What does the Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol look like?

Red prohibition ring and diagonal bar over a black lift car with two people inside and flames to its right. It is also called “P020”, “do not use lift in case of fire”, “in case of fire do not use lift” and “no elevator in fire”.

Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol: red prohibition ring and diagonal bar over a black lift car with two people inside and flames to its right — ISO 7010-P020

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Do not use lift in the event of fire

Red prohibition ring and diagonal bar over a black lift car with two people inside and flames to its right. · also called “P020”, “do not use lift in case of fire”, “in case of fire do not use lift”, “no elevator in fire”

What the Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol means

Do not use the lift if there is a fire

If there is a fire, do not use this lift to leave the building. Use the stairs and the marked escape routes instead.

Source · Standard ISO 7010 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs · checked Nov 11, 2026

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Questions about the Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol

What does the Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol mean?: If there is a fire, do not use this lift to leave the building. Use the stairs and the marked escape routes instead.
What does the Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol look like?: Red prohibition ring and diagonal bar over a black lift car with two people inside and flames to its right. It is also called “P020”, “do not use lift in case of fire”, “in case of fire do not use lift” and “no elevator in fire”.
Which standard defines the Do not use lift in the event of fire symbol?: It is listed as ISO 7010-P020.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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