Code & Life Safety Signs

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Code &Life SafetySigns

Fire

Evacuation

Elevator

Exit

DoorCaution

Warning


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Section 5:

Code & Life Safety Signs

Planning Pages 5-2-1 through 5-2-2

Helpful Hints Pages 5-3-1

Overview Pages 5-4-1 through 5-4-4

Code & Life Safety Signs Pages 5-5-1 through 5-5-70

Specification Pages 5-6-1

Construction Pages 5-7-1

Installation Pages 5-8-1 through 5-8-5

Table of Contents


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Code & Life Safety SignsPlanning

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The development of an effective working Life Safety and Code sign programrequires the coordination of several interlaced criteria.

For an effective interior sign program you have to take in to account to thefollowing:

1. Location of building entrances, exits and elevators.2. Character and configuration of the corridor system.3. How do visitors currently walk around the building(s).4. What is the desired path of emergency egress travel within the building for

visitors, patients and employees.5. Location of emergency equipment.6. Placement of signs in locations where people are expecting them to be or

the code requires to be.7. OSHA and other regulatory agency sign requirements8. Which signs can have permanent messages and which ones need to be

changeable.

These elements help establish the basis of a clear sign program thatcommunicates and informs in a direct and simple manner.

Life Safety and Code signs have beenidentified, on each page, with descrip-tion of use and application. Life Safetyand Code signs are in the color, sizeand shape to conform with their respec-tive functioning and application require-ment.

This section covers the known required

signs at the time of publication, but

Planning a Life Safetyand Code Sign Program

Types of Signs regulations are constantly changing sonew and updated signs may be requiredfor current conformance.

Consult with your facility Safety Officerfor any revised sign requirements.

Sizes of Signs& Lettering

Life Safety and Code sign sizes thatare illustrated in this section have beendetermined to work in most situationsand conform to regulations.

The text and its size, as shown, hasbeen determined to conform toregulations.

Placement of Signs Correct placement of signs is required

for Life Safety and Code signs. Refer tothe detailed drawings and instructionscovered in the Installation Section foreach sign type showing the placementposition required for its use.

Care needs to be taken to place LifeSafety and Code signs in a manner thatallow clear viewing. Placement of signs

so they are not obscured by furniture or

equipment is critical.

Coordination needs to take placewith things like chart holders, bulletinboards, pictures and art work as thesetypes of items will have to be relocatedto meet the installation requirements ofLife Safety and Code signs.


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Code & Life Safety SignsPlanning

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Existing Sign Program Before implementing a new Life Safetyand Code sign program, perform athrough evaluation of the demolitionrequirements of the current Life Safetyand Code sign program and the effectsand impact on the facilities walls, doors

and ceilings.

Check to see what is required to patch,seal and repair the building surfacesexposed as a result of removal of oldsigns. Repairs should be planned tomatch adjoining surface. Evaluate if tileor stone surfaces going to require repair

or refurbishment. Are doors going toneed to be refinished or painted.

Make sure the sign demolition scope ofwork requires the contractor to close offany live electrical connections. Make

sure to have existing conductors andconduit removed to the nearest junctionbox and made it safe.

Do not remove any Life Safety andCode signs without having the replace-ment signs available and installed at thesame time the old signs are removed.


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Helpful Hints

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The following are some general Dos &Donts guidelines that one can refer towhen developing a Life Safety & Codesign program.

This is not intended to be a training

General Guidelines

section of the guide, but to providekey information or instructions that willhopefully reduce some common errorsthat are made when working out a LifeSafety & Code sign program.

Some Life Safety & Code have specific color requirements and they are not to

be changed.

When selecting a background color for the signs that dont have a specific

color requirement, seek a complementary color to the building wall colors and

a color that conforms to the master sign program color.

Sign do require maintenance. Cleaning will extend the life of a sign program.

Some Life Safety & Code signs have specific size requirements and they arenot to be changed.

