This part of BS 5499 provides guidance on how to select, install, position and maintain safety signs conforming to BS ISO 3864‑1 and BS EN ISO 7010, excluding escape route signs, to present specific safety information. Fire safety notices are also covered in Annex A.

This part of BS 5499 satisfies the requirements of the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 [1] and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 [2].

This part of BS 5499 is applicable to all premises, with the exception of private domestic premises. However, it is applicable to the common access areas within multi‑occupied dwellings.

This part of BS 5499 is intended for use by building owners, facility managers of premises, safety managers and others responsible for selecting, installing and/or inspecting safety signs.

This part of BS 5499 is not applicable to:
a) road traffic signs;
b) public information symbols;
c) actions to be taken in the event of a fire;
d) International Maritime Organization symbols;
e) labels provided under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996; and
f) labels provided under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

This part of BS 5499 does not give guidance on the use of escape route signs or water safety signs.

NOTE 1 A code of practice for the use of escape route signing is given in BS 5499‑4.

NOTE 2 Specification of water safety signs and guidance for use are covered by BS ISO 7010 and BS ISO 20712‑3 respectively.

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