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The Signage Systems Manual for Hospitals andOffices is a publication of the Health FinanceDevelopment Project of the Department of Health.

This publication was made possible throughsupport provided by the U.S. Agency forInternational Development (USAlD), under theterms of Contract No. 492-0446-C-OO-2114-00. Theopinions expressed herein are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsof the USAID.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTHORIZATIONMESSAGEFOREWORDPREFACEACKNOWLEDGMENTSLIST OF FIGURES

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PART ISIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALSAND OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES

SIGN SYSTEMS CONCEPT AND USAGEIntroduction and ObjectiveConceptFunctions, Usage and Design Guidelines

SIGN SYSTEMS PACKAGE FOR HOSPITALSPerformance SpecificationsSign Location Plans

IMPLEMENTING PLANSWork PlanFinancial Plan

PART IISIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR OFFICES

SIGN SYSTEMS CONCEPT AND USAGEIntroduction and ObjectiveConceptFunctions, Usage and Design Guidelines

SIGN SYSTEMS PACKAGE FORDOH CENTRAL OFFICEPerformance SpecificationsSign Location Plans

IMPLEMENTING PLANSWork PlanFinancial Plan

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Republic of the PhilippinesDeportment of Health

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

SANLAZAROOOUPOUNORIZALAVENUE.STA.. CRUZMANIlA, PHIUPPfNESTELNO. 711-60-60

AUTHORIZATION

May 11, 1994

In accordance with the authority vested on the Secretary of Health, I hereby declare that theinstructions in this Sign age Systems Manual for Hospitals and Offices shallgovern the policies, rulesand regulations of the Health Infrastructure Service in retained government hospitals until revisedand updated by the Department of Health or by law.

AN M. FL ER, M.D., MPHSecretar . of Health

Republic of the PhilippinesDepc rtment of Health

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

MESSAGE

April29, 1994

SANLAZARO COMPOUNDAIZAl AVENUE, STA. CRUZMANILA, PHIUPPINESTEL. NO. 711-60-80

The Health Infrastructure Service of the Department of Health has been tasked to develop anoperation manual specifically for DOH hospitals and offices that may be of use to other public andprivate hospitals.

This manual shall serve as a standard reference material for DOH hospitals to aid the publicand hospital personnel in hospital information needs and communication requirements.

This is an attempt to develop standard and achieve conformity in . ferent hospitals .

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FOREWORD

In many of our hospitals, it may be observed that signs are haphazardly placed, and they lackconsistency in form and style. This contributes to the confusion of the visiting public. Becauseof thecomplex nature of their operation, it is not always easy for hospital administrators to develop asignposting layout which is both effective and simple.

In this regard, the Department of Health has come up with a Signage Systems Manual for Hospitalsand Offices. This Manual will help visitors, and patients as well, to orient themselves and understandthe spatial layout of the health facility. Certain guidelines are set to be followed to make this Manualeasier to interpret.

With the application and use of this Manual, visitors and patients alike will have no troublefinding their way around our various health facilities.

THE HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE

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SAN LAZARO COMPOUND. STA. CRUZ. MANILA· TEL. NO. 711-62-94· FAX NO. 711-60-55

PREFACE

This Manual is composed of two parts: Part I - Signage Systems forHospitals and Other Health Facilities, and Part II - Signage Systems forOffices. These two parts are composed primarily of: Chapter I - GeneralDesign Guidelines; Chapter II - the Sign Systems Package; and Chapter III Implementing Plans. Briefly, the signage system comprises a selected rangeof signboards, fixing components, and materials. The signboards, forexample, contain signs which are needed to identify destinations and rooms;to warn of hazards; to identify exits and vertical circulation; and to givedirections.

The guidelines outlined in this Manual will hopefully assist the hospitaladministrators and physical planners in their quest to provide an attractiveand comfortable environment to the public.

With the implementation of this Manual, it is hoped that the visitingpublic, by relying solely on reading signs, would cease to become constant"newcomers" to our hospitals and offices.

THE HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICEDepartment of Health

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special thanks are given to the following: Office for Health Facilities,Standards, and Regulations (DOH) for its vision and leadership in thepublication of this Manual; the Health Finance Development Project forproviding the funds, and their staff who worked so diligently in helping uspolish the final manuscript; the Bureau ofResearch and Laboratories (DOH)and Radiation Health Service (DOH) for the additional and likewiseimportant information; the Technical StaffofPublic Information and HealthEducation Service (DOH) who shared their expertise in different signtranslations; the library staff of the Design Center of the "Philippines forpermitting selected materials to be reproduced as. references; and thePhilippine General Hospital (PGH) for the use of their Out-PatientDepartment Building which served as the take-off model in the developmentof this Manual.

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BASIC SIGN TYPES 4 64Orientation and Information 4 64Directions .4 64Identification 4 64Prohibition and Warning 4 64Official Notices 4 64

CLASSIFICATION OF SYMBOL-SIGNS 5 65Regulation 5 65

Prohibition 5 65Obligation 5 65

Warning 6 66Caution 6 66Danger 6 66

Information 6 66First Aid, Emergency, and Fire Protection 6 66Miscellaneous 6 66

COLOR 7 67Red 7 67Green 7 67Yellow 7 67Blue 7 67Black 7 67White 7 67

OUTDOOR SIGN LOCATION 10 70Identification 10 70Direction 11 71Orientation/Information 11 71Prohibition 11 71Official Notices and Other Information 11 71

INDOOR SIGN LOCATION 12 72Orientation/Information 12 72Direction 12 72Identification 12 72Prohibition/Regulation 12 72Official Notices 13 73


TYPICAL ASSEMBLY 13 73External Signs 13 73Internal Signs 14 74

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 15 75AND DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS

Facility IdentificationApplied to the Facade of the Building 15 75Free-standing 16 76

Parking Lot Identification/Road Directional Sign 17Parking Lot LD. 17Parking Lot Direction and Information 17Emergency Room 17Out-Patient Department 17No Blowing of Horns 18 79

. No Parking 18 79No Left Turn 18 79No Right Turn 18 79No U-turn 18 79Two-Way Traffic 18 79Turn Left 18 79Turn Right 19 79No Entry 19 79Stop 19 79Hospital Hi-way Directional Sign 19Reserved Parking 78Personnel Parking 79Visitors' Parking 79

Facility Directory 20Orientation/Facility Maps 21Department Identification/

Corridor Directional Signs 22 84Corridor Directional Sign 22 85Department Identification Sign 23 84

Division Identification 86Room Identification Plaque 28 87Room Number Sign 29Warning/Prohibitory Signs 30 88

No Smoking 30 88Unauthorized Person Keep Out 30 88Oxygen In Use, No Smoking 30 88No Visitors Allowed 31 88No Loitering 31 88Silence Please! 31 88No Littering' 32 89Slippery Floor 32


Please Fall In Line 32 89Sterile Gown Must BeWorn! 32Surgical Mask Must Be Worn! 33Biohazard 33Cancer Hazard 33Danger Radiation 33 89X-ray Room Do Not Enter ,

When The Red Light Is On 34 89Electrical Hazard 34 90High Voltage 34 90

FirstAid, Emergency, and Fire Protection Signs 35 91First Aid Station 35 91Fire Extinguisher 35 91Fire Hose 36 91Fire Hydrant 36 91

Rest Rooms 37 92Female 37 93Male 37, 93Toilets 37 92

Signs for the Handicapped 38 93The Symbol Of Access 38 93There Are Ramps For 38 93

The Physically HandicappedSpecial Elevators Are Available 39 94Telephones Are Within'Easy Reach 39 94Available Parking Facility 39 94

For The Physically HandicappedDirectional Sign 39 94

Others 40Taxi 40Telephone 40Drinking Fountain 40Garbage Can 40

Sticker-type Signs And Labels 41 96Flammable Liquid 41 96Oxidizer 41 96Flammable Solid 41 96Irritant 41 96Corrosive 41 96Poison 41 96For Official Use Only . 42 97Limit Calls ToThree Minutes Only 42 97Turn Off After Use 42 97Throw Sanitary Napkins In Trash Can Only 42 97Flush After Use 42 97Do Not Squat On The Toilet Bowl 42 97


Exit/Stairs SignsStair Directional SignIlluminated Exit Sign

Building Identification/NumberBuilding IdentificationBuilding Number

Compound Orientation Map/DirectoryBuilding DirectoryBuilding MapDivision Identification

SIGN LOCATION PLANSSite Plan Of A Standard IO-bed HospitalInterior Sign Location Plan

Of A Standard IO-bed HospitalSite Plan Of A Standard 25-bed HospitalInterior Sign Location Plan

Of A Standard 25-bed HospitalSite Plan Of A Standard 100-bed HospitalInterior Sign Location Plan

Of A Standard 100-bed HospitalGround Floor Plan (Hospital Operations

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PART ISIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALSAND OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES

SIGN SYSTEM CONCEPTAND USAGE

INTRODUCTION AND OBIECTNE

OBJECTIVESFor the past years, there have been problems in meeting most of the

information needsand communication requirements ofvisitors and patientsin hospitals. These problems .include:

lack of a unifying element in hospitals; .lack of coherence in hospital signage;lack of public information, coordinating mechanisms (or policies),and public awareness; andlack of character in Department of Health hospitals.

