Aluminum sign for Siamese fire department connection for automatic sprinkler systems

Aluminum sign for Siamese fire department connection for automatic sprinkler systems

This aluminum sign helps identify a Siamese fire department connection serving an automatic sprinkler system without delay. It is suited for buildings where responders must quickly locate the correct connection point during an emergency. Available in multiple formats and materials to choose from in the drop-down menu. Please contact customer service for sign formats other than those offered in the boxes above, as well as for English or bilingual signs. This sign does not replace the overall compliance of the building, but it helps make the connection point easier to spot and understand.

Product code: EI301

NFPA 170-2015 compliance for the Siamese sprinkler connection sign

This sign is presented as compliant with NFPA 170-2015 requirements for fire safety and emergency symbols. It is intended to identify a double fire department connection linked to an automatic sprinkler system so the correct water supply point can be found faster during an intervention.

Features of the aluminum sign for Siamese fire department connections

The panel is made of aluminum with a thickness of 0.040 in. This sign is available in 12 x 12 in and 18 x 18 in formats. It 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 the sprinkler system fire connection sign

This sign is suited for industrial, commercial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system served by a Siamese fire department connection. It helps clearly distinguish that connection from other fire protection devices installed on the facade or near the access point. It is especially useful when several fire protection connections or water-based systems are present on the same building.

Special-order format options for the fire protection sign

Other sizes may be available by special order. If the standard dimensions do not fit the installation area or expected viewing distance, Sylprotec customer service can help you choose a custom solution. The current product text also mentions that some special orders may require up to four weeks.

FAQ about the aluminum Siamese sprinkler connection sign

What is this fire protection sign used for?

It is used to identify a double fire department connection linked to an automatic sprinkler system so it can be located more quickly during an emergency response.

Does this sign comply with a recognized standard?

Yes. The current product text states that it complies with NFPA 170-2015 for fire safety and emergency symbols.

What sizes are available for this sign?

The listed sizes for this model are 12 x 12 in and 18 x 18 in.

What is the difference between the coating options?

The standard coating helps protect colours against UV exposure, while the engineer grade retro-reflective option improves visibility and also includes UV protection.

Does the sign come pre-drilled?

No. The current product text specifies that this sign is not pre-drilled.

Suggestions to complement your fire protection signage

You may also need complementary safety equipment. See these items; for a single fire department connection serving automatic sprinklers, choose the single sign (EI302); for a standpipe or dry riser setup, add the standpipe model (EI303); for a combined sprinkler and standpipe installation, use the combined sign (EI304); and to identify a sprinkler shutoff point, the valve model (EI305) is a strong complement.

Under "Accessories" at the bottom of the page. If you are looking for additional equipment, consider the following products: for a manual gas shutoff point, use the gas sign (EI306); for a basement-specific indication, choose the basement model (EI301SRC); for fire cabinet identification, add the cabinet sign (EI703); and for fire hose direction, complete the set with the hose model (EI701).

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