ISO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 16069 Secondedition 2017-11 Graphical symbols Safety signs Safety way guidance systems (SwGS) Symboles graphiques - Signaux de sécurité - Systemes de guidage pour cheminement d'évacuation de sécurite Reference number IS0 16069:2017(E) osi @IS02017 IS0 16069:2017(E) COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT @ IS0 2017, Published in Switzerland All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form writtenpermission.Permission canberequestedfromeitherIsOattheaddressbelow orIso'smemberbodyinthecountryof the requester. ISO copyrightoffice Ch. de Blandonnet 8 · CP 401 CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland Tel. +41 22 749 01 11 Fax +41 22 749 09 47 copyright@iso.org www.iso.org ii @ IS0 2017 - All rights reserved IS0 16069:2017(E) Contents Page Foreword ..V Introduction. ...vi 1 Scope. 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Planning a SWGS ..4 5 Basic principles for the design of SWGS .5 5.1 Design objectives. .5 5.1.1 General. .5 5.1.2 Continuity .5 5.1.3 Visual reinforcement. .6 5.1.4 Location .6 5.1.5 Destination .6 5.1.6 Avoidance of confusion at decision points .6 5.1.7 Dead ends. ..6 5.1.8 Minimization of potentially competing or confusing information in the visual field on escape routes. ..6 5.1.9 Multi-level facilities. .7 5.2 Guidance lines .7 5.3 Escape route signs. .7 5.3.1 Design. .7 5.3.2 Consistency of use .9 5.3.3 Installed position 9 5.4 Signs, markings and plans. .10 5.4.1 Marking of stairs, ramps and ladders ..10 5.4.2 Marking of emergency exits. ..10 5.4.3 Marking of fire-fighting, emergency and safety equipment and alarm- initiating devices. ..10 5.4.4 Marking of hazards along the escape route. ..10 5.4.5 Marking of assembly areas and safe areas at the end of the escape route .11 5.4.6 Marking of escape routes for the specific use of disabled persons. 5.4.7 Escape and evacuation plan signs. .11 5.4.8 Accessplatforms 11 6 Specific requirements for electrically powered components. .11 6.1 General .11 6.2 Requirements for guidance lines and escape route signs 12 6.2.1 Escape route sign luminaire. 12 6.2.2 Guidance lines made by point sources and accompanying escape route signs....12 6.2.3 Guidance lines made by ine sources and accompanying escape route signs 12 6.2.4 Guidance lines made of discrete luminaires 12 6.3 Marking 12 6.3.1 Marking of stairs and ramps .12 6.3.2 Marking of emergency exits . ..13 Marking of hazards along the escape route. .13 6.3.3 6.4 Emergency power supply and operating conditions for the electrical components ..13 6.5 Documentation and logbook. ..13 6.6 Inspectionandmaintenance ..14 Specific requirements for phosphorescent components ..14 7.1 General ..14 7.2 Luminance requirements for phosphorescent components of a SWGs ..14 7.2.1 Minimum luminance properties. ..14 7.2.2 Minimum luminance required in installed position @ IS0 2017 - All rights reserved ii