Size of Sign to Use

Message Content Life Safety & Code signs have specific text requirements and should not bealtered.

There are other signs that have to have specific text developed for each sign

location. Refer to the sign type drawings.

Message Layout Some Life Safety & Code signs have specific text layout requirements and

they are not to be changed.

Some Life Safety & Code signs have specific placement and location

requirements and they are not to be changed.

Be careful to coordinate ceiling mounted signs so they do not obstruct or

block fire sprinkler systems.

Placement of Signs


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Overview

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This section of the Environmental Graphic Sign Handbook provides interior signguides for all the types of Life Safety & Code signs that are necessary to sign anyindividual building, regardless of size or type of use.

The following Overview illustrates the various types of signs in this section. Theindividual pages on each Sign Type provide more specific information and detailedlayouts.

Interior Sign Designations

Each sign in the program guide has been give a specific sign type number des-

ignation. This designation provide a common description that can be referencedwhen programming a site and ordering signs. The following explains how the signtype designations are derived.

IN-01.01.03CIN Designates an interior sign.

-01 Two digit numbers identifies the Life Safety & Codesign family.

.28 The two digit number following the periodidentifies a specific sign type within the sign family.

.03 The two digit number following the period identifies aspecific sub-group of sign within the sign family.


Example: IN-01.01.02B

IN - Interior sign01 - Life safety and code required signs.01 - Specific sign

.02 - Sign sub-groupB - Specific type size layout

C The letter designates a specific sign configuration and/orlayout for graphics or symbols.


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IN-01.01.01Large Emergency Exit Plan

IN-01.01.02Medium Emergency Exit Plan

IN-01.01.03Small Emergency Exit Plan,

Hoptel Room Emergency Exit Plan

IN-01.02Fire Equipment Identification Sign

IN-01.03Fire Procedure Sign


IN-01.04Elevator Call Button

IN-01.05Fire Door Sign

IN-01.06No Exit Sign

IN-01.07.01Exit Sign

IN-01.07.02Exit Sign (Right Arrow)

IN-01.07.03Exit Sign (Left Arrow)

IN-01.07.04Exit Sign (Left & Right Arrows)

IN-01.08Automatic Fire Door (Hinged) Sign

IN-01.09Automatic Fire Door (Roll Up) Sign

IN-01.10Stair Identification Sign

IN-01.11Stairwell Identification Sign

IN-01.12Area of Refuge (EvacuationAssistance)


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IN-01.13Push Alarm Identification Sign

IN-01.14Open Door Fire Safety Sign

IN-01.15Hazard Material Information Sign

IN-01.16Oxygen In Use Warning Sign

IN-01.17

Compressed Gas Warning Sign

IN-01.18Nonflammable AnesthesiaRestriction Sign

IN-01.19Radioactive Material Warning Sign

IN-01.20Radioactive Area Warning Sign

IN-01.21High Voltage Warning Sign

IN-01.22Biohazard Warning Sign

IN-01.23Laser Warning Sign


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IN-01.24Occupational Exposure AreaWarning Sign

IN-01.25No Re-Entry Floor Sign

IN-01.26Push to Exit Sign

IN-01.27Emergency Push to Open Sign

IN-01.28Emergency Slide to Open Sign

IN-01.29Direction of Exit Sign

IN-01.30No Re-entry Sign


IN-01.32Pregnancy Notification Sign

IN-01.33

Re-entry Sign


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Sign508 mm H x 508 mm W(20 H x 20 W)

Description & UseEvacuation Map/Fire Exit Plan withpocket to accept map insertis to be placed at points of exit

and transition in a building. Allelevators, nurses stations andadjacent to stairwell doors. Otherlocations as needed. Evacuationmaps (11 x 17 tabloid paper)can be created by the medicalcenter and inserted in to the signin accord with the evacuation planrelative to the specific location ofthe sign.

