Beacon alarms rotate inside a globe to alert others of danger. For generations, beacon alarms have been used in almost every public school and government office in America. Many companies use these alarms to protect their employees. Beacon alarms are available with light and sound or only with light, depending on your needs.

Before you select a beacon alarm, do a sweep of the area the alarm will go in. Check for flammable material, fumes or any item that could possibly explode. If the area is free of hazardous risks, use a traditional or classic beacon alarm. If the area contains flammable material or fumes, you need an intrinsically safe beacon alarm. If the area has the possibility of an explosion, select an explosion-proof beacon alarm.

1. Find classic or traditional beacon alarms.

2. Purchase intrinsically safe beacon alarms.

3. Locate a beacon alarms provider for explosion-proof alarms.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy classic beacon alarms

Classic beacon alarms are the rotary type alarms used in lighthouses and of public safety vehicles. These beacon alarms are not equipped with any special safety features supplies.

I recommend: Browse through the large beacon alarms list available at Vaughan Safety. Northern Tool and Equipment has been a leading beacon alarms provider for years. Find beacon alarms in an array of colors and styles at Loading Dock Supply.

Purchase intrinsically safe beacon alarms

Intrinsically safe beacon alarms are alerts that don't produce any sparks or risk of sparks. This makes these lights perfect around flammable materials and fumes. These are often used in automotive shops and chemical factories.

I recommend: Find beacon alarms that are intrinsically safe at Direct Industry. Exloc Instruments is a beacon alarms provider with a wide variety of intrinsically safe beacon alarms. Read beacon alarms information and purchase beacon alarms online at European Safety Systems.

Locate explosion-proof beacon alarms

Explosion-proof beacon alarms are mounted inside a cage that protects the light from being crushed during an explosion. Explosion-proof beacon alarms are often used in schools, government buildings, industrial buildings and factories.

I recommend: Search the SignaWorks online catalog for deals on explosion-proof beacon alarms. Browse the beacon alarms list of available products at MagnaLight. Edwards Signaling and Security Systems is a leading beacon alarm provider with a wide range of explosion-proof products.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Beacon alarms come in an array of colors. In many states, red and blue lights are reserved for public safety vehicles. Check with your city government if you are unsure of the local regulations.