No Inflatables in the Water Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign prohibits the use of inflatable toys and airbeds in the water, helping to prevent overcrowding, reduced swimmer visibility, and potential drowning hazards.

Also commonly referred to as a No Inflatable Toys in the Water sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Inflatables in the Water
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: Public swimming pools, lidos, open-water bathing areas, leisure centre splash pools
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP034

Where Should a No Inflatables in the Water Sign Be Used?
Public swimming pools, lidos, open-water bathing areas, leisure centre splash pools

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: Inflatables can obstruct lifeguard sightlines, drift into deeper water carrying inexperienced swimmers, and cause collisions in busy aquatic environments. This sign should be posted at pool entrances, poolside barriers, and beach or lido access points where inflatables pose a recognised safety risk.

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 No Inflatables in the Water sign mean?
A No Inflatables in the Water sign instructs swimmers and visitors that inflatable toys, airbeds, and similar devices are not permitted in the water at that location.

Where should a No Inflatables in the Water sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near public swimming pools, lidos, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Inflatables in the Water 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 “No Inflatables in the Water” and “No Inflatable Toys in the Water”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Inflatable Toys in the Water” 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.