Fire Extinguisher Left Arrow Sign | Fire Equipment Safety Sign

Description

This sign directs people to the nearest fire extinguisher to the left, enabling fast response in an emergency.

Also commonly referred to as a Fire Extinguisher — Turn Left sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Fire Extinguisher Left 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, retail stockrooms, hospital walkways
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAF011

Where Should a Fire Extinguisher Left Arrow Sign Be Used?
Office corridors, warehouse aisles, retail stockrooms, hospital 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: This sign should be posted at decision points such as corridor junctions or room entrances where the fire extinguisher is located to the left and not immediately visible. It reduces search time during a fire emergency, which is critical when every second counts. Buildings with long corridors or complex layouts particularly benefit from directional fire-equipment signage.

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 Left Arrow sign mean?
A Fire Extinguisher Left Arrow sign instructs people to turn or proceed to the left to locate the nearest fire extinguisher.

Where should a Fire Extinguisher Left 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 Left 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 Left Arrow” and “Fire Extinguisher — Turn Left”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Fire Extinguisher — Turn Left” 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.