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 FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
 Q:
What are the legal requirements?
A:
To comply with The Building Regulations 1991 fire resistant doors must
display appropriate safety signs.
To comply with the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 all
non-automatic fire fighting equipment must be indicated by signs.
Under British & European legislation there is a requirement to provide safe
procedure signs. Q:
What Safe Procedure Signs Should I Use?
A:
Safe procedure signs should be situated as to indicate exit routes. At least
one sign should be visible from any place within the building.
Q:
What are the differences between British standard and European standard
style safe-procedure signs? A:
British-standard style signs have symbols and text; European-standard styles
have just symbols. It is advised not to mix the two styles.
To avoid confusion, it is advisable to have "final exit" signs at external
exit points. These should have a running man symbol and text, but no arrow. Q:
What type of signs does Fire Key supply? A:
We supply all types of signs (prohibition, mandatory, warning, safe
condition, first aid and fire fighting) they can be self adhesive vinyl or
self adhesive PVC signs in a variety of sizes including photoluminescent.
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