Fire Safety Signs

Fire safety signs are a legal requirement in all UK workplaces. Our range includes photoluminescent options for visibility during power failures.

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Primary Legislation

HSWA 1974

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

The foundational Act for all UK workplace health and safety law. Establishes general duties of employers to employees and the public.

Signage Requirements

About Fire Safety Signs

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all workplaces must display appropriate fire safety signage. This includes fire exit signs marking escape routes, fire door signs indicating fire-resistant doors, and fire extinguisher signs showing the location of firefighting equipment.

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Primary Legislation

Building Safety Act 2022

Major reform of building safety following Grenfell. Strengthens enforcement and introduces 'golden thread' of building information.

Signage Requirements

Signage indicating the location of fire-fighting equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, hose reels) must be clearly visible and compliant with BS EN ISO 7010.
Emergency escape route signage must be prominently displayed and easily understood, conforming to BS 5499 standards.

Enforced by:Health and Safety Executive (HSE) / Local Authority Building Control / Fire and Rescue Services

Max fine:Unlimited

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Equality Act 2010

Requires service providers to make 'reasonable adjustments' including accessible signage.

Signage Requirements

Signage must be accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, and cognitive impairments.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to signage to ensure it is understandable and usable by all.

Enforced by:Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), County Court

Max fine:Unlimited

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Safety Signs Regulations 1996

Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

The core signage regulation. Requires employers to provide safety signs where risks cannot be avoided or controlled by other means.

Signage Requirements

Prohibition signs must be round with a black pictogram on a white background, red edging, and a red diagonal line.
Warning signs must be triangular with a black pictogram on a yellow background and black edging.

Enforced by:Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Max fine:Unlimited

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