Official Do Not Smoke in Bed Sign

Do Not Smoke in Bed Sign for Cabin Fire Safety

The Do Not Smoke in Bed Sign is an IMO fire safety warning sign used aboard ships to remind crew and passengers not to smoke while in bed. Smoking in bed is a well-documented cause of accommodation fires, since a dropped cigarette or unattended ember can ignite bedding within seconds, often while the smoker has fallen asleep and cannot react to the developing fire.

When to Use This Sign

Install the Do Not Smoke in Bed Sign in crew cabins, passenger staterooms, and any other berthing area where smoking materials could plausibly be brought into a bed. It is a standard fixture in cabin fire safety information alongside muster station instructions and emergency escape route diagrams, and is particularly important on passenger vessels where cabin occupants may be unfamiliar with the ship’s fire safety culture.

Design and Materials

This sign is printed on self-adhesive film in your choice of material – non-glow vinyl, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film. It carries a long-duration afterglow, remaining visible in darkness or during a blackout after normal light exposure, an important feature in accommodation spaces where lighting may fail during a fire emergency. The sign is waterproof and resistant to saltwater exposure, with a glossy, wipe-clean finish suited to cabin surfaces.

Installation and Use

The Do Not Smoke in Bed Sign uses a peel-and-stick self-adhesive backing, allowing installation directly onto cabin walls, doors, or bedhead panels without tools or drilling. Clean and dry the mounting surface before application to ensure maximum adhesion. Position the sign where it will be seen by anyone in or near the bed, such as on the wall directly above or beside the bedhead.

Compliance and Standards

This sign complies with IMO Resolution A.1116(30) governing graphical symbols for shipboard safety signage, and follows ISO 24409-2 for ship design and construction life-saving and fire protection symbols, with further guidance on workplace and accommodation fire safety available from Safe Work Australia. These standards ensure the sign’s wording and layout are internationally recognised, supporting consistent cabin fire-safety practices across the maritime industry.

Fitting Into a Vessel’s Broader Fire Safety Plan

A clearly displayed do not smoke in bed sign works alongside a vessel’s fire safety plan, smoke detectors, and cabin fire extinguishers to reduce the risk of an accommodation fire starting from an entirely preventable cause. Port state control inspections and classification society surveys routinely check that cabin fire safety signage such as this is present and legible, particularly on passenger vessels where cabin fire statistics are closely monitored.

Ordering Information

This Do Not Smoke in Bed Sign is supplied under product code IP0076. It forms part of Safety Sign Hub’s full IMO Posters range, covering the complete set of IMO-compliant prohibition, warning, and information signage used across marine vessels, offshore installations, and port facilities. Contact Safety Sign Hub for bulk ordering or custom sign requirements.