Lithium-ion batteries are now everywhere on a work site: power tool packs, e-bike and scooter chargers, forklift batteries, solar home batteries and large battery energy storage systems (BESS). When they fail, they can overheat quickly and are hard to put out, which is why fire services and safety regulators keep reminding businesses to think about where batteries are stored and charged.
Signage is one of the simplest parts of that plan. It tells staff where batteries belong, warns people before they open a room or enclosure, and helps emergency crews find the hazard fast.
Where battery signage is useful
- Battery storage and charging rooms in warehouses, workshops and offices.
- Charging stations for tool packs, e-bikes and scooters, including staff bike rooms in apartment buildings.
- BESS rooms and outdoor enclosures at homes, commercial buildings, solar farms and community battery sites.
- Dangerous goods areas where lithium batteries are packed, stored or shipped.
Signs to consider
Room identification
Label the door so everyone knows what's inside. A Battery Energy Storage System Room Sign – Silver & Black matches standard statutory door signs in apartment and commercial buildings.
Danger and warning signs
A Danger – Battery Energy Storage System Sign or Danger – Lithium Battery Storage Room Sign warns people before they enter. Pair it with your site's no-smoking and no-ignition-source signs where relevant.
Rules for damaged batteries
Damaged, swollen or dropped batteries are a common trigger for fires. The Damaged Batteries Must Not Be Stored or Charged Here Sign puts that rule right where staff will see it.
Dangerous goods labels
For storage and transport areas, our Lithium Batteries Class 9A Diamond Sign and lithium battery mark labels sit alongside the rest of our dangerous goods signs.
State-specific BESS signs
Some fire services publish their own guidance on BESS signage. We make state-specific options, such as the NSW Lithium-ion BESS Enclosure Warning (FRNSW) and the VIC Community Battery Emergency Contact Sign. Always check the current guidance from your state fire service and your installer, because these documents are updated as the technology changes.
Placement tips
- Put the warning on the outside of the door or enclosure, at eye level, so it's read before anyone opens it.
- Repeat key signs at each entry point to a battery room.
- Keep signs clear of the battery equipment itself and away from vents and heat.
- Include an emergency contact number on outdoor enclosures so the public knows who to call.
Battery charging areas: Danger, battery charging station, no smoking · Warning, battery charging station, no smoking or open flames · Danger, hydrogen gas, battery charging area · Forklift charging station
Material choice
For indoor doors, a vinyl sticker or ACP sign is usually enough. For outdoor enclosures, choose aluminium or ACP, and consider a reflective finish so the sign shows up in torchlight or headlights at night. Every SignShine sign is matt-laminated for glare-free reading.
Frequently asked questions
Which signs does my battery system legally need?
That depends on your state, the size of the system and where it's installed. Your installer, building certifier or fire safety engineer can confirm the exact requirements. Our role is to make the signs to the wording you need, including custom wording.
Can I get a sign with my own wording?
Yes. Use our custom danger signs or custom warning signs to add your own text, contact details or site name.
How fast can I get them?
Signs are made to order and dispatched in 2–3 business days. Shipping is a flat $20 Australia-wide, free on orders over $500.
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