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1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 8501:2002 Incorporating Amendment No. 1 Graphical symbols and signs Public information symbols ICS 01.080.10 ? Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 This British Stand
2、ard, having been prepared under the direction of the Health and Environment Sector Policy and Strategy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 19 December 2002 The following BSI references relate to the work on this British Standard: Committee r
3、eference PH/8/2 Draft for comment 01/562002 DC ISBN 0 580 40820 5 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical Committee PH/8, Graphical symbols, to Subcommittee PH/8/2, Public information graphical symbols and signs, upon which
4、 the following bodies were represented: British Hospitality Association British Standards Society British Tourist Authority Chartered Society of Designers Consumer Policy Committee of BSI Countryside Agency County Surveyors Society Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Forestry Co
5、mmission London Transport Manchester Metropolitan University National Trust Ordnance Survey Railtrack Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Life Saving Society UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Wales Tourist Board The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the
6、 standard through panels: British Airports Authority Countryside Commission Countryside Recreation Network English Heritage Sign Design Society South East England Tourist Board Westminster City Council Coopted members BSI 2007 Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. DateComments 1689728 Februar
7、y 2007Replacement of Symbol 6017, ATM/Cash dispenser/Cash machine, with a new symbol Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 i Contents Page Committees responsibleInside front cover Forewor
8、dii 1Scope1 2Terms and definitions1 3General1 4Public information symbols for access8 4.1General access8 4.2Countryside access17 5Public information symbols for hygiene26 6Public information symbols for general information34 7Public information symbols for transport, travel and movement46 8Public in
9、formation symbols for entertainment, tourism and heritage attractions65 9Public information symbols for sports and recreation94 Bibliography125 Index126 Figure 1 Use of the direction arrow with the relevant symbol to indicate ladies toilet to the right2 Figure 2 Use of direction arrows3 Figure 3 Exa
10、mple of the use of a negation element4 Figure 4 Example of representation of human figure face or rear on5 Figure 5 Example of representation of human figure in profile5 Figure 6 Standardized representation of a sailing boat on water6 Figure 7 Standardized representation of trees6 BSI 2007 Licensed
11、Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 ii Foreword This British Standard has been prepared by Subcommittee PH/8/2. It supersedes BS 6034:1990, which is withdrawn. The reason for the publication of
12、this British Standard is the increasing use of non-verbal presentation of information in buildings and other places, and for services, used by the public. The use of graphical symbols is important to assist understanding by all, including those whose first language is not English and those who have
13、disabilities. This British Standard is related to ISO 7001:1990 but is not equivalent in technical content. This British Standard differs from ISO 7001 in two main ways. Firstly, it is more comprehensive and contains a much greater number of graphical symbols. Secondly, it is the image that is stand
14、ardized instead of the written description. Proposals for symbols for consideration for inclusion in a future edition of this standard should be submitted to the Secretary of Subcommittee PH/8/2 at BSI, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL. This publication does not purport to include all the neces
15、sary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 132, an inside bac
16、k cover and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the doucment was last issued. BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 1 1 Scope This Br
17、itish Standard presents a compilation of public information symbols and gives recommendations for their use. NOTE 1For the convenience of users, the graphical symbols have been grouped according to the areas where they are normally expected to be used. However, these groupings are not intended to be
18、 exclusive and use of the graphical symbols in other areas, where this is considered appropriate, is not precluded. This standard is not applicable to safety signs, including fire safety signs, or to traffic signs for use on the public highway which are governed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and
19、General Directions 1994 1 or specially authorized by the Secretary of State under Section 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 2. NOTE 2Safety signs, including fire safety signs, are covered by BS 5499. Water safety signs are covered by BS 5499-11. 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of t
20、his British Standard the following terms and definitions apply. 2.1 graphical symbol visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning used to transmit information independently of language NOTEIt may be produced by drawing, printing or other means. 2.2 public information symbol graphical symbol
21、 intended to give information to the general public, the understanding of which is independent of specialist or occupational training 2.3 negation indication of the absence or opposite of something actual or positive 2.4 negation element element of a graphical symbol intended to negate the original
22、intended message given by the symbol 3 General 3.1 Size The public information symbols given in this standard are designed to be reproduced in a variety of sizes to suit different applications from, for example, small-scale orientation notices to large-scale wayfinding signs. For the convenience of
23、the user of the standard, a smaller version of each symbol is given. 3.2 Text The graphical symbols have been designed with the intention that they can be used on their own to convey the information described in the meaning (except the direction arrow, symbol number 4119, which cannot be used on its
24、 own, see 3.3). However, they may be combined with the relevant text on a sign or notice etc., if considered appropriate. This might be an advantage with less well established symbols to aid understanding. BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01
25、 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 2 3.3 Arrows The direction arrow (symbol number 4119) should only be used in conjunction with another symbol (or a symbol and text) to indicate movement towards an object. An example is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Use of the direction
