Fire Action - Multiple Occupation

Advise staff and visitors what to do in the event of a fire within an HMO (house of multiple occupancy) property
HMOs have strict regulations for fire safety and must always have a fire action plan in place.

This fire action sign states:

If you discover a fire:-
1. Operate the nearest fire alarm at once
2. Call the fire brigade
3. Do not take any risks, but if you can, attack the fire with the equipment provided
4. Otherwise, close a door on the fire if you can, and close all other doors on your way out
5. Leave the building by the nearest available exit

If you hear the fire alarm:-
Leave the building by the nearest available exit, closing all doors behind you, and report to the assembly point at [ SPACE FOR LOCATION ]

Do not run
Do not stop to collect your belongings
Do not use lifts
Do not enter the building again until the Fire Officer says you may

Before you go to bed at night:-
1. Put out, or turn down as far as possible all open fires and anything else that could start a fire
2. Unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment
3. See that all cookers and heaters are turned off at the mains
4. See that all ashtrays are safely emptied
5. Do not leave any clothes, or anything else that might burn, near any heater or open fire
6. Shut the kitchen and living-room doors firmly behind you

Material Options 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.

1. Rigid Plastic: Lightweight, gloss white PVC with high impact strength. Suitable for both internal and external safety signs. Easily drilled for wall fixing.

2. Self-Adhesive Vinyl: A high gloss, flexible PVC vinyl with self-adhesive backing. Suitable for applying to most smooth, dry and clean surfaces. Ideally suited for internal signs.

To achieve high performance in low light conditions and conform to ISO 16069 we recommend using Ultra Bright. For more information on Ultra Bright visit Our Brands

3. Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Rigid Plastic: 1.2mm Rigid PVC with photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation. Afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions.

4. Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Self Adhesive: Flexible PVC with photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation. Afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions.