Fire Alarm Call Point - Projecting Sign - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A Fire Alarm Call Point - Projecting Sign is essential for ensuring the safety of building occupants during emergencies. Its primary purpose is to make the location of manual fire alarm call points clearly visible, even from a distance or from multiple angles. In the event of a fire, time is critical, and the faster someone can locate and activate a call point, the sooner the alarm can alert everyone to evacuate.

These projecting signs are especially important in large or complex buildings where visibility around corners or in long corridors may be limited. The projecting design ensures that the sign extends outward from the wall, making it easily noticeable from both directions. This is a significant advantage over flat wall-mounted signs, which may not be seen until someone is directly in front of them.

In environments such as schools, hospitals, offices, factories, and public buildings, clear and standardised fire signage is not just recommended but often required by fire safety regulations. Installing projecting signs helps comply with fire codes and contributes to a safer environment by guiding people swiftly to the nearest manual call point when automatic fire detection hasn’t yet activated.

These signs should be installed above or adjacent to each manual call point at a visible height—usually between 1.4 and 1.6 meters from the floor—and in well-lit, unobstructed areas. They are best placed in corridors, near exits, stairwells, and any location with a fire alarm call point, ensuring that anyone can easily find and operate the device in case of an emergency.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.

To achieve high performance in low light conditions and conform to ISO 16069 we recommend using Ultra Bright.

Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Rigid Plastic: Ultra Bright rigid plastic has a photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation which offers a highly effective, reliable, and energy-free visibility in low-light or blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency exit applications. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions.