Remote Skylight Release Sign – FS0089

Remote Skylight Release Sign – FS0089

This remote skylight release sign shows the standard IMO fire control symbol for a remote release arrangement, a valve-style actuator symbol inside a triangle, marking the control used to remotely open a skylight for smoke and heat exhaust during a fire. It follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the equipment itself, so the symbol is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this remote skylight release sign is used

A remote skylight release allows crew to open a skylight from a safe distance, letting smoke and heat escape from an enclosed space during a fire rather than building up and spreading further through the vessel. Marking the control clearly with this remote skylight release sign lets crew act quickly during an emergency without needing to search for the release point or consult a diagram first.

This sign is fixed directly at or beside the remote release control itself, typically at a fire control station, on deck near an escape route, or at another position that stays accessible even if the space below the skylight becomes unsafe to enter. Remote release controls are often grouped together with other emergency controls at a single fire control station, so a clearly labelled sign like this one helps crew identify the correct control among several at a glance.

Venting smoke and heat away from an enclosed space during a fire improves visibility and reduces heat buildup for crew fighting the fire, and can slow the fire’s spread by releasing the hot gases that would otherwise accumulate and ignite other combustible material nearby. This makes the remote skylight release an important part of a vessel’s overall fire response alongside fixed extinguishing systems and ventilation shut-offs.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that remote release controls are clearly marked, correctly labelled, and remain accessible and unobstructed. Correct labelling of remote controls is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since a mislabelled or missing sign can cost critical time during an actual emergency.

New crew should be shown the location and correct operation of every remote skylight release on board during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find the right control can allow smoke and heat to build up further before the skylight is finally opened. Clear, consistent labelling like this remote skylight release sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since a 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 skylight release sign at every relevant control keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

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

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0089
IMPA: 33.6781
ISSA: 47.567.81
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 release 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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