Fire Hose Reel Sign & Hydrant Sign Small Safety

Description

A combined fire hose reel and fire hydrant location sign in UV-rated PVC plastic — small format. Displays both the fire hose reel and fire hydrant symbols with text on a single panel — 150mm × 225mm. For installations where a hose reel and a fire hydrant are located at the same point, a combined sign provides clear, unambiguous identification of both pieces of equipment without requiring two separate signs on the wall.

In many commercial and industrial buildings, the fire hydrant booster connection and a hose reel are co-located in the same enclosure or on the same wall section. A combined sign eliminates any ambiguity about which equipment is available at that location. Building occupants and fire brigade personnel can immediately identify that both a reel and a hydrant outlet are present — critical when the fire brigade is connecting to the booster while occupants are operating the hose reel.

Where to Use

• Locations where a fire hose reel and a fire hydrant share the same wall position or cabinet
• Commercial building fire-fighting equipment rooms or cupboards
• Industrial facilities where hose reels and hydrant outlets are co-located
• Stairwell lobby installations with both reel and hydrant provisions
• Any installation where a single sign is preferable to two separate signs

Key Features

• Combined hose reel and hydrant symbols — single sign for co-located equipment
• 150mm × 225mm format — compact size for limited wall space
• UV-rated PVC plastic — resists fading and colour shift from UV exposure
• Text and symbol display — identifies both equipment types without ambiguity
• UV-rated inks with rounded corners

Compliance & Placement

Mount at a minimum of 2.0m above floor level, consistent with fire safety location sign standards. The sign must be visible from the normal approach direction and clearly identify both the hose reel and hydrant at that location. In installations where the hose reel and hydrant are separated by more than a few metres, separate individual signs for each piece of equipment are more appropriate than a single combined sign. Confirm sign condition at each AS 1851 service. If the site has a combined installation registered with the local fire authority, ensure the signage arrangement is consistent with the fire brigade’s response plan for that building.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use a combined sign instead of separate signs?

A combined sign is appropriate when the hose reel and hydrant outlet are co-located within close proximity — typically within the same cabinet, the same alcove, or on the same section of wall. If they are clearly within a few metres of each other, a single combined sign above the group is clear and unambiguous. If the reel and hydrant are separated by any significant distance — different sides of a lobby, different ends of a corridor — install separate signs for each to ensure each piece of equipment is individually identifiable at distance.

What is the difference between a fire hose reel and a fire hydrant?

A fire hose reel is a permanently connected, wall-mounted device supplied by the building’s water system. It consists of a drum of flexible tubing connected to the mains water supply, with a nozzle at the end of the hose. Building occupants can operate a hose reel for first-attack firefighting without specialist training. A fire hydrant is a pressurised water outlet supplied by the fire main — it is primarily used by the fire brigade to connect large-diameter attack hoses. Some buildings have hydrant booster inlets at ground level for fire brigade access, and landlord hydrant outlets within the building for fire brigade use. Both require appropriate identification signage.

Is this sign suitable for a hose reel cabinet that also contains a hydrant outlet?

Yes — the SHFH combined sign is specifically designed for this scenario. Many older commercial buildings and industrial facilities have combined hose reel cabinets that also include a hydrant landing valve outlet for fire brigade access. A single combined sign above or adjacent to the cabinet correctly identifies both items contained within. The sign’s dual-symbol format ensures building occupants and fire brigade personnel understand that both a reel and a hydrant connection are present at that point.

Does the fire brigade need to see this sign?

Yes — fire brigade personnel responding to a building fire use location signs to rapidly identify the available fire suppression infrastructure. Clear, compliant signage identifying hydrant outlet positions is part of the building’s fire safety management requirements. In buildings with an emergency plan registered with the fire authority, signage should be consistent with the building’s fire safety layout documentation. If the building has undergone changes that affect the hose reel and hydrant layout, update signage accordingly and notify the relevant authority if required.

What if I need a right-angle format for a corridor installation?

Use the SHFH-ANGLE — the right-angle version of this combined sign — for corridor installations where the co-located hose reel and hydrant must be visible from both directions of approach. The SHFH-ANGLE projects perpendicularly from the wall on a two-panel construction, displaying both symbols and text on each face.