

What Is a Fire Classifications Sign for Extinguishers?
A fire classification sign is a wall-mounted safety chart that visually categorises the different types of fires and identifies the suitable fire extinguishers for each. It helps users quickly identify the proper extinguisher during an emergency based on the type of fire involved.
Key Features of the Fire Class Chart Sign
Designed for workplaces, warehouses, schools, and public buildings, this fire safety sign includes:
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Precise classification of fire types – from Class A to Class F
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Matching extinguisher icons with green, red, and grey indicators
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Symbols and example materials for each fire class (e.g., wood, oil, gas, metals)
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Simple layout with tick/cross/limited icons for fast decision-making
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Designed for instant reference in high-stress emergency scenarios
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Compliant with AS/NZS 1850:2009 for fire extinguisher performance and classification
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Visual format makes it suitable for training and general awareness
Fire Classes Explained (Australia)
The sign details the six Australian-standard fire classes:
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Class A – Combustible solids (e.g., wood, paper, textiles)
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Class B – Flammable liquids (e.g., petrol, paint)
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Class C – Flammable gases (e.g., butane, propane)
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Class D – Combustible metals (e.g., lithium, potassium)
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Class E – Electrical fires (e.g., appliances, switchboards)
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Class F – Cooking oils and fats (e.g., deep fryers, chip pans)
Why This Fire Sign Is Essential
This chart supports:
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Quick decision-making when every second counts
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Training sessions for employees and safety officers
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Compliance with workplace safety regulations
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Visible guidance next to fire extinguishers or emergency exits
Its colour-coded design aligns with fire extinguisher bands, helping reduce mistakes during fire emergencies.
Product Finish & Durability
- Signs and Stickers are printed with Eco-Solvents Inks on High Quality. Premium Gloss Vinyl with UV and weatherproof protective over laminate.
- Signs / Stickers are durable for both Indoor and Outdoor use in extreme conditions.
- All Signs Comes with Pre- Drilled Hole on each corner for mounting.
- All signs are designed and manufactured here in Australia and are compliant with Australian Standards AS1319.
- We DO NOT print our company’s logo on signs or stickers.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Construction
Flexible self-adhesive material. Can adhere to virtually any clean, dry surface. Well suited to flat or soft curved texture.
Common Uses
Indoor or outdoor conditions. Directional, Safety. On pipes, poles, containers, windows, equipments, storage racks, tanks, etc.
Plastic
Construction
Thick Plastic made from over 50% recycled material, this UV stabilized rigid sign and is one of our most popular choices!
Common Uses
Directional, safety, informational, special event, departmental, equipment, temporary construction, wall or post mounting.
Metal
Construction
A strong, thick rigid material manufactured from steel guaranteed to withstand high temperature range.
Common Uses
Entrance, exit, traffic, parking, building, construction, safety, directional, wall or post mounting.
Magnetic
Construction
A strong, 0.9mm flexible magnet material has excellent holding force suitable and is flexible yet tough and weather resistant.
Common Uses
Suitable for use on cars, trucks, trailers, safety signs, A-Boards and all outdoor metallic surface signage applications.
Reflective Class 2
Class 2 Reflective Signs are ideal for non-critical, off-road situations that require high visibility in poor or low light conditions. These situations would include work premises signage, carparks, properties, shopping centres, general signage, private roads etc.
Reflective Class 1
Class 1 reflective is the higher grade of reflectivity, and it is identifiable by its honeycomb pattern. It is used where high visibility is required for 24 hours of the day. It is a premium grade reflective, that reflects light from wide angles. All signs used on a public roads must be Class 1 to comply. This would include all road signs, street signs, speed limit signs and roadwork signage to name a few.
