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Colours & shapes help distinguish between different categories of safety signs:
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| Fire equipment Location of fire fighting equipment |
Mandatory A course of action which must be taken |
Prohibition Behaviours that are prohibited |
Hazard Danger, warning and caution |
Safe condition Escape routes and safety equipment |
A note about colour: BS colours are used and matched to pantones, screen inks and vinyls as closely
as possible. Colours may vary slightly between sign batches, depending on method of production.
Sizes & viewing distances
These are approximate maximum viewing distances for safety signs. Legibility of text from distance is
dependent on letter height, these distances are intended as a rough guide only.
Safety symbols
There are a number of signs with graphical symbols in use that represent the same safety message.
Our
policy is to use designs from British Standards. Where alternative symbols are presented (such as 'no
smoking' & 'fire safety'), these symbols have gained approval from alternative bodies and are widely in use.
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Government approved for council use - now widely used throughout the UK |  |
Standard no smoking symbol widely used and recognised. Compliant with BS5499 |
Whichever symbol you use , we recommend to use the SAME DESIGN throughout the building to maintain consistency.
Directional arrows
Arrows show the direction of the nearest fire exit. The downward pointing arrow should not be
used directly above the fire exit, rather the fire exit sign should be used.
Supplementary text
Though not a BS legal requirement to use supplementary text,
it is recommended, because it strengthens the
meaning of the pictorial symbol. Text should be in lower case for improved legibility:
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Choosing materials
Safety signs are availble in the following range of materials & fixings. Material codes are shown in brackets.
- (V) Self adhesive Vinyl:
Sign message printed directly onto a flexible PVC with a high tack adhesive backing. Suitable for both interior & exterior use. Ensure the sign is fixed to a smooth, clean & non-porous surface.
- (R) Rigid PVC plastic (1mm/3mm):
Rigid, lightweight & inexpensive - suitable for both interior & exterior use. Either 1mm or 3mm thick, depending on the size of the sign.
- (S) Rigid PVC plastic - self adhesive:
1mm PVC with self adhesive backing for easy fixing.
- (F) Foam PVC:
Lightweight, durable & suitable for both interior & exterior use.
- (H) High Impact Polystyrene Sheet (HIPS):
A very tough, durable material that will withstand wilful destruction. It is flammable (under intense heat) so would not be suitable for use in high risk areas.
- (P) Photoluminescent PVC:
Charged by ambient light these signs immediately illuminate in sudden darkness. An excellent material for directional fire escape & fire equipment signs.
- (C) Polycarbonate:
A very tough, durable material that will withstand wilful destruction. It has a good fire rating.
- (W) Aluminium - wall fixed:
A lightweight durable material for both interior & exterior use. The material of choice for most signmakers. Comes with 4 x 5mm drill holes for wall fixing.
- (A) Aluminium - post mounted:
Comes with channel fixed to rear for post mounting.
- (U) Aluminium - Uni-clamps:
Supplied with 2 x uniclamps and drilled sign face.
- Traffic facings:
High quality 3M Class Ref 1 & Class Ref 2 reflective traffic & parking signs. All traffic signs comply to BSEN 12899-1: 2001. Class Ref 2 is recommended for high risk areas. Class Ref 1 is slightly less reflective and is more suitable for parking & traffic control.
| Drill holes/VHB tape: | Horizontal channel:* | Vertical channel:* | Uniclamps: |
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For fixing your sign onto flat
surfaces. 4 X 5mm drill holes
or with hi-tac self adhesive backing. |
For fixing onto single/multiple
vertical posts. Rivets are flush with the sign face. |
For fixing onto horizontal bars,
such as car park barriers or
gates. Rivets are flush with the
sign face. |
For fixing onto single vertical posts. 4 x M8 bolt heads protrude through sign face. |
* Horizontal channel will be fitted to your sign as standard. If required, please specify "vertical channel" with your product reference code.
| 76mm post x 3000mm length - order code MORPOST763 76mm post x 3500mm length - order code MORPOST7635 76mm clips - order code MORPCLIP76 |
Disclaimer: All statements, technical information and recommendations are based on data believed to be reliable. It is given in good faith but the accuracy and/or completeness is not guaranteed. The user shall determine the suitability of the product for his particular purpose and shall assume all risk and liability in connection herewith.