Fire Door Keep Shut - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A “Fire Door Keep Shut” sign is essential because it reminds people to keep fire doors closed at all times, ensuring they can effectively perform their critical role in containing fire and smoke. Fire doors are specially designed to resist fire for a certain period, helping to compartmentalise a building and protect escape routes. If these doors are left open, they lose their ability to slow fire spread, putting lives and property at greater risk.

The sign acts as a clear, visible prompt for occupants, staff, and maintenance personnel to avoid propping fire doors open or leaving them ajar. Keeping fire doors shut is a key part of passive fire protection, which works alongside alarms and sprinklers to improve overall building safety. The sign helps enforce good fire safety habits and ensures compliance with safety standards.

These signs should be installed directly on the fire door, typically at eye level where they are easily noticed. Common locations include corridors, stairwells, kitchens, storage rooms, and areas that separate different fire compartments in offices, schools, hospitals, residential buildings, and commercial premises. Wherever a fire door is fitted and must remain closed, the sign reinforces its importance.

Using a “Fire Door Keep Shut” sign helps maintain the door’s protective function, improving safety for everyone inside the building. It reduces the risk of fire spreading rapidly and supports safe evacuation, making it a vital part of any fire safety strategy.

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.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it’s budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted walls, which simplifies installation and reduces setup time. Self-adhesive vinyl provides a clean, professional finish that suits many indoor environments including offices, retail, industrial sites, and vehicles. It is more affordable than many other material types and allows for custom shapes, colours, and graphics.