As a solution to these problems, the DOH came up with a mediumcalled Signage System for all its hospitals and health facilities. The SignageSystem is being recognized as a new necessity in upgrading DOH hospitalsto the desired level of acceptability with the following objectives:

to provide the public with "guideposts" to the location of the variousservices available in the facility;to inform the public and instill awareness of hospital policies, rules.and regulations;to provide a unifying element for all hospitals consisting of aids thatpromote the orderly How of people; andto provide character to DOH hospitals.

LIMITATIONSThis study is limited to the following hospitals:a. lO-Bed Municipal Hospitalsb. 25-Bed Secondary District Hospitalsc. lOO-Bed Tertiary Provincial Hospitals

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DEFINITION OF TERMSa. Communication - the art and act of conveying information from

one entity to another.

b. Signsge - is environmental graphic communication. It is a universalconcept and can be applied to any project through a systematic processwhere the only differences are in the actual end products.

c. Signage System - is a discreet graphic system composed of a numberof individual graphic devices that are related by common characteristicsor properties, and arranged to convey all information consideredessential to the optimum operation of a specific building and itsoccupants.

CONCEPT

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ORIENTATION AND INFORMATIONThese signs provide the user with information about thelocation of services or departments, and other informationof general nature.

DIRECTIONSThese are signs which include prominently displayed arrowsto direct the user towards roadways, departments, rooms,or facilities.

IDENTIFICATIONThese are signs which identify departments, rooms, floors,equipment, or buildings.

PROHIBITION AND WARNINGThese signs tell the user what he is not allowed to do andwhat he must be careful of. They are generally expressedin symbols or symbol-signs (symbols combined withwords).

OFFICIAL NOTICESThese signs display information of official nature andshould not "be confused with orientation signs.

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THE THREE BASIC ELEMENTS OFA SUCCESSFUL SIGNAGE SYSTEM.

GRAPHIC ELEMENTSThese include, but are not limited to, format, color, typography, size,

symbols, and lighting requirements. They ensure the optimum legibilityand readability of each sign in the system.

LEGIBILITY concerns the viewers' physical ability to see a sign and todistinguish letters or colors.

READABILITY involves the viewers' ability to perceive a message.

Signs must be both legibleand readable to function properly. The choiceand arrangement of words to be used in conveying the message of signs iscritical and should reflect CLARITY, SIMPLICITY, and FORCEFULNESS.

SEMIOTIC ELEMENTSThese are semantics, syntactics, and pragmatics. In the context of signage,

SEMANTICS involves the relationship of a visual image to a meaning,SYNTACTICS relates to the relationship of one visual image to another,and PRAGMATICS deals with the relationship ofa visual image to the user.

MECHANICAL ELEMENTSThese are hardware components which utilize the latest material,

fabrication, and installation technologies available. A balanced applicationofall these elements will result in a "customized" system that will be flexiblein use and obtainable within acceptable budgetary considerations.

CLASSIFICATION OF SYMBOL-SIGNS

REGULATION

PROHIBITIONAll symbols in this classification denote an orderfor the prevention of an action (e.g. "NoSmoking"). Prohibition symbols shall havea blacksymbol located inside a white field' circumscribedby a red ring, diagonally bisected at 45 degrees bya red slash. The red slash is interrupted for theblack symbol.

OBUGATIONAll symbols in this classification denote an orderfor obligatory action (e.g. "STERILE GOWNMUST BE WORN"). Obligatory symbols shallhave a white symbol located inside a black disk.

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CAUTIONAll symbols in this classification denote thepresence of a potential hazard (e.g. "X-Ray RoomDo Not Enter When The Red Light Is On").Caution symbols shall have a black symbol locatedinside a solid yellow equilateral triangle.

DANGERAll symbols in this classification denote thepresence of a definite hazard (e.g. "Danger Radiation"). Danger symbols shall have a whitesymbol inside a solid red equilateral triangle.

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FIRST AID. EMERGENCY.AND FIRE PROTECTIONAll symbols in this classification denote first-aidrelated equipment as well as fire protection andemergency equipment (e.g. "First Aid Station" or"Fire Extinguisher" or "Fire Hose"). First-aid andfire protection symbolsigns shall have a whitesymbol located inside a green square or rectangle.

MISCELLANEOUSAll symbols in this classification denoteinformation that is not covered by any otherclassi fication (e.g, "Toilets"). Miscellaneou ssymbol-signs shall have a white symbol locatedinside a blue square or rectangle.

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b. The neutral background shall have a tonal value(on the gray scale) of not more than 60% andnot less than 40%.

This exception applies exclusively to signs in thisclassification. There is no similar exception tosigns in the other classifications.

COLORJust as each symbol-sign has its distinctive shape, each also has a

distinctive color background. Thus, shape and color are utilized to ensureeffective communication.

Red for Prohibition/Danger

Green for Emergency/First Aid/Fire Protection

Yellow for Caution

Blue for Miscellaneous

Black for Obligation\

White for Other Classifications

Black is used for symbols in prohibition and Caution.White is used for symbols in all other classification.

FUNCTIONS, USAGE ANDDESIGN GUIDELINES

GENERAL FUNCTIONS1. Identify a place and indicate whether it is accessible to everyone.2. Indicate warnings and prohibitions where necessary.3. Give routing information.

GENERAL USAGE

SITEThe hospital should be effectively signed. Upon arrival, the visitor shall

be guided by means of directional devices containing specific informationand arrows.

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PARKINGThe parking lot entrance of a hospital shall have doctors', employees',

and visitors' parking designations along with the hospital name. Entrancesand exits should be identified, with appropriate information for thehandicapped.

Directions to the visitors' parking area within the hospital premisesshould be clearly displayed. Other signs include:

Level identificationExit directions and identificationTraffic regulationsSpace designationsLimited accessSpecial instructions/regulationsHandicapped parking identification

BUILDING IDENTIFICATIONThe hospital shall have an identification sign which should be free

standing or directly applied to the hospital's facade.

HOSPITAL DIRECTORYVisitors will be directed from the parking areas to the hospital entrance(s)

or lobbies where the directories are generally located. These directories shalllist all hospital departments/services alphabetically, followed by their locationin the facility,

ELEVATORSElevator lobbies on each floor shall include floor identification. Some

hospitals may have elevator floor service designations, such as "ExpressElevator" or "Floors 1-6." Also located at each elevator service area will be:notices, "In Case Of Fire, Use Exit Stairs" signs, and "Do Not Use Elevator"signs. "No Smoking" signs, capacity signs, and the elevator number, alongwith an emergency telephone number, will be displayed in elevator cabs.

FLOOR/CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATIONThere is a need to identify floors at public access points. A plaque or

color coding system may be used. Corridor identification may be necessaryin facilities where the floor plan is complex.

FLOOR INFORMATIONOnce the desired floor is reached, the visitor will see the specific floor

directory. This shall be located within, or directly adjacent to, the elevatorlobby.Visitors arriving at the floor, by means ofbridges or secondary access,will also be guided to this directory.

INTERIOR DIRECTIONALDirectional graphic devices shall guide the visitor from the hospital's

initial entry point to the building directory. A directional device at eachfloor directory location shall guide the visitor to the different departmentsor services in the hospital.

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ROOM NUMBERING SYSTEMRoom numbering should be consistent throughout the hospital to

promote the orderly flowofvisitors, patients, and employees. Rooms requiringonly a number will utilize the "Inventory Room Number" device.

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Primary area identification shall be used to identify a' wing or floorwhere there are multiple department/service functions in that area. Eachdepartment will be listed on this device.

OFFICE IDENTIFICATIONGeneral office identification devices include room numbers and

functions. No individual names shall be listed. If the individual's name isinterchangeable with the title of his/her office (e.g., Given name-HospitalDirector, Chief Administrator, etc.), the entrance to the said office shallhave the' room number and the person's name, or names if more than oneindividual occupies that office.

NAME PLAQUESName plaques may be provided for hospital personnel. The individual's

name, or name and title, may be indicated on the plaque. Provisions aremade for both desk-type and office landscape partition-type name plaques:

EGRESS CONTROLEgresscontrol devices are required for all hospitals. The development of

the specific requirements needs to be coordinated with the local accidentand fire protection personnel. .

STAIRSTo assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation. it is

recommended that the inside walls of stairwells have floor numberidentification prominently displayed at each level landing. It is alsorecommended that all stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs,be identified with an "Exit Stair" sign and a graphic symbol. Thisidentification shall be located on the corridor side of the door leading intothe stairwell.

REST ROOMSAll rest rooms shall be identified according to use with symbol

designations and, if required, word designations.

BULLETIN BOARDSThese items are provided as options. They shall be located at key points

ofoffice personnel circulation. Their prime purpose is.to provide a standard,format and some degree ofcontrol over the normally uncontrollable situationof notices, advertisements, etc.

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INVENTORY ROOM NUMBERThese items provide a cost-efficient and simple method of providing an

inventory room number for rest rooms and non-public areas not in need ofregular identification. These will be located on the upper left or right cornerof the door frame.

