1、raising standards worldwideNO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBSI British StandardsWB9423_BSI_StandardColCov_noK_AW:BSI FRONT COVERS 5/9/08 12:55 Page 1Specification for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative and general purposesBS 559:2009B
2、S 559:2009 BRITISH STANDARDPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 53021 0ICS 01.080.99, 03.080.20The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference
3、CPL/34 Draft for comment 09/30166898 DCPublication historyFirst published June 1934Second edition, February 1938Third edition, March 1955Fourth edition, April 1986Fifth edition, February 1991Sixth edition, August 1998Seventh (present) edition, August 2009Amendments issued since publicationDate Text
4、affected BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 iBS 559:2009ContentsForeword ii1 Scope 12 Normative references 13 Terms and definitions 24 Service life 45 Sign materials 46 Sign design and construction 57 Illuminated signs 148 Marking and literature 16AnnexesAnnex A (informative) Guidance on working with vinyl f
5、ilms 17Bibliography 20List of tablesTable 1 Surface spread of flame for signs on petrol filling stations 4Table 2 Minimum sheet thickness and depth of return for metallic letters formed in channel or Hsection 11Table 3 Minimum sheet thickness and depth of return for letters of plastics materials for
6、med in channel or Hsection 11Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii, pages 1 to 20, an inside back cover and a back cover.BS 559:2009ii BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARDForewordPublishing informationThis British Standard is published by BSI and came into e
7、ffect on 31 August 2009. It was prepared by Technical Committee CPL/34, Lamps and related equipment. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.SupersessionThis British Standard supersedes BS 559:1998, which is withdrawn.Information about this d
8、ocumentThis is a full revision of the standard, and introduces the following principal changes: requirements for the calculation of resistance to wind pressures (6.2.1); requirements for foundations for fixed free standing signs (6.2.2); protection against corrosion (6.2.4) and protection from damag
9、e by birds and rodents (6.2.5); requirements for LEDs (7.2); guidance on working with vinyl films (Annex A).Use of this documentIt has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, fo
10、r whose use it has been produced.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in
11、 smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity f
12、rom legal obligations.BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 1BS 559:20091 ScopeThis British Standard specifies requirements for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative or general purposes, at internal or external locations. It is applicable to illuminated and nonilluminated signs, fixed o
13、r portable.This standard is not applicable to road traffic signs, safety signs or fire safety signs. NOTE Other standards are available for road traffic signs (e.g. BS 8442 and BS EN 12899) and safety signs, including fire safety signs (e.g. BS 5499).Guidance on working with vinyl films is given in
14、Annex A. 2 Normative referencesThe following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS 4767:1997, Fire
15、tests on building materials and structures Part 7: Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of productsBS 4533102.1, Luminaires Part 102: Particular requirements Section 102.1: Specification for fixed general purpose luminairesBS 59501:2000, Structural use of ste
16、elwork in building Part 1: Code of practice for design Rolled and welded sections 1)BS 6206, Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use in buildingsBS 6262, Code of practice for glazing for buildings 2)BS 6496, Specification for powder organic
17、 coatings for application and stoving to aluminium alloy extrusions, sheet and preformed sections for external architectural purposes, and for the finish on aluminium alloy extrusions, sheet and preformed sections coated with powder organic coatingsBS 7671, Requirements for electrical installations
18、IEE Wiring RegulationsBS 8004, Code of practice for foundationsBS 8417, Preservation of timber Recommendations BS EN 10902:2008, Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures Part 2: Technical requirements for the execution of steel structuresBS EN 1396, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Coil
19、coated sheet and strip for general applications SpecificationsBS EN 199114, Eurocode 1 Actions on structures Part 1-4: General actions Wind actions (including the National Annex)1)It is anticipated that BS 59501 will be withdrawn in due course. Up to date information can be obtained from BSI Custome
