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BS 8502:2003

Superseded

Superseded

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Graphical symbols and signs. Creation and design of public information symbols. Requirements

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-10-2018

Superseded by

BS ISO 22727:2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-11-2003

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Committees responsible
National foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Creation procedure
5 Assignment of meaning, function and image content
  to the public information symbol
6 Design of the graphical symbol
7 Layout of templates
Annex A (informative) Colour and file format
Annex B (informative) Additional design guidelines
Annex C (informative) Representation of the human figure
Annex D (informative) Representation of a body of water
Annex E (informative) Checklist for designers
Bibliography
Index
Figures

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

Committee
PH/8/2
DevelopmentNote
To be read in conjunction with BS 8501(2002). Supersedes 03/106508 DC (11/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 8501:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Public information symbols
BS ISO 9186:2001 Graphical symbols. Test methods for judged comprehensibility and for comprehension

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