Fire Safety Signage marks fire equipment, escape routes and exits so people can find them in smoke or darkness. It is for any building that needs equipment or escape route signs, new premises and sites flagged in an audit.
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Sign Types
| Sign | Use |
|---|---|
| Fire equipment | Extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, alarm call points |
| Escape route and exit | Direction to exits |
| Prohibition and warning | No smoking, flammable materials |
| Evacuation plans | Floor plans with routes and assembly points |
Standards and Materials
Symbolic safety signs in South Africa follow SANS 1186, and photoluminescent signs are covered by SANS 1186-5. They glow after the lights go out and are widely used on escape routes. Escape plans are commonly drawn to SANS 23601.
Fire Safety Signage Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Photoluminescent sign 190 x 190 mm | R32 - R130 |
| Photoluminescent sign 190 x 190 mm with aluminium frame | About R99 |
| Photoluminescent sign 380 x 190 mm with frame | About R167 |
| Emergency exit sign, supplied and installed (excl. VAT) | R180 - R450 |
| SANS 23601 escape plan, single floor (excl. VAT) | R3,000 - R4,500 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from prices published by South African suppliers, retailers and service providers, rounded. They are not our prices and no provider is bound by them. Equipment-only prices exclude installation. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Safety Sign Online, Parrot via Takealot, GeeWiz and Office Gear listings
- Altrafire, fire compliance costs in South Africa guide (Gauteng, prices excluding VAT)
What Affects the Price
- Number and size of signs.
- Photoluminescent or standard.
- Custom evacuation plans.
- Installation.
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Get Fire Safety Signage QuotesWhat to Include in Your Request
- Town or suburb.
- Building type and size.
- Sign list or audit report.
- Installation needed or supply only.
Where It Applies
Residential
Complexes and blocks of flats.
Commercial
Offices, shops, schools and hotels.
Industrial
Factories and warehouses.
Choosing a Provider
- Ask for SANS 1186 symbols.
- Ask about photoluminescent performance.
- Check installation is included.
How the Enquiry Works
- Request. Send your site details and what you need through the form.
- Match. Your enquiry goes to independent fire signage suppliers and installers that may serve your area.
- Assess. Providers ask questions or arrange a site visit before a firm price.
- Compare. Check scope, standards, registrations, documents and price side by side.
- Appoint or decline. There is no obligation.
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Fire Safety Signage FAQs
Do I need photoluminescent signs?
They are widely used on escape routes because they stay visible when power fails. Your audit or inspector will confirm.
Can I put up my own signs?
Yes, if they are correct symbols and placed correctly.
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