82 SAFETY & SECURITY Fire Safety Signage: Your Building’s Silent Hero
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ire safety signs play a crucial role in the overall safety strategy of any building or facility, providing essential information and
guidance in case of a fi re-related emergency. The devastation a fi re can cause is
unlimited; from property damage to loss of life, uncontrolled fi res are something every property developer and manager dreads. Displaying the correct Fire Safety signage acts as a passive prevention tool and helps to inform people of the correct actions to take should a fi re occur. After an update in 2021, the punishment
for breaching fi re safety regulations has been made more severe, with fi nes able to be issued in unlimited amounts and responsible persons facing up to 2 years imprisonment. It’s never
been more vital to make sure your site is 100% fi re safe…
WHAT SIGNS DO YOU NEED? There’s a wide range of Fire Safety signs which are vital for making a building fi re safe. Some key signs that should be displayed are: • Fire Exit Signs - assist in quickly guiding people to the closest emergency exit to allow a swift and orderly evacuation • Fire Door Signs - convey crucial information on the use and purpose of fi re doors, helping to prevent the spread of fi re and smoke throughout a building • Fire Action Notices - provide essential information on the steps occupants must take in case of a fi re, including raising the alarm and safely evacuating the building • Fire Equipment Signs - indicate the location and type of fi re extinguishers and other fi re- fi ghting equipment available to use correctly and effi ciently during a fi re
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also off er a custom sign builder, where you can build your sign to suit your needs; with a range of sizes and materials available for temporary signage, or more bespoke materials for long- term usage.
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2023 LEGISLATION UPDATE FOR FLATS As of January 2023, an update to Fire Safety Regulations was added within Fire Safety Approved Document B. This update requires all fl ats with a top storey over 11m above ground level to provide Wayfi nding Signs on every fl oor. This new range of signage is designed to help
guide fi refi ghters in the event of a fi re, so they know what fl oor they’re on, and how many fl ats are on each level and which direction they’re in. The new regulations state specifi c
requirements regarding the letter and numeral height of the text on the signs, as well as how they should be positioned to best assist the fi re service. (Appx. 15.13-15.16) With these signs required in fl ats now, you
need to be sure that what you buy is compliant the fi rst time around… SafetySigns4Less have a range of Wayfi nding
Signs readily available, and guarantee to manufacture your custom signs so that they comply with the strict legislation laid out in Approved Document B. Their team will manually check each custom sign order to ensure it complies, and advise you on any changes or amends to be compliant to what’s listed in Approved Document B. With over 2,000 5-star Trustpilot reviews, you
can rely on SafetySigns4Less for all your signage needs without worry. So, check out what they have to off er at
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