BS ISO 22727:2007

This standard BS ISO 22727:2007 Graphical symbols. Creation and design of public information symbols. Requirements is classified in these ICS categories:

• 01.080.10 Public information symbols

This International Standard specifies requirements for the creation and design of public information symbols. It specifies requirements for the design of public information symbols for submission for registration as approved public information symbols, including line width, the use of graphical symbol elements and how to indicate negation. It also specifies templates to be used in the design of public information symbols.

It is for use by all those involved in the commissioning and the creation and design of public information symbols.

This International Standard is not applicable to safety signs, including fire safety signs, or to traffic signs for use on the public highway.

Examples are given for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute requirements for particular public information symbols.

NOTE 1 Safety signs, including fire safety signs, are covered by ISO 7010.

NOTE 2 Existing public information symbols are specified in ISO 7001.

NOTE 3 The illustrations in this International Standard are as accurate as possible within the limitations of the printing process.

NOTE 4 Recommendations on colour and file format are given in Annex A, additional design guidelines are given in Annex B, Annex C and Annex D, and a checklist for designers is given in Annex E.