Foam Inlet Sign – FS0062

Foam Inlet Sign – FS0062

This IMO fire control sign marks a foam inlet connection point, using the standard firefighter’s helmet pictogram with plain wording and the IMO flame symbol. The foam inlet sign identifies where portable foam-making equipment or a mobile foam unit can be connected into a fixed piping system, letting crew and shore-side firefighters find the correct connection point quickly during a fire involving flammable liquids.

Where this foam inlet sign is used

This sign is mounted directly above or beside foam inlet connections, typically found on open decks and at points where a fixed foam system’s piping terminates in a coupling for external or portable foam supply. Foam inlets are a critical part of a vessel’s firefighting arrangements for machinery spaces and cargo areas where flammable liquids present a heightened fire risk that water alone cannot safely address.

On vessels with multiple foam inlet points serving different protected spaces, this foam inlet sign is applied consistently at every connection so that crew and any assisting shore-side or port firefighting teams can identify the correct inlet without delay. This consistency also supports visiting surveyors confirming that foam system connections shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present and correctly marked.

During fire drills, this sign reinforces crew familiarity with foam inlet locations, since connecting portable foam equipment quickly matters when a flammable liquid fire is escalating. Any foam inlet found without this sign, or with a sign that has faded or become illegible, should be corrected immediately, since a connection point that cannot be identified quickly undermines the whole foam firefighting arrangement. Because foam is mixed with water at the inlet using a proportioning device, crew should also confirm the foam concentrate supply is adequate before connecting equipment, since an inlet with no concentrate behind it delivers plain water rather than an effective foam blanket.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that foam system connections shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly positioned, and clearly signed. Accurate foam inlet signage is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, given how central foam systems are to controlling flammable liquid fires.

New crew are shown foam inlet sign locations during safety inductions and fire safety familiarisation, since knowing where foam connections are located is part of a complete understanding of a vessel’s firefighting arrangements. This sign is commonly found alongside other primary firefighting signage such as the fire extinguisher sign and the fire monitor sign, so a vessel’s firefighting connection points are clearly and consistently marked.

Foam inlet connections are reviewed during routine equipment audits and after any refit or reconfiguration of the fixed foam system, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains correctly positioned and legible. A connection relocated during works and left without an updated sign is a common finding during external fire safety audits and should be corrected as soon as it is identified.

Because a foam inlet that cannot be found quickly delays the response to a flammable liquid fire, keeping this sign clear and visible is as important as keeping the connection itself in working order.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0062
IMPA: 33.6155
ISSA: 47.561.55
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 foam inlet connection. 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.