Number 8 Equipment Sign
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| Product CodeFS0042 | IMPA Code33.6258 | ISSA Code47.562.58 |
Number 8 Equipment Sign – IMO marine safety sign.
Other sizes on request. Film specifications on the Specifications tab.
| Product | |
| Product code | FS0042 |
|---|---|
| IMPA code | 33.6258 |
| ISSA code | 47.562.58 |
| Sizes | 75 × 150 mm · other sizes on request |
| Film options | |
| Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Non-Glow) | Polymeric PVC with UV laminate. No glow. Up to 5 yrs outdoor. |
| General Purpose Glow Vinyl | 200 µm photoluminescent vinyl, approx. 8 hr afterglow. Not certified – not for marine or escape-route use. Up to 7 yrs outdoor. |
| Marine Glow Vinyl (Class C) | DNV MED Wheelmark, ISO 15370:2021. ≥140 / ≥20 mcd/m² at 10 / 60 min, 28+ hr afterglow. Flame-retardant. Up to 5 yrs outdoor. |
| Marine High Intensity Glow Vinyl (Class D) | DNV MED Wheelmark, ISO 15370:2021. ≥260 / ≥35 mcd/m² at 10 / 60 min, 50+ hr afterglow. Nearly 2× Class C – escape routes, LLL, low-light areas. Flame-retardant. Up to 5 yrs outdoor. |
| Substrates | |
| Self-adhesive | Peel-and-stick onto flat, clean, non-porous surfaces – bulkheads, doors, cabinets, painted steel. Default. |
| Rigid PVC | Light, economical panel for interior mounting. Screw or adhesive fix. |
| Polycarbonate | Impact-resistant, UV-stable – exterior and high-traffic locations. |
| Aluminium | Corrosion-resistant, long-life exterior and deck use. |
| Steel | Heavy-duty industrial mounting; magnet-compatible. |
Full film data sheets, certificates and care instructions on our Materials page.
IMO Number 8 Equipment Sign – FS0042
This number 8 equipment sign displays the numeral “8” in the same red and photoluminescent style used across a vessel’s fire safety signage, allowing individual pieces of firefighting equipment, such as extinguishers, hose stations, or hydrants, to be uniquely numbered for identification and record-keeping. Numbering equipment this way lets crew and surveyors refer to a specific unit precisely rather than by general location alone.
Consistent equipment numbering supports maintenance schedules, inspection logs, and fire control plans, since each numbered extinguisher or hose station can be tracked individually through its service history. This number 8 equipment sign marks the eighth unit in a numbered sequence, fitting between the number 7 and number 9 equipment signs on a vessel with multiple pieces of equipment in one area.
Where this number 8 equipment sign is used
This number 8 equipment sign is fitted beside or below fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, and other firefighting equipment wherever a vessel’s fire control plan uses sequential numbering to identify individual units. It works alongside the equipment’s main pictogram sign, adding the specific number that ties the physical unit to its entry on the fire control plan and maintenance log.
Installing this number 8 equipment sign is straightforward: apply using the sign’s adhesive backing or fixings directly beside the relevant piece of equipment, keeping the numbering sequence consistent with the vessel’s fire control plan. Crew carrying out inspections should confirm that every number 8 equipment sign and its numbered counterparts are legible and correctly matched to the plan.
Regulatory context
Fire control plans and the equipment they reference are required under SOLAS Chapter II-2, and consistent numbering of firefighting equipment supports accurate record-keeping and rapid identification during surveys and emergencies. Surveyors reviewing fire safety equipment during inspections check that numbered signage, including this number 8 equipment sign, correctly corresponds to the equipment shown on the fire control plan.
Maintaining accurate, legible equipment numbering across a vessel helps ensure that maintenance records, fire control plans, and physical equipment all align, supporting both regulatory compliance and effective emergency response.
Technical specifications:
IMPA: 33.6258
ISSA: 47.562.58
SKU: FS0042
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)
- Photoluminescent material for visibility in low-light and emergency conditions
- Durable construction suited to marine environments
- Complies with IMO/SOLAS signage requirements
- Easy to install using adhesive backing or fixings
- Long-lasting, resistant to fading and marine wear
- Standard size, custom sizes available on request
Manufactured to IMO photoluminescent standards, this sign is part of our full range of Fire Fighting Signs.
Need a different size? Contact us for a quote.
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