Space Protected By Sprinkler Sign

Space Protected By Sprinkler Sign – FS0134

This space protected by sprinkler sign shows the IMO fire control symbol identifying a compartment protected by a fixed automatic sprinkler fire-extinguishing system. The symbol follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the compartment entrance itself, so it is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this space protected by sprinkler sign is used

Accommodation spaces, cabins, corridors, and other enclosed compartments on passenger and cargo vessels are often protected by a fixed automatic sprinkler system that activates on detecting heat and applies water directly to the source of a fire. This space protected by sprinkler sign is fitted at the entrance to warn crew that the sprinkler heads may discharge into the space during a fire, and what that means for anyone inside or approaching at the time.

This sign is fixed directly at or beside every entrance to a sprinkler-protected space, as required by the vessel’s fire control plan, so crew are always warned before entering. If the fixed sprinkler system for that space is ever activated, anyone inside needs to evacuate immediately, and anyone approaching needs to know not to enter until the discharge has stopped and the space has been checked safe.

Every sprinkler-protected space on board should be marked the same way, so crew build a consistent expectation of what to look for regardless of which part of the vessel they are in. An entrance that is left unmarked gives no warning of the hazard, which is far more dangerous than a compartment clearly identified by this sign.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that every sprinkler-protected space is clearly marked at its entrance, that the sign is visible and unobstructed, and that its position matches the vessel’s fire control plan. Correct labelling of these spaces is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since a missing or obscured sign is a serious safety gap around a fixed extinguishing system.

New crew should be shown every space protected by sprinkler during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since understanding which compartments carry this risk without hesitation can be the difference between a safe evacuation and someone being caught in a discharging compartment if the system activates. Clear, consistent labelling like this sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since an unmarked or poorly identified sprinkler-protected space can slow down an auditor trying to confirm the vessel’s fire control plan matches what is actually fitted on board. Fitting this space protected by sprinkler sign at every entrance keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

The fixed sprinkler system and its associated warning signage should be checked regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a space protected by sprinkler that is not properly marked puts crew at risk of entering during or after a discharge. Keeping this sign in good condition also makes it easier for the crew member responsible for testing to confirm every protected space is accounted for, and it gives visiting port state control officers a quick, reliable way to check compliance during a routine inspection.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0134
IMPA: 33.6864
ISSA: 47.568.64
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 compartment entrance. 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.