At SafeSign, we understand how crucial it is to comply with the latest standards and regulations. These guidelines are the foundation for creating safe and reliable environments, on land and at sea. That is why we ensure all our products and services meet the required specifications, giving you confidence in their quality and compliance.

Below, you can explore the specific standards and regulations for land-based settings and maritime sectors, such as ships and offshore platforms.

Standards and Regulations for Safety Sign Systems at sea

When it comes to Safety Signage on ships, vessels, or even Offshore platforms, SOLAS and IMO play a very important role in maintaining compliance.

SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) is an international treaty established to set the minimum safety standards for ships in areas such as construction, equipment, and operations. SOLAS aims to protect lives at sea by mandating measures that minimize risks during emergencies, including clear and effective safety signage.

The IMO (International Maritime Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for setting global standards for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. By developing and maintaining regulations like SOLAS, the IMO ensures a consistent, harmonized approach to safety practices across the maritime industry.

Below is an overview, categorized by product type, of all IMO standards and SOLAS regulations relevant to our sign products, ensuring full compliance by SafeSign:

Safety Instructions

• SOLAS Part 1, regulation II-2/13.7.2.2 and III-part B 8.2 and 8.4
• IMO A.752(18); Mimic signs
• IMO A.691(17); Safety Instructions to passengers
• MSC/circ. 699, 3
• MSN 1409
• ISO 24409-4; Shipboard plans for safety instructions

 
Safety Signage

• SOLAS Part 1, regulation II-2/13.7.1.1 and III/11.5
• FSS-Code; Chapter 13
• MSC/Circ. 699, 2
• IMO 1116(30): Escape route signs and equipment location markings
• IMO A.760(18) and IMO A.952(23) are recalled by IMO 1116(30)  2017-12
• MSN 1409
• ISO 24409-2; Catalogue of shipboard safety signs

LED Escape Ceiling Signs

• SOLAS Part 1, regulation II-2/13.7.1.1 and III/11.5
• FSS-Code; Chapter 13
• MSC/Circ. 699, 2
• IMO 1116(30): Escape route signs and equipment location markings
• IMO A.760(18) and IMO A.952(23) are recalled by IMO 1116(30)  2017-12
• MSN 1409
• ISO 24409-2; Catalogue of shipboard safety signs

Low Location Lighting (LLL)

• SOLAS Part 1, regulation II-2/13.3.2.5.1
• IMO A.752(18); Guidelines for the evaluation, testing and application
  of Low-Location-Lighting on passenger ships
• FSS-Code; Chapter 11
• ISO 15370:2021; Low Location Lighting on passenger ships

Standards and Regulations for Safety Sign Systems on land

For our Safety Sign System products placed on land, there are different kinds of standards and regulations applicable. ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, brings global experts together to agree on the best way of doing things – for anything from making a product to managing a process, including the best way to design, produce and place Safety Signage.

Below is an overview, categorized by product type, of all ISO standards and other regulations relevant to our sign products, ensuring full compliance by SafeSign.

Safety Instructions

• ISO/TS 20559; Guides the creation and placement of safety instructions in building interiors to improve emergency response.
• ISO 24409-4; Offers guidance for developing safety plans and evacuation instructions.
• ISO 7010; Ensures safety instructions use standardized symbols for clear communication of essential information.

Safety Signage

• ISO 16069; Safety Way Guidance Systems (SWGS) for efficient evacuation planning and implementation.
• ISO 7010; Standardizes graphical safety symbols for global consistency in escape route signage.
• ISO/TS 20559; Complements existing standards by providing additional recommendations for emergency signage and wayfinding in building interiors.

LED Escape Ceiling Signs

• ISO 16069: Includes principles for visual way guidance systems that incorporate LED-based components for effective evacuation guidance.
• ISO/TS 20559: Recommends design and placement strategies for emergency signage, including LED ceiling signs, to enhance visibility and wayfinding in building interiors.
• ISO 7010: Ensures LED escape ceiling signs utilize globally recognized symbols for consistent and clear communication.

Low Location Lighting (LLL)

• ISO/TS 20559:2020; guidance for low-location wayfinding systems in building interiors, ensuring clear and effective evacuation pathways.
• ISO 16069; design and implementation of visual way guidance systems, applicable to both electrically powered and phosphorescent components.

Contact us today if you are open to discuss the current compliance of your safety signage.