SIGNS FOR THE HANDICAPPEDThese signs indicate the presence of accessibility features for disabled

persons within the facility.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNThe information given on signs should always be clear and precise, and

sign locations should never present unnecessary hazards to the public.

READABIUTYThe readability of any sign is a result of many factors. In choosing the

format of a sign, the following points should be considered:

a. Information should be as clear and concise as possible;

b. Lettering styles and graphic symbols should be as bold and simple aspossible. Fancy styles appear cluttered, are time consuming, and arehard to read; and

c. Schemes of contrasting colors with light images on dark backgroundsmake signs both easier to notice and read from longer distances.

PLACEMENT/LOCATIONProper placement is important because wrongly located signs may act as

obstacles or hazards. Unless intended to be read by the blind or the partiallysighted, signs should be set well off a travelled way or high off the ground,or both, so as not to be inadvertently walked into.

OUTDOOR SIGN LOCATIONSPedestrian signs are, of course, smaller in scale than vehicular signs but

the general principles controlling their location are basically the same.

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IDENTIFICATIONWhen two-waytraffic is involved, place these signsfree-standing at right angles to the direction oftraffic flow. When one-way traffic is involved, locatethese signs on the building to enhance visibilityand discourage vandalism.

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Directional Signs

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DIRECTIONDirectional signs are useful only insofar as theyare located to lead the users to the desireddestination and are situated for maximumeffectiveness. If an opening or a ra~p exists forwhich directional signs are required, the signshould be placed opposite (or over) the opening.Turn signs should be located before the turn.

ORIENTATION/INFORMATIONThese signs should be located in such a way.as tomaximize their effectiveness without causingbottlenecks in the traffic flow. ' ,

PROHIBITIONThese signs should be located on or above doorsand other openings, or on walls, to tell. the userwhat he is not allowed to' do: '

OFFICIAL NOTICESAND OTHER INFORMATIONThese signs are located in the same manner as

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INDOOR SIGN LOCATIONSIndoor signs are located on (or sometimes suspended from) building

elements. Generally, indoor signs are smaller in scale than exterior, signs,due to the fact that indoor signs are viewed at a much closer range.

It is important that these signs be located in a consistent and logicalmanner that will maximize their effectiveness and keep their total numberin the building to a minimum.

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ORIENTATION/INFORMATIONDirectories should be located on walls inside themain entrance.

DIRECTIONDirectional signs should be placed wherever thevisitor has to make decisions as shown on thesediagrams. Four signs are required at "+"intersections and three at "T" intersections ofcorridors as shown.

IDENTIFICATIONIfthe only means of identifying a room is throughits number, it should be placed on the door.Otherwise, it should be mounted on the wall tothe right or left of the door as necessary. Locatesigns over counters either aligned with the frontor centered on them.

PROHIBmON/REGULATIONThese signs should be located at key points alongthe visitor's rou te to denote orders for theprevention of certain actions.

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OFFICIAL NOTICES -These signs should be located on columns or-walkwhere they will be clearly visible to the public.

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FACILITY IDENTIFICATIONAny hospital accessible to the public should be identified by a free

standing sign (preferred ), or a sign applied to the facade of the building.

APPLIED TO THE FACADE OF THE BUILDING

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Reflectorized green.

b. LETTER STYLE: All capitals, bold type letters:

c. SIZE OF LETTERS: 254 mm and 101.60 mm type.

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d. MATERIALS: Ga. 26 galvanized iron sheet painted with reflectorizedgreen paint. 1/16" thk. for surface; #20 for sidings; 3/6" diameterstainless rod for studs. Make provisions for lighting fixtures toilluminate the sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Individually mounted on concrete monoliths or metalspandrels that match the· exterior building tones.

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b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 130 mm & 50.80 mm type.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 900 mm x 2400 mm double-faced sign.

d. MATERIALS: Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester (FRP) sign panel withcolor embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm-sq. aluminum tubingfor posts; 38.10 mm x 50.80 mm rectangular tube, with a sign panelbonded to each side, to make a two-sided sign. Make provisions forlighting fixtures, preferably mounted on the ground, to illuminatethe sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1800 mm from ground levelto the top of the sign panel. Using 3-in-sq. tube, fastening may bedone with threaded bolts with shallow round heads without slots,mounted through the predrilled sign panel(s) and the post, and securedwith lock washers and nuts.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Die-cur vinyl, pressure sensitive legends,min. 0.003 to 0.006 in. maximum film thickness.

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PARKING LOT IDENTIFICATION/ROAD DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

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a. COLOR: White typography on a dark-green panel with white borders.Thickness shall be dark-green.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 130mm type.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 900 mm x 1800 mm.

d. MATE-RIAI.S: Molded fiberglass panel with extruded aluminum legs.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of2300 mm above ground level.To be flush-mounted on the ground (no mounting base revealed).Fabricate with ground level anchors with concrete foundations.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Die-cut vinyl, pressure sensitive legends,minimum 0.003 to 0.006 in. maximum film thickness.

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SPECIFICATIONS:All Other Exterior Graphic Signs:

a. COLOR: As shown on the drawings. All signs" shall be reflectorizedand with white borders

b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium with type size proportional tothe sign panel size.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZES: As shown on the drawings.

d. MATERIALS: Calvanizediron, gao 26 and 50mm diameter galvanizediron pipe stand.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of1200 mm aboveground level,on iron pipe stand.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics shall be silk-screen printed withthe background area spray-painted.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Black message strip on a clear background.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 63 mm type for the title.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 914 mm x 1016 mm

d. MATERIALS: 9% low-light-transmission bronze acrylic plastic faceand sides, the cover shall be hinged for easier access. Fluorescentlamps for lighting.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1981 mm from finished floorto the top of the sign panel. Surface wall-mounted with approved drywall or masonry anchors.

f. FRAME DESIGN: In forming the directory box, no frame shouldbe visible to the viewer.

g. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Photographic film negative or reversesilk-screened messages on dear plexiglass strips held in carriers toallow the messages to be interchanged.

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FACILITY IDENTIFICATIONAny hospital accessible to the public should be identified by a free- _

standing sign (preferred ), or a sign applied to the facade of the building.

APPLIED TO THE FACADE OF THE BUILDING

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Reflectorized green.

b. LETTER STYLE: All capitals, bold type letters.

c. SIZE OF LETTERS: 254 mm and 101.60 mm type.

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d. MATERIALS: Ga. 26 galvanized iron sheet painted with reflectorizedgreen paint. 1/16" thk. for surface; #20 for sidings; 3/6" diameterstainless rod for studs. Make provisions for lighting fixtures toilluminate the sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Individually mounted on concrete monoliths or metalspandrels that match the' exterior building tones.


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SPECIFICATIONS: ,a. COLOR: White panel, green graphics and posts, or vice-versa.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 130mm & 50.80 mm type.


d. MATERIALS: Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester (FRP) sign panel withcolor embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm-sq. aluminum tubingfor posts; 38.10 mm x 50.80 mm rectangular tube, with a sign panelbonded to each side, to make a two-sided sign. Make provisions forlighting fixtures, preferably mounted on the ground, to illuminatethe sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1800 mm from ground levelto the top of the sign panel. Using 3-in-sq. tube, fastening may bedone with threaded bolts with shallow round heads without slots,mounted through the predrilled sign panel(s) and the post, and securedwith lock washers and nuts.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Die-cut vinyl, pressure sensitive legends,min. 0.003 to 0.006 in. maximum film thickness.

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The parking lot entrance should havedoctors', employees', and/or visitors'parking designations. The entrance(s) and exius) should be identified usingroad directional signs containing the appropriate information.

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SPECIFICATIONS:(Emergency Room and Out-Patient Department)

a. COLOR: White typography on a dark-green panel with white borders.Thickness shall be dark-green.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with HOmm type.


d. MATERIALS: Molded fiberglass panel with extruded aluminum legs.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of2300 mm above ground level.To be flush-mounted on the ground (no mounting base revealed).Fabricate with ground level anchors with concrete foundations.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Die-cut vinyl, pressure sensitive legends,minimum 0.003 to 0.006 in. maximum film thickness.

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SPECIFICATIONS:All Other Exterior Graphic Signs:

a. COLOR: As shown on the drawings. All signsshall be reflecrorizedand with white borders

b. LETTERST YLE: Helvetica medium with type size" proportional tothe sign panel size.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZES: As shown on the drawings.

d. MATERIALS: Galvanized "iron, gao 26and 50 mm diameter galvanizediron pipe stand.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1200 mm above ground level,on iron pipe stand.


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Wall mounted directories should be located in the hospital's mainentrance lobby or lobbies. Directories should be clearly visible to visitors asthey enter the hospital.

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d. MATERIALS: 9% low-light-transmission bronze acrylic plastic faceand sides, the cover shall be hinged for easier access. Fluorescentlamps for lighting.


f. FRAME DESIGN: In forming the directory box, no frame shouldbe visible to the viewer.

g. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Photographic film negative or reversesilk-screened messages on clear plexiglass strips held in carriers toallow the messages to be interchanged.

