BS EN 80416-1:2002

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Creation procedures
5 Meaning
  5.1 Assignment
  5.2 Orientation of the graphical symbols
6 Combination of graphical symbols
7 Creation principles
  7.1 Creation of symbol original
  7.2 Design guidelines
  7.3 Line width
  7.4 Spacing
  7.5 Angles
  7.6 Filled areas
  7.7 Symbol original with arrows
  7.8 Characters as symbol elements
  7.9 Negation
      7.9.1 Methods of negation
      7.9.2 Angle of negation
      7.9.3 Meaning of negation
      7.9.4 Negation as prohibition
8 Basic pattern
  8.1 Structure
  8.2 Application of the basic pattern
  8.3 Specification of symbol original
Annex A (normative) - Title, description and notes
Annex B (informative) - Guidance for the wording of the
        description for a symbol original
Annex C (informative) - Designation systems
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Gives basic principles and guidelines for the creation of graphical symbols for registration, and provides the key principles and rules for the preparation of title, description and note(s).

This Part 1 of the standard specifies the key principles for the creation of symbol originals for use on equipment. In accordance with the intended meaning of the symbol originals, it contains rules for design such as shape and size, and also for preparation of the accompanying texts. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 108.