Fire Signs

Fire Signs

Means of Escape's 'Guide to Fire Safety Signs and Signing' has been produced to help organisations identify signage needed within their premises. The guide demonstrates good practice in accordance to the appropriate British Safety Standards and will aid you in signing your premises in accordance with an effective risk assessment, helping you to fulfil the requirements of current legislation. 


Correct Safety Signage in line with British Safety Standards not only aids awareness to staff and visitors but importantly assists in effective means of escape.

BS5499-4
Safety signs, including fire safety signs - Part 4: Code of practice for escape route signing.
BS5499-5
Graphical symbols and signs - Safety signs, including fire safety signs - Part 5: Sings with specific safety meaning.
BS5499-1
Graphical symbols and signs - Safety signs, including fire safety signs - Part 1: Specification for geometric shapes colours and layout.
BS ISO 17398
Safety colours and safety signs - Classification, performance and durability of safety signs.
BS ISO 16069
Graphical symbols - Safety signs - Safety way guidance systems (SWGS)
ISO 7010
Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Safety signs used in workplaces and public areas.
ISO 9186
Graphical symbols. Test methods for judged comprehensibility and for comprehension.
DIN 67 510 Part 1
Deutsche Normen Standard. Test method for luminance performance.
DIN 67 510 Part 4
Deutsche Normen Standard. Luminance performance requirements for photoluminescent materials.
ISO 3864: 1984, and satisfy the requirements of EC Directives 77/576/EEC and 92/58/EEC.s

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KAC Manual Call Points for legacy mains voltage fire systems

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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/819/kac-manual-call-points-for-legacy-mains-voltage-fire-systems/ - 20 Dec, 2011

BRE Global discusses issues surrounding the Responsible Person.

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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/812/bre-global-discusses-issues-surrounding-the-responsible-person-/ - 20 Dec, 2011

Alan Cox Discusses Planning for Hotel Fire Safety, Sponsored by FireCad

...Guidance from Europe The Council of European Communities made a recommen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/799/alan-cox-discusses-planning-for-hotel-fire-safety-sponsored-by-firecad/ - 29 Nov, 2011

Hochiki publishes Emergency Lighting BS5266 Guide

...UK fire safety legislation states that people in premises must be able to find their way to a place of total safety if there is a fire by using escape routes that have sufficient lighting. BS5266 provides guidance f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/766/hochiki-publishes-emergency-lighting-bs5266-guide/ - 31 Aug, 2011

One Stop, One Contact... For all round expertise, full service and innovation in FIRE PREVENTION

...The AFG Group began over 20 years ago with its range of Flameguard fire retardant and heat resistant coatings. Since then it has developed new products that have been thoroughly tried and tested, first in their own...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/709/one-stop-one-contact-for-all-round-expertise-full-service-and-innovation-in-fire-prevention/ - 03 May, 2011

NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements

...Research and the development of the Health Technical Memorandum 65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both Bri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/705/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 03 May, 2011

Tunnel Escape Route Systems

...Designed and developed by Jalite the pioneers of photoluminescent technology, the 316 Low Location Lighting (LLL) System requires no electrical connection illuminating immediately with the removal of external light...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/676/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 28 Feb, 2011

Safety Signs & Signals

...Signage is part of our everyday lives; they are everywhere and whether we notice these or not we should mechanically understand what they mean. All signs are there to provide us with the information we need. When we...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/675/safety-signs-and-signals/ - 28 Feb, 2011

The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!

...The International Standard Technical Committee (TC145) is responsible for graphical symbols and has worked continuously for over 20 years to develop the very best safety signs to convey critical safety information....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/666/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 22 Feb, 2011

NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements

...Research and the development of the Health Technical Memorandum 65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both Bri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/653/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 21 Dec, 2010

Forewarned And Forearmed - Technical Knowledge For Best Practice

...Do your engineers and sales staff need to be refreshed on legislation and standards for fire safety signing? Would you like to know more about the Regulatory Reform Order and ISO 7010? Are risk assessments g...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/652/forewarned-and-forearmed-technical-knowledge-for-best-practice/ - 21 Dec, 2010

Communication Is Key!

...If you are in the process of carrying out your fire risk assessment, then it is more than likely that a review will be made of your fire safety signs. It is a mandatory requirement that all organisations implem...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/636/communication-is-key/ - 28 Oct, 2010

Escape - It Makes Sense To Illuminate This Information On The Floor!!

