🔥 Complete Guide to Fire Door Signage in Australia (NCC/BCA 2025 Update)

Fire doors save lives — but only if they are clearly identified and compliant with the latest building regulations. In Australia, fire door signage is not just a best practice; it’s a legal requirement under the National Construction Code (NCC) and Building Code of Australia (BCA).

🚪 Why Fire Door Signage Matters

Fire doors are designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke. Without correct signage, they are often blocked or propped open — rendering them useless in an emergency.

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📜 NCC & BCA 2025 Requirements: Correct Wording

• Self-closing fire/smoke door:
  FIRE SAFETY DOOR – DO NOT OBSTRUCT – DO NOT KEEP OPEN

• Door fitted with hold-open device:
  FIRE SAFETY DOOR – DO NOT OBSTRUCT

• Final exit door:
  FIRE SAFETY DOOR – DO NOT OBSTRUCT (both sides).

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📐 Material & Size Requirements

Compliant fire door signage must be:

• ≥ 200 × 200 mm

• Made from durable aluminium, stainless steel, traffolyte, or acrylic

• Fixed permanently

• High-contrast & legible

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📍 Placement Rules

• Height: 1200–1600 mm from floor

• Visible when closed

• Double doors: signage on both leaves

• Final exits: signage on both sides

⚠️ Other Signs Required on/near Fire Doors

1. NSW Offence Notice

Legally required in NSW buildings to warn against obstructing fire exits.
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2. Braille & Tactile EXIT/LEVEL Signs

Accessible exit doors must include tactile & braille wording “EXIT” + “LEVEL X.”
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3. Exit Wayfinding & Lighting

Fire doors that don’t lead directly outside must have compliant exit signs and emergency lighting.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes

• Wrong statutory wording

• Using stickers instead of durable signs

• Incorrect mounting height

• Forgetting braille EXIT/LEVEL signs

• Missing NSW Offence Notices

• Leaving signage to final inspection

✅ Fire Door Signage Compliance Checklist

• Correct statutory wording

• ≥ 20 mm lettering

• 1200–1600 mm height

• Durable material

• Both sides of final exits

• Braille EXIT/LEVEL installed

• NSW Offence Notice displayed

• Exit signs & lighting installed

🛒 Where to Buy Compliant Fire Door Signs

At StatutorySigns.au, we supply a complete range of compliant signage:

• Fire Door Signs

• Braille & Tactile EXIT/LEVEL Signs

• NSW Offence Notices

• Exit & Emergency Signs

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❓ FAQ

Q: What wording must appear on fire doors?
A: Wording depends on door type. 👉 See Fire Door Signs

Q: Do I need braille signs?
A: Yes, for accessible exits. 👉 Shop Braille Signs

Q: Can I use vinyl stickers?
A: No — only durable metal/laminate signs comply.