1、BSI Standards PublicationBS 5499-4:2013Safety signsPart 4: Code of practice for escaperoute signingPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the documentwas last issued. The British Standards Institution 2013Published by BSI Standards Limi
2、ted 2013ISBN 978 0 580 78348 7ICS 01.080.10; 13.200The following BSI references relate to the work on this document:Committee reference PH/8/1Draft for comment 13/30260337 DCPublication historyFirst published September 2000Second (present) edition, December 2013Amendments issued since publicationDat
3、e Text affectedBS 5499-4:2013 BRITISH STANDARDContentsIntroduction v1 Scope 12 Normative references 13 Terms and definitions 14 System design 35 Sign type 106 Sign size and viewing distance 117 Construction: durability and suitability 148 Servicing and maintenance 14AnnexesAnnex A (informative) Use
4、of escape route signs 15Annex B (informative) Examples of vertical alternatives for escape route signsplaced in difficult locations 38Annex C (informative) Examples of application of distance factors to thegraphical symbol and text components of escape route signs 39Bibliography 49List of figuresFig
5、ure 1 Examples of an escape route sign 5Figure 2 Supplementary text sign: Exit 7Figure 3 Supplementary text sign: Fire exit 7Figure 4 Examples of appropriate directional arrows 8Figure 5 Sign size and viewing distance 12Figure 6 Supplementary direction arrows 12Figure A.1 Typical connecting corridor
6、 showing the correct use of escape routesign(s) with supplementary text 15Figure A.2 Typical adjoining corridor to final fire exit showing the correct useof escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 16Figure A.3 Typical half landing stairway showing the correct use of escaperoute sign(s) with sup
7、plementary text 17Figure A.4 Typical single flight descent stairway showing the correct use ofescape route sign(s) with supplementary text 18Figure A.5 Typical cross junction/corridor(s) to final fire exit showing thecorrect use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 19Figure A.6 Typical lo
8、bby entrance leading to left-handed descent stairwayshowing the correct use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 20Figure A.7 Typical lobby entrance leading to right-handed descent stairwayshowing the correct use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 21Figure A.8 Typical lobby e
9、ntrance leading to left-handed ascent stairwayshowing the correct use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 22Figure A.9 Typical lobby entrance leading to right-handed ascent stairwayshowing the correct use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 23Figure A.10 Typical connecting co
10、rridor(s) to final fire exit showing the correctuse of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 24Figure A.11 Typical connecting corridor leading to descent stairway showingthe correct use of escape route sign(s) and supplementary text 25Figure A.12 Typical connecting corridor with left-turn jun
11、cture showing thecorrect use of escape route sign(s) and supplementary text 26Figure A.13 Typical connecting corridor with right-turn juncture showing thecorrect use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 27Figure A.14 Typical internal car park progressing forward to the final fire exitshow
12、ing the correct use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text (verticaljuxtaposition) 28Figure A.15 Typical internal car park progressing forward then right to thefinal fire exit showing the correct use of escape route sign(s) withsupplementary text 29BRITISH STANDARD BS 5499-4:2013 The Britis
13、h Standards Institution 2013 iFigure A.16 Typical corridor with ramped slope designated as a fire exit routeshowing the correct use of escape route sign(s) with supplementary text 30Figure A.17 Typical large open-plan area showing the correct use of escaperoute sign(s) and supplementary text 31Figur
14、e A.18 Use of supplementary text 32Figure A.19 Typical T-junction corridor offering alternate equidistant routesshowing the correct use of escape route sign(s) and supplementary text 34Figure A.20 Typical stadia showing the identification of vomitory exit(s) withthe correct use of escape route sign(
15、s) and supplementary text 35Figure A.21 Typical auditorium/theatre showing the identification of exit(s)with the correct use of escape route sign(s) and supplementary text 36Figure A.22 Typical revolving door arrangement showing the identification offire exit(s) with the use of escape route sign(s)
16、and supplementary text 37Figure C.1 Circular boundaries of observation distances in horizontal plane 40Figure C.2 Variation of radius r against difference in observation height H foran externally illuminated escape route sign under 100 lux 41Figure C.3 Circular boundaries of observation distances in