20、r Services.2)It is anticipated that BS 6262 will be withdrawn on publication of BS 6262 Parts 17.BS 559:20092 BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 123731, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Anodizing Part 1: Method for specifying decorative and protective anodic oxidation coatings on aluminiumBS EN 13438, Pain
21、ts and varnishes Powder organic coatings for galvanized or sherardised steel products for construction purposes BS EN 501071, Signs and luminous-discharge-tube installations operating from a no-load rated output voltage exceeding 1 kV but not exceeding 10 kV Part 1: General requirementsBS EN 60529:1
22、992, Specification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)BS EN 605981, Luminaires Part 1: General requirements and testsBS EN 6059824, Luminaires Part 2: Particular requirements Section 2.4: Portable general purpose luminairesBS EN 6059825, Luminaires Part 2-5: Particular require
23、ments Floodlights BS EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles Specifications and test methods3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this British Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1 signs3.1.1 signword, letter, model, emblem, border, outli
24、ne, box, device, representation, announcement or direction, fixed or free standing, including a framework together, where necessary, with a means of attachment to a building or supporting structure3.1.2 illuminated signsign with means of illumination, such means being either an integral part of the
25、sign or external to the signNOTE 1 External illumination might be in the form of floodlighting luminaires.NOTE 2 Integral illumination might consist of light sources within the sign, providing back illumination of a translucent (or transparent) face carrying the sign message; or might consist of lig
26、ht sources fixed to the sign face and comprising an integral part of the message.3.1.3 sign installationsign consisting of many separate parts and intended to be assembled and wired at the installation site3.1.4 selfcontained signsign, usually small, in which the housing, legend, means of illuminati
27、on and wiring are supplied as a complete unit requiring merely to be connected to a mains supplyNOTE A self-contained sign might be portable or might be intended to be permanently fixed to its mounting surface.BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 3BS 559:20093.1.5 portable signsmall selfcontained sign which is
28、 supplied as a complete unit and is intended to be placed in position and, if illuminated, connected to a mains supply, usually by unskilled personnelNOTE A portable illuminated sign is usually supplied with an integral lead for connecting to the mains supply and this often includes a mains plug.3.2
29、 parts of signs3.2.1 backing panelpart behind a sign or fitting which might also act as a means of support3.2.2 face panelpart of the sign which usually contains the message, and is directed towards the observer3.3 illuminated signs3.3.1 low voltagenominal voltage normally exceeding extralow voltage
30、 but not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. between conductors, or 600 V a.c. or 900 V d.c. between conductors and earth3.3.2 luminaireequipment which distributes, filters, or transforms the light from one or more tubes, and which includes any parts necessary for supporting, fixing and protectin
31、g the tubes, but not the tubes themselves, and, where necessary, circuit auxiliaries together with the means for connecting them to the supply3.3.3 lightemitting diode (LED)solid state device embodying a pn junction, emitting optical radiation when excited by an electric currentIEC 60050845:1987 and
32、 BS EN 62031:2008, 3.13.3.4 LED moduleunit containing one or more LEDs supplied as a light sourceNOTE In addition to one or more LEDs, it might contain further components, e.g. optical, mechanical, electrical and electronic, but excluding the control gear. BS EN 62031:2008, 3.2, modified3.3.5 cold c
33、athodelamp electrode operating by field emission3.3.6 hot cathodelamp electrode operating by thermionic emission3.4 materials3.4.1 plastic materialspolymeric materials3.4.2 flexible plasticplastic material which is essentially flexible and requires a tensioning system when used in a sign face3.4.3 r
34、igid plasticplastic material which is essentially rigid and does not require a tensioning system when used as a sign faceBS 559:20094 BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARD3.4.4 aluminium composite material (ACM)sheet material comprising an aluminium skin or skins on a rigid or semirigid core of a different mater
