Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns occupants not to use the elevator during a fire emergency, where power failure or smoke infiltration could trap them inside.

Also commonly referred to as a Do Not Use Elevator in Case of Fire sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Multi-storey office buildings, residential apartment blocks, hotels, hospitals and healthcare facilities
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP063

Where Should a Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire Sign Be Used?
Multi-storey office buildings, residential apartment blocks, hotels, hospitals and healthcare facilities

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: Lifts must be taken out of use during a fire evacuation because power cuts can strand occupants between floors and lift shafts can act as conduits for smoke. This sign should be posted directly on or adjacent to every lift call point and inside lift lobbies in any multi-storey building. It is a mandatory requirement under fire safety regulations wherever passenger lifts are installed.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire sign mean?
A Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire sign instructs building occupants to avoid using the elevator during a fire emergency and to use the stairs instead for safe evacuation.

Where should a Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near multi-storey office buildings, residential apartment blocks, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Do Not Use Lift in Event of Fire” and “Do Not Use Elevator in Case of Fire”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Do Not Use Elevator in Case of Fire” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.