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Description
Description
Overview
This 18″ × 12″ horizontal sign combines the FDC abbreviation with the system identifier in a two-element layout on a white panel — “FDC” in large bold red uppercase in the upper two-thirds, and “AUTO SPRINKLER” in smaller bold red type in the lower third, all within a red perimeter border. The size relationship between the two text elements is deliberate: “FDC” is set significantly larger than “AUTO SPRINKLER,” establishing a clear visual hierarchy where the connection type is identified first and the system label is read as secondary qualifying information. This hierarchy mirrors how a responding crew processes the sign — the abbreviation triggers immediate recognition of the connection type, and the system identifier confirms which suppression system the inlet serves.
This sign is the identification-only counterpart to the directional FDC Auto Sprinkler signs in this series — it carries no arrow and no access command, functioning purely as the inlet label mounted at the connection point itself. For Los Angeles multi-system buildings where separate FDC inlets serve the sprinkler system and other suppression systems, having the system identifier on the inlet label is a California Fire Code and NFPA 13 requirement that this sign fulfills in the most compact and direct format available in the 18″ × 12″ horizontal size.
Key Features & Benefits
- Two-element layout with clear size hierarchy distinguishes connection type from system identifier — “FDC” at dominant scale and “AUTO SPRINKLER” at secondary scale mirrors the cognitive sequence a responding crew uses to process the label: connection type first, system confirmation second.
- “AUTO SPRINKLER” system identification fulfills NFPA 13 inlet labeling requirements — NFPA 13 requires that each FDC inlet be marked with the system it serves; this sign provides that identification in the most direct format available for the 18″ × 12″ horizontal panel.
- Identification-only format with no directional or access elements — this sign is mounted at the inlet itself as the permanent system identification marker, not as a wayfinding or access protection posting.
- Compact two-element layout keeps the panel uncluttered — by limiting content to the abbreviation and system identifier only, the sign avoids visual crowding and maintains readability at the close-range viewing distances typical of inlet-level mounting.
- Prevents misconnection on multi-system buildings — explicitly identifying the sprinkler system on the inlet label ensures responding crews connect to the correct inlet when multiple FDC connections are present on the same structure.
- Red-on-white color scheme is consistent with fire infrastructure signage conventions — the established color language for fire suppression equipment ensures correct category recognition by all personnel.
- 18″ × 12″ horizontal format suits standard wall mounting beside or above FDC inlets — the landscape panel installs efficiently in the limited wall space typically available at connection point locations.
- Maxmetal® construction withstands outdoor FDC connection location conditions — UV-stable, rust-proof, and warp-resistant for exterior wall mounting in Southern California’s full weather range.
Technical Specifications
- Size: 18″ × 12″
- Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
- Print Options:
- Standard: Digitally printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
- Reflective: Direct Digital print on reflective sheeting
- Mounting Options: Wall mount, FDC housing mount, building exterior mount (hardware not included)
- Corners: Rounded
- Use: Direct mounting at sprinkler system FDC inlets on multi-system commercial buildings and residential properties — Los Angeles and Southern California
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Material | Maxmetal® Vinyl, Maxmetal® Reflective, PVC Vinyl, Coroplast Vinyl |
| Laminate | No, Matte |
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