26、 arrow with the relevant symbol to indicate ladies toilet to the right BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 3 The direction arrow should normally be used to indicate direction a
27、s shown in Figure 2. The use of all other arrows is given with the relevant graphical symbol and meaning. Progress to the right Progress to the left Progress forward from here Progress forward and through from here Progress forward and up from here Progress up to the right Progress forward and acros
28、s to the right Progress down to the right Progress down to the left Progress up to the left Progress forward and across to the left Progress down from here Figure 2 Use of direction arrows BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:
29、00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 4 3.4 Colour and contrast With the exception of the countryside waymarking arrows (symbol numbers 4201, 4202 and 4203), the public information symbols given in this standard may be reproduced in any colour. However, the safety colours specified in BS
30、5378-2 should be avoided to ensure there is no confusion between public information symbols and safety signs and symbols. Adequate contrast between the symbol and its background is essential and the symbol should be given a sufficiently large surrounding area to ensure readability. Guidance on the u
31、se of colour and contrast is given in the Sign design guide 3. The illustrations given in Clause 4 to Clause 9 show the graphical symbols in squares to give an indication of the minimum area required. 3.5 Negation Public information symbols may be negated for comfort or convenience reasons. In order
32、 to ensure that there is no confusion with safety signs, the negation element should be a diagonal bar running from top left to bottom right without a surrounding circle. An example is shown in Figure 3. The diagonal bar should always be placed over the symbol and should normally be red. Figure 3 Ex
33、ample of the use of a negation element BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 5 3.6 Design principles The graphical symbols given in this standard have been designed in accordance
34、 with the guidance given in ISO/TR 7239. In graphical symbols for activities involving an action by a person, a standardized representation of the human figure has been used as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. Figure 4 Example of representation of human figure face or rear on Figure 5 Example of repr
35、esentation of human figure in profile BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 6 In the same way, in graphical symbols for features such as water or trees, standardized representati
36、ons have been used, as illustrated in Figure 6 and Figure 7. NOTEThe surface of water is normally represented by two wavy lines. Figure 6 Standardized representation of a sailing boat on water Figure 7 Standardized representation of trees BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London
37、South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 7 Other standardized features include the use of a pound sign “” to indicate for hire, the use of an upper case “P” to indicate parking, and standardized representations of cycles, cars, buses, horsesh
38、oes, dogs, water supply and baggage. 3.7 Additions to the standard Any future designs of symbols for possible inclusion in future editions of this standard should be in accordance with the design principles given in this standard and should be submitted to BSI for approval and standardization (see f
39、oreword). Where an element conveying a particular meaning is given in this standard (see, for example, Figure 6 and Figure 7) that element should be used. A new symbol should not be designed for an existing meaning. Conversely, an existing symbol should not be used for a new meaning. 3.8 Variations
40、The public information symbols given in this standard should be reproduced as published in the standard and should not normally be altered. However, minor variations for cultural or other reasons may be made providing they do not compromise the key elements and design intent of the standardized symb
41、ol. BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 8 4 Public information symbols for access 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4101Entrance/Way in 4102Exit/Way out 4103Level access 4104Une
42、ven access 4105Ramped access 4106Accessible facility/Accessible route 4107Access for less mobile people 4108Steps 4109Steps (with indication of number) 4110Escalator 4111Moving walkway 4112Hold handrail (of escalator or moving walkway) 4113Lift 4114Lift accessible to wheelchair users 4115Assistance
43、dogs allowed 4116Dogs allowed 4117Dogs on lead allowed 4118Queue here 4119Direction arrow 4120Cycle route 4121Pushchair route/Pushchairs allowed 4122Pedestrian route BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled C
44、opy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 9 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4101Entrance/Way in REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4101 4102Exit/Way out REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4102 4103Level access REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4103 BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Th
45、u Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 10 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4104Uneven access REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4104 4105Ramped access REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4105 4106Accessible facility/Accessible route REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4106 BSI 2007 Licen
46、sed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 11 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4107Access for less mobile people REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4107 4108Steps REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4108 4109Step
47、s (with indication of number) REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4109 BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 12 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4110Escalator REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501
48、.4110 4111Moving walkway REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4111 4112Hold handrail (of escalator or moving walkway) REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4112 BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:200
49、2 13 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4113Lift REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4113 4114Lift accessible to wheelchair users REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4114 4115Assistance dogs allowed REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4115 BSI 2007 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Mar 01 06:25:37 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8501:2002 14 4.1 General access SymbolMeaning 4116Dogs allowed REGISTRATION NUMBER BS 8501.4