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ORIENTATION/FACILITY MAPSInterior hospital maps should be located in' close proximity to, or as

part of, the directory in the main lobby. If maps are used. on individualfloors, the maps should be located close to, or as part of, the floor directories.It is important to position and orient the floor-plan diagram so that itactually portrays the actual floor plan, as well as the viewer's location on thefloor. A «You Are Here" type ofdevice may be used on the map to identifythe viewer's.position on the floor and in the hospitaL.,

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Ivory background; dark-grey plan and graphics..

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium 'with 76 mm type for the title..


d. MATERIALS:. 1/8" matte acrylic; 1/8" acrylic base panel; 2-1/2" x 3/4" X 1/8" aluminum L strips.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1066 mm from the finishedfloor line to the top of the map. This shall be attached to two verticalaluminum angles with countersunk flathead cap screws.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics and plan shall be silk-screenprinted with the background area spray painted.

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DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION/CORRIDOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Information signs, identifying services or departments, shall be utilized.Directional signs shall be located at key points wherever the visitor has tomake decisions. The following departments/services shall have identification/directional plaques:

SERVICE/DEPARTMENT1. Administrative

2. Clinical Service

a. Surgical

b. OB-GYNE

c. Nursery

d. leu.3. Nursing Service

a. Medical Ward

b. Surgical Ward

c. Pediatric Ward

d. OB-GYNE Ward

4. Medical Ancillary Service

a. Laboratory

b. Radiology

c. Pharmacy

d. Emergency Dept.

e. Out-patient Dept.

f. Medical Records

g. CSSR

5. [)ietary Service

6. Engineering Service

a. Laundry

b. Housekeeping/Linen

c. Maintenance

d. Motorpool

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White typography on a dark-green background with white

. borders.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium. Please refer to the Type ScaleTable for the appropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 160 mm x 600 mmd. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floor

line, wall-mounted at corridor intersections. This unit.shall be attachedto two vertical aluminum angles with countersunk flathead cap screws.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk screenprinted on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified .

3A"~DINARYPLYWOOD BACKING, PAINTEDFINISH.

I/IGIIACRYUC W/MESSAGE ANDCOLOR ON SECOND" SURFACE.I/SIIALUM. c BAR

ANCHORED ON WALLW/MOUNTING HOlESAND FLATHEAD CAPSCREWS.

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NOTE: LEGENDS ARE GENERALLY SET FLUSH LEFT, RAGGED RIGHT.

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Green legend and logo on an off-white background.

Thickness shall be green. Plywood backing shall be grey.b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium. The legend shall be placed at

the bottom right or left one-third of the sign panel. The hospital logoshall be placed at the upper left or right corner of the sign paneL Forthe appropriate letter sizes, refer to Type Scale Table.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 400 mm x 400 mm double-faced sign with roundedcorners ( nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius ).

d. MATERIALS: 2-1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 3/4" ordinary plywoodbacking, painted finish. Note that this department identification signis double-faced.

e. MOUNTiNG: Recommended height of2200 mm from finished floorline, with the location sign projected at right angles to the traffic flow.This shall be mounted on a single piece of 3/4" ordinary plywood towhich the 1/16" clear acrylic sheet is fixed. This mounting wood,which also serves as backing for the sign, shall be clipped onto the1/8" aluminum bar anchored to the wall.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk screenprinted on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet with the backgroundarea spray painted to match the colors specified. .

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ALLOWABLE ABBREVIATIONS FOR LEGENDS:Department Dept.Obstetrics-Gynecology OB-GYNEOut-patient Department OPDEngineering Eng'gRoom Rm.Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat EENT

Depending on the Viewing Distance, the following table shall be usedin determining Type Scale:

TYPE SCALE TABLE

Viewing Distance (m)

11.4322.8634.2945.7257.1568.5880.0191.44

102.87114.30

Type-Scale (mm)

25.4050.8076.20101.60127.00152.40177.80203.20228.60254.00

ROOM IDENTIFICATION PLAQUESPlaques to identify rooms shall be used. The following rooms shall have

identification plaques:

1. Administrative Servicea. Lobbyb. Communication Roomc. Business and Finance Officed. Admitting Officee. Chief of Hospitalf. Administrative Officeg. Chief of Clinicsh. Chief Nurse

2. Clinical Servicesa. Department of Medicine

(1) Department Head(2) Conference Room(3) Intensive Care Unit(4) Nurses' Station

b. Department of Surgery(1) Department Head(2) Conference Room

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(3) Opera~ing Room Area(4) Scrub-up(5) Clean-up(6) Sterile Instruments and Supply Storage Room(7) Anesthesiologist Room and Anesthesia Storage(8) Doctors' Dressing Room(9) Nurses' Locker Room(10)Operating Room(11) Recovery Room(12)Central Sterilizing and Supply Room

(a) Sterile Supply Storage(b) Receiving and Cleaning Area(c) Work Area(d) Sterilizing Area

(13)Orthopedic Section(a) Section Head(b) Fracture Room

.(14) Urology Section(a) Section Head(b) Examination/Treatment Area(c) Toilet

c. Department of Pediatrics(1) Department Head(2) Conference Room(3) Nursery

(a) Pathological Suspect Nursery(b) Premature Nursery(c) Formula Preparation Room(d). Ante Room (Examination and Treatment Room)(e) Nurses' Station(f) Mothers Feeding Room

d. Department of OB-GYNE(1) Department Head(2) Conference Room(3) Delivery Room Area(4) Delivery Room(5) Labor Room(6) Scrub-up(7) Clean-up(8) Nurses' Station

3. Medical Ancillary Servicesa.. Department of Radiology

(1) Department Head(2) Conference Room(3) Reception(4) Viewing Room(5) Film File and Film Storage Room

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(6) X-Ray Rooms (2)(7) Dark Room(8) Toilet (2)

b. Pathology Department(1) Department Head(2) Conference Room(3) Working and Bloodletting Room(4) Storage Room(5) Technician's Locker Room(6) Toilet(7) Morgue/Autopsy Room

c. Pharmacy Service(I) Pharmacy(2) Storage Room (Combustible Materials)

d. Emergency Room(1) Examination/Treatment(2) Toilet

e. Outpatient Department(1) Lobby(2) OPD Records Room(3) Toilet (2)(4) Examination/Treatment Rooms

(a) Medicine (2)(b) Surgery (2)(c) Pediatrics (2)(d) OB-GYNE (2)(e) Eye, Ear, Nose,Throat(f) Dental (2)(g) Under Six(h) Family Planning

f. Dental Service(1) Dental Office

g. Medical Records Room

4. Nursing Servicea. Medical Ward

(1) Nurses' Station(a) Treatment Room(b) Nurses' Locker Room(c) Toilet(d) Clean Linen Storage(e) Soiled Linen Storage(f) Dirty Utility Room(g) Clean Utility Room(h) Pantry

(2) Patient's Unit(a) Private Room(b) Wards

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(c) Janitor's Closet(d) Toilet (2)

h. Surgical Ward(1) Nurses' Station

(a) Nurses' Locker Room(h) Toilet(c) Clean Linen Storage(d) Soiled Linen Storage(e) Treatment Room(t) Dirty Utility Room(g) Clean Utility Room(h) Pantry

(2) Patient's Unit(a) Private Rooms(h) Isolation Rooms(c) Wards(d) Janitor's Closet(e) Toilet (2)

c. OB-GYNE Ward "(1) Treatment Room(2) Nurses' Station

(a) Clean Utility Room(h) Dirty Utility Room(c) Clean Linen Storage(d) Soiled Linen Storage(e) Nurses' Locker Room(t) Toilet(g) Pantry

(3) Patient's Unit(a) Private Rooms(h) Isolation Rooms(c) Wards(d) Janitor's Closet(e) Toilet (2)

d. Pediatric Ward(1) Treatment Room(2) Nurses' Station

(a) Clean Utility Room(h) Dirty Utility Room(c) Clean Linen Storage(d) Soiled Linen Storage(e) Nurses' Locker Room(t) Toilet(g) Pantry

(3) Patient's Unit(a) Private Rooms(h) Isolation Rooms(c) Wards

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(d) Janitor's Closet(e) Toilet (2)

5. Dietary Servicea. Dieticianb. Supply Delivery and Receiving Areac. Dry Storage Roomd. Wet Storage Roome. Dietary Kitchenf. Washing Areag. Staff Diningh. Male Locker Rooml. Female Locker Room

J. Toilet (2)

6. Engineering Servicea. Laundry Service

(1) Supply Storage Room(2) Laundry Room

b. Housekeeping(1) Office(2) Central Linen Storage

c. Maintenance Office(1) Office(2) Workshop(3) Mechanical and Electrical Room 1(4) Tool Storage

d. Motorpool(1) Office(2) Repair Shop and Garage(3) Tool and Storage Room

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR.: Green legend on an off-white background.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to the Type Scale Table forthe appropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 200 mm x 200 mm, rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floorline,' wall mounted at the closure side of the door when possible.Surface wall- mounted with masonry anchors, double adhesive foamtape, or a silicone adhesive.

£. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

ALLOWABLE ABBREVIATIONS FOR LEGENDS:Room Rm.And &Department Dept.Instruments Inst.Storage Sto.Central Sterilizing

and Supply RoomExaminationOutpatient DepartmentEye, Ear, Nose, ThroatOperating RoomDelivery RoomMechanicalElectricalIntensive Care UnitEmergency RoomRecovery Room .Labor RoomIsolation Room

ROOM NUMBER SIGNSRoom number signs are considered as part of a facility's identification,

regardless of whether the room is actually part of the facility's function.The future addition of functions to the sign needs to be considered.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White number on a green background with white borders.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to Type Scale Table fornumber sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 120 mm x 200 mrn, rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 1/1611 clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of2200 mm from finished floorline, on top of doors. These room numbers shall be mounted on thecenter of door widths, with double adhesive foam tape or a siliconeadhesive.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: The color of the numbers shall be silkscreen printed on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet, with thebackground area spray-painted to match the colors specified.

WARNINGjPROHIBITORY<SIGNSThese signs should be located at key points along the route of the visitor

where specific warning or prohibitory information is required to controlvisitor activity. Signs which indicate rooms to which the public has noaccess should be located on doors.

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X-Ray RoomDo Not EnterWhen The Red

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Refer to drawings for symbol colors. All legends shall be

dark-grey on a white background.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table for theappropriate sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 180 mm x 270 mm & 180 mm x 330 mm,depending on the message length, with rounded corners (nominal 5:1ratio of outside radius).


e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floorline, located on walls or on doors. Surfacewall-mounted with masonryanchors, double adhesive foam tape, or a silicone adhesive.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screenprinted on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

FIRST-AID,EMERGENCYAND FIRE PROTECTION SIGNS

All symbols in this classification denote first-aid-related equipment aswell as fire-protection and emergency equipment.

First AidStation(Stasyon ngpaglalapat ngpanqunahinqlunas)

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FireExtinguisher(Gamit - pamataySunog.)

"FIRE EXTINGUISHER"

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b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table forletter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 180 mm x270 mm with rounded comers (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).


e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floorline and fixed on walls or on equipment. Surface wall-mounted withmasonry anchors, double adhesive foam tape, or a silicone adhesive;a pipe stand with a mounting base serves as an alternative means ofinstallation.

f GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk screenprinted on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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REST ROOMSRest room signs should be located on the rest room door centered at a

height of 1676 mm from the finished floor to the top of the sign panel.Except for the height, local conditions may dictate the location of the sign.

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SPECIFICATIONS:(for "FEMALE" AND "MALE")

a. COLOR: White symbol, located inside a square, blue-field on an offwhite background. All legends shall be dark-grey.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type Scale Table forthe appropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 200 mm x 200 mm with rounded comers (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).'

d. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mmfrorn finished floor

line, centered on width of doors or on walls. Surface wall-mountedwith masonry anchors, double adhesive foam tape, or a siliconeadhesive.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall he silk- screenprinted on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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SPECIFICATIONS:(for "TOILETS")

a. COLOR: Blue male symbol/red female symbol on an off-whitebackground. Legend shall be dark grey.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type Scale Table forthe appropriate letter sizes. The legend shall be placed at the right orleft bottom one-third of the sign panel.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 400 mm x 400 mm double-faced sign with roundedcorners (nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 2-1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 3/4" ordinary plywoodbacking, painted finish.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of2200 mm from finished floorline, with the location sign projected at right angles to the traffic flow.This shall be mounted on a single piece of 3/4" ordinary plywood towhich the 1/16" clear acrylic sheet is fixed. This mounting wood,which also serves as backing for the sign, shall be clipped onto the1/8" aluminum bar anchored to the wall.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screenprinted on the reverse side of dear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

SIGNS FOR THE HANDICAPPEDThe symbol of access tells you that a building has accessibility features

for disabled persons. There are several graphic signs that carry this symbolto indicate which access features are available..

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White symbol inside a square, dark-blue field with white

borders. Sign thickness shall be blue.b. LETTER STYLE: N. A.c. SIGN PANELSIZE: 300mm x 300 mm with rounded comers (nominal

5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing..e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floor

line on walls in places where access features for the handicapped areavailable. Surface wall-mounted with masonry anchors, or on a pipestand.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screenprinted on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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'DRINKING FOUNTAIN" "GARBAGE CAN"

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White symbol inside a square, blue-field with white

. background and dark-grey legend.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type Scale Table forthe appropriate letter sizes. .

c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 180 mm x 270 mm with rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS; 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.

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e. MOUNTING: The «TAXI" sign, free-standing or wall-mounted, shallbe placed at a designated location near the entrance or driveway. Othersigns shall be surface wall-mounted atop equipment with masonryanchors, double emulsion foam tape or on pipe stand. .

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message aria colors shall be silk- screenprinted on the reverseside ofclear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

STICKER-TYPE SIGNS AND LABELSBiological warning signs are required to be displayed in areas where

these materials are used, on storage cabinets, and on individual containers.

The other sticker-type signs bearing the logo of DOl-l.are to be put inareas to denote an order for' prevention and obligatory actions.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: As shown on the illustrations.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, all capital letters. The lettersizes will depend on the length of the message.

c. SIGN SIZE: Refer to the illustrations.d. MATERIALS: Paper or plastic type signs.

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EXIT/STAIRS SIGNSAll stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs, should have

stair directional signs to assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation.

300mm

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STAIR DIRECTIONAL SIGN ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN

SPECIFICATIONS:(for "STAIR DIRECTIONAL SIGN")

a. COLOR: White symbol and graphics on a green background withwhite borders. .

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to. the Type Scale table forthe appropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 300 mm x 300 mm with rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius). .


e. MOUNTING: 'Surface-fixed with masonry anchors at therecommended height of 1600 mm from the finished floor to the topof the sign panel, located on the corridor side of the door leadinginto the stairwell.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side of clear sheet, with background area spraypainted to match colors specified.

SPECIFICATIONS:(for "ILLUMINATED 'EXIT' SIGN")

a. COLOR: Green led lamps and beige casing.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, 140 mm type.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 80 mm x 180 mm x 400 mm

d. MATERIALS: G. I. sheet gao # 18 case painted with beige paint; greenled lamps and 3 mm. thk, green plastic.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 2200 mm from the finishedfloor line on top of doors, wall-mounted with wall-fixing brackets.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: The graphics shall be cut from the G.1.sheet cover.

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SIGN LOCATION PLANSThe following plans for the exterior and interior of the hospital are

marked with different types of signs using different color codes. Refer tothe legend for the types of signage used. Single-faced signs are identified bythe use of a single line, while double-faced signs use double lines.

LEGEND

COLOR CODESIGNS TO READExterior Signs:

1. Facility Identification

2. Parking Lot 1.0.

3. Road Directional

Interior Signs:

1. Facility Directory

2. Facility Map

3. Corridor Directional

4. Department 1.0.

5. Room 1.0.

6. Room Numbering

7. Warning/Prohibitory

8. First Aid, Emergency & Fire Protection

9. Rest Rooms

10. Handicapped Signs

II. Others

12. Exit/Stairs Signs.

Red

Green

Yellow

Grey

Brown

Violet

Green

Yellow

Yellow

Red

Yellow-Green

Orange

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Black

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SIGNAGESYSTEMSFOR OFFICES

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PART IISIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR OFFICES

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SIGN SYSTEM CONCEPTAND USAGE

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE

OBJECTIVES:The primary purpose of putting up a standardized Signage System for

offices is to enable visitors and employees to find their way in large complexbuildings or among a series of buildings that comprise a certain office. Thecomponents of this integrated system of elements which include color andlighting; graphics and signage, reinforce other factors to form a language ofvisual cues' that enables people to make navigational decisions at criticaljunctions en route to their destinations. This would reduce the time spentby the staff in directing them. The aim, however, must be to utilize thesmallest number of signs consistent with efficiency in operation.

This standardization also guarantees a consistent appearance over a periodofyears as various departments or buildings are continually being remodelledand expanded.

LIMITATIONS/THE SYSTEM SCOPEChapter IV; which deals with General Design Guidance, is applicable to

all National and Local Government Offices, Commercial, Financial, andIndustrial Offices.

Chapter V, which contains the Sign System Package, will be limited tothe Central Office of the DOH. This is due to the differences in therequirements of each type of office.

DEFINITION OF TERMSa. Communication - the art and act of conveying information from

one entity to another.

b. Signage - is environmental graphic communication. It is a universalconcept and can be applied to any project through a systematic processwhere the only differences are in the actual end products.

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c. Signage Systcm : is a discreet graphic system composed ofa numberof individual graphic devicesthat are related by common characteristicsor properties, and arranged to convey all information consideredessential to the optimum operation of a specific building and itsoccupants.

CONCEPT

FIVE BASIC SIGN TYPES

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ORIENTATION AND INFORMATIONThese signs provide the user with information about thelocation ofservicesor departments, and other informationof general nature.

DIRECTIONSThese are signs which include prominently displayed arrowsto direct the user towards roadways, departments, rooms,or facilities.

IDENTIFICATIONThese are signs which identify departments, rooms, floors,equipment, or buildings.

PROHIBITORY/WARNINGThese signs tell the user what he is not allowed to do andwhat he must be careful of. They are generally expressedin symbols or symbol-signs (symbols combined withwords).

