Manual Call Point Sign

Manual Call Point Sign – IMO A.654(16) Fire Control Symbol FS0248

This Manual Call Point sign identifies the location of a fixed break-glass fire alarm call point, used by crew or passengers to raise the alarm manually the moment a fire is discovered. The pictogram shows the standardised red call point box with its central push button, alongside the hammer used to break the protective glass if fitted, matching exactly what appears on the vessel’s fire control plan for this location. As SKU FS0248 in the Fire Fighting Signs range, it is designed for permanent fixing beside manual call points in corridors, stairwells, accommodation spaces and other areas where fast manual activation of the fire alarm is essential.

A manual call point lets anyone on board raise the alarm immediately, without waiting for automatic detection, which makes fast, confident location of every call point critical during a genuine incident. Clear signage also supports routine fire equipment rounds, where crew confirm every call point remains accessible, undamaged and correctly wired into the vessel’s fire alarm system. The photoluminescent background of this sign keeps the call point identifiable during a blackout, exactly when manual activation may be the fastest way to alert the rest of the vessel.

Why Manual Call Point Identification Matters

Anyone discovering a fire needs to locate the nearest call point without delay, since every second before the alarm is raised allows a fire to grow and reduces the time available for evacuation and firefighting. Correctly signed call points also support fire drills and safety inductions, helping new crew and even passengers learn the layout of manual alarm points across corridors, stairwells and public spaces. This distinction matters particularly in areas with limited visibility or heavy smoke, where a clearly marked call point can be found by feel and sign recognition alone.

Compliance and Certification

This sign reproduces the fire control symbol set derived from IMO Resolution A.654(16) and continued under the current ISO 17631 standard for fire control plan graphics, matching what flag-state surveyors and classification societies expect to see identifying manual call points. SOLAS Chapter II-2 sets requirements for fire detection and alarm systems including manual call points positioned throughout accommodation and machinery spaces, and correctly labelled equipment is part of demonstrating that this system is genuinely in place during Port State Control inspections and class surveys. Fitting SKU FS0248 keeps your fire alarm signage matched to the fire control plan surveyors will reference.

Installation Recommendations

Fix this sign directly above or beside the manual call point, using the pre-drilled fixing holes for a permanent mechanical fixing or the self-adhesive backing on smooth painted surfaces. In corridors and stairwells subject to heavy foot traffic, a screw or rivet fixing will outperform adhesive over the vessel’s operating life, and the sign should remain visible even when other equipment or notices are mounted nearby. Check the sign periodically during routine fire equipment rounds to confirm it remains legible and the call point beneath it is unobstructed and undamaged.

• Standard IMO/ISO 17631 fire control symbol – red manual call point pictogram with hammer
• Photoluminescent base for visibility during blackout or power failure
• 150x150mm rigid or self-adhesive format to suit steel, aluminium or GRP surfaces
• UV-stable, corrosion-resistant construction for corridor and accommodation use
• Matches fire control plan symbols exactly for fast, confident equipment identification

Order the FS0248 Manual Call Point sign to keep every alarm activation point on your vessel clearly identified before your next drill or inspection. Safety Sign Hub stocks the complete IMO fire control symbol range and ships marine-grade signage across Australia and to vessels in port.

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