Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow Sign | Fire Equipment Safety Sign

Description

This sign directs people to the exact position of a fire extinguisher, ensuring it can be found instantly in an emergency.

Also commonly referred to as a Fire Extinguisher Below sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow
Sign type: Fire Equipment 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: office corridors, warehouses, retail stockrooms, industrial workshops
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAF013

Where Should a Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow Sign Be Used?
office corridors, warehouses, retail stockrooms, industrial workshops

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: It is fitted directly above or on a wall where a fire extinguisher is mounted at low level, guiding occupants to the appliance without delay. Quick location of firefighting equipment is critical in the early stages of a fire, and this sign reduces search time when seconds matter.

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 Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow sign mean?
A Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow sign instructs building occupants that a fire extinguisher is located immediately below the sign, enabling rapid identification and retrieval of the appliance in the event of a fire.

Where should a Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near office corridors, warehouses, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow sign a fire equipment sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white fire equipment 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 “Fire Extinguisher Down Arrow” and “Fire Extinguisher Below”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Fire Extinguisher Below” 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.