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BS 873-6:1983

Superseded
Superseded

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Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards Specification for retroreflective and non-retroreflective signs
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-12-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1983

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Marking and information
4. Materials
5. Preparation and finish
6. Mechanical properties and construction
Tables
1. Class 1 material
2. Class 2 material
3. Class 3 material
4. Chromaticity coordinates
5. Luminance factors
Figure
1. Chromaticity diagram

General constructional requirements for sign plates, frames and fittings, together with the photometric, colorimetric and performance requirements for retroreflective and non-retroreflective sign face materials for use in the manufacture of all road traffic signs.

Committee
B/509
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 873(1959) (07/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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