Introduction
Correct Fire Safety Door signage is critical for building compliance in Australia. Signs must meet the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and National Construction Code (NCC) standards, covering everything from text size and placement to Braille and tactile lettering.
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๐ Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Step 1: Confirm the door type
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Check whether the door is a fire safety door or fire exit door as defined in the BCA.
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Fire doors providing direct access to a fire-isolated exit require the sign:
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โFIRE SAFETY DOOR โ DO NOT OBSTRUCTโ
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Self-closing fire doors must display:
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โFIRE SAFETY DOOR โ DO NOT OBSTRUCT โ DO NOT KEEP OPENโ
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Step 2: Select a compliant sign
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Signs must be made with durable materials and use capital letters at least 20mm high.
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Ensure strong colour contrast and non-reflective finish.
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Add Braille and tactile lettering where required under accessibility rules.
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Step 3: Measure the installation height of braille signs
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Signs must be positioned between 1200mm and 1600mm from the finished floor level.
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The line of tactile characters must be between 1250mm and 1350mm from floor level.
Step 4: Check placement position
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Signs are to be fixed to the door leaf itself wherever possible.
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If not possible, they may be placed on the adjacent wall.
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Ensure the sign is not obstructed by handles, trims, or glazing.
Step 5: Mount the sign securely
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Use a strong adhesive or screws to attach the sign.
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Ensure the sign surface is flat and that Braille dots remain raised and undamaged.
Step 6: Verify compliance
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Re-check with a measuring tape: tactile lettering must be at 1250โ1350mm height.
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Confirm the sign itself sits 1200โ1600mm above the floor.
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Ensure correct wording, visibility, and contrast.
๐ BCA & NCC Requirements Explained
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) sets out strict requirements for fire door signage:
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Clause D2.23 โ requires signage on all fire doors providing access to a fire-isolated exit.
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Clause E4.5 โ requires exit signage on or above every required exit door.
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Clause D3.6a โ mandates Braille and tactile signage for accessible buildings, including โExitโ and โLevelโ information.
Signs must:
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Use capital letters not less than 20mm high.
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Be installed on the approach side of doors leading to fire-isolated exits.
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Be clearly visible, durable, and not obscured.
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๐กย Fire Safety Door Requirements
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FIRE SAFETY DOOR โ DO NOT OBSTRUCT signs are required for doors leading from a fire-isolated exit to a road or open space, and must be displayed on both sides of the door.
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DO NOT KEEP OPEN must also be included on self-closing fire doors.
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Smoke doors and double fire doors must carry signage on both leaves of the door.
โ Final Notes
Installing Fire Safety Door Signs in line with the BCA and NCC requirements is critical for both compliance and safety. Following the correct installation heights, placement rules, and wording ensures that your building will be ready for inspection and certification.
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