17、 horizontal plane: ateye level of sign and eye levels of 2 m above and below the height of sign 42Figure C.4 Circular boundaries of observation distances for escape route signand lower case supplementary text in horizontal plane: verticalilluminance 100 lux 44Figure C.5 Circular boundaries of observ
18、ation distances for escape route signand lower case supplementary text in horizontal plane: verticalilluminance 100 lux 45Figure C.6 Circular boundaries of observation distances for esacpe route signand lower case supplementary text in horizontal plane: verticalilluminance 5 lux 47Figure C.7 Circula
19、r boundaries of observation distances for escape route signand lower case supplementary text in horizontal plane: verticalilluminance 5 lux 48List of tablesTable 1 Escape route signs (meaning and use of BS EN ISO 7010:2012, E001 orE002 with directional arrow) 9Table 2 Distance factor z0for externall
20、y illuminated escape route signs basedon ordinary materials or phosphorescent materials 13Table 3 Distance factor z0for internally illuminated escape route signs 13Table 4 Examples of maximum viewing distances for externally illuminatedescape route signs and supplementary directional arrow sign (BS
21、EN ISO 7010) ofdifferent sign height and supplementary text subject to a vertical illuminanceof 100 lux 14Table B.1 Examples of vertical alternatives for escape route signs placed indifficult locations 38Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to vi,page
22、s 1 to 50, an inside back cover and a back cover.BRITISH STANDARDBS 5499-4:2013ii The British Standards Institution 2013ForewordPublishing informationThis part of BS 5499 is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence fromThe British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 December 2
23、013. Itwas prepared by Subcommittee PH/8/1, Graphical symbols Safety signs, underthe authority of Technical Committee PH/8, Graphical symbols. A list oforganizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to itssecretary.SupersessionThis part of BS 5499 supersedes BS 5499-4:2000, w
24、hich is withdrawn.Relationship with other publicationsThis part of BS 5499 is part of a series that contains the following current part: BS 5499-10, Guidance for the selection and use of safety signs and firesafety notices.The original suite of standards on safety signs in BS 5499 included BS 5499-1
25、,BS 5499-5, BS 5499-6 and BS 5499-11. They were all crosslinked. All have beensuperseded as follows: BS 5499-1 is superseded by BS ISO 3864-1; BS 5499-6 is superseded by BS ISO 3864-3; BS 5499-5 is superseded by BS EN ISO 7010; BS 5499-11 is superseded by BS ISO 20712-1; BS ISO 3864-4 is new and cov
26、ers material replacing that in the previousedition of ISO 3864-1, specifically the colour of safety signs. BS 5378-2 hasbeen withdrawn.Information about this documentThis British Standard has been prepared to improve public safety by providingrecommendations on the use and location of escape route s
27、igns together withadvice on the use of arrows to provide directional information.This is a full revision of the standard and the principal changes are aconsequence of the adoption of ISO 3864-1, ISO 3864-3 and ISO 3864-4 as BritishStandards and the graphical images of the registered safety signs inB
28、S EN ISO 7010 with regard to colour specification and presentation. Theexample figures used in this edition no longer include the graphical imagesBS 5499-5; 2002, 0080 and 0082 as options because they are no longer registeredsafety signs. All escape route signs now include a direction arrow. Additio
29、nalrecommendations are provided on viewing distances for escape route signs andassociated supplementary text, including the effects of viewing angle.Use of this documentThe colours represented in the electronic file of this British Standard can beneither viewed on screen nor printed as true represen
30、tations. Although thecopies of this British Standard have been produced to correspond (with anacceptable tolerance as judged by the naked eye) to the colour requirements, itis not intended that these printed copies be used for colour matching. Instead,colorimetric and photometric properties together
31、 with, as a guideline,references from colour order systems are provided in BS ISO 3864-4.BRITISH STANDARD BS 5499-4:2013 The British Standards Institution 2013 iiiThis part of BS 5499 takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It shouldnot be quoted as if it were a specification and particular
32、care should be taken toensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.Any user claiming compliance with this part of BS 5499 is expected to be able tojustify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.It has been assumed in the preparation of this part of BS 5499 that theexecut
33、ion of its provisions will be entrusted to competent people, for whose useit has been produced.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Itsrecommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliaryverb is “should”.Commenta
