Description
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Here’s a precise comparison between the A5 Fire Action Sign offered by TCOB and similar options from other UK suppliers:
TCOB “A5 Fire Action Sign” (Self-Adhesive Vinyl, 150 × 200 mm)
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Material: Self‑adhesive vinyl
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Size: 150 × 200 mm (slightly larger than the A5 standard of 148 × 210 mm)
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Price: £0.50, with 10 in stock and free shipping over £10 TCOB
Comparable Options from Other Suppliers
Rigid Polypropylene (Plastic)
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Safety Sign UK – A5 (210 × 148 mm), rigid polypropylene plastic (~1.2 mm thick): £4.99 Safety Sign UK
Self-Adhesive Vinyl
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Safety Sign UK – Self‑adhesive vinyl, A5: £3.49 Safety Sign UK
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SSP Direct – Self‑adhesive vinyl, A5 (148 × 210 mm): ~£2.05 (inc. VAT £2.46) securitysafetyproducts.co.uk
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Medipost – Self‑adhesive vinyl, A5: £4.20 medipost.co.uk
Rigid PVC
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Paperstone – Rigid PVC, A5: £2.99–£3.59 (inc. VAT) Paperstone
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Euroffice – Rigid PVC, A5: £1.98 (inc. VAT) Euroffice
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UK Office Direct – Rigid PVC, A5: £1.99 (incl. VAT) UK Office Direct
Cartridge People (Entry-Level Pricing)
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Symbol-only version (likely PVC or similar): £1.82 (inc. VAT) Cartridge People
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Self-Adhesive version: £1.69 (inc. VAT) Cartridge People
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Supplier | Material | Size (mm) | Price (Incl. VAT) |
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| TCOB | Self‑adhesive vinyl | ~150 × 200 | £0.50 (best deal) |
| Safety Sign UK | Rigid plastic | 210 × 148 | £4.99 |
| Safety Sign UK | Self‑adhesive vinyl | 210 × 148 | £3.49 |
| SSP Direct | Self‑adhesive vinyl | 148 × 210 | ~£2.46 |
| Medipost | Self‑adhesive vinyl | A5 | £4.20 |
| Paperstone | Rigid PVC | A5 | £2.99–£3.59 |
| Euroffice | Rigid PVC | A5 | £1.98 |
| UK Office Direct | Rigid PVC | A5 | £1.99 |
| Cartridge People | Symbol version | A5 | £1.82 |
| Cartridge People | Self‑adhesive version | A5 | £1.69 |
Verdict
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TCOB offers an unbeatable price at £0.50, making it exceptionally cost-effective—ideal if budget is your top priority and the minor size difference (150 × 200 mm vs standard A5) is acceptable.
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If material durability is more critical (e.g., for long-term or outdoor placement), you might consider rigid PVC options (like Euroffice or UK Office Direct) in the £2–£3 range.
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For a balance between stick-on convenience and cost, SSP Direct and Cartridge People offer good value (~£1.70–£2.50) and standard sizing.
Typical Features of an A5 Fire Action Sign
1. Purpose & Standardization
These signs are designed to communicate essential fire emergency steps visually and textually—such as sounding the alarm, exiting safely, reporting to an assembly point, and avoiding elevators. They follow UK safety sign regulations like the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, and often comply with ISO 7010, ensuring universal symbol recognition.Wikipedia+1
2. Size & Format
A5 means the sign is in portrait orientation, sized approximately 148 mm wide by 210 mm tall—compact enough for strategic placement in corridors, near fire equipment, or communal areas.Safety Sign UKSetonUK Safety Store
3. Material Options
Common materials include:
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Rigid PVC or polypropylene (about 1–1.5 mm thick)
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Self-adhesive vinyl stickers
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Photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark)
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Metal composites like aluminiumSafety Sign UK+1Seton+1
4. Customisable Details
Most versions—like the “symbol + text” style—include blank lines for site-specific details such as fire brigade telephone numbers, assigned assembly points, or internal routes.Office Stationery+1
5. Pricing & Availability
Approximate price points for analogous signs are:
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Rigid PVC or polypropylene: around £1.50–£3 per signgreenstationery.co.ukSafety Sign UK
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Self-adhesive versions: roughly £3–£3.50Safety Sign UK
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Tabletop or deluxe models (higher-end, free-standing) can cost £30+, though these are less common and not typically A5 formatSeton+1
Summary Snapshot
| Feature | Details |
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| Size | A5 portrait (≈148 × 210 mm) |
| Material | Rigid PVC or polypropylene; also vinyl, photoluminescent, aluminium |
| Design | Multi-message layout with symbols and text, ISO 7010 compliant |
| Customizable | Space for site‑specific info (e.g. contact numbers, routes) |
| Usage | Fire action guidance in office, industrial, or communal settings |
| Price Range | £1.50–£4 for basic signs; specialized tabletop signs cost more |