OFFICIAL NOTICESThese signs display information of official nature andshould not be confused with orientation signs. I

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THE THREE BASIC ELEMENTS OFA SUCCESSFUL SIGNAGE SYSTEM

GRAPHIC ELEMENTSThese include, but are not limited to, format, color, typography, size,

symbols, and lighting requirements. They ensure the optimum legibilityand readability of each sign in the system.

LEGIBILITY concerns the viewers' physical ability to see a sign and todistinguish letters or colors.

READABILITY involves the viewers' ability to perceive a message.

Signs must be both legibleand readable to function properly. The choiceand arrangement of words to be used in conveying the message of signs iscritical and should reflect CLARITY, SIMPLICITY, and FORCEFULNESS.

SEMIOTIC ELEMENTSThese are semantics, syntactics, and pragmatics. In the context of signage,

SEMANTICS involves the relationship of a visual image to a meaning,SYNTACTICS relates to the relationship of one visual image to another,and PRAGMATICS deals with the relationship ofa visual image to the user.

MECHANICAL ELEMENTSThese are hardware components which utilize the latest material,

fabrication, and installation technologies available. A balanced applicationofall these elements will result in a "customized" system that will be flexiblein use and obtainable within acceptable budgetary considerations.

CLASSIFICATION OF SYMBOL-SIGNS

REGULATION

PROHIBIltONAll symbols in this classification denote an orderfor the prevention of an action (e.g. "NoSmoking"). Prohibition symbols shall havea blacksymbol located inside a white field circumscribedby a red ring, diagonally bisected at 45 degrees bya red slash. The red slash is interrupted for theblack symbol.

OBUGATIONAll symbols in this classification denote an orderfor obligatory action (e.g. "Head Protection MustBeWorn"). Obligatory symbols shall have a whitesymbol located inside a black disk.

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WARNING

CAUTIONAll symbols in this classification denote thepresence of a potential hazard (e.g. "Men at Work").Caution symbols shall have a black symbol locatedinside a solid yellow equilateral triangle.

DANGERAll symbols in this classification denote thepresence of a definite hazard (e.g. "Danger Radiation"). Danger symbols shall have a whitesymbol inside a solid red equilateral triangle.

INFORMATION

FIRST AID~ EMERGENCY.AND FIRE PROTECTIONAll symbols in this classification denote first-aidrelated equipment as well as fire protection andemergency equipment (e.g. "Fire Extinguisher" or"Fire Hose"). First-aid and fire protection symbolsigns shall have a white symbol located inside agreen square or rectangle.

MISCELLANEOUSAll symbols in this classification denoteinformation that is not covered by any otherclassification (e.. g. "Toilets"). Miscellaneoussymbol-signs shall have a white symbol locatedinside a blue square or rectangle.When, for aesthetic reasons only, it is deemedundesirable to have these miscellaneous symbolsigns in blue, they may be produced in any"neutral" color provided:

a. The symbol is reversed ( in lighter color) fromthe neutral background.

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b. The neutral background shall have a tonal value(on the gray scale) of not more than 60% andnot less than 40%.

This exception applies exclusively to signs in thisclassification. There is no similar exception tosigns in the other classifications.

COLORJust as each symbol-sign has its distinctive shape, each also has a

distinctive color background. Thus, shape and color are utilized to ensureeffective communication.

Red for Prohibition/Danger

Green for Emergency/First Aid/Fire Protection

Yellow for Caution

Blue for Miscellaneous

Black. for Obligation

White for Other Classifications

Black is used for symbols in Prohibition and Caution.White is used for symbols in all other\classification.

FUNCTIONS, USAGEAND DESIGN GUIDELINES

GENERAL FUNCTIONS1. Identify a place and indicate whether it is accessible toeveryone,

2. Indicate warnings and prohibitions where necessary.3. Give routing information.

GENERAL USAGE

SITEAssume that the visitor has arrived at an unfamiliar destination. If it

has been effectively signed, the visitor will be guided by means of directionaldevices containing specific information and arrows.

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PARKINGThe parking lot entrance shall have employees' and visitors' parking

designations along with the facility name. Entrances and exits will beidentified with appropriate information for the handicapped. Directionsto the visitors' parking area within the lot will be clearly displayed. Othersigns include:

Level identification;Exit directions and identification;Traffic regulations;Space designations;Special instructions/regulations; andHandicapped parking identification.

BUILDING IDENTIFICATIONThe building shall have an identification which should be either free

standing or directly applied to the office's facade.

MAIN BUILDING DlRECTORY/INFORMATION CENTER

Visitors will be directed from the parking areas to building entrance(s)or lobbies where directories are generally located. These directories will listall resident functions alphabetically, followedby their location in the facility.

ELEVATORSElevator lobbies on each floor shall include floor identification. Some

buildings may have elevator floor service designations, such as "ExpressElevator" or "Floors 1-6." Also located at each elevator service area will benotices, "In case of Fire Use Exit Stairs" signs, and "Do Not Use Elevator"signs. "No Smoking" signs, capacity signs and elevator numbers, alongwith an emergency telephone number, will be displayed in elevator cabs.

FLOOR/CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATIONThere is a need to identify floors at public access points. A plaque or

color coding system may be used for this purpose. Corridor identificationmay be necessary where the floor plan is complex.

FLOOR INFORMATIONOnce the desired floor is reached, the visitor will see the specific floor

directory. This shall be located within, or directly adjacent to, the elevatorlobby. Visitors arriving at the floor, by means ofbridges or secondary access,will also be guided to this directory.

INTERIOR DIRECTIONALDirectional graphic devices shall guide the visitor from the facility's

initial entry point to the building directory. A directional device at eachfloor directory location shall guide the visitor to the desired destination.

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ROOM NUMBERING SYSTEMRoom numbering should be consistent throughout the facility to

promote the orderly flow ofvisitors and employees. Rooms requiring only anumber will utilize the number panel part ofthe office identification signon the inventory room number device.

AREA IDENTIFICATIONPrimary area identification shall be used to identify a wing or floor

where there are multiple office or functions in that area. Each office orfunction will be listed on this device.

OFFICE IDENTIFICATIONGeneral office identification devices include room number and office

function. No individual names shall be listed. If the individual's name isinterchangeable with the title of that office (e.g, Given Name - President,Vice-President, etc.), the entrance to the said office shall have the roomnumber and the individual's name, or names if more than one personoccupies that office.

NAME PLAQUESName plaques maybe provided for office personnel. The individual's

name, or name and title, may be indicated on the plaque. Provisionis madefor both desk-type and office landscape partition-type name plaques.

EGRESS CONTROLEgress control devices are required for all buildings. The development

of the specific requirements needs to be coordinated with the local accidentand fire prevention personnel.

STAIRSTo assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation, It IS

recommended that the inside walls of stairwells have floor numberidentification prominently displayed at each level landing. It is alsorecommended-that all stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signsbe identified with "Exit Stairs" and graphic symbol. This identification willbe located on the corridor side of the door leading into the stairwell.

Rl!STROOMSAll rest rooms willbe identified according to use with symbol designation

and, if required, word designations.

BULLETIN BOARDSThese items are provided as options. They shall be located at key points

of office personnel circulation. Their prime purpose is to provide a standardformat and some degree of control over a normally uncontrollable situationof notices, advertisements, etc. \

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INVENTORY ROOM NUMBERThis item provides a cost-efficient and simple method of providing an

inventory room number for rest rooms and non-public "areas not in need ofregular identification. These will be located on the upper right or left cornerof the door frame.

SIGNS FOR THE HANDICAPPEDThese signs indicate the presence of accessibility features for disabled

persons in the building.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNThe information given on signs should always be clear and precise, and

sign locations should never present unnecessary hazards to the public.

READABIUTYThe readability of any sign is a result of many factors. In choosing the

format of a sign, the following points should be considered:

a. Information should be as clear and concise as possible.

b. Lettering styles and graphic symbols should be as bold and simpleas possible. Fancy styles appear cluttered, are time consuming, andare hard to read.

c. Schemes of contrasting colors with light images on dark backgroundsmake signs both easier to notice and read from longer distances.

PLACEMENT/LOCATIONProper placement is important because wrongly located signs may act as

obstacles or hazards. Unless intended to be read by the blind or the partiallysighted, signs should be set well off a travelled way or high off the ground,or both so as not to be inadvertently walked into.

OUTDOOR SIGN LOCATIONSPedestrian signs are of course smaller in scale than vehicular signs but

the general principles controlling their location are basically the same.

IDENTIFICATIONWhen two-way traffic is involved, these signs shouldbe free-standing at right angles to the direction oftraffic flow. When one-waytraffic is involved, locatethese signs on the building to enhance visibilityand discourage vandalism.

One-wayTraffic

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Directional Signs

Turn Signs


Orientation

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Official Notices andOther Information


DIRECTIONDirectional signs are useful only insofar as theyare located to lead the users to the desireddestination and are situated for maximumeffectiveness. If an opening or a ramp exists forwhich directional signs are required, the signshould be located opposite (or over) the opening.Turn signs should be located before the turn.

