Fire, Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign

The Fire, Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign is used to clearly prohibit smoking, naked flames and other ignition sources wherever flammable liquids, gases or combustible materials are present. It provides an immediate visual reminder that ignition sources must be kept well away to reduce the risk of fire or explosion.

This sign is commonly installed at fuel storage areas, LPG installations, hazardous chemical stores, paint mixing rooms, fuel transfer stations, workshops and industrial facilities where smoking or open flames could create a serious hazard.

Displaying a Fire, Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign helps reinforce workplace safety procedures, supports workplace health and safety compliance, and reminds workers, contractors and visitors that smoking and naked flames are strictly prohibited.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that helps reduce ignition risks around flammable substances.

Where Should a Fire, Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Fuel storage areas
• LPG cylinder storage
• Petrol and diesel tanks
• Paint mixing rooms
• Chemical storage facilities
• Hazardous substance stores
• Workshops
• Manufacturing plants
• Service stations
• Fuel transfer areas
• Industrial loading bays

By clearly identifying areas where smoking and naked flames are prohibited, this sign helps minimise the risk of fire and explosion.

Why Use a Fire, Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent accidental fires
• Reduces ignition risks
• Reinforces workplace safety procedures
• Supports workplace health and safety compliance
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Improves hazard awareness

FAQ

Why are smoking and naked flames prohibited in these areas?

Smoking materials, matches, lighters and other open flames can ignite flammable vapours, gases or combustible materials. Displaying this sign helps prevent accidental ignition and protects workers, visitors and property.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install the sign at entrances to hazardous areas, fuel storage locations, LPG installations, chemical stores, paint mixing rooms and anywhere ignition sources must be strictly controlled.

Is this sign required in hazardous workplaces?

Where flammable or combustible materials are present, workplaces should clearly identify areas where smoking and naked flames are prohibited. Displaying appropriate prohibition signage assists with meeting workplace health and safety obligations and follows the principles of AS/NZS 1319:1994.

What mounting options are available?

Available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• Corflute sign
• PVC sign
• ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign

Looking for additional access control signage? View our range of No Entry Signs, Restricted Area Signs and Prohibition Signs for workplaces throughout New Zealand.

Not sure if this is the right sign for your workplace or facility? Read our guide “Prohibition Signs in the Workplace: What They Mean and Why They Matter” to learn about prohibition symbols, compliance requirements and when different prohibition signs should be used.

Not sure if you’ve got all the safety signage you need?
Download our Free Safety Signage Checklist to make sure your workplace complies with New Zealand safety standards — it’s a quick and easy way to identify missing signs and stay compliant for further information check out 5 Workplace Signs Every Office Needs (And Why They Matter).

For further information go to the Worksafe website https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/hazardous-substances-signs/

NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the signs visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand and Australia. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

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