Battery 24V Sign

Battery 24V Sign – IMO A.654(16) Fire Control Symbol FS0260

This Battery 24V sign identifies the location of a 24-volt battery bank forming part of the vessel’s emergency power supply, shown by the standardised battery pictogram with voltage designator, matching exactly what appears on the vessel’s fire control plan and electrical arrangement drawings for this location. As SKU FS0260 in the Fire Fighting Signs range, it is designed for permanent fixing at battery lockers and compartments supplying emergency lighting, alarm panels and other essential low-voltage circuits.

Battery banks supplying emergency and essential circuits must remain identifiable and accessible for inspection at all times, which makes fast, unambiguous marking important during both routine electrical checks and emergency response when isolating or checking power sources may be necessary. Clear signage also supports routine electrical and fire equipment rounds, where crew confirm terminals, ventilation and battery condition are all in order. The photoluminescent background of this sign keeps the battery location identifiable during a blackout, exactly when the emergency power system itself may be under load.

Why Battery 24V Identification Matters

Crew responsible for electrical maintenance need to locate 24V battery banks quickly for scheduled inspections, terminal checks and capacity tests, since a degraded battery bank can compromise the emergency circuits it feeds without obvious warning. Correctly signed battery locations also support safety inductions and fire drills, helping crew understand which compartments house voltage sources that require caution around ventilation, terminals and short-circuit risk. This distinction matters particularly where multiple battery banks of different voltages are installed in adjacent compartments, making clear voltage marking essential for safe handling.

Compliance and Certification

This sign reproduces the fire control symbol set derived from IMO Resolution A.654(16) and continued under the current ISO 17631 standard for fire control plan graphics, matching what flag-state surveyors and classification societies expect to see identifying emergency power sources. SOLAS Chapter II-1 sets requirements for emergency source of electrical power arrangements, and correctly labelled battery locations are part of demonstrating that this equipment is genuinely maintained and ready during Port State Control inspections and class surveys. Fitting SKU FS0260 keeps your electrical compartment signage matched to the fire control and electrical plans surveyors will reference.

Installation Recommendations

Fix this sign directly on or beside the battery locker or compartment door, using the pre-drilled fixing holes for a permanent mechanical fixing or the self-adhesive backing on smooth painted surfaces. In battery compartments exposed to moisture, vibration and occasional gassing during charging, a screw or rivet fixing will outperform adhesive over the vessel’s operating life, and the sign should remain visible even when compartment doors are secured shut. Check the sign periodically during routine electrical rounds to confirm it remains legible and accurately reflects the voltage installed.

• Standard IMO/ISO 17631 fire control symbol – 24V battery pictogram
• Photoluminescent base for visibility during blackout or power failure
• 150x150mm rigid or self-adhesive format to suit steel, aluminium or GRP surfaces
• UV-stable, corrosion-resistant construction for battery locker and electrical compartment use
• Matches fire control plan symbols exactly for fast, confident equipment identification

Order the FS0260 Battery 24V sign to keep your vessel’s emergency power source clearly identified before your next drill or inspection. Safety Sign Hub stocks the complete IMO fire control symbol range and ships marine-grade signage across Australia and to vessels in port.

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