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BS 5499-5:2002

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs Signs with specific safety meanings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-11-2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

09-07-2002

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Use of safety signs
5 Use of supplementary text signs
6 Prohibition signs
7 Mandatory signs
8 Hazard signs
9 Safe condition signs
10 Fire equipment signs
11 Signs with no specific safety meaning
12 Determinants
13 Arrows
Annex A (normative) Fire safety notices
Bibliography

Applies to signs providing information on the actions to be taken to prevent, or reduce the risk of, accidents, for warning of hazards and for dealing with certain emergencies including the identification of escape routes and the location of fire equipment.

Committee
PH/8
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5378-1(1980), BS 5378-3(1982) and 01/561160 DC (08/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
54
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 5502-50(1993) : 1993 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOR AGRICULTURE - PART 50: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF STORAGE TANKS AND RECEPTION PITS FOR LIVESTOCK SLURRY
BS 5266-1:2005 Emergency lighting Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises
BS 9990:2006 Code of practice for non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC1-7/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTIONS 1-7 - OVERALL CONTENTS/SCOPE
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT1)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 1: OVERARCHING PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC11/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 11 - TRAINING
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DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC8/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 8 - PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC9/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 9 - PEOPLE CHARACTERISTICS
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC10/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 10 - SYSTEMS SAFETY
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC15/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 15 - WORK EQUIPMENT
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC12/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 12 - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC16/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 16 - LIVING SPACES
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT2)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC14/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 14 - THE ENVIRONMENT
DEFSTAN 23-09(PT2)/3(2013) : 2013 GENERIC VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE (GVA) - PART 2: HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE
DEFSTAN 00-25(PT19)/1(2004) : 2004 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 19: HUMAN ENGINEERING DOMAIN
PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
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11/30228480 DC : 0 BS 7801 - ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SAFE WORKING ON ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS
BS PAS 65(2004) : 2004 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS - GENERAL MANAGEMENT - CODE OF PRACTICE
06/30133094 DC : DRAFT OCT 2006 BS 7273-4 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES - PART 4: ACTUATION OF RELEASE MECHANISMS FOR DOORS
BS 5499-1:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs Specification for geometric shapes, colours and layout
BS 5499-10:2006 Safety signs, including fire safety signs Code of practice for the use of safety signs, including fire safety signs
BS 6266:2002 Code of practice for fire protection for electronic equipment installations
BS 7801:2004 Escalators and moving walks. Code of practice for safe working on escalators and moving walks
PD 5304:2005 GUIDANCE ON SAFE USE OF MACHINERY
BS 7801:2011 Escalators and moving walks. Code of practice for safe working on escalators and moving walks
BS 5306-1:2006 Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hose reels and foam inlets
BS 8300(2009) : 2009 DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE - CODE OF PRACTICE
08/30182649 DC : DRAFT MAY 2008 BS 8300 - DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE - CODE OF PRACTICE
05/30124836 DC : DRAFT JULY 2005 BS 5266-1 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING OF PREMISES
BS 7273-4:2007 Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Actuation of release mechanisms for doors
04/30064366 DC : DRAFT APR 2004 BS 7801 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SAFE WORKING ON ESCALATORS AND PASSENGER CONVEYORS IN USE
BS 8501:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Public information symbols
04/30089457 DC : DRAFT APR 2004 BS 5656-2 - SAFETY RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ESCALATORS AND PASSENGER CONVEYORS - SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND LOCATION OF NEW ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS
BS 5656-2:2004 Escalator and moving walks. Safety rules for the construction and installation of escalators and moving walks Code of practice for the selection, installation and location of new escalators and moving walks
11/30229088 DC : 0 BS 5655-6 - LIFTS AND SERVICE LIFTS - PART 6: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW LIFTS
05/30122879 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 5499-10 - SAFETY SIGNS, INCLUDING FIRE SAFETY SIGNS - PART 10: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF SAFETY SIGNS, INCLUDING FIRE SAFETY SIGNS
BS 4163:2007 HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS - CODE OF PRACTICE

BS 3510:1968 Specification for a basic symbol to denote the actual or potential presence of ionizing radiation
BS 5499-4:2000 Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing
ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs

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