...Low Location, relating to the safety way guidance system, is the ‘installation position at floor level or at a short distance above floor level for safety signs and other safety way guidance components.’ This makes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/631/escape-it-makes-sense-to-illuminate-this-information-on-the-floor/ - 28 Oct, 2010

A Simple Solution To A Serious Problem... Jalite Photoluminescent Floor Wayguidance Signs

...Low location wayguidance systems allow an escape route to still be seen when smoke obscures the normal lighting. A number of tragedies have lead to the development of high performance Jalite photoluminescent floor w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/630/a-simple-solution-to-a-serious-problem-jalite-photoluminescent-floor-wayguidance-signs/ - 30 Sep, 2010

WAGNER Releases A Free Guide To Aspirating Smoke Detection

...WAGNER UK has been at the forefront of ASD development for a number of years and has produced this guide in response to the significant changes heralded by a new European Standard. EN54 Part 20 is the European produ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/611/wagner-releases-a-free-guide-to-aspirating-smoke-detection/ - 31 Aug, 2010

Escape Route Signs... Do You Comply?

...The international benchmark in safety colours and safety signs ISO 7010 is soon to change to become a European Normative. This gives rise to the formal adoption by all EU member states, and with many businesses stil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/605/escape-route-signs-do-you-comply/ - 29 Jul, 2010

Tunnel Escape Route Systems

...With the stringent requirements on constructional materials for use within tunnels, many of the common materials used within the photoluminescent industry were deemed unsuitable due to non compliance of the low smok...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/581/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 29 Apr, 2010

Jalite - Prestige ISO 7010 Escape Route Signs

...The new product requires no direct electrical connection saving both power and expensive maintenance, by utilising Jalite AAA Photoluminescent technology, the sign is energised by the ambient light and the stored en...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/570/jalite-prestige-iso-7010-escape-route-signs/ - 26 Mar, 2010

About Viewing Distances

...Letters on safety signs should be 100mm tall to be safely read within 25 meters - according to the old Guidance to the Fire Precautions. But the guidelines were set out in the days when signs read just EXIT and FIRE...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/549/about-viewing-distances/ - 27 Jan, 2010

The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!

...Identify, Locate, Inform, Instruct. Worldwide, safety managers are required by their domestic legislation to ensure that all personnel are aware of hazards, the nature of the hazard and the measures to be taken f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/529/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 28 Nov, 2009

Tunnels In The Dark

...Vehicles such as cars and lorries transporting petrol and dangerous substances must be considered as a high risk within a tunnel and many aspects must be considered in the case of an emergency. These include ventila...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/521/tunnels-in-the-dark/ - 23 Oct, 2009

Know Your Escape Route?

...Graphical symbols are a vital tool in communicating messages to users, independently of language. There is a great need for the effective transmission of escape routes to be harmonized throughout the world. When tim...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/519/know-your-escape-route/ - 23 Oct, 2009

Fire safety in construction

...The CDM Regulations are broken down into 5 parts: Part 1: The application of the Regulations and definitions. Part 2: General duties that apply to all construction projects. Part 3: Additional duties that only a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/513/fire-safety-in-construction/ - 24 Sep, 2009

Caribbean Region To Adopt ISO Tsunami Signage

...ISO 20712 provides specifications and guidance on safety signs for aquatic hazards. These include internationally agreed signage for a tsunami hazard zone, evacuation area and evacuation building. Caribbean tsun...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/502/caribbean-region-to-adopt-iso-tsunami-signage/ - 19 Aug, 2009

Fire Protection Online Ltd

...Unlike most online companies, they stock all of the products in their own modern warehouse and, for orders placed before 2pm, deliver everything the next day. And, unlike most, they do not sell cheap Chinese or Midd...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/501/fire-protection-online-ltd/ - 06 Aug, 2009

Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation

...One of the most common problem with any map design, not just fire escape plans is the use of a single reading orientation for all maps in all locations. The orientation is typically 'north-up', which at l...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/481/wayfinding-techniques-for-emergency-evacuation/ - 24 Jun, 2009

A Certified Winner

...Means of Escape Guide to Accreditation & Certification and others are available here:- Fire Safety Guides   Sponsored by ABBE With the RRFSO came the definition of the Responsible...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/454/a-certified-winner/ - 19 Mar, 2009

Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation

...One key problem with existing map design is the use of a single reading orientation for all maps in all locations. The orientation is typically 'north-up', which at least gives some orientation. However, the results...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/444/wayfinding-techniques-for-emergency-evacuation/ - 04 Mar, 2009

EN7010 A New Beginning

...The standard is applicable to all premises types, especially public areas and workplaces. Any premises, where there is a requirement for safety signs to convey safety information, can benefit from the standard. A...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/429/en7010-a-new-beginning/ - 08 Jan, 2009

Bangkok New Years Fire Kills 61

...The cause of the fire is under investigation but several witnesses recalled a fireworks display during the New Year's countdown had ignited the blaze. It is believed to have started from a display on the nightclubs...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/428/bangkok-new-years-fire-kills-61/ - 08 Jan, 2009

