We choose our printing processes for each product carefully so you receive the best quality product at the lowest price with industry-leading turnaround times. Depending on your size, material, quantity, and other factors, your sign will print using one of our carefully-tested methods.
FDC Sign
- Item #:
- 25700
- Sign Reads:
- FDC
- Sign Design:
- Text 6" High With 1" Stroke
- Compliance:
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- IFC § 912
Other configurations of this product
A FDC Sign has fire department connection messages for emergency response protocol and compliance. A FDC Sign is a helpful tool to help protect the health and safety of personnel, and is not a replacement for required protective measures for lessening or removing hazards.
FDC
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18 × 12″
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| Material | Overlaminate | Mounting Holes | Sku | Quantity/Price | |||||||
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| .063″ Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum | None | Four ¼″ holes (one in each corner) | 25700-B6D | $22.95 | $21.45 | $20.45 | $19.95 | $18.95 | $17.25 | ||
Special Freight Arrangement:
Due to the size of this product, freight shipping will be required. You may contact our customer service team for a quote or you can place your order and a customer service representative will contact you about freight shipping charges.
If you would like to use your own freight carrier, please include your freight carrier account in the special instructions box at the bottom of the checkout page before placing your order. A customer service representative will be in contact with you if there are any questions.
Phone: 800-274-6271
Fax: 800-279-6897
Phone: 800-274-6271
Fax: 800-279-6897
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If you find a lower price, we'll match it!
Material Specifications:
Outdoor Durability:
Reflectivity:
Service Temp Range:
Max Recommended
Viewing Distance*
Viewing Distance*
Up To
Please see Size Tab below for more details.
* Under favorable viewing conditions.
* Under favorable viewing conditions.
FDC (Fire Department Connection) Sign Specifications
Fire department connections should be identified by a permanent approved sign which must have the letters FDC at least 6" high with 1" stroke in either red text on white or white text on a red background.
Signs are required to be on a retro-reflective material with retro-reflective letters, in other words signs need to be reflective, we sell these signs in Engineering Grade (Type I) Reflective Aluminum.
Which Size Sign Should I Choose?
The FDC Sign is offered in the size shown in the table below. We offer this size because it allows for the text size to meet the minimum requirements of the International Fire Code. Use the data in the table to help you decide if the size of this FDC Sign will meet your requirements.
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| Size | Width | Height | Average Text Size |
Max Viewing Distance |
Available Materials | Mounting Holes | Corner Radius | Diagram |
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| 18 × 12″ | 18″ | 12″ | 6″ | Up to 150′ |
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Four ¼″ Holes (#12 or 7/32″ screws recommended) | ½″ | Diagram |
The viewing distances listed in this chart reflect the maximum viewing distance for the sign under favorable viewing conditions.
Favorable viewing conditions are those which allow for a clear, unobstructed view of the message on the sign. Examples of favorable viewing conditions are a bright lighting source over the sign, clear weather conditions, and a clear line of sight with no obstructions blocking the view of the sign from certain angles and no other nearby signs creating distractions.
In unfavorable conditions, the sign is viewable at up to half the favorable distance. Unfavorable viewing conditions are those which make it difficult to read the message of the sign. Examples of this are poor lighting such as a dimly lit room, obstructions blocking the view of the sign from certain angles, poor weather conditions, and other signs posted nearby which create a distraction.
It is the responsibility of the end user to determine the correct size, viewing distance, sign positioning, and sign size for your specific hazard. According to the ANSI Z353.2 sign standard, a ratio of 25 feet of viewing distance per inch of text height, under favorable viewing conditions, should be used to determine the size of your sign. Under unfavorable viewing conditions, such as in low light or for signs with complex messages, the ratio of viewing distance to text height is 12.5 feet to 1 inch.
| Material | Thickness | Outdoor Durability | Service Temp. Range | Available Sizes |
Overlaminate |
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Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum
A durable enclosed lens retro-reflective material permanently adhered to aluminum. It is an economical choice for non-critical traffic signs, parking lot signs, and safety signs. The pattern free face allows for clean graphic imaging. It meets the requirements of ASTM D4956 Type I, and will remain effective for up to 7 years. Resistant to fading and mild chemicals.
Reflectivity:
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0.063″ | Up to 7 Years | -10°F - 130°F |
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| None | Engineering Grade | High Intensity Prismatic | Diamond Grade | |
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| ATSM D956 Type | – | Type I | Type IV | Type IX |
| Brightness | – | Standard Material | 3x More | 10x More |
| Night-Time Visibility | – | 500' | 1,000' | 1,500' |
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This FDC Sign is printed using the latest digital printing technologies and processes to greatly reduces set-up time, allowing SafetySign.com to print your sign quickly without set-up charges or minimums. Your FDC Sign text and graphics will not peel, unlike signs from companies that laminate graphics over the sign material. SafetySign.com prints your FDC Sign directly onto the substrate without lamination using UV inks.
Printing Methods
Cross-Hatch Ink Adhesion Test
SafetySign.com’s advanced printing process undergoes a stringent cross-hatching test. This specifically tests the adhesion and resistance to separation of the inks from the sign. In testing, a sample from the printing process is scored and covered in adhesive tape. The tape is removed and the sample assessed for adhesion quality.
We use a three-stage process to test all of our printing processes. We print our signs using only the processes that pass all three stages, giving you the highest quality signage possible.
Fonts
The text is printed in Din Alternate and PF Din Cond Pro Medium fonts.
The FDC Sign from SafetySign.com uses this font because legibility at a distance is superior with this font than with others. The text on this sign is 6 inches in height on the 18 x 12" size which complies with International Fire Code (IFC) requirements. The text also has a 1 inch text stroke width, which allows it to be compliant with fire department requirements that call for a specified text stroke width.
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