Aluminum fire hydrant sign for fire protection signage

Aluminum fire hydrant sign for fire protection signage

This aluminum fire sign is used to clearly identify a fire hydrant so responders, building personnel and maintenance teams can locate the equipment quickly. It is suited for locations where the hydrant must remain easy to recognize in commercial, industrial, institutional or multi-residential environments. Several formats and materials are available in the drop-down menu; customer service can also help you choose the right option for the installation. This sign does not replace local access and clearance requirements around a hydrant, but it helps make identification clearer.

Product code: EI307

NFPA 170-2015 compliance for the fire hydrant sign

The current product sheet presents this sign as compliant with NFPA 170-2015 for fire safety and emergency symbols. It is used to identify a fire hydrant within a fire protection signage set. As with any safety sign, the final installation must follow the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction and the actual needs of the site.

Features of the aluminum fire hydrant identification sign

The panel is made of aluminum with a thickness of 0.040 in. The listed formats are 12 x 12 in and 18 x 18 in. This sign can be ordered with a standard UV-resistant coating or with an engineer grade retro-reflective coating made with glass microbeads, which also includes UV protection. The sign is not pre-drilled.

Applications for fire hydrant emergency signage

This sign is useful on sites where a fire hydrant must be located quickly by site personnel, contractors, security staff or emergency responders. It can help mark a hydrant located near a parking area, access road, facade, service zone or area where several fire protection devices are present. It complements other fire protection signs for fire department connections, hoses, extinguishers and valves.

Fire prevention context in Quebec for fire hydrant signage

The base text notes that in Quebec, the Fire Safety Act asks employers and building owners to act with foresight and prudence to remove or reduce fire hazards. It also notes that each municipality may apply its own fire prevention requirements. A clear sign does not replace those requirements, but it helps make fire protection equipment easier to recognize during normal operations and emergency response.

Special-order format options for the fire hydrant sign

Other formats may be available by special order. Please contact customer service for sign formats other than those offered in the boxes above, as well as for English or bilingual signs. The base text indicates that some special orders may require four weeks before reception. If you cannot find the sign you need, customer service can help with custom signage.

FAQ about the aluminum fire hydrant sign

What is this fire sign used for?

It is used to identify a fire hydrant so site personnel and emergency responders can locate it more easily.

Does this sign replace hydrant clearance requirements?

No. It improves visual identification, but it does not replace local requirements for access, clearance or hydrant maintenance.

What formats are available for EI307?

The listed formats are 12 x 12 in and 18 x 18 in, with different options available through the drop-down menu.

Which option helps improve visibility?

The engineer grade retro-reflective option can improve visibility when light returns toward the observer, for example from a flashlight or vehicle headlights.

Does the sign come pre-drilled?

No. The current product sheet states that the sign is not pre-drilled.

Suggestions to complement your fire protection signage

You may also need complementary safety equipment. See these items; to point toward a fire department connection, add the arrow sign (EI300); to identify a double fire department connection serving automatic sprinklers, choose the Siamese sign (EI301); for a single fire department connection, use the single model (EI302); and for a standpipe or dry riser setup, add the standpipe sign (EI303).

Under "Accessories" at the bottom of the page. If you are looking for additional equipment, consider the following products: for a combined system, use the combined sign (EI304); to locate a sprinkler control point, the valve sign (EI305) is a strong complement; to identify a fire extinguisher, use the extinguisher sign (EI700); and to guide users toward a fire hose, complete the set with the hose model (EI701).

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