedly helps Responsible Persons and installers to minimise risk, with JALITE photoluminescent signs that help locate, identify, instruct, and inform regardless of lighting and smoked filled conditions.

 

Personalised JALITE Photoluminescent Fire Extinguisher Identification Signs

To help you with additional marketing, all standard JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs are easily personalised to feature your company information. Personalised fire extinguisher ID signs can be customised to include the following:

  • Company name
  • Telephone number
  • Email address

Barcodes and logos can also be added to standard JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs.

 

Existing JALITE customers of personalised fire extinguisher IDs have found that customisations, encourage repurchase from their existing customers, and new business from perspective customers who can order directly through you.

JALITE personalised photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs are available to be despatched within 7 to 10 working days.

Personalised JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs must be ordered in quantities of 400 pieces of each design.

Alternatively, if you prefer to order for your yearly requirements, we can accommodate 12 monthly orders, that can be based on your monthly average orders of fire extinguisher ID signs. Despatch of such purchase orders can be arranged for a set date, for each month (subject to trade indemnity credit facilities).

 

Contact us for more information on JALITE photoluminescent fire extinguisher ID signs, whether personalised or standard. Our customer services team will be happy to help you at sales@jalite.com or +44(0) 1268 242 300 today.