Fire Blanket ID Sign | Photoluminescent
Summary
Fire blankets are an important first-response tool for smothering small fires, particularly in kitchens, laboratories, and other environments where open flames or hot surfaces present a risk. Clearly marking their location with a dedicated ID sign ensures that anyone in the building can quickly identify where a fire blanket is stored in an emergency, without having to search or rely on prior knowledge of the premises.
These fire blanket ID signs from CheckFire are made from photoluminescent plastic that absorbs ambient light and glows in the dark, keeping the sign visible even when lighting fails or visibility is reduced by smoke. The range is available in four variants to suit different installation preferences: rigid portrait (75mm x 200mm), rigid landscape (150mm x 100mm), self-adhesive portrait (75mm x 200mm), and self-adhesive landscape (150mm x 100mm). Rigid versions are suitable for placing alongside or above a mounted fire blanket, while self-adhesive versions fix directly to a wall or flat surface for a neater, permanent installation.
Each sign clearly identifies the presence of a fire blanket and provides guidance on the types of fire it can be used on, supporting compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and helping building occupants make the right decisions quickly in an emergency.
Features
- Identifies the location of a fire blanket to building occupants and visitors
- Provides guidance on the types of fire a fire blanket can be used on
- Photoluminescent plastic construction — absorbs light and glows in the dark for continued visibility during power failure or low-light conditions
- Supports compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Available in rigid photoluminescent portrait format — 75mm x 200mm (product code: 106P)
- Available in rigid photoluminescent landscape format — 150mm x 100mm (product code: 116P)
- Available in self-adhesive photoluminescent portrait format — 75mm x 200mm (product code: 106SAPL)
- Available in self-adhesive photoluminescent landscape format — 150mm x 100mm (product code: 116SAPL)
- Self-adhesive variants fix directly to a wall or surface without the need for additional fixings
- Rigid variants suitable for use alongside bracketed or cabinet-mounted fire blankets
FAQs
Where should a fire blanket ID sign be positioned?
The sign should be placed directly above or alongside the fire blanket it identifies, at a height clearly visible to anyone in the area. In kitchens and catering environments, this is typically on the wall next to or above the fire blanket’s mounting point, ensuring it can be spotted quickly without searching.
What types of fire can a fire blanket be used on?
Fire blankets are most commonly used to smother small fires involving solid materials, burning clothing, or cooking oils and fats. They work by cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire. They are particularly suited to kitchen environments and are an effective first-response tool for Class F fires when used correctly. They should not be used on large or spreading fires.
What is the difference between the rigid and self-adhesive variants?
The rigid photoluminescent versions (product codes 106P and 116P) are freestanding or bracket-mounted plastic signs designed to be placed or hung alongside the fire blanket. The self-adhesive photoluminescent versions (product codes 106SAPL and 116SAPL) have an adhesive backing and fix directly to a wall or flat surface without additional fixings, making them a neater solution for permanent installations.
What is the difference between the portrait and landscape orientations?
The portrait versions (75mm x 200mm) are taller than they are wide and suit narrower wall spaces or installations where vertical space is available. The landscape versions (150mm x 100mm) are wider than they are tall and may better suit installations where horizontal space allows. Both carry the same information and are available in rigid and self-adhesive formats.
Why do these signs glow in the dark?
The photoluminescent material charges under normal ambient lighting and re-emits that energy as a visible glow when surrounding light levels drop. This means the sign remains visible in the event of a power failure or in smoky conditions, helping occupants locate the fire blanket even when visibility is reduced.
Do these signs meet fire safety legislation requirements?
Yes. These signs support compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires responsible persons to ensure that fire safety equipment is clearly identified and that relevant information is provided to building occupants.
Specifications
- Sign Type: Fire blanket ID sign
- Material: Photoluminescent plastic
- Photoluminescent: Yes — glows in the dark
- Rigid Portrait Product Code: 106P
- Rigid Portrait Size: 75mm x 200mm
- Rigid Landscape Product Code: 116P
- Rigid Landscape Size: 150mm x 100mm
- Self-Adhesive Portrait Product Code: 106SAPL
- Self-Adhesive Portrait Size: 75mm x 200mm
- Self-Adhesive Landscape Product Code: 116SAPL
- Self-Adhesive Landscape Size: 150mm x 100mm
- Mounting Options: Rigid (bracket or freestanding) or self-adhesive
- Legislation Compliance: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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