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BS 559:2009

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative and general purposes
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-02-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-2009

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Service life
5 Sign materials
6 Sign design and construction
7 Illuminated signs
8 Marking and literature
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guidance on working
                        with vinyl films
Bibliography

Describes the requirements for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative or general purposes, at internal or external locations.

This British Standard specifies requirements for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative or general purposes, at internal or external locations. It is applicable to illuminated and non-illuminated signs, fixed or portable.

This standard is not applicable to road traffic signs, safety signs or fire safety signs.

NOTE Other standards are available for road traffic signs (e.g. BS 8442 and BS EN 12899) and safety signs, including fire safety signs (e.g. BS 5499).

Guidance on working with vinyl films is given in Annex A.

Committee
CPL/34/11
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 559(1998) & 09/30166898 DC. (08/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 8004:1986 Code of practice for foundations
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