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The Location of Fire-Fighting Equipment – Red Arrow safety sign (FB1) is used to indicate the direction of nearby fire-fighting equipment within a building or workplace. The red arrow provides clear directional guidance to help occupants locate fire-fighting equipment quickly in an emergency.
Purpose and function
This sign supports rapid wayfinding to essential fire-fighting equipment. Directional arrow signs are used to guide people along a route, and do not replace primary equipment identification signs. They should be installed to accurately reflect the route to the equipment from the viewer’s position.
Typical applications
- Indicating the direction to fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, or emergency alarms
- Guiding occupants along corridors and access routes where equipment is not located directly ahead
- Supporting response time in unfamiliar buildings and public environments
- Used as part of a coordinated fire-fighting signage system across a site
Commonly used with
- Fire Extinguisher SABS safety sign (FB2)
- Fire Hose Reel SABS safety sign (FB3)
- Fire Hydrant SABS safety sign (FB4)
- Hand Held Emergency Alarm SABS safety sign (FB13)
Selection and placement guidance
Install this sign at the point where decisions are made, and ensure it remains visible from normal approach routes. For guidance on selecting compliant fire-fighting safety signage and understanding correct placement, refer to our Fire Fighting Safety Signs explainer.
Visibility and material options
This sign is available in standard safety sign materials suitable for indoor and outdoor use, depending on the selected variant. Where emergency wayfinding is required during power failure or reduced lighting, photoluminescent options may be more appropriate.
A photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) version of this sign is also available for emergency routes, low-light conditions, and areas where power failure may occur. View the photoluminescent version.
Combination signs can also be supplied where the directional arrow is integrated with one or more fire-fighting equipment symbols. These are commonly used where both identification and direction are required on a single sign for clearer on-site guidance.
For applications requiring extended emergency wayfinding or complete escape route coverage, view the full range of photoluminescent safety signs.
Compliance
In South Africa, safety sign designs follow South African National Standards (SANS), including SANS 1186-1:2022, which governs the design, colours, shapes, symbols, and application of safety signs and safety markings. These standards are administered through the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to promote consistent recognition across workplaces and public environments.
SANS 1186-1:2022 aligns closely with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 7010 and ISO 3864-3, ensuring familiarity and clear understanding across different industries and regions.