Message Configuration(Refer to layout drawing forlettering sizes and dimensions)

Sign ComponentsFace: Clear 1.5 mm (1/16) non-

glare acrylic with subsurfacebackground color creating a clearwindow.Spacer to receive a clear .4 mm(1/64) insert with vinyl letters.Backing Plaque: Surface painted6 mm (1/4) acrylic.

Graphic ProcessSign: Silk-screened.Insert: Printed

ColorsType: Refer to Color Chart.Background: Refer to Color Chart

Typography

Helvetica Medium

MountingDouble sided foam tape or silasticadhesive.

InstallationIn wall, 1575 mm (63) to centerof sign.

Emergency Exit Plan

Fire & Emergency

Exit PlanWarning: Do not use elevators in case of fire orother electrical emergencies. Use marked exits.

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Emergency Exit Plan

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Emergency Exit Plan

IN-01.01.02

Sign406 mm H x 406 mm W(16 H x 16 W)


and transition in a building. Allelevators, nurses stations andadjacent to stairwell doors. Otherlocations as needed. Evacuationmaps (8 1/2 x 14 paper) can becreated by the medical center andinserted in to the sign in accordwith the evacuation plan relative tothe specific location of the sign.


Sign ComponentsFace: Clear 1.5 mm (1/16) non-glare acrylic with subsurface

background color creating a clearwindow.Spacer to receive a clear .4 mm(1/64) insert with vinyl letters.Backing Plaque: Surface painted6 mm (1/4) acrylic.


ColorsType: Refer to Color Chart.Background: Refer to Color Chart

TypographyHelvetica Medium



Fire & EmergencyExit PlanWarning: Do not use elevators in case of fire orother electrical emergencies. Use marked exits.


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Emergency Exit Plan

IN-01.01.02


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IN-01.01.03

Sign330 mm H x 330 mm W13 H x 13 W)


and transition in a building. Allelevators, nurses stations andadjacent to stairwell doors. Otherlocations as needed. Evacuationmaps (8 1/2 x 11 paper) can becreated by the medical center andinserted in to the sign in accordwith the evacuation plan relative tothe specific location of the sign.

For Hoptel use. Install on doorinside every patient room with mapinsert to correspond with eachlocation.

Message Configuration(Refer to layout drawing for

lettering sizes and dimensions)

Sign ComponentsFace: Clear 1.5 mm (1/16) non-glare acrylic with subsurfacebackground color creating a clearwindow.Spacer to receive a clear .4 mm(1/64) insert with vinyl letters.Backing Plaque: Surface painted6 mm (1/4) acrylic.


Colors

Text: Refer to Color Chart.Background: Refer to Color Chart




For Hoptel: On back of door insideroom, 1575 mm (63) to center ofsign.

Emergency Exit Plan & Hoptel Door Emergency Exit Plan

Hoptel Installation Only

Fire & EmergencyExit PlanWarning: Do not use elevators in case of fire orother electrical emergencies. Use marked exits.


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Emergency Exit Plan & Hoptel Door Emergency Exit Plan

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Fire Equipment Identification Sign

IN-01.02

Sign229 mm H x 229 mm W(9 H x 9 W)

Description & UseFire Equipment Identification Signis used to locate and identifyfire equipment cabinets.


Sign ComponentsAcrylic Plaque

Graphic ProcessSilk-screened.

ColorsText & Symbol: White - T1Background: Red - B3



InstallationIn wall, 1575 mm (63) to top ofsign.

Fire Equipment


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Fire Procedure Sign

IN-01.03


Description & UseFire procedure sign to be installedat elevators, adjacent to stairwelldoors, nurse stations, and other

locations as needed.




ColorsText: Refer to Color Chart.Background: Refer to Color Chart

Typography

Helvetica Medium


InstallationIn wall, 1575 mm (63) to top ofsign.

IN CASE OF FIRE1. Rescue patients & visitors

from room.

