Emergency Fire Pump Remote Control Sign

Emergency Fire Pump Remote Control Sign – FS0111

This emergency fire pump remote control sign shows the IMO fire control symbol for a remote control point serving the emergency fire pump, or a fire pump supplied by the emergency source of power, distinct from the standard remote control symbol used for the vessel’s main fire pumps. The triangle enclosing a circle-and-arrow valve symbol follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the control point itself, so the symbol is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this emergency fire pump remote control sign is used

SOLAS requires certain vessels, including passenger ships and cargo ships above a set tonnage, to carry an emergency fire pump that is independently driven and located outside the main machinery space, so fire main pressure remains available even if the machinery space is flooded, on fire, or otherwise disabled. This emergency fire pump remote control sign marks the point where that emergency pump, or a fire pump running from the emergency source of power, can be started or stopped from outside the space it serves.

This sign is fixed at the remote control point for the emergency fire pump, typically near the emergency generator room, on an external control panel, or at a manned control station, so crew responding to a fire alarm can start the emergency pump quickly without needing to enter a compartment that may already be unsafe. Distinguishing this control point from the remote control for the vessel’s main fire pump matters directly, since confusing the two during an emergency can waste time when fire main pressure is needed most.

The emergency fire pump exists specifically for the scenario in which the main fire pumps cannot be relied upon, so its remote control point needs to be clearly and separately marked rather than left to be inferred from context. This emergency fire pump remote control sign gives crew an unambiguous reference, distinct from the general remote control fire pump sign used elsewhere on board.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that the remote control point for the emergency fire pump is clearly marked, correctly labelled, and remains accessible even if the main machinery space is unavailable. Correct labelling of this control point is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since a mislabelled or missing sign can slow down verification that the vessel’s emergency fire pump arrangement matches what SOLAS requires.

New crew should be shown the location and correct operation of the emergency fire pump remote control during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find or identify the correct control can delay fire main pressure reaching hose reels and fixed systems in exactly the scenario the emergency pump is designed for. Clear, consistent labelling like this emergency fire pump remote control sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since an unmarked or ambiguous control point can slow down an auditor trying to confirm the vessel’s fire control plan matches the emergency fire pump arrangement actually fitted on board. Fitting this emergency fire pump remote control sign at the correct control point keeps that arrangement easy to verify against the equipment in place.

The emergency fire pump and its remote control arrangement should be tested regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a control that fails to start the pump during an actual emergency defeats the purpose of having an independent emergency source in the first place. Marking the control point clearly with this emergency fire pump remote control sign also makes it easier for the crew member responsible for testing to locate it without needing to consult a separate equipment list.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0111
IMPA: 33.6799
ISSA: 47.567.99
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 at the remote control point. 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.

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