Fire Blanket Sign

Description

A fire blanket location sign in UV-rated PVC plastic — small format, 150mm × 225mm. Indicates the position of a fire blanket for building occupants who need to locate it quickly in an emergency. The sign displays the fire blanket symbol and text, providing the required identification for fire blanket installations in commercial kitchens, laboratories, and other locations where a blanket is the designated first-response tool.

Fire blankets are used for smothering small fires — particularly cooking oil fires (Class F), clothing fires, and situations where a burning person needs to be covered. In emergencies involving a burning pan or oil fire, rapid access to the blanket is essential: a location sign ensures the blanket can be found immediately by anyone in the area, not just staff familiar with the layout.

Where to Use

• Adjacent to fire blankets in commercial and domestic kitchens
• Laboratories and education facilities with Bunsen burner or chemical hazards
• Workshops and light industrial premises with a fire blanket as first-response equipment
• Caravan parks, hospitality venues, and food service areas
• Any location with a wall-mounted or rack-mounted fire blanket requiring identification

Key Features

• 150mm × 225mm — compact format for kitchen and lab environments
• UV-rated plastic — visible in low light and under normal lighting conditions
• UV-rated PVC plastic, 0.6mm thickness — withstands kitchen and workshop environments
• Rounded corners — safe in food preparation areas
• UV-rated inks with protective film supplied

Technical Details

Width (mm)	150
Height (mm)	225
Sign Material	PVC Plastic

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 — the same height requirement as fire extinguisher location signs. Mount the sign on the wall above or adjacent to the blanket container, at 2.0m or above, where it is clearly visible from the normal approach direction. The blanket container itself is typically installed within convenient reach (at around 1,200–1,500mm from the floor); the location sign is mounted separately at 2m or above. At each AS 1851 service, confirm the sign is present, legible, and at the correct mounting height. In kitchens, clean the sign surface periodically as grease and steam residue can obscure sign legibility over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a fire blanket require a sign under Australian standards?

Yes — AS 2444:2001 Section 6 covers fire blankets and requires a compliant location sign to be displayed. The standard (clause 6.3) states that fire blankets must be in a conspicuous and readily accessible position along normal paths of travel and near exits, and that the location sign (per Figure 6.1) must be displayed. The sign requirement applies regardless of whether the blanket is in a kitchen, laboratory, or other location.

How high should the fire blanket sign be mounted?

AS 2444:2001 clause 6.4.3 specifies a minimum mounting height of 2.0m above floor level — the same requirement as fire extinguisher location signs. The blanket container is typically installed lower (within reach — usually around 1.2–1.5m from the floor); the sign indicating the blanket’s location is mounted at 2m or above so it is visible from the approach direction before the person is at the blanket. This separation of blanket height and sign height is intentional — the sign is a distance marker, not a point-of-use label.

What fire classes does a fire blanket cover?

Fire blankets are primarily used for Class F fires (cooking oils and fats at high temperatures), clothing fires (Class A), and as a thermal barrier for persons whose clothing is on fire. For small contained cooking fires — a pan or fryer fire in its early stage — the blanket is placed over the container to smother the fire by cutting off oxygen. For larger fires, a wet chemical extinguisher is required. Fire blankets are not a substitute for a fire extinguisher in commercial kitchens — under AS 2444 and the NCC, commercial cooking appliances require a compliant wet chemical extinguisher as the primary protection device.

Is a fire blanket sign different from a fire extinguisher sign?

Yes — the fire blanket sign (SB) displays the fire blanket symbol and is distinct from the fire extinguisher location sign (SILM/SILL). They indicate different equipment and must not be substituted for each other. In commercial kitchens where both a fire blanket and a wet chemical extinguisher are installed, each should have its own correctly identified location sign so any occupant can locate either piece of equipment immediately.

Can this sign be used in a domestic kitchen?

The SB sign is appropriate for any location with a fire blanket — domestic, commercial, or industrial. In a home kitchen with a wall-mounted fire blanket, mounting the sign above the blanket container at the 2.0m height provides the required identification. For domestic kitchens with lower ceiling heights, mount as close to 2.0m as the ceiling allows while maintaining clear visibility from the kitchen entry point.