Action Notice for Housing with Communal Alarm - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Provide clear, step-by-step instructions for residents in shared or multi-occupancy buildings, such as apartment blocks, dormitories, hostels, or student accommodations. The sign communicates how to respond safely if a fire occurs in your own unit or elsewhere in the building, emphasising the importance of leaving immediately, closing doors, raising the alarm, calling fire services, and assembling at the designated point. It ensures all residents understand the correct actions to take to protect themselves and others.

This sign should be installed in highly visible locations throughout communal housing buildings, including near entrances to corridors, stairwells, lift lobbies, shared hallways, and common areas. Placing it at eye level ensures residents and visitors can read it easily and follow instructions during an emergency. Multiple signs may be necessary in larger buildings to ensure coverage on every floor and in all communal access areas.

Using a communal housing Fire Action safety sign enhances resident safety by providing consistent, easy-to-follow instructions during fire emergencies. It reduces confusion, discourages unsafe behaviours such as attempting to fight the fire or collect belongings, and ensures that residents evacuate quickly and safely. By clearly highlighting actions for both local and building-wide fires, the sign helps prevent injuries and fatalities.

Ultimately, this sign supports regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and fire safety awareness in communal living environments. By guiding residents on the correct procedures, it promotes orderly evacuation, protects lives, and reinforces a safety-conscious culture in shared housing settings.

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 is 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.

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.

Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Self Adhesive: Ultra Bright self adhesive vinyl is a flexible PVC with photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation. The self-adhesive backing enables quick, tool-free application on smooth, clean surfaces like walls and doors. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency escape applications.

Rigid Plastic with Self Adhesive Backing: Our standard rigid plastic is a gloss white, smooth, solid material that allows for crisp printing of text and graphics - resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals. A strong peel & stick adhesive backing eliminates the need for tools or hardware, providing a long-lasting bond to most smooth surfaces, saving time and labour costs.