In this blog we will be looking at fire signage and pictograms. These come in a range of finishes as well as different pictograms which represent different things.
Pictograms
Pictograms are often use on public buildings to label doors and give information about the usage of a room, most commonly on bathrooms. Not to be confused with mandatory fire signage, our pictograms come in different bathroom options; Male, female, unisex, disabled, baby changing and shower. They indicate who the bathroom is intended for, as well as the facilities in the room such as a baby change or a shower. These pictograms are available in multiple finishes, including satin stainless steel (SSS), satin anodised aluminium (SAA) and polished brass (PB)
Fire Signage
Not to be confused with mandatory fire escape signage (the green signs with running men and arrows, etc.) these blue circular fire signage discs are mandatory for display on any Fire Check Door to give information about its usage. For example, “Fire Door Keep Shut;” these signs are used for fire doors with a self-closing device. “Fire Door Keep Locked” are used for fire doors which do not need to have a closing device, such as a locked store or cupboard door. Finally, “Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear” should be used for fire doors fitted with an electromagnetic hold open or free swing door closing device. These signs also come in different finishes, although they are all blue, the finish just determines the finish of the border.
Push Plates and Kick Plates
Push plates and kick plates are thin sheets of metal which can be attached to doors. Push plates, also referred to as finger plates are designed to cover drilling holes on the reverse of doors which have been fitted with bolt through pull handles or have witness marks of previous drilling holes. Kick plates are a sheet of material, usually a thin metal, which is attached to the bottom of a door, protecting it from damage. The name comes from when people kick doors open if they have their hands full. Push plates and kick plates are often seen in commercial and public buildings.
If you have any further questions on any signage, push/kick plates, or any of our other products do not hesitate to contact us by phone or by e-mail.