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Fire Department Connection Signage

These signs appear on every building as a code requirement, and ensure that an area is kept clear to provide for easy access by fire fighters to portions of the building’s fire protection system.

FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION

INSIDE THIS GATED AREA

 

DO NOT BLOCK

PSYCHIATRY

Sprinkler & Standpipe

Content

First three lines – as shown.

Fourth line – building name or area designation (may take up more than 1 line, if several areas are served).

Last line – systems served by the relevant connections (either “Sprinkler”, “Standpipe”, or “Sprinkler & Standpipe”)

Typeface

Helvetica Medium, caps and lower case as shown

Letter size

1st and 2nd line – 2”

3rd line – 2 ˝”

4th and following  - 1”

Locations

Wall mounted above sprinkler/standpipe connection, with top of sign at 5’0” above grade

Colors

Red letters and 3/8” border with 3/8” margin on white reflective background

Overall Size

18” x 24”


QUESTIONS? Contact the EH&S Fire Marshal's Office at (585) 275-3243 or e-mail EH&S Questions.

This page last updated 9/23/2004. Disclaimer.