Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher Sign – FS0081

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher Sign – FS0081

This carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sign shows a “Fire Extinguisher” header above a “Carbon Dioxide” label, an extinguisher pictogram, and a use-on panel confirming that the extinguisher below it is suitable for electrical fires and flammable liquid fires. The panel on this carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sign states “Use for: electrical, and flammable liquids fires” and clearly marks that the extinguisher must not be used on flammable metal fires.

Where this carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sign is used

This sign carries the same Class B and electrical rating as the CO2 fire extinguisher ID sign, presented in a text-panel layout that spells out “Carbon Dioxide” in full rather than the abbreviated “CO2” label used on the coloured use-on chart format. Both sign styles identify the same type of extinguisher and carry the identical restriction against use on flammable metal fires, so crew should treat the rating as equivalent regardless of which layout or labelling is fitted to a particular extinguisher.

This carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sign is fixed directly to or beside the extinguisher it identifies, typically in engine rooms, switchboard rooms, and other areas where live electrical equipment is a fire risk. Crew should always check the use-for panel before discharging an extinguisher on an unfamiliar fire, since a carbon dioxide extinguisher is not rated for ordinary combustible fires such as wood, paper and textiles.

On vessels where multiple extinguisher sign styles are in use across different equipment ages or suppliers, this carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sign lets crew confirm at a glance that the extinguisher in front of them is rated for electrical and flammable liquid fires, rather than assuming a different sign layout or wording means a different type of extinguisher. This matters most in the first seconds of a fire, when using the wrong method wastes time and can make the situation worse.

Unlike the powder fire extinguisher ID sign, whose broad all-risks rating also covers ordinary combustibles and gas fires, this carbon dioxide fire extinguisher sign marks an extinguisher intended specifically for electrical and flammable liquid fires, so crew should not assume it can be swapped in for a general-purpose extinguisher outside its rated use.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that extinguishers are correctly identified and that their use-on rating matches what is recorded on the vessel’s fire control plan. Correct identification signage is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since crew safety in an emergency depends on picking the right extinguisher without hesitation.

New crew joining a vessel should be shown the different extinguisher sign styles and their use-on ratings during familiarisation, since assuming any extinguisher will work on any fire is a genuine and avoidable risk. This sign is commonly found alongside other extinguisher identification signage such as the foam fire extinguisher ID sign and the water fire extinguisher ID sign, so a vessel’s full range of firefighting equipment is clearly and consistently distinguished.

Because picking the wrong extinguisher can make a fire worse rather than better, keeping this sign accurate and legible is as important as keeping the extinguisher itself properly serviced and in date.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0081
IMPA: 33.6433
ISSA: 47.564.33
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

Supplied ready to apply directly to or beside the extinguisher. Available in the standard size shown above.

This sign is produced to IMO fire control symbol specifications for consistent recognition across international fleets. Need a different size or a custom layout? Contact us for a quote.