Home/Office Building Signs
Home/Office Building Signs are signs used in houses, apartments, and offices to provide important information or directions. They help people find their way around and understand the rules or features of the building. These signs are made to be easily understood and seen.
Usage: Home/Office Building Signs are used in various places:
- Entrance: To show where the main entrance is.
- Exits: To indicate emergency exits.
- Room Names/Numbers: To label different rooms like "Kitchen," "Bathroom," or "Meeting Room 1."
- Directional Signs: To guide people to specific places like "Elevators," "Stairs," or "Parking."
- Safety Signs: To communicate safety rules like "No Smoking" or "Fire Extinguisher."
- Information Signs: To give vital information such as "Office Hours" or "Wi-Fi Password."
Australian Standards and Colors/Shapes: In Australia, building signs need to follow specific standards to make them clear and consistent. The standard AS 1319-1994 specifies the design and use of workplace safety signs.
Colours and Shapes: The standard assigns specific colours and shapes to convey different messages quickly:
- Red: Used for fire equipment, emergency stop buttons, and danger signs.
- Green: Used for emergency equipment locations, first aid points, and safe condition signs.
- Blue: Used for mandatory actions like wearing safety gear or following specific procedures.
- Yellow: Used for warning signs, like cautioning about slippery floors.
- White with Black Text: Common for general information, like room names or directions.
- Circle: Indicates mandatory actions.
- Triangle: Represents warnings or hazards.
- Rectangle: Used for general information or instructions.
These standards help ensure that people can quickly understand the signs and react appropriately, promoting safety and efficient navigation in buildings.