Water Fire Extinguisher ID Sign – FS0078

Water Fire Extinguisher ID Sign – FS0078

This water fire extinguisher ID sign shows a “Fire Extinguisher” header above a “Water” label, an extinguisher pictogram, and a use-on panel confirming that the extinguisher below it is suitable for ordinary combustible fires only. The panel on this water fire extinguisher ID sign states “Use for: wood, paper, textiles” and clearly marks that the extinguisher must not be used on electrical, burning liquid, or flammable metal fires.

Where this water fire extinguisher ID sign is used

This sign carries the same Class A only rating as the water 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 electrical equipment, flammable liquids, and metal fires, so crew should treat the rating as equivalent regardless of which layout is fitted to a particular extinguisher.

This water fire extinguisher ID sign is fixed directly to or beside the extinguisher it identifies, typically in accommodation spaces, corridors, and other areas where ordinary combustible materials are the primary fire risk. Crew should always check the use-for panel before discharging an extinguisher on an unfamiliar fire, since a water extinguisher is not a substitute for a foam, powder, or CO2 extinguisher in spaces with electrical or flammable liquid hazards.

On vessels where multiple extinguisher sign styles are in use across different equipment ages or suppliers, this water fire extinguisher ID sign lets crew confirm at a glance that the extinguisher in front of them is rated for Class A fires only, rather than assuming a different sign layout means a different 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 powder fire extinguisher sign, whose broad ABC and electrical rating makes it a general-purpose choice, this water fire extinguisher ID sign marks an extinguisher intended specifically for Class A fires, so crew should not assume it can be swapped in for a general-purpose extinguisher outside its rated use.

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 wet chemical extinguisher ID sign and the hydrospray fire extinguisher 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: FS0078
IMPA: 33.6430
ISSA: 47.564.30
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.