Fire Alarm Sign – FS0047

Fire Alarm Sign – FS0047

This IMO fire control sign identifies the location of a fire alarm call point or fire detection panel, using the same alarm pictogram and plain wording as its companion break-glass signage. The fire alarm sign gives crew and passengers instant confirmation that fire alarm equipment is present at a given location, supporting fast, confident action if the alarm needs to be raised or checked during an emergency.

Where this fire alarm sign is used

This sign is mounted at fire alarm call points, control panels, and repeater panels throughout accommodation areas, corridors, stairwells, and machinery spaces, wherever SOLAS fire detection and alarm requirements call for the equipment to be clearly identified. Because a fire alarm may need to be located and used quickly by someone unfamiliar with the vessel, this sign is designed to be recognised at a glance, without requiring the reader to interpret written instructions first.

On vessels with fire alarm equipment distributed across many decks and compartments, this fire alarm sign is applied consistently at every location so that crew moving through unfamiliar areas during a drill or emergency can identify alarm equipment immediately. This consistency also supports visiting surveyors, contractors, and new crew who have not yet learned the vessel’s specific layout.

During fire drills, this sign is used as a reference point for crew practising fire detection and alarm procedures, confirming they can find and correctly operate the fire alarm equipment covered by each sign in their assigned zone. Any location where this sign is missing, damaged, or no longer matches the equipment behind it should be corrected immediately, since fire alarm identification is a basic building block of the ship’s overall fire response plan.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that fire alarm equipment shown on the vessel’s fire detection and alarm system diagram is clearly and consistently marked throughout the vessel. Complete, accurate fire alarm signage is one of the more visible indicators of a well-maintained fire safety system during these inspections.

New crew and passengers are introduced to fire alarm sign locations during safety inductions and muster drills, since recognising fire alarm equipment on sight is basic fire safety knowledge expected of everyone on board, regardless of role. This sign is commonly ordered alongside the in case of fire break glass sign and the fire hose sign, so a vessel’s full fire detection and response signage forms one consistent, easily recognised set.

Fire alarm equipment and its signage are reviewed during routine equipment audits and after any refit or refurbishment of corridors and common areas, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains correctly positioned and legible. A sign left in place after equipment has been relocated, or missing after new equipment has been fitted, is a common finding during external fire safety audits and should be corrected as soon as it is identified.

On vessels fitted with an addressable fire detection system, repeater panels and zone indicator boards are often installed away from the main control panel, in locations such as the bridge, engine control room, or crew mess. Marking each of these secondary panels with this sign ensures that anyone responding to an alarm, not just the crew normally stationed there, can immediately recognise the equipment and begin working through the correct response procedure without delay.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0047
IMPA: 33.6141
ISSA: 47.561.41
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 above or beside the fire alarm equipment. 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.