Evactools - November

...Fire safety signs and way finding solutions form an integral part of the overall fire safety strategy of a building and are fundamental to the communication of good fire safety management information. Clearly visibl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/414/evactools-november/ - 18 Nov, 2008

How To Prevent The Big Bang

...Article Guide available at www.means-of-escape.com/fire-resource-centre/guides/ Article & Guide produced by Means Of Escape in association with www.hazardousstorage4u.co.uk In the wide ranging multi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/413/how-to-prevent-the-big-bang/ - 14 Nov, 2008

Property Owners And Property Management

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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/363/property-owners-and-property-management/ - 14 Jul, 2008

Free Fire Safety Seminars

...To apply for your free space simply email sales@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk with your details. Seminars include: Regulatory Reform Order Seminar The Regulatory Reform Seminar explains the demands of the n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/302/free-fire-safety-seminars/ - 24 Jan, 2008

January Sale - 10% Off

...Means of Escape Audit To help you understand the new legislation and requirements for an effective risk assessment in easy to understand steps. The Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide brings together the requ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/294/january-sale-10-percent-off/ - 08 Jan, 2008

Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides

...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/280/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 28 Nov, 2007

Failure of Gas Cartridge Fire Extinguisher

...Lessons Learned There were signs of corrosion on the base of the extinguisher and it is thought that this may have contributed to the fire extinguisher failure. As a precautionary measure it is advised that all c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/278/failure-of-gas-cartridge-fire-extinguisher/ - 28 Nov, 2007

Free Fire Safety Training From Jalite

...Jalite have had an enormous amount of work re-designing all our products to ensure they conform to standards, so that they satisfy all the new appropriate legislation's and regulations. Fire safety signs are the bed...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/276/free-fire-safety-training-from-jalite/ - 28 Nov, 2007

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

...Within the Channel Tunnel there are two single track rail tunnels and a third smaller tunnel acting as an emergency exit. Many aspects must be considered in the case of an emergency within a tunnel, for exam...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/250/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/ - 11 Oct, 2007

Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools

...Regular inspections are carried out by the fire service to ensure requirements such as fire safety training and safety signs are in place. Fire certificates are no longer valid, and in fact, all previous fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/248/over-22-million-worth-of-fire-damage-in-schools/ - 11 Oct, 2007

New Forum

...Current topics include: Fire Extinguishers & Systems Fire Safety Signs & Photoluminescence Fire Alarm & Detection Fire Safety Management & Risk Ass...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/233/new-forum/ - 13 Sep, 2007

Jalite Leads The Way For Underground Safety

...Jalitie's recently developed SFE floor stencil has now progressed to a prototype for a floor mounted fire exit sign. The stencil was designed for a major financial institution in the city to provide Photolumine...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/211/jalite-leads-the-way-for-underground-safety/ - 27 Jul, 2007

Planes, Boats, Trains and the Regulatory Reform Order

...The premises working alongside these organisations are just as accountable and must ensure effective fire safety is in place, higher risks are present such as the evacuation procedures and combustible materials. Tr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/208/planes-boats-trains-and-the-regulatory-reform-order/ - 27 Jul, 2007

Means of Escape File of Evidence

...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/202/means-of-escape-file-of-evidence/ - 12 Jul, 2007

Discounted Fire Batons - Last 2 Remaining!

...Designed for use in emergency situations to aid the evacuation process, the batons enable persons occupying the premises to use the baton for a quick and effective exit. The batons can have specific messages pri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/198/discounted-fire-batons-last-2-remaining/ - 11 Jul, 2007

Discounted Fire Batons - Last Few Remaining

...The batons are designed for use in emergency situations to aid the evacuation process enabling persons occupying the premises to use the baton for quick exit. The batons can have specific messages printed on eithe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/191/discounted-fire-batons-last-few-remaining/ - 25 Jun, 2007

Free Fire Safety Signs Guide

...There are several copies still available following our recent promotion, for further information and to receive your free copy simply click here...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/188/free-fire-safety-signs-guide/ - 20 Jun, 2007

Smoke Free England Sunday 1st July

...No Smoking signs will be required in all premises to show which areas are smoke free, Screw Fix conducted an online survey during April and May and were surprised to find that only 76% of those questioned knew...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/186/smoke-free-england-sunday-1st-july/ - 20 Jun, 2007

High Rise Building Vote

...Although fires are rare the preparation for these emergencies is now a legal requirement for companies with more than 5 employees since the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order. Fire safety within high rise...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/183/high-rise-building-vote/ - 08 Jun, 2007

Stairways - Unfamiliar Territory For Evacuees

...Studies of evacuation demonstrate that stairways in large multi-storey buildings, department stores and office blocks are unfamiliar and are often not the prime escape route choice. It is therefore imperative th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/182/stairways-unfamiliar-territory-for-evacuees/ - 05 Jun, 2007

WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides

...The guide is due to be released hot off the press mid June following which it will be available to purchase or fill out the feedback form for your free copy. Click here for your free copy The Disability Discriminat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/179/win-one-of-100-free-sign-guides/ - 05 Jun, 2007

Fire Safety Measures

...Solutions Fire Safety insist and make recommendations regarding everyone in the building must be able to evacuate safely and efficiently in the event of a fire or emergency. Vital communication using fire safet...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/177/fire-safety-measures/ - 21 May, 2007

Win A Carbon Monoxide Alarm

...Priced as low as £23.99 (inc VAT), these reliable, easy to use alarms can be found alongside nearly 15,000 high quality, low cost items in the latest Screwfix catalogue (issue 86) and at screwfix.com. Recognised as...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/166/win-a-carbon-monoxide-alarm/ - 15 May, 2007

Why A Guide On Fire Safety Signing?

...  An assessment of risks is therefore required. This is carried out by a formal risk assessment. Once completed all significant findings must be communicated to occupants and a list of priorities put in plac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/13/why-a-guide-on-fire-safety-signing/ - 09 Sep, 2006

Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!

...  The spirit of this new legislation is based on the idea that owners and managers embrace this responsibility as a social opportunity; helping and serving those whom we work with. However, with the pr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/16/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Aug, 2006

Fire doors

...A fire door should have an automatic door closure device, and be fitted with the appropriate fire rated door furniture, including the use of three hinges for hanging. As smoke is the major enemy to human life in a f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/15/fire-doors/ - 09 Aug, 2006

Keep The Systems Checked

...  However, it is important that these systems are checked on a regular basis. Daily test Making sure the system is fully operational. Ensure that the panel indicates normal operation and that any pr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/28/keep-the-systems-checked/ - 09 Jun, 2006

Arson Alert

...  Each year there are over 3,100 arson attacks on shops, cafes and small businesses*. It is estimated that up to 80% of businesses are seriously affected following a major fire**. You can help prevent your b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/38/arson-alert/ - 09 May, 2006

Reducing The Risk Of Arson

...  The same study suggests that, in an average week, arson results in: 3500 deliberately started fires; 50 injuries; two deaths; and a cost to society of at least £25 million....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/36/reducing-the-risk-of-arson/ - 09 May, 2006

Avoiding Fire Fatalities

...  Fire losses in the UK are currently estimated at £7billion a year but these official statistics only take account of those incidents reported to the fire service. Portable fire extinguishers are designed t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/39/avoiding-fire-fatalities/ - 09 Apr, 2006

Managing Your Means Of Escape

...You are familiar with the emergency exit route and have no problem escaping to safety, but, what if you were working in a large office block in a new job and you are not familiar with the exit strategy. When you do...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/43/managing-your-means-of-escape/ - 09 Mar, 2006

Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!

...The responsibility of people who enter our buildings including staff, visitors, tradespersons, those who deliver goods and even the fire-fighter, now sits firmly with those of us who own or manage our organisatio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/66/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Jan, 2006

Exposed: Security Failures at Scottish Petrochemical Plant

...The security breach, which came just days after massive explosions ripped through an oil storage depot near Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire, causing the largest ever peacetime explosion in Europe, just a week afte...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/62/exposed-security-failures-at-scottish-petrochemical-plant/ - 09 Jan, 2006

Fire doors

...A fire door should have an automatic door closure device, and be fitted with the appropriate fire rated door furniture, including the use of three hinges for hanging. As smoke is the major enemy to human life in a f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/77/fire-doors/ - 01 Nov, 2005

Are the signs right?

...Due to owner and management liability, clearly laid out in new safety legislation, the HSSA (Health and safety Signs Association) have realised the need for many organisations to revisit their safety communication s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/82/are-the-signs-right/ - 10 Oct, 2005

Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety

...By their nature universities require a high standard of English, but in reality with new students this is not always the case, leaving some students more vulnerable in adhering to clear fire safety communication. On...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/85/are-students-well-educated-enough-in-the-basics-of-fire-safety/ - 10 Sep, 2005

Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety

...By their nature universities require a high standard of English, but in reality with new students this is not always the case, leaving some students more vulnerable in adhering to clear fire safety communication. On...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/97/are-students-well-educated-enough-in-the-basics-of-fire-safety/ - 01 Aug, 2005

Human Behaviour - How efficient are modelling systems?

...For decades, fire safety engineers have successfully designed and installed fire safety systems in buildings. Even though adequate systems are installed, failures still occur. In some cases, problems arise beca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/100/human-behaviour-how-efficient-are-modelling-systems/ - 01 Jul, 2005

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