1 Scope
This part of GB/T 20501 specifies the design principles and requirements of writing signs and relative elements in the guidance system for public information.
This part is applicable to the design of graphical signs and relative elements in public places are intended for use in, for example, airports, stations, shopping centers, hospital and tourist attractions, etc.
This part is not applicable to the design of writing signs used on electronic display screen.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this part of GB/T 20501, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies
GB/T 2893.1 Graphical symbols - Safety Colours and Safety Signs - Part 1: Design Principles for Safety Signs in Workplaces and Public Areas (GB/T 2893.1-2004, ISO 3864-1:2002, MOD)
GB/T 10001 (all parts) Public Information Graphical Symbols for Use on Sign
GB/T 15565 Graphical Symbol-Terms
GB/T 20501.1-2006 Guidance system for public information-Design principles and requirements of guidance elements-Part 1: Graphical signs and relative elements
3 Terms and Definitions