2. Activate fire alarm pullstation & contactemergency forces.

3. Close all doors to rooms.

4. Extinguish fire withportable fire extinguisheronly if fire is small.


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Fire Procedure Sign

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Elevator Call Button

IN-01.04


Description & UseElevator Call Button Fire proceduresign to be installed at elevators.Position above Type IN01.3.



Graphic ProcessSilk-screened

ColorsText & Symbols: White - T1Background: Red - B3



InstallationCentered 50mm (2) directly aboveelevator call button.

IN CASE OF FIRE,

USE STAIRS. DO NOT

USE ELEVATORS.


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Elevator Call Button

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Fire Door Sign

IN-01.05


Description & UseFire Door Sign is used to identifya fire door. Exception: doors heldopen by automatic devices.




ColorsText: White - T1Background: Red - B3



InstallationOn door, centered, 1575 mm (63)to top of sign.

Keep closedat all times.

FireDoor


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Fire Door Sign

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No Exit Sign

IN-01.06


Description & UseNo Exit Sign used to identifya door in a stairwell or otherlocations, that are not fire exits.




ColorsText: Refer to Color Chart.Background: Refer to Color Chart.



InstallationCentered on door, 1575 mm (63)to top of sign

NOEXIT


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No Exit Sign

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Exit Sign

IN-01.07

SizeIN-01.07.01229 mm x 559 mm(9 x 22)

IN-01.07.02229 mm x 559 mm(9 x 22)

IN-01.07.03229 mm x 559 mm(9 x 22)

IN01.07.04229 mm x 712 mm(9 x 28)

Description & UseNon illuminated exit sign used toidentify exit or direction to exit.

Message Configuration(Refer to layout drawing forlettering sizes and dimensions)Principle stroke of letters not less

than 3/4 wide. Each letter musthave a width of no less than 2except the letter i. Minimumspacing between letters no lessthan 3/8.




Typography

Helvetica Condensed Medium


InstallationCenter on soffit area directly abovedoor frame.


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Exit Sign

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Automatic Fire Door Sign - Hinged

IN-01.08

Size229 mm H x 229 mm W(9 H x 9 W)

Description & UseProhibit/Do Not Block informationto be communicated at hingedfire doors held open by automatic

devices.





Typography

Helvetica Medium


InstallationOn door, 1575 mm (63) to topof sign and 75 mm (3) over fromdoor edge.

This fire door is arranged toswing closed automatically.

Do not block the doorway or

place any article in contactwith the door.

Fire DoorAutomatic

DO NOT BLOCK


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Automatic Fire Door (Hinged) Sign

IN-01.08


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Automatic Fire Door Sign - Roll Up

IN-01.09


Description & UseProhibit/Do Not Block informationto be communicated at roll downfire doors held open by automatic

devices.





Typography

Helvetica Medium


InstallationOn wall, adjacent to door, 1575mm (63) to top of sign.

This fire door is arranged todrop automatically.

Do not block this area orplace any article under thedoor.

Fire DoorAutomaticDO NOT BLOCK


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Automatic Fire Door (Roll Up)

IN-01.09


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Stair Identification Sign

IN-01.10


Description & UseTo identify stairwell doors that arefire exits.


Sign ComponentsEtched sign face laminated toacrylic backing plaque.

Graphic ProcessTactile text with accompanyingBraille.


Typography

Helvetica MediumGrade 2 Braille


InstallationKnob side of door, 1575 mm (63)to top of sign and 50 mm (2) overfrom door frame.

STAIRSFIRE EXIT

Keep DoorClosed


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Stair Identification Sign

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Stairwell Identification Sign

IN-01.11

Size457 mm H x 457 mm W(18 H x 18 W)

Description & UseStairwell, floor level and egressinformation. Sign is located withinthe stair enclosure at each floor

landing and must be readily visiblewhen stair door is in open orclosed position.



Graphic ProcessSilk-screened text. Dimensionalfloor number. Tactile text withaccompanying Braille.


