BS 5499-5:2002
Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Signs with specific safety meanings

Standard No.

BS 5499-5:2002

Release Date

2002

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2015-02

Replace By

BS EN ISO 7010:2012

BS EN ISO 7010:2012+A5:2015

BS ISO 7010:2011

Latest

BS EN ISO 7010:2012+A5:2015

Scope

This part of BS 5499 specifies safety signs using the system of geometric shapes and safety colours specified in BS 5499-1. It is applicable 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. NOTE 1 Fire safety notices are specified in Annex A. Signs specified as Category A signs have been accepted and registered by Technical Committee PH/8 as approved safety signs. Signs specified as Category B signs are judged by Technical Committee PH/8 to require the further education of intended viewers before they can be registered as approved safety signs. Signs specified as Category C signs are judged by Technical Committee PH/8 to require improvements to their graphical symbols as well as further education of intended viewers before they can be registered as approved safety signs. NOTE 2 In addition to the BSI registration number, where applicable, each sign has been given a code number for ease of reference. These code numbers are made up as follows. —The first character gives the clause number designation. —The second character indicates the sign category within that clause. —The third character is a sequential number for the individual sign. EXAMPLES The second registered prohibition sign has the code 6.A.0002. The third unregistered Category B hazard sign has the code 8.B.0056. This part of BS 5499 does not cover: a) road traffic signs; b) public information symbols; c) International Maritime Organisation symbols; d) labels provided under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996; e) labels provided under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. NOTE 3 The illustrations in this standard are as accurate as possible within the limitations of the printing process.

BS 5499-5:2002 history

• 2015 BS EN ISO 7010:2012+A5:2015 Graphical symbols. Safety colours and safety signs. Registered safety signs
• 2011 BS EN ISO 7010:2012 Graphical symbols. Safety colours and safety signs. Registered safety signs
• 2002 BS 5499-5:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Signs with specific safety meanings