Fire Door Signs

Fire Door Keep Shut signs are best fitted to the face of the door visible when it stands open. This is typically the corridor-facing side, so anyone approaching can see the instruction before reaching the door. Fitting signs to both faces ensures the message is clear regardless of which direction someone is coming from.

Fire door signs are most effective when mounted directly on the door leaf rather than on the surrounding frame or adjacent wall. Positioning the sign on the door itself ensures it moves with the door and is clearly associated with it, which is particularly important in corridors where several doors are in close proximity.

Standard UK fire door signs are blue and white. Mandatory instruction signs, such as Keep Shut and Keep Locked, use white text or symbols on a blue background in line with BS ISO 7010. Photoluminescent versions may appear yellow-green in darkness but display the correct blue and white colours under normal lighting conditions.

Yes, most fire doors need signs on both sides for maximum safety and compliance. You can place fire door signs on both sides of the door or only on the fire-rated side, but having them on both sides ensures everyone approaching the door understands its purpose. This is particularly important because people need to see the signage whether they're entering or leaving a room. Fire door signs are typically required to be placed on both sides of a fire door for visibility and safety purposes. This ensures that a door that can be accessed from either side can easily be identified as a fire door and understood its significance in the event of an emergency.

Yes, fire door signs are legally required under UK regulations. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places responsibility on the ‘responsible person’ to ensure fire safety measures, including adequate signage, are in place. Fire door signs will not only help keep people safe, but they are also a mandatory legal requirement for all non-domestic properties, such as public buildings, commercial properties, businesses and factories. Building owners, managers and employers have legal obligations to maintain proper fire door signage, and failure to comply can result in fines or imprisonment.

Fire door signs should be installed at eye level, with a good suggestion being around 1.5m above floor level to ensure they are visible to everyone, regardless of their height. Position fire door signs at eye level to ensure they're easily seen and read by everyone. Placing them too high or too low may make them less noticeable or accessible. This positioning ensures maximum visibility during both everyday use and emergencies when visibility might be reduced by smoke.

The photoluminescent signs offer exceptional high brightness for minutes and have an improved ageing and weathering performance. JALITE AAA material stays brighter for longer than P.S.P. materials. These signs charge up from standard room lighting during the day, then glow in the dark when the lights go out or power fails. Photoluminescent fire door signs remain highly visible even in smoky conditions or during power outages. They're particularly valuable in areas where lighting might fail during emergencies or in buildings with limited natural light.

This is a common concern, but when done correctly, screwing signs into fire doors doesn't compromise their fire rating. The self-adhesive backing makes the door signs quick and easy to mount to fire doors. However, if you prefer permanent installation, screw-on options are available and designed specifically for fire doors. The key is using the correct fixings and following the manufacturer's instructions. Self-adhesive signs offer a straightforward installation method that eliminates concerns about screwing into the door surface, making them popular for quick installations without compromising the door's integrity.

Fire door signs are required for fire-resisting doors in commercial and public buildings to ensure proper fire safety management and compliance.

Photoluminescent signs are recommended because they stay visible during power failures, providing essential guidance when traditional lighting fails.

The standard size is typically 100x100mm for fire door signs, though requirements may vary based on specific building needs and viewing distances.

Fire door keep shut signs are necessary for doors that must stay closed when not in use to maintain fire compartmentation and prevent smoke spread.

The difference is that keep locked signs indicate security requirements alongside fire resistance. Keep shut signs simply mean the door needs to stay closed but not locked.