TypographyHelvetica MediumGrade 2 Braille


InstallationKnob side of door, 1500 mm (60)to bottom of sign and 50 mm (2)over from door frame.

14NO ROOF ACCESS

EXIT DOWN

TO FLOOR 1

B2 THROUGH 14

STAIR 5

B1

ROOF ACCESS

EXIT UP

TO FLOOR 1

B2 THROUGH 14

NORTH STAIR

1

NO ROOF ACCESS

B2 THROUGH 14

STAIR 5


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Stairwell Identification Sign

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Area of Refuge (Evacuation Assistance)

IN-01.12


Description & UseHandicapped evacuationassistance directional signindicating area of refuge for

evacuation assistance.

Message Configuration(Refer to layout drawing forlettering sizes and dimensions)Position arrow to communicatedirection in relation to theplacement of the sign in thebuilding.


Graphic ProcessTactile text with accompanyingBraille.


TypographyHelvetica MediumGrade 2 Braille


InstallationKnob side of door, 1575 mm (63)to top of sign and 50 mm (2) overfrom door frame or on wall

1575 mm (63) to top of sign.

AREA OF

REFUGE


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Area of Refuge (Evacuation Assistance)

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Push Alarm Identification Sign

IN-01.13


Description & UsePush Alarm Identification Signis an instructional sign for pushalarmed doors.







InstallationCentered on door, 1575 mm (63)to top of sign.

PUSH UNTIL

ALARM SOUNDSDOOR CAN BE

OPENED IN 15

SECONDS


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Push Alarm Identification Sign

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Open Door Fire Safety Sign

IN-01.14


Description & UseOpen Door Fire Safety Sign is usedto identify that a particular door isa fire safety door and is to remain

open at certain times.





Typography

Helvetica Medium


InstallationCentered above door and 50 mm(2) above door frame.

THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED

WHEN THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED


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Open Door Fire Safety Sign

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Hazardous Material Information Sign

IN-01.15

Size305 mm H x 305 mm W( 12 H x 12 W)

Description & UseHazardous Materials InformationSign used to easily identify specifichazards within room, storage

cabinet or area.

Message Configuration(Refer to layout drawing forlettering sizes and dimensions)Numbers shown on this drawingare for illustration purposes only.Provide correct numbers, textand colors to correctly identifythe hazardous materials within aroom. Refer to NFPA (National FireProtection Association) or materialdata sheet relating to materialsfor more information regardingmessage.

A Identifies Specific HazardB Identifies Health Hazard

C Identifies Fire HazardD Identifies Reactivity



ColorsText: Black - T4Background:

A WhiteB Safety Blue (OSHA)C Safety Red (OSHA)D Safety Yellow (OSHA)



InstallationCentered on door and 1500 mm(60) to center of sign.

4

OX

33

4

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Material Fire Identification Sign

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Oxygen In Use Warning Sign

IN-01.16


Description & UseCaution information regardingoxygen in use. Sign is to beinstalled on all doors to rooms that

contain oxygen in use.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



CAUTION

OXYGEN IN USENO SMOKING

NO OPEN FLAMES

Any material that can burn inair will burn more rapidly in thepresence of oxygen. Noelectrical equipment is allowedwithin an oxygen enclosure or

within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of it.


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Oxygen In Use Warning Sign

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Compressed Gas Warning Sign

IN-01.17


Description & UseCaution information regardinggases in use. Sign is to be installedon all doors to rooms that containthe listed gases. Adjust the listingof gases to reflect the actual gasesbeing used in the laboratory.








Warning

AcetyleneNitrogenArgon

HeliumNitric OxideHydrogen

The following gasesin compressedcylinders are presentin this laboratory:


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IN.01.17Compressed Gas Warning Sign


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Nonflammable Anesthesia Restriction Sign

IN-01.18


Description & UseCaution information regardinganesthetic agents in use. Sign isto be installed on the doors to alloperating rooms.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



RESTRICTED TO

NONFLAMMABLEINHALATION

ANESTHETIC

AGENTS


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Radioactive Material Warning Sign

IN-01.19


Description & UseCaution information regardingradioactive material. Sign is to beinstalled on the doors to all rooms

where radioactive material are inuse or stored.




