Remote Control Fire Pump Sign

Remote Control Fire Pump Sign – FS0110

This remote control fire pump sign shows the standard IMO fire control symbol for a remote control point, a triangle enclosing a circle-and-arrow valve symbol, marking the location of a remote control point for a fire pump. It follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the control point itself, so the symbol is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this remote control fire pump sign is used

A remote control point lets crew start or stop a fire pump from outside the machinery space it serves, so the fire main can still be pressurised even when the machinery space itself is filled with smoke, flooded, or otherwise unsafe to enter. This remote control fire pump sign marks that control point clearly, distinct from a fire pump located inside the machinery space itself.

This sign is fixed at the remote control point, typically on a control panel, at a manned control station, or on deck near an external fire pump control box, so crew responding to a fire alarm can quickly find the correct control without wasting time searching unlabelled equipment. Fire main pressure is essential to every other piece of firefighting equipment on board, from hose reels to fixed extinguishing systems, so a fast, correctly identified fire pump start-up matters directly to the effectiveness of the entire firefighting response.

Starting a fire pump from a remote point removes the need for crew to enter a machinery space that may already be affected by fire, flooding, or loss of power, which is often the exact scenario in which the fire pump is needed most. Remote control arrangements are only useful if the control point is clearly marked and consistently labelled, since a control that cannot be identified quickly under smoke and time pressure is little better than no remote control at all.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that remote control points for fire pumps are clearly marked, correctly labelled, and remain accessible and unobstructed. Correct labelling of remote control points is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since a mislabelled or missing sign can slow down both routine testing and an actual emergency response.

New crew should be shown the location and correct operation of every remote fire pump control on board during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find or identify the right control can delay fire main pressure reaching hose reels and fixed systems throughout the vessel. Clear, consistent labelling like this remote control fire pump sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since a remote control point without a clear label can slow down an auditor trying to confirm the vessel’s fire control plan matches what is actually fitted on board. Fitting this remote control fire pump sign at the correct control point keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

Remote control arrangements should be tested regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a control that fails to start the fire pump during an actual emergency defeats its purpose. Marking each control point clearly with this remote control fire pump sign also makes it easier for the crew member responsible for testing to locate every remote control on board without needing to consult a separate equipment list.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0110
IMPA: 33.6060
ISSA: 47.560.60
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 at the remote control point. 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.

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