Helpful Hints Code & Life Safety Signs
section of the guide, but to provide
The following are some general "Do's &
key information or instructions that will
Don'ts guidelines that one can refer to
hopefully reduce some common errors
when developing a Life Safety & Code
that are made when working out a Life
sign program.
Safety & Code sign program.
This is not intended to be a training
Some Life Safety & Code have specific color requirements and they are not to
General Guidelines
be changed.
When selecting a background color for the signs that don't have a specific
color requirement, seek a complementary color to the building wall colors and
a color that conforms to the master sign program color.
Sign do require maintenance. Cleaning will extend the life of a sign program.
Message Content
Life Safety & Code signs have specific text requirements and should not be
altered.
There are other signs that have to have specific text developed for each sign
location. Refer to the sign type drawings.
Message Layout
Some Life Safety & Code signs have specific text layout requirements and
they are not to be changed.
Size of Sign to Use
Some Life Safety & Code signs have specific size requirements and they are
not to be changed.
Placement of Signs
Some Life Safety & Code signs have specific placement and location
requirements and they are not to be changed.
Be careful to coordinate ceiling mounted signs so they do not obstruct or
block fire sprinkler systems.
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