ColorsText & Symbol: Purple - T7Background: Yellow - B8




CAUTION

Radioactive

Material


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IN-01.19Radioactive Material Warning Sign


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Radioactive Area Warning Sign

IN-01.20


Description & UseCaution information regarding areawith radioactive material. Signis to be installed in areas where

radioactive material are in use orstored.




ColorsText & Symbol: Purple - T7Background: Yellow - B8




CAUTION

Radioactive

Area


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IN-01.20Radioactive Area Warning Sign


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High Voltage Warning Sign

IN-01.21


Description & UseCaution information regarding highelectrical voltage. Sign is to beinstalled on the doors to all roomswhere there is high voltage.




ColorsText & Symbol: Black - T4Background: Yellow - B8

Typography

Helvetica Medium



CAUTION

High Voltage


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IN-01.22Biohazard Warning Sign


Description & UseCaution information regardingbiohazard materials. Sign is to beinstalled on the doors to all roomswhere there is biohazard materials.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



CAUTION

Bio-Hazard


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Biohazard Warning Sign

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IN-01.23Laser Warning Sign


Description & UseCaution information regardinglasers. Sign is to be installed onthe doors to all rooms where lasersare used.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



CAUTION

Laser


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IN-01.24Occupational Exposure Area Warning Sign


Description & UseCaution information regardingoccupational exposure. Sign isto be installed on doors to allrooms where there is occupationalexposure.




ColorsText: Black - T4Background: Yellow - B8




CAUTIONOccupationalExposureArea


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Occupational Exposure Area Warning Sign

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IN-01.25No Re-Entry Floor Sign

Sign Size229 mm H x 229 mm W(9 H x 9 W)

Description & UseNo Re-Entry Floor Sign is usedto identify a door to a stairwell orother locations, which when usedwill not allow re-entry.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



NO RE-ENTRY

FROM THISFLOOR

Nearest accessible

stair door above is

Floor X

Nearest accessible

stair door below is

Floor Y


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No Re-Entry Floor Sign

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IN-01.26Push To Exit Sign


Description & UsePush To Exit Sign is used to informtype of action needed to activatedoor. Sign is to be installed ondoors to all exits where pushmotion is needed to activate door.








Push

toExit


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IN-01.27Emergency Push To Open Sign


Description & UseEmergency Push To Open Signis used to inform type of actionneeded to activate door in caseof an emergency. Sign is to beinstalled next to doors at all exitswhere push motion is needed toactivate door.




ColorsText: Refer to Color Chart.

Background: Refer to Color Chart.

TypographyHelvetica Condensed Bold



In emergency,

push to open.


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Push To Exit Sign

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IN-01.28Emergency Slide To Open Sign


Description & UseEmergency Slide To Open Signis used to inform type of actionneeded to activate door in caseof an emergency. Sign is to beinstalled next to doors at all exitswhere slide motion is needed toactivate door.




ColorsText: Refer to Color Chart.

Background: Refer to Color Chart.

TypographyHelvetica Condensed Bold



In emergency,slide to open.


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IN-01.29Direction Of Exit Sign


Description & UseDirection of Exit Sign used toindicate direction egress. Sign isto be installed next to doors at allexits where direction is needed toexit.








ExitDirection

Up

ExitDirection

Down


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IN-01.30No Re-entry Sign


Description & UseNo Re-entry Sign is used toidentify an exit door which whenused will not allow re-entry intoroom, floor or building.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



NORe-entry


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No Re-entry Sign

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Description & UseFire Equipment Identification Signis a flag sign used to locate fireequipment cabinet.


