Powder Fire Extinguisher ID Sign – FS0080

Powder Fire Extinguisher ID Sign – FS0080

This powder fire extinguisher ID sign shows a “Fire Extinguisher” header above a “Powder” label, an extinguisher pictogram, and a use-on panel confirming that the extinguisher below it is suitable for all risks, including electrical, flammable liquid and gas fires. The panel on this powder fire extinguisher ID sign states “Use for: all risks, electrical, flammable liquid and gas fires” and clearly marks that the extinguisher must not be used on flammable metal fires.

Where this powder fire extinguisher ID sign is used

This sign carries the same broad, general-purpose rating as the powder fire extinguisher sign, presented in a text-panel layout rather than the coloured use-on chart format. Both sign styles identify the same type of extinguisher and carry the identical restriction against use on flammable metal fires, so crew should treat the rating as equivalent regardless of which layout is fitted to a particular extinguisher.

This powder fire extinguisher ID sign is fixed directly to or beside the extinguisher it identifies, typically in engine rooms, workshops, and other areas where electrical equipment and flammable liquids or gases are a fire risk alongside ordinary combustibles. Crew should always check the use-for panel before discharging an extinguisher on an unfamiliar fire, since even a general-purpose powder extinguisher is not rated for flammable metal fires and requires a specialist extinguishing agent instead.

On vessels where multiple extinguisher sign styles are in use across different equipment ages or suppliers, this powder fire extinguisher ID sign lets crew confirm at a glance that the extinguisher in front of them covers electrical, flammable liquid and gas fires, rather than assuming a different sign layout means a narrower type of extinguisher. This matters most in the first seconds of a fire, when using the wrong method wastes time and can make the situation worse.

Unlike the water fire extinguisher ID sign, which is rated for Class A fires only, this powder fire extinguisher ID sign marks an extinguisher suitable for electrical and flammable liquid or gas fires as well, making it a broader-purpose choice for spaces with mixed fire risks. Crew should still not assume it is suitable for flammable metal fires, which require a different extinguisher type entirely.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that extinguishers are correctly identified and that their use-on rating matches what is recorded on the vessel’s fire control plan. Correct identification signage is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since crew safety in an emergency depends on picking the right extinguisher without hesitation.

New crew joining a vessel should be shown the different extinguisher sign styles and their use-on ratings during familiarisation, since assuming any extinguisher will work on any fire is a genuine and avoidable risk. This sign is commonly found alongside other extinguisher identification signage such as the foam fire extinguisher ID sign and the wet chemical extinguisher ID sign, so a vessel’s full range of firefighting equipment is clearly and consistently distinguished.

Because picking the wrong extinguisher can make a fire worse rather than better, keeping this sign accurate and legible is as important as keeping the extinguisher itself properly serviced and in date.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0080
IMPA: 33.6432
ISSA: 47.564.32
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 to or beside the extinguisher. 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.