BC Powder Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign

BC Powder Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign – FS0068

This BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign shows the standard extinguisher pictogram above a blue “BC Powder” label and a use-on chart, confirming that the extinguisher below it is charged with BC-rated dry chemical powder. The chart on this BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign lists the fire classes the agent is rated for: flammable liquids (Class B), gaseous fires (Class C), and live electrical equipment, while clearly marking that BC powder must not be used on wood, paper, or textile fires.

Because BC powder leaves no cooling effect on smouldering solid fuels, using it on a wood, paper, or textile fire marked “do not use” on this BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign can allow the fire to reignite even after the visible flame is knocked down. Crew should always check the use-on chart before selecting an extinguisher, particularly in mixed-risk spaces where more than one fire class is possible.

Where this sign is used

A BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign is often mounted alongside signage for other agent types, such as our BCF fire extinguisher identification sign, so crew fighting a fire under pressure can quickly confirm they have picked the correct unit for the fire class in front of them.

The BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign is fitted directly on or immediately beside the extinguisher bracket, positioned so the use-on chart remains legible without removing the extinguisher from its mount. BC powder units are commonly found in machinery spaces, galleys, and areas with electrical switchgear, where flammable liquid and electrical fire risks are more likely than ordinary combustible fires.

Fitting this BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign is straightforward: the photoluminescent film is self-adhesive and applies directly to the bulkhead or bracket surround after the surface is cleaned and dried. No drilling or mechanical fixing is required, and the sign is sized to remain legible from typical corridor viewing distances.

Maintaining the BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign

During routine fire rounds, crew should confirm that the BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign still matches the extinguisher actually mounted at that location, since extinguishers are sometimes swapped for a different agent type during servicing without the corresponding sign being updated. Because photoluminescent film only charges under normal lighting, the sign needs to sit clear of shadows cast by fittings, cable trays, or structural members so it can build and hold its charge for emergency conditions.

Vessels undergoing fire safety surveys are typically asked to show that every extinguisher on board is correctly identified by the agent it actually contains, and that the correct extinguisher type is positioned for the fire risks present in each space. Keep a spare BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign on hand alongside other fire control plan signage, so any mismatch found during survey preparation can be corrected quickly. Order the correct BC powder fire extinguisher identification sign whenever an extinguisher is recharged or replaced with a BC-rated unit.

This sign is supplied as a durable, adhesive-backed marker sized to sit cleanly beside standard extinguisher brackets throughout accommodation and machinery areas, matching the dimensions of other extinguisher identification signage on board.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0068
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

New crew joining a vessel should be shown the difference between extinguisher agent types during familiarisation, since selecting the wrong unit for an electrical or flammable-liquid fire can make the situation worse rather than better.

Manufactured to IMO photoluminescent standards. Need a different size? Contact us for a quote.