Sign ComponentsAcrylic Plaque with aluminumbracket for flag mounting


ColorsText & Symbol: White - T1Background: Red - B3Bracket: Aluminum - P2


MountingDouble sided foam tape or silasticadhesive and mechanical fastenerswith anchors.

InstallationCentered above fire equipmentcabinet a 2100mm (7-0) tobottom of sign, mechanicallyfastened to wall with expandableanchors as needed for wall type.

Fire Equipment Fire Equipment

Fire Equipment


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IN-01.32Pregnancy Notification Sign


Description & UsePregnant notification sign is useconvey a request for patientinformation. Sign is placed inpatient waiting areas and treatmentrooms.








If you are

pregnant orthink you arepregnant,notify thetechnician.


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IN-01.33Re-entry Sign


Description & UseRe-entry Sign is used to identify anentry door which when used willallow re-entry into room, floor orbuilding.





Typography

Helvetica Medium



Re-entry


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Specification

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The specifications for interior signs areavailable in the Master ConstructionSpecifications area of the VA TechnicalInformation Library.

http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/spec_10.asp

Refer to Specification 10440.

For more information regarding specifi-cations, contact the Office of FacilitiesManagement, Standards Service.

The specifications will require editing toeliminate signs that are not needed andto adapt the specifications to the spe-cific project for which they are intended.

The specifications require close coordi-nation taking into account the existingsign program at a medical center, signmaintenance and future signing needs.

The sign message schedule is consid-ered a part of the specifications andwould comprise the last section. Con-figuration of the message schedule mayvary according to project requirements.

The sign message schedule form, il-lustrated in the Programming Section ofthis Handbook, lists the typical infor-mation that a sign manufacturer andinstaller will require.

The sign message schedule needs tobe coordinated with a sign location plandrawing showing where signs are to beplaced within a building or on the site.See the example in the ProgrammingSection of this Handbook.


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Construction

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The Life Safety & Code sign types are constructed from painted acrylic panelswith screened arrows, symbols and copy

For Braille and assembled signs see Construction section from the InteriorSigns portion of the manual for more information.


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Placement:Wall & Door MountedSigns

The location and placement ofLife Safety & Code signs are veryspecific and based upon its use,function and code requirements.

Each type of sign should beinstalled as show in the fallowingillustration, with out deviation.This may require that furniturebe moved, bulletin boards berelocated, etc to unsure that theLife Safety & Code sign is installedin its correct location.

Refer to interior sign section forinstallation method and materials.

Detail: 1 Detail: 2

Detail: 3 Detail: 4

Detail: 5 Detail: 6

Detail: 7 Detail: 8

LS Intallation Detail 1Sign types: IN-01.01, IN-01.03,

IN-01.05, IN-01.10, IN-01.12,IN-01.16, IN-01.17, IN-01.18,IN-01.19, IN-01.20, IN-01.21,IN-01.22, IN-01.23, IN-01.24,IN-01.25, IN-01.32, IN-01.33

LS Intallation Detail 2Sign type: IN-01.02








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Detail: 12 Detail: 13

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LS Intallation Detail 9Sign types: IN-01.15





Glass Back Up

Certain signs may require that theybe installed on glass because there

is no available wall surface.

When this situation occurs, a blankglass back up is required to beplaced on the opposite side of theglass exactly behind sign beinginstalled.

This blank opaque glass back upis to be the same size and coloras the sign being installed so iteffectively covers and hides themounting of the sign to the glass.


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Glass Back Up

Certain signs may require that theybe installed on glass because thereis no available wall surface.

When this situation occurs, a blankglass back up is required to beplaced on the opposite side of theglass exactly behind sign beinginstalled.

This blank opaque glass back upis to be the same size and coloras the sign being installed so iteffectively covers and hides themounting of the sign to the glass.


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Stairwell Guide

Certain signs relating to stairsrequire that they be installed atspecific locations as defined bywhat floor they are located on.


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