Fire Extinguisher — Down Right Arrow Sign | Fire Equipment Safety Sign

Description

This sign directs people to the nearest fire extinguisher in an emergency, where seconds can determine whether a small fire is contained or becomes life-threatening.

Also commonly referred to as a Fire Extinguisher This Way sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Fire Extinguisher — Down Right 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, warehouse aisles, stairwells, shopping centre walkways
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAF024

Where Should a Fire Extinguisher — Down Right Arrow Sign Be Used?
Office corridors, warehouse aisles, stairwells, shopping centre walkways

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 posted where a fire extinguisher is located around a corner or below the sign’s position, guiding occupants along the correct path without confusion. Clear directional fire equipment signage is required under fire safety regulations to ensure extinguishers can be located rapidly during an emergency.

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 Right Arrow sign mean?
A Fire Extinguisher Down Right Arrow sign directs building occupants diagonally to the right and downward toward the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, enabling rapid access to firefighting equipment in an emergency.

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

Is a Fire Extinguisher — Down Right 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 Right Arrow” and “Fire Extinguisher This Way”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Fire Extinguisher This Way” 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.