Description

Description

Mark Every Sprinkler FDC Inlet With the Clarity That Emergency Response Demands

When a fire crew arrives at a commercial building under emergency conditions, every second spent searching for the correct Fire Department Connection inlet is a second the suppression system is not yet charged. This Custom Fire Department Connection Sign eliminates that search — combining the full “FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION” identification, your building address, and “FIRE SPRINKLER ONLY” system designation in a high-contrast white-on-red layout that is readable at approach distance and immediately distinguishable from every other sign on the building exterior.

The building address field is fully customizable, making this sign compliant with Los Angeles Fire Department inlet identification requirements for multi-system commercial buildings where each FDC inlet must be individually labeled with both the system it serves and the property it belongs to.

This sign is ideal for:

  • Multi-tenant commercial buildings with dedicated sprinkler FDC inlets
  • Office towers and high-rise properties requiring NFPA 13 compliant inlet labeling
  • Retail and mixed-use developments with fire sprinkler systems
  • Industrial facilities and warehouses with dedicated suppression inlets
  • Property managers and building owners replacing faded or missing FDC identification
  • Contractors and fire protection companies installing compliant inlet signage on new construction

What You Can Customize

  • Your building address displayed in the center line of the sign

Key Features & Benefits

  • Full “FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION” identification eliminates abbreviation ambiguity at multi-system inlet locations — responding crews read the complete designation without interpretation
  • Building address field allows property-specific labeling for buildings with multiple FDC inlets at different exterior wall locations
  • “FIRE SPRINKLER ONLY” system designation fulfills NFPA 13 inlet labeling requirements — each FDC inlet must identify the system it serves
  • Full-bleed red background communicates fire infrastructure category before any text is read — the solid red panel triggers fire-service recognition at approach distance
  • White-on-red contrast maintains readability at ground-level mounting under shadow, low-light, and overcast conditions where red-on-white loses legibility
  • Prevents misconnection on multi-system buildings — clear system identification reduces connection errors in time-pressured emergency response scenarios
  • Maxmetal® aluminum composite construction provides rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant mounting at exterior wall locations
  • UV-stable vinyl print resists fading under Southern California’s intense sun exposure through years of outdoor mounting
  • Reflective print option available for maximum nighttime and low-light visibility at inlet locations

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 18″ × 12″
  • Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
  • Print Options:
  • Standard: UV-printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
  • Reflective: Direct UV print on reflective material
  • Mounting Options: Wall mount, FDC housing mount, building exterior mount (hardware not included)
  • Corners: Square or rounded corners available
  • Use: Direct mounting at sprinkler system FDC inlets on commercial buildings requiring address-specific inlet identification — Los Angeles and Southern California