Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire Sign | Fire Equipment Safety Sign

Description

This sign instructs occupants to use the stairs rather than lifts or escalators during a fire, preventing entrapment in elevator shafts.

Also commonly referred to as a Do Not Use Lift in Case of Fire sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire
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 buildings, hotels, hospitals, residential apartment blocks
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAF021

Where Should a Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire Sign Be Used?
Office buildings, hotels, hospitals, residential apartment blocks

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 adjacent to lifts, elevator lobbies, and escalator entrances on every floor of a multi-storey building. It addresses the serious risk of people using elevators during a fire evacuation, where power failure or smoke infiltration can trap occupants. Positioning it at the point of decision ensures people choose the safe stairwell route before committing to a lift.

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 Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire sign mean?
A Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire sign instructs building occupants to evacuate via the staircase and not use lifts or elevators when a fire occurs.

Where should a Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near office buildings, hotels, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire 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 “Use Stairs in the Event of a Fire” and “Do Not Use Lift in Case of Fire”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Do Not Use Lift in Case of Fire” 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.