BS 559:2009
Superseded
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Specification for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative and general purposes
Hardcopy , PDF
02-21-2023
English
08-31-2009
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Service life
5 Sign materials
6 Sign design and construction
7 Illuminated signs
8 Marking and literature
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guidance on working
with vinyl films
Bibliography
Describes the requirements for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative or general purposes, at internal or external locations.
| Committee |
CPL/34/11
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 559(1998) & 09/30166898 DC. (08/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
26
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
This 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 non-illuminated signs, fixed or 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 Annex A.
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