Fire Equipment Directional Arrow Signs is a fire safety sign in ISO 3864 format. It supplementary red directional arrows indicating the direction to fire-fighting equipment. Available in aluminium, rigid PVC, in 4 sizes from 120 × 120 mm to 250 × 250 mm. Technical specifications Product type fire safety sign Reference code no ISO 7010 registered code — traditional pictogram in ISO 3864 format, as used under Directive 92/58/EEC / Italian D.Lgs. 81/2008 Annex XXV Meaning Supplementary red directional arrows indicating the direction to fire-fighting equipment Standards / regulation EN ISO 7010 (registered safety signs) · ISO 3864-1 (design principles: shape and colour) · Directive 92/58/EEC · D.Lgs. 81/2008 Annex XXV (Italy) Shape and colours square or rectangle, red background (RAL 3020), white pictogram Materials available aluminium 0.5–1 mm, indoor/outdoor, made in Italy (120 × 120 mm, 200 × 200 mm, 250 × 250 mm); rigid PVC 1 mm (120 × 120 mm, 150 × 150 mm, 200 × 200 mm) Sizes available 120 × 120 mm; 150 × 150 mm; 200 × 200 mm; 250 × 250 mm Mounting wall mounting: screws, rivets or double-sided tape Indoor / outdoor indoor and outdoor (aluminium); indoor (rigid PVC) Photoluminescent version not available for this sign Origin aluminium versions made in Italy; rigid PVC versions made in Poland Brand StoreForSigns Where to install it Next to fire extinguisher, fire hose and hydrant signs when the equipment is not directly visible Along corridors leading to fire-fighting equipment In large warehouses and car parks Which size for which viewing distance? Italian regulations (D.Lgs. 81/2008, Annex XXV, point 1.3) give a practical rule for sign size: A ≥ L² / 2000, where A is the sign area in m² and L the maximum viewing distance in metres (valid up to 50 m). Applied to the formats of this sign: Format Maximum viewing distance 120 × 120 mm 5.4 m 150 × 150 mm 6.7 m 200 × 200 mm 8.9 m 250 × 250 mm 11.2 m Materials Aluminium: 0.5–1 mm aluminium sheet (thickness depends on the format), printed with solvent-based inks for resistance to weathering, finished with a polyurethane protective varnish and a transparent protective coating. For indoor and outdoor use. Made in Italy under an ISO 9001 quality system. Fixing: screws, rivets or double-sided tape. Rigid PVC: 1 mm rigid (hard) PVC sheet, lightweight and impact-resistant, made in Poland. For indoor use and sheltered outdoor positions. Fixing: screws or double-sided tape. Regulatory context In the European Union, workplace safety signs are governed by Directive 92/58/EEC, transposed in Italy by Legislative Decree 81/2008 (Title V and Annex XXV) and in the UK by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. The pictograms follow EN ISO 7010, the harmonised standard for registered safety signs, and the shape and colour rules of ISO 3864-1. The employer selects and positions signs on the basis of the risk assessment; a safety sign complements, and never replaces, technical and organisational protective measures.This pictogram has no registered ISO 7010 code. It is a traditional pictogram widely used in Italian workplaces under D.Lgs. 81/2008, which allows signs that are not listed in the standard provided they use the ISO 3864 format (shape, colour, layout) and convey the same meaning. Frequently asked questions What does the Fire Equipment Directional Arrow Signs mean? It supplementary red directional arrows indicating the direction to fire-fighting equipment. Is the Fire Equipment Directional Arrow Signs compliant with ISO 7010? This pictogram is not registered in ISO 7010; it is a traditional pictogram in ISO 3864 format, accepted under D.Lgs. 81/2008 Annex XXV because it conveys the meaning unambiguously. Is this sign mandatory? Safety signs are required wherever the risk assessment shows a residual risk that workers must be informed about (Directive 92/58/EEC, D.Lgs. 81/2008 art. 163). The employer decides where the sign is needed; the sign itself does not replace protective measures. Aluminium, rigid PVC or adhesive PVC: which should I choose? Aluminium for outdoor use, harsh environments and long service life; rigid PVC for indoor walls, doors and machines where a light, economical panel is enough; adhesive PVC for smooth surfaces such as machine guards, cabinets and glass. Which size should I order? Use the rule A ≥ L²/2000 (sign area in m², viewing distance in m): the table above gives the maximum reading distance for each format of this sign. Delivery and minimum order StoreForSigns ships free across the EU and the UK with no minimum order quantity; B2B customers can order a single sign. See the full range in the fire safety signs collection.
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