Orbis Classic - Signs & symbols

Fire Exit Signs

Fire exit signs are used on doors, emergency or fire escape routes. The Orbis Classic range of fire exit signs incorporates 75mm letter height to comply with Fire Precautions Act 1971 and include 'symbol only' versions to suit EC Council Directives.

Designed to comply with EC Council Directive 92/558/EEC and Fire Precautions Act 1971
Supplied with woodscrews or self adhesive pads for alternative fixing method
All signs available in the following finish and fixing combinations:

Aluminium - screw fixed
Aluminium - self adhesive
Vinyl - self adhesive
Plastic - screw fixed
Plastic - self adhesive

Photoluminescent Signs

The signs shown above are also available in photoluminescent material which are energised by exposure to light. When the light source fails, the material emits a highly visible luminescense which lasts for several hours.

The natural photoluminescent daylight colour of light green has been officially recognised in BS 5499 and BS 5378 as suitable for use in safety signs.

Sizes

The standard signs are available in the sizes shown. All the signs are available in other sizes to special order.

Tactile Symbols

Orbis tactile signs incorporate a combination of visual identification, Braille, raised symbols and letters to assist visually impaired people to locate facilities within a building.

High contrast ivory on dark blue signs
Self adhesive back for easy fixing to most flat surfaces

Item no.	Symbol	PVC	Unit
60 001.1	male	•	single
60 001.2	female	•	single
60 001.3	disabled	•	single
60 001.4	baby change	•	single
60 001.7	telephone	•	single

Disability Discrimination

The use of tactile signage is a requirement of Part M2 of the Building Regulations 1991 and it is recognises the use of tactile signs ensures people with visual impairments are considered under the requirements of the The Equality Act 2010 (formerly The DDA).

Symbols

A comprehensive range of face fixed symbols for general application in WC and washroom facilities and on fire door applications.

Supplied with face fixing screws
76mm diameter
Available in all finishes
Fire signs comply with BS5499:5 2002

		Finishes
Item no	Symbol	SS/PS	SA/PA	Unit
60 601	Fire Door Keep Shut	•	•	Single
60 602	Fire Door Keep Locked	•	•	Single
60 603	Fire Door Keep Locked Shut	•	•	Single
60 604	Keep Locked Shut	•	•	Single
60 605	Male	•	•	Single
60 606	Female	•	•	Single
60 607	Disabled	•	•	Single
60 608	Unisex	•	•	Single
60 609	Shower	•	•	Single
60 617	Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear	•	•	Single
60 618	Fire Door Keep Clear	•	•	Single
60 619	Fire Exit Keep Clear	•	•	Single
60 620	Fire Door Keep Closed	•	•	Single
60 621	Baby Change	•	•	Single
60 622	WC	•	•	Single
60 623	Push	•	•	Single
60 624	Pull	•	•	Single

Please Note

The signs shown below are for identification purposes only. They are not shown to scale, please refer to the dimensions shown.

Safety & Security Signs

Blue signs

Safety and security signs are mandatory and require a specific behaviour or action to be taken. By separating the symbol and the wording the signs are designed to comply with EC Council Directive 92/58/EEC.

Designed to comply with EC Council Directive 92/58/EEC Signs 60 030 to 60 048 are 80mm x 80mm.
All signs white lettering on blue background Signs 60 345.1 & 60 346.1 are 200mm x 150mm.
Supplied with woodscrews or self adhesive pads for alternative fixing methods
Dual language signs in Welsh and English are also available
All signs available in the following finish and fixing combinations:

Aluminium - screw fixed
Aluminium - self adhesive
Vinyl - self adhesive
Plastic - screw fixed please refer to the dimensions
Plastic - self adhesive shown.