Fire Blanket Sign Right Angle Safety

Description

A right-angle fire blanket location sign in UV-rated PVC plastic. Two-panel construction that projects at 90° from the wall, displaying the fire blanket symbol and text on both faces — 150mm × 225mm per panel. For corridors, galley kitchens, and narrow passageways where a flat wall-mounted sign is only visible from one direction, the right-angle format ensures the fire blanket is identifiable from both ends of the approach path.

In commercial kitchens with a linear galley layout, or in corridors where a fire blanket is mounted on the wall mid-run, the right-angle sign provides approach visibility from both directions without requiring a second sign at the same location. For fire blankets in tight kitchen environments — where rapid identification of the blanket is critical during a live cooking fire — the right-angle format ensures every person entering from any direction can see the sign immediately.

Where to Use

• Galley-style commercial kitchens with a linear access path
• Corridors with fire blankets accessible from both directions
• Industrial passageways and maintenance corridors with blanket installations
• Any location where bi-directional approach makes a flat sign insufficient for the fire blanket location

Key Features

• Two-panel right-angle construction — visible from both directions along a corridor or passage
• 150mm × 225mm per panel — compact for kitchen and corridor installations
• UV-rated PVC plastic, 0.6mm thickness — resists fading and UV degradation in kitchen environments
• UV-rated inks — long service life without colour loss
• Rounded corners — no sharp edges in food preparation areas

Compliance & Placement

Under AS 2444:2001 clause 6.4.3, fire blanket location signs must be mounted at not less than 2.0m above floor level. For a right-angle sign in a commercial kitchen or corridor, mount at 2.0m above the floor projecting perpendicularly from the wall above or adjacent to the blanket container. Both faces of the sign must be visible from the normal approach directions. In commercial kitchens, wipe the sign surface periodically — grease and steam residue accumulates on sign surfaces and reduces legibility over time. Confirm sign presence and condition at each AS 1851 service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would a kitchen need a right-angle fire blanket sign?

In galley-style commercial kitchens — where staff work along a linear corridor with cooking equipment on one or both sides — a flat sign mounted at the end of the galley may not be visible to a person working at the far end. A right-angle sign mounted above the blanket location at mid-galley is visible from both ends of the kitchen, ensuring any staff member can locate the blanket regardless of where they are positioned when a fire starts. Speed of access is critical with cooking oil fires, which escalate rapidly.

Does this sign replace the flat fire blanket sign (SB) or supplement it?

The right-angle sign (SBA) replaces the flat sign (SB) for corridor and galley installations — you do not need both. The right-angle sign provides the same location identification as the flat sign but with bi-directional approach visibility. Choose the format that matches the physical approach geometry: flat for open spaces and single-approach walls, right-angle for corridors and linear kitchens where people arrive from either end.

Can this be used in both commercial and domestic kitchens?

Yes — the right-angle format is appropriate wherever the fire blanket location needs to be identifiable from multiple approach directions. In a residential kitchen with a galley layout, mounting the right-angle sign above the blanket container at 2.0m provides the required identification for occupants entering from either end of the kitchen. The standard 2.0m mounting height applies regardless of kitchen size or occupancy type.

Does the sign need to be on the same wall as the blanket?

AS 2444 clause 6.3 states the location sign must be displayed above or adjacent to the blanket container. The right-angle sign projects from the wall to which it is mounted. For installations at a corridor intersection or corner, ensure the sign’s projection angle directs approaching occupants correctly toward the blanket. The sign should always be oriented so the approach direction that first brings a face into view aligns with the path toward the blanket container.

What maintenance does this sign require?

The PVC plastic construction requires no special maintenance beyond keeping the surface clean and legible. In commercial kitchens, wipe down periodically with a damp cloth to remove grease and steam deposits that accumulate on the sign face. Inspect at each AS 1851 service. Replace the sign if the surface becomes discoloured, cracked, or the text is no longer clearly legible from the approach direction.