34、ry, explanation and general informative material is presented insmaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.The word “should” is used to express recommendations of this standard. Theword “may” is used in the text to express permissibility, e.g. as an alternative tothe primary re
35、commendation of the Clause. The word “can” is used to expresspossibility, e.g. a consequence of an action or an event.Notes and commentaries are provided throughout the text of this standard.Notes give references and additional information that are important but do notform part of the recommendation
36、s. Commentaries give background information.Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of acontract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legalobligations.BR
37、ITISH STANDARDBS 5499-4:2013iv The British Standards Institution 2013IntroductionThis British Standard reflects good practice for the implementation of an escaperoute signing system. The figures within this standard show a system designedto provide the optimum amount of information to identify clear
38、ly the locationand direction of the means of escape from the premises to a place of safety. Theescape route signs used conform to BS EN ISO 7010.A standardized method of signing with the use of appropriate supplementarytext throughout the premises assists the process of education and instruction ont
39、he meaning of safety signs, and the appropriate actions to be taken.The signing of escape routes might form part of the management of means ofescape. Many considerations have to be taken into account, including therequirements of people with special needs, in order to establish a safeprocedure. Advi
40、ce can be found in BS 9999. The supplementary text componentof the signs shown in the illustrations demonstrates how escape route signingcan have a role to play in the management of a building. The use ofsupplementary text helps building occupants to differentiate normal egressroutes from those inte
41、nded for emergency use only.By following the principles set out within this standard, the designer or specifierof the escape route signing can assist in creating a uniformity of application ofescape route signs to increase familiarity, and therefore improve safety, for thebuildings occupants, visito
42、rs and for the general public. The figures within thisstandard are based on the assumption that some of the occupants may beunfamiliar with the premises and the figures are to be interpreted asrecommendations and not as minimum requirements.BRITISH STANDARD BS 5499-4:2013 The British Standards Insti
43、tution 2013 vBRITISH STANDARDBS 5499-4:2013This page deliberately left blankvi The British Standards Institution 20131 ScopeThis part of BS 5499 gives recommendations for the selection and use of escaperoute signs conforming to BS EN ISO 7010 to be provided within buildings. Thispart of BS 5499 give
44、s further recommendations on the use of appropriate escaperoute signs conforming to BS EN ISO 7010:2012, E001 and E002, the use ofsupplementary text to assist in the interpretation of signs and the use of arrowsto provide additional directional information.This British Standard covers the use of all
45、 escape route signing systems withinpremises, including the selection of the appropriate type of sign, the location ofsigns, mounting positions, lighting and maintenance. The standard covershigh-mounted signs as specified by BS EN ISO 7010 but it does not coverlow-mounted way guidance systems (see B
46、S ISO 16069).This British Standard applies to premises where a formal risk assessment carriedout under management of health and safety, and in particular the RegulatoryReform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 1, has indicated a need for escape route signsto form an integral part of normal working procedures.
47、 This need exists wherethe premises are complex or may be unfamiliar to any of the occupants.This British Standard does not cover the determination of the need for escaperoute signing. This British Standard assumes that a need for escape route signinghas already been established. However, signs can
48、be used with advantage inmost premises, other than domestic premises.2 Normative referencesThe following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in thisdocument and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, onlythe edition cited applies. For undated references,
49、the latest edition of thereferenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS 5266-1, Emergency lighting Part 1: Code of practice for the emergencyescape lighting of premisesBS EN 60598-1, Luminaires Part 1: General requirements and testsBS EN 60598-2-22, Luminaires Part 2-22: Particular requirements Luminairesfor emergency lightingBS EN ISO 7010:2012, Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Registered safety signs (ISO 7010:2012)BS ISO 3864-1, Graphical
