Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing (AMD Corrigendum 12082) (Withdrawn)

BS 5499-4:2000

British Standards Institution
Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing (AMD Corrigendum 12082) (Withdrawn) Download document

Document Status

Withdrawn, Document not available for download

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Provides guidance on the selection and use of escape route signs conforming to BS 5499-1 provided as fire safety signs within buildings, which satisfies the requirements of the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (SI No. 341) and existing fire safety legislation. Also gives advice on the use of the appropriate graphical symbol, the use of supplementary text to assist in the interpretation of signs and the use of arrows to provide additional directional information. Covers: system design; sign type; sign size and viewing distance; construction: durability and suitability; servicing and maintenance.

History

Superseded by BS 5499-4:2013. AMD 12082 is Corrigendum No.1.

ISBN

0580332055

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Means of escape
  • Fittings and equipment
  • Signs/Circulation fittings
  • Fire

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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