They identify the location of fire alarm pull stations, alarm panels, and notification devices. Communicate rules around the fire alarm system. They also include signs instructing occupants on what to do when the alarm sounds, which matters most in buildings where not everyone knows the evacuation procedure.

Yes. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.165 covers employee alarm systems. Requires that alarm components be clearly marked. NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, includes requirements for the marking and identification of fire alarm system components. Local fire codes apply on top of these standards.

Above or adjacent to pull stations so they can be found quickly in an emergency on fire alarm control panels, near notification devices in large spaces, and at key locations in evacuation routes where reminding occupants of the alarm procedure adds value.

Signs near pull stations typically say "Fire Alarm Pull Station" or "In Case of Fire Pull Down." Signs communicating procedures might say "When Alarm Sounds" or direct occupants to a specific assembly point. Clear, simple language works best for emergency signage.

Red is the color for fire alarm pull stations and is widely recognized as the fire alarm color by building occupants. Using red for fire alarm signs maintains that consistency and makes pull stations easier to locate in an emergency.

Yes. Fire alarm signs are needed in any occupied building with a fire alarm system. Office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, retail spaces, schools, and healthcare facilities all use them, and the basic requirements around identification and marking apply across building types.

Fire equipment signs cover the category of fire protection equipment, including extinguishers and hoses. Fire alarm signs specifically address the alarm system, its components, and the procedures associated with it. Both are part of a fire safety signage program.