BCF Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign

BCF Fire Extinguisher Identification Sign – FS0076

This BCF fire extinguisher identification sign shows the standard extinguisher pictogram above a green “B.C.F.” label and a use-on chart, confirming that the extinguisher below it is charged with BCF (bromochlorodifluoromethane) extinguishing agent. The chart on this BCF fire extinguisher identification sign lists the fire classes the agent is rated for: wood, paper and textiles (Class A), flammable liquids (Class B), and live electrical equipment, while clearly marking that BCF must not be used on gaseous fires.

BCF is a halon-based agent, and many flag states and vessel operators have phased it out or restrict its use under the Montreal Protocol and related environmental regulations, so a BCF fire extinguisher identification sign should only be fitted where the extinguisher it labels is confirmed to still be in service and compliant with the vessel’s current fire safety certification. Crew should never assume an extinguisher is charged with BCF without checking the sign and the extinguisher’s own service tag together.

Where this sign is used

A BCF fire extinguisher identification sign is often found alongside other agent-identification labels, such as those for CO2 or dry powder units, so crew can quickly tell which extinguisher suits the fire in front of them; for numbered equipment locations more generally, see our aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign.

The BCF 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. Each BCF fire extinguisher identification sign on the fire control plan corresponds to a specific numbered extinguisher location, so crew can confirm the correct agent type is available before attempting to fight a fire of a given class.

Fitting this BCF 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 BCF fire extinguisher identification sign

During routine fire rounds, crew should confirm that the BCF 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 any BCF units still in service remain within their inspection and recharge intervals. Keep a spare BCF fire extinguisher identification sign on hand alongside other fire control plan signage, so any mismatch found during survey preparation can be corrected quickly.

This sign is supplied as a durable, adhesive-backed marker sized to sit cleanly beside standard extinguisher brackets throughout accommodation and machinery areas.

Order the correct BCF fire extinguisher identification sign for every remaining BCF unit still certified for service, and replace it with the appropriate identification sign immediately if the extinguisher is ever recharged with a different agent.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0076
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

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