35、ialNOTE ACM is typically a polyethylene core with a laminated pre-coated aluminium skin on each face.4 Service lifeThe service life of the sign shall be either:a) as specified by the purchaser on the order; orb) as agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer; orc) as specified by the manufactu
36、rer to the purchaser; ord) if not specified or agreed in accordance with a), b) or c), 10 years.5 Sign materials5.1 GeneralMaterials used in the construction of a sign shall meet the minimum requirements of the service life of the sign (see Clause 4).NOTE Due to the large number of types of vinyl gr
37、aphics materials, substrates, manufacturers and application methods, it is impractical to give precise requirements. Guidance on working with vinyl films is given in Annex A.The materials of construction shall conform to BS 4767 for surface spread of flame.In addition, signs for petrol filling stati
38、ons shall conform to Table 1 or to the purchasers specification.Table 1 Surface spread of flame for signs on petrol filling stationsSign type BS 4767:1997Minimum classRemarksCanopy cladding 3 All edges of plastic materials protected by metal trimsLight units 3 Positioned to prevent spread of flame f
39、rom one anotherLight boxes above dispensers 3 Small, isolated from the dispensing equipment and positioned so as to prevent spread of flame from one another. All edges of plastic materials protected by metal trimsColumn cladding 1 When forming part of dispensing equipmentPole and price signs 3 Stand
40、ing apart from the canopyNOTE See the Association of petroleum and explosives administration (APEA) and the Energy Institute (EI) publication 1, Section 12 “Canopies and Buildings”.BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 5BS 559:20095.2 Metals5.2.1 The structural integrity of the sign shall not be adversely affec
41、ted by corrosion of any part of the sign.All visible and exposed surfaces and edges of the sign shall be corrosion free for the service life of the sign. 5.2.2 Metals intended for external use shall:a) be inherently corrosionresistant for the service life of the sign; orb) conform to 6.2.4.5.2.3 Met
42、als with a significant difference in electrochemical potential shall be insulated from one another to avoid galvanic corrosion. 5.3 Wood and wood laminatesWood, wood laminates and fibreboard used in the construction of signs shall be protected in accordance with BS 8417.NOTE Guidance on appropriate
43、preservative treatment is also given in BS 5589.5.4 PlasticsPlastics used in the construction of a sign shall retain their physical properties for the service life of the sign. In particular, the manufacturer shall ensure that the application of the sign and/or its maintenance does not adversely aff
44、ect its structural integrity, appearance and function.5.5 GlassGlass panels for signs shall be made of safety glass conforming to BS 6206. NOTE 1 Guidance on applications, thickness and manifestation is available in BS 6206 and in the UK national building regulations 24. NOTE 2 Edging requirements d
45、epend on the glass type and if necessary, specialist advice should be sourced and followed.5.6 Aluminium composite material (ACM)ACM shall be finished in accordance with BS EN 1396 for precoated aluminium. 6 Sign design and construction6.1 General6.1.1 Signs which are to be used out of doors (extern
46、al signs) and signs that are to be used indoors (internal signs) but are still subjected to wind pressure shall conform to 6.2.1 and to 6.2.2 to 6.13. Signs which are to be used indoors and are not subject to wind pressure shall conform to 6.2.2 to 6.13.6.1.2 Where thickness dimensions are specified
47、 for materials such as glass, plastics, wood and metal, these shall be regarded as the nominal dimensions and normal commercial tolerances shall be permitted.BS 559:20096 BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARD6.2 Structure6.2.1 Resistance to wind pressuresThe imposed wind load for an external sign or an internal
48、sign that is subjected to wind pressure shall be calculated in accordance with BS EN 199114 such that the sign withstands the wind load at the site of installation. The basic wind speed (vbm/s) and the type of terrain and building category shall be as specified by the purchaser. The resulting wind p
49、ressure on the sign (p) shall be multiplied by the total area of the sign (Ae) (including the sign face and any exposed supporting structure) resulting in the total pressure on the sign (P). The steel supporting structure shall be designed in accordance with BS 59501.An overall load factor (yf ) of 1.4 shall be used to calculate the ultimate limit state (ULS). The design strength of the selected steel grade shall not be exceeded.The serviceability load state (SLS) sh
