Close in the Event of Fire Sign
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| Product CodeMS0049 | IMPA Code33.5805 | ISSA Code47.558.05 |
Close in the Event of Fire Sign – IMO marine safety sign.
Other sizes on request. Film specifications on the Specifications tab.
| Product | |
| Product code | MS0049 |
|---|---|
| IMPA code | 33.5805 |
| ISSA code | 47.558.05 |
| Sizes | 150 × 150 mm, 300 × 300 mm · other sizes on request |
| Film options | |
| Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Non-Glow) | Polymeric PVC with UV laminate. No glow. Up to 5 yrs outdoor. |
| General Purpose Glow Vinyl | 200 µm photoluminescent vinyl, approx. 8 hr afterglow. Not certified – not for marine or escape-route use. Up to 7 yrs outdoor. |
| Marine Glow Vinyl (Class C) | DNV MED Wheelmark, ISO 15370:2021. ≥140 / ≥20 mcd/m² at 10 / 60 min, 28+ hr afterglow. Flame-retardant. Up to 5 yrs outdoor. |
| Marine High Intensity Glow Vinyl (Class D) | DNV MED Wheelmark, ISO 15370:2021. ≥260 / ≥35 mcd/m² at 10 / 60 min, 50+ hr afterglow. Nearly 2× Class C – escape routes, LLL, low-light areas. Flame-retardant. Up to 5 yrs outdoor. |
| Substrates | |
| Self-adhesive | Peel-and-stick onto flat, clean, non-porous surfaces – bulkheads, doors, cabinets, painted steel. Default. |
| Rigid PVC | Light, economical panel for interior mounting. Screw or adhesive fix. |
| Polycarbonate | Impact-resistant, UV-stable – exterior and high-traffic locations. |
| Aluminium | Corrosion-resistant, long-life exterior and deck use. |
| Steel | Heavy-duty industrial mounting; magnet-compatible. |
Full film data sheets, certificates and care instructions on our Materials page.
Close in the Event of Fire Sign – MS0049
The Close in the Event of Fire Sign identifies a door, damper, or opening that must be closed in the event of a fire to help contain smoke and flame within a fire zone aboard the vessel. This mandatory sign instructs crew to close the marked opening immediately upon discovering a fire or hearing the fire alarm, rather than leaving it open during an evacuation, supporting the ship’s structural fire protection strategy.
Manufactured from durable photoluminescent material, MS0049 continues to glow after the ship’s main lighting fails, keeping the instruction legible during a blackout, dense smoke, or a night-time fire response. Its blue circular mandatory-action field with bold white text is designed for instant recognition on doors and openings throughout accommodation, machinery, and service spaces, supporting the IMO’s emphasis on clear, standardised shipboard signage.
Why the Close in the Event of Fire Instruction Matters
An opening left uncontrolled during a fire allows smoke and flame to spread rapidly beyond its zone of origin, compromising escape routes and hampering the crew’s firefighting response. A clear, standardised instruction reminds every crew member and passenger passing through the space that this particular opening must be closed the moment a fire is detected, reinforcing correct fire-zone discipline during both drills and genuine emergencies.
Compliance and Certification
MS0049 is produced to support compliance with the vessel’s Safety Management System under the ISM Code, and fire-zone boundary discipline, including doors and openings that must be closed in a fire, is addressed within the structural fire protection provisions of SOLAS Chapter II-2. For the full regulatory text, see the IMO’s SOLAS convention overview. Maintaining clear, legible signage on every such opening supports a positive outcome at Port State Control and flag-state inspections.
Installation Recommendations
Install MS0049 directly on or immediately adjacent to the door or opening at eye level, positioned so anyone passing through sees it clearly. Mount on a flat, stable surface using marine-grade adhesive or corrosion-resistant fasteners suited to the surrounding finish. Confirm the closing mechanism operates correctly and reinforce the instruction through fire drills and routine fire-safety rounds.
- Photoluminescent pictogram charges under ambient light and glows during power loss
- Bold mandatory-action blue circle format for instant multilingual recognition
- Rigid, UV-stable substrate engineered for continuous marine and interior exposure
- Compact format suited to accommodation, machinery, and service-space fire boundaries
- Supports ISM Code safety-management and SOLAS structural fire protection documentation
Equip every fire-zone opening aboard your vessel with the MS0049 Close in the Event of Fire Sign, and keep fire containment compliant and reliable when it matters most.
Complete your vessel’s safety signage programme by pairing this sign with our Hazard Signs and Fire Fighting Signs ranges, ensuring full coverage across every shipboard risk area.
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