Fire Extinguisher – Up Arrow Sign | Fire Equipment Safety Sign

Description

This sign directs people to the nearest fire extinguisher ahead, ensuring critical seconds are not wasted searching during an emergency.

Also commonly referred to as a Fire Extinguisher Straight Ahead sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Fire Extinguisher – Up 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: Corridor junctions in office buildings, stairwell landings in warehouses, factory floor passageways, hotel and hospitality back-of-house areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAF023

Where Should a Fire Extinguisher – Up Arrow Sign Be Used?
Corridor junctions in office buildings, stairwell landings in warehouses, factory floor passageways, hotel and hospitality back-of-house areas

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 should be posted at decision points such as corridor intersections or doorways where the fire extinguisher is located straight ahead but not yet visible. The sign addresses the risk of delayed fire response caused by occupants being unable to quickly locate firefighting equipment, which can allow a small fire to escalate.

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 – Up Arrow sign mean?
A Fire Extinguisher – Up Arrow sign instructs building occupants and staff to proceed straight ahead in the indicated direction to locate the nearest fire extinguisher.

Where should a Fire Extinguisher – Up Arrow sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near corridor junctions in office buildings, stairwell landings in warehouses, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Fire Extinguisher – Up 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 – Up Arrow” and “Fire Extinguisher Straight Ahead”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Fire Extinguisher Straight Ahead” 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.