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BS 5499-1:2002

Superseded

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Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs Specification for geometric shapes, colours and layout

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

09-07-2002

Superseded date

30-09-2011

Superseded by

BS ISO 3864-1:2011

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Summarise this standard

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Types of signs
5 Safety colours and contrast colours for safety signs
6 Geometric shapes for safety signs
7 Graphical symbols for safety signs
8 Selection of safety signs
9 Layout of safety signs
10 Supplementary signs
11 Combining signs
12 Lettering
13 Signboards
14 Safety marking
Annex A (informative) - Size of signs other than escape
        route signs
Bibliography

Describes a system of geometric shapes and safety colours for use with appropriate graphical symbols to produce safety signs.

Committee
PH/8
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5499-1(1990) and 00/561857 DC (08/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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