No Sub Aqua Equipment Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign prohibits the use of scuba and sub-aqua diving equipment, protecting the safety of all water users in areas where underwater diving presents an unacceptable hazard.

Also commonly referred to as a No Scuba Diving Equipment sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Sub Aqua Equipment
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, inland lakes and reservoirs, lido facilities, water parks
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP077

Where Should a No Sub Aqua Equipment Sign Be Used?
Public swimming pools, inland lakes and reservoirs, lido facilities, water parks

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 displayed at swimming pools, managed bathing areas, and recreational water facilities where scuba or sub-aqua equipment is not permitted due to safety, supervision, or licensing restrictions. It addresses the risk of collision with surface swimmers, interference with lifeguard visibility, and the use of equipment in water depths or conditions unsuitable for diving.

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 Sub Aqua Equipment sign mean?
A No Sub Aqua Equipment sign instructs people that the use of scuba diving or sub-aqua breathing apparatus and associated equipment is not permitted in that water area.

Where should a No Sub Aqua Equipment sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near public swimming pools, inland lakes and reservoirs, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Sub Aqua Equipment 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 Sub Aqua Equipment” and “No Scuba Diving Equipment”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Scuba Diving Equipment” 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.