ORIENTATION/INFORMATIONThese signs should be located in such a way as tomaximize their effectiveness without causingbottlenecks in the traffic flow.

PROHIBITIONThese signs should be located on or over doorsand other openings or on walls, to tell the userwhat he is not allowed to do. .

OFFICIAL NOTICES ANDOTHER INFORMATIONThese signs are located in the same manner asorientation signs. They should be located tomaximize their effectiveness without causingbottlenecks in the traffic flow.

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INDOOR SIGN LOCATIONSIndoor signs are located on (or sometimes suspended from) building

elements. Generally, indoor signs are smaller in scale than exterior signs,due to the fact that indoor signs are viewed at a much closer range.

It is important that these signs be located in a consistent and logicalmanner that will maximize their effectiveness and keep their total numberin the building to a minimum.


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Prohibition / Regulatory

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ORIENTATION/INFORMATIONDirectories should be located on walls inside themain entrance.

DIRECTIONDirectional signs should be placed wherever thevisitor has to make decisions as shown on thesediagrams. Four signs are required at "+"intersections and three at "T" intersections ofcorridors as shown.

IDENTIFICATIONIf the only means of identifying a room is throughits number, it should be placed on the door.Otherwise, it should be mounted on the wall tothe right or left of the door as necessary. Placesigns over counters either aligned with the frontor centered on them.

PROHIBITION/REGULATIONThese signs should be located at key points alongthe route of the visitor to denote an order for theprevention of an action.

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OFFICIAL NOTICESThese signs should be located on columns or wallswhere they will be.dearly visible to the public whenbeing interviewed by facility personnel.

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TYPICAL ASSEMBLY

EXTERNAL SIGNS

STANDARD TRAFFIC SIGNFIXED TO POST

POST·FIXEDDIRECTION ORLOCATION SIGNS ~

(SIGN BOARDS ONONE SIDE OR TWO)

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SUSPENDED/CEILlNG·HUNGDEPARTMENT 1.0. SIGN FORALTERNATE MOUNTING(INFORMATION ON

ONE SIDE OR TWO)

PROJECTING DEPT. I.D. SIGN.(INFORMATION ON ONE SIDEOR TWO)

SURFACEFIXEDROOM I.D.SIGN

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FACILITY IDENTIFICATIONThe facility should be identified bya sign,either free-standing or applied

to the facade of the building.

KAGAWARANNG

KALUSUGAN

APPLIED TO THE BUILDING~SFACADE

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Reflectorized green.b. LETTER STYLE: All capitals, bold type letters.c. SIZE OF LETTERS: 254 mm and 101.60 mm types.

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d. MATERIALS: Ga. 26 galvanized iron sheet painted with retlectorizedgreen paint. 1/16" thk. for surface; #20 for sidings; 3/16" diameterstainless rod for studs. Make provisions for lighting fixtures toilluminate the sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Individually mounted on concrete monoliths or metalspandrels that match the exterior building tones.


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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White panel, green graphics and posts, or vice- versa.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 130 mm & 50.80 mm type.


d. MATERIALS: Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester (FRP) sign panel withcolor embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm sq. aluminum tubingfor posts; 38.10 mm x 50.80 mm rectangular tube, with a sign panelbonded to each side, to make a two-sided sign. Make provisions forlighting fixtures, preferably mounted on the ground, to illuminatethe sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1800 mm from ground levelto the top of the sign panel. Using a 3-in-sq. tube, fastening may bedone with threaded bolts with shallow round heads without slots,mounted through the predrilled sign panel and post, and securedwith lock washers and nuts.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Die-cut vinyl, pressure sensitive legends,min. 0.003 to 0.006 in. max. film thickness.

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BUILDING IDENTIFICATION/NUMBERSince the facility is composed of a series of buildings, a building

identification and number must be used.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White panel, green graphics and posts, or vice-versa.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 101.60 mm & 25.40 mmtype.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 600 mm x 2000 mm single-faced sign.

d. MATERIALS: Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester (FRP) sign panel withcolor embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm sq. aluminum tubingfor posts; 38.10 mm x 50.80 mm rectangular tube bonded to the signpanel. Make provisions for lighting fixtures, preferably mounted onthe ground, to illuminate the sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1200 mm from ground levelto the top of the sign panel. Using 3-in-sq. tube, fastening may bedone with threaded bolts with shallow round head without slots,mounted through the predrilled sign panel and post, and securedwith lock washer and nuts.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Die-cut vinyl pressure sensitive legends,min. 0.003 to 0.006 in. max. film thickness.

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BUILDING NUMBER

SPECIFICATION:a. COLOR: White number on a green background with white borders.b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to the Type Scale Table for

the appropriate letter sizes.c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 300 mm x 300 mm, rounded corners (nominal

5:l.ratio of outside radius).d. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.e. MOUNTING: These signs should be mounted on a flat surface outside

the building. Care should be taken to ensure that the height is sufficientto allow an unobstructed view of the sign. They shall be surface wallmounted with masonry anchors.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: The color of the number shall be silkscreen printed on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet, with thebackground area spray-painted to match the colors specified.


The parking lot shall have employees' or visitors' parking designationsand spaces should be reserved for the secretary, undersecretary, and directors.Entrance and exits should be identified with appropriate information forthe handicapped.

PARKING LOT 1.0.:

ReservedParkingfor theSecretary

RESERVEDPARKING

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SPECIFICATIONS:(for "PARKING LOT LD." and "ROAD DIRECTIONAL SIGNS")

a. COLOR: As shown on the drawings. All signs reflectorized and withwhite borders.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: As shown on the drawings.

d. MAIERIALS: Galvanized iron, gao 26 and 50 mm diameter galvanizediron pipe stand.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1200mmabove ground level,on iron pipe stand.


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COMPOUND ORIENTATION MAP/DIRECTORYIf possible, to orient the visitors as to where services are located, a

compound directory showing a bird's eye view perspective map should beprovided. This map shall be placed at the main entrance of the facilitywhere it can be visible to all visitors.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Ivory background, dark-green plan and graphics.



d. MATERIALS: 1/8" matte acrylic; 1/8" acrylic base panel; 2- 1/2" x 3/4" X 1/8" alum. angle strips. Make provisions for lighting fixtures toilluminate the sign at night.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1066 mm from the finishedpavement. This shall he fixed on 2-2 1/2" x 2 1/2" steel posts, surfacemounted on finished pavement with concealed sleeves.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics and plan shall be silk-screenprinted with the background area spray-painted.

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BUILDING DIRECTORYWall-mounted directories should be located in the building's main

entrance lobby. Directories should be clearly visible to visitors as they enterthe building.

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d. MATERIALS: 9% low-light-transmission bronze acrylic plastic faceand sides, the cover shall be hinged for easier access. Use fluorescentlamps for lighting.


f. FRAME DESIGN: No visible frame is to be used in forming thedirectory box.

g. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Photographic film negative or reversesilk-screened messages on clear plexiglass strips held in carriers toallow the messages to be interchanged.

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BUILDING MAPInterior building maps should be located in close proximity to, or as

part of, the directory in the main lobby. If maps are used on individualfloors; the maps should be located close to , or as part of, floor directories.It is important to position and orient floor-plan diagrams so that theyactually portray· the actual floor plan as well as the-viewer's location on thefloor. A "You Are Here" type of device may be used on the map to identifythe viewer's position on the floor and in the building.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Ivory background; dark-grey plan and graphics.

b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium with 76 mm type for the title.


d. MATERIALS: 1/8" matte acrylic; 1/8" acrylic base panel; 2- 1/2" x 3/4" x 1/8" aluminum angle strips.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1066 mm from the finishedfloor line. This shall be attached to two vertical aluminum angleswith countersunk flathead cap screws.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics and plan shall be silk-screenprinted with the background area spray-painted.

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DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION/CORRIDOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Information signs identifying services or departments shall be utilized.Directional signs shall be located at key points where the visitor has to makedecisions.

3/4" ORDINARYPLYWOODBACKING( PAINTEDFINJ

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Green legend and logo on an off-white. background.

Thickness shall be green. Plywood backing shall be grey.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium. The legend or service nameshall be placed at right or left bottom one-third of the sign panel. Theservice logo shall be placed at the upper left or right corner of thesign panel. For the appropriate letter sizes, refer to Type Scale Table.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 400 mm x 400 mm double-faced sign with roundedcorners (nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 3/4" ordinary plywoodbacking, painted finish.

e. MOUNTING: Ceiling mounted, this shall be fixed to a single pieceof 3/4" ordinary plywood to which the 1/16" clear acrylic sheet isattached. This mounting wood, which also serves as backing for thesign, shall be clipped onto the l-in. flange of the ceiling T-bar system.

£. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screenprinted on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White typography on a dark-green background with white

borders.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type Scale Table forthe appropriate letter sizes.



e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floorline, wall-mounted at corridor intersections. This unit shall be attachedto two vertical aluminum angles with countersunk flathead cap screws.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet with.the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

Depending on the viewing distance, the following table shall be used indetermining type scale:

TYPE SCALE TABLE

Viewing Distance (m)

11.4322.8634.2945.7257.1568.5880.0191.44

102.87114.30

Type-Scale (mm)

25.4050.8076.20

101.60127.00152.40177.80203.20228.60254.00

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DMSION/ROOM IDENTIFICATION PLAQUESPlaques to identify divisions and rooms shall be used. The following

divisions and rooms shall have identification plaques:

1. Director's Office2. Conference Room3. Plans and Programs Division4. Project Monitoring and Implementation Division5. Administrative Section6. Toilets7. Records Room8. Supply Room .9. Printing/Storage Room10. Dining Room/Kitchen

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ALLOWABLE ABBREVIATIONS FOR LEGENDS:RoomAndDivisionEngineering

Rm.&Div,Eng'g

300 MM( SQUARE)

WALL SURFACE

Plans andProgramsDivision

DIVISiON NAME

ELEVATION

FIXING BRACKETS

1/16" THK.ACRYLIC SHT.

i/a" THK. ACRYLICBACKING

DOUBLE ADHESIVEFOAM TAPE.

SECTION"An

DIVISION IDENTIFICATION

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Green legend on an off-white background.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table for theappropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 300 mm x 300 mrn, rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 1/16 ff dear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.

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e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 2200mm from the finishedfloor line. projecting location sign, information on one side or two,mounted with fixing brackets.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side ofa clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified. .

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ROOM IDENTIFICATION PLAQUE;

·SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Green legend on an off-white background.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to Type Scale Table for theappropriate letter sizes. '

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 200 mm x 200 mm, rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).


e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floorline, wall-mounted at the closure side of the door when possible. Surfacewall-mounted with masonry anchors, double adhesive foam tape, ora silicone adhesive.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverseside of a clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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WARNING/PROHIBITORY SIGNSThese signs should be located at key points along the route of the visitor

where specific warning or prohibitory information is required "to controlvisitor activity. Signs to rooms to which the public has no access should bemounted on doors.

No Smoking!

~ 180 mm ~"NO SMOKING"

No Loitering!

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UnauthorizedPersonKeep Out

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DangerRadiation

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"DANGER: RADIATION" "X-RAY:DO NOT ENTER WHENTHE RED LIGHT IS ON"

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ElectricalHazard

"ELECTRICAL HAZARD"

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J: 180 mm 1,"HIGH VOLTAGE"



b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type ScaleTable forthe appropriate letter sizes.



e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm1~om finished floorline, located on walls or on doors and to which the public has noaccess. Surface wall-mounted with masonry anchors, double adhesivefoam tape, or a silicone adhesive.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side of a clearacrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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FIRST AID. EMERGENCY & FIRE PROTECTION SIGNSAll symbols in this classification denote first-aid-related equipment as

well as fire protection and emergency equipment.

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FireExtinguishe"r

"FIRST-AID STATION" "FIRE EXTINGUISHER"

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"FIRE HOSE" "FIRE HYDRANT"

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dark-grey on a white background.b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type Scale Table for

the appropriate letter sizes.c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 180 mm x 270 mmd. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floor

line on walls or on equipment. Surface wall-mounted with masonryanchors or with double adhesive foam tape.

r GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse sideofa clearacrylic sheetwith the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified,

TOILETSToilet signs should be located on the toilet door centered at a height of

1676 mm from the finished floor to the top of the sign panel. Except forheight, local conditions may dictate the location of the sign.

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Toilets

TOILETS

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Blue male symbol/red female symbol on an off-white

background. Legend shall be dark-grey.b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table for the

appropriate letter sizes.c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 250 mm x 250 mm sign with rounded corners

(nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius).d. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floor

line, centered on the width of doors or on walls leading to rest roomsor individual Male and Fema Ie toilets. Surface wall-mounted withmasonry anchors or silicone adhesive.

r GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse sideofa clear acrylicsheet,with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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Female Toilet Male Toilet

FEMALE TOILET MALE TOILET

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White symbol inside a square, blue field on an. off-white

background. All legends shall be dark-grey.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table for theappropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 200mm x 200 mrn with rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).


e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floorline, centered on width of doors or on walls. Surface wall-mountedwith masonry anchors or with double adhesive foam tape or siliconeadhesive.

f GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side ofa clear acrylic sheet with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

SIGNS FOR THE HANDICAPPEDThe symbol of access tells you that a building has accessibility features

for disabled persons. There are several graphic signs that carry this symbolto indicatewhich access features are available.

THESYMBOL OF ACCESS

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SPECIAL ELEVATORS TELEPHONES ARE WITHINEASY REACH

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PARKING.FOR THEPHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

DIRECTIONAL SIGN

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White symbol inside a square, dark-blue field with white

borders. Sign thickness shall be blue.

b. LETTER STYLE: N. A.

c. SIGN PANELSIZE: 300 mm X300 mm with rounded corners (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius).

d. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mm from finished floor

line on walls in places where access features for the handicapped areavailable. Surface wall-mounted with masonry anchors or on a pipestand.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screenprinted on the reverse side of a clearacrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

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EXIT/STAIRS SIGNSAll stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs, should have

stair directional signsto assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation.

300mm ~(SQUARE)

STAIR DIRECTIONAL SIGN

SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: White symbol and graphics on a green background with

white borders.

b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to TypeScale Table for theappropriate letter sizes.

c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 300mm x 300mm with rounded comers (nominal5:1 ratio of outside radius). <~. ' .

.d. MATERIALS: 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.

e. MOUNTING:. Surface-fixed with masonry anchors, recommendedheight of 1600 mm from the finished floor to the top of the signpanel, located on the corridor side of the door leading into the stairwell.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screenprinted on the reverse side ofa clear acrylic sheet, with the backgroundarea spray-painted to match the colors specified.

ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN

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SPECIFICATIONS:a. COLOR: Green led lamps and beige casings.b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, 140 mm type.c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 80 mm x 180 mm x 400 mmd. MATERIALS: G.!. sheeiga. #18 case painted with beige paint; green

led lamps and 3 mm thk. green plastic.

e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of2200 mm from finished floorline on top of doors, wall-mounted with wall-fixing brackets.

f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: The graphics shall be cut from the G.!.sheet cover.

STICKER-lYPE SIGNS AND LABELSBiological warning signs are required to be displayed in areas where

these materials are used, on storage cabinets, and on individual containers.

Sticker-type signs bearing the logo of DOH are to be put in areas todenote an order for prevention and obligatory actions.

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SIGN LOCATION PLANSThe following interior plans of the Department of Health, Building

Number 4, Office for Hospital Facilities and Regulation are marked withdifferent types of signs using color codes. Refer to the Legend for the typesof signage used. Single-faced signs are identified by using a single line, whiledouble-faced signs use double lines.

LEGEND

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SIGNS TO READInterior Signs :

1. Building Directory2. Building Map3. Department 1.0.4. Corridor Directional5. Room 1.0.6. Warning/Prohibitory7. First Aid, Emergency

and Fire Protection8. Toilets9. Signs for the Handicapped10. Exit/Stairs Signs

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. COLOR CODE

GreyBrownGreenVioletYellowRed

Yellow-GreenOrangeBlueBlack

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WORK PLANImplementing Officer. Administrative Officer

Time Frame/Completion Period: Three (3) months

Activities:L Issuance of design guidelines.

2. Special design requirements from DOH Central Office Services/Office.

3. Bidding and awarding of contract.

4. Implementation:

a. Fabrication

b. Installation

FINANCIAL PLAN

BREAKDOWN OF ESTIMATED COST:

PRICE

73,500.00

1,008.00

81,682.00

14,800.00

7,500.00

1,386.00

9,072.00

13,440.00

14,040.00

9,828.00

QUANTITY

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3

1

3

1

9

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Building 1. D.

Building Number

Building Directory

Building Map

Department 1.0.

Corridor Directional

Division LD.

Room I.D.

WarningJProhibitory

First Aid, Emergency,Fire Protection

SIGNS TO READ

1.

2.3.4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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II. Toilets 9 10,536.0012. Handicapped Signs I 1,008.00

13. Exit/Stairs Signs 4 12,000.0014. Sticker-Type Signs

and Labels I set 10,200.00

TOTAL ~ P 260,000.00

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REFERENCES

PART I

Crosby, Fletcher, Forbes. A Sign Systems Manual, Praeger Publisher,Inc., 1970, USA

McLendon, Charles B. and Blackistone, Mick. Signage: GraphicCommunication in the Built World

Dept. of Transportation and Communication BLT Handbook,1986, Quezon City

National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons Brochure,1988, Quezon City

PART II



Manufacturer's Data Base Sign Posting, January 1976, USA

Designer's West. Public. Corporation & Residential SpacesWayfinding, June ~988, USA

Dept. of Transportation and Communication BLT Handbook.1986, Quezon City .

National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons. 1988,Quezon City

Department of Health

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WORK PLAN

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Implementing Officer. Administrative Officer

Time Frame/Completion Period: Three (3) months

Activities:

1. Issuance of design guidelines.

2. Specialdesign requirements from DOH Central Office Services/Office.

3. Bidding and awarding of contract.

4. Implementation:

a. Fabrication

b. Installation

FINANCIAL PLAN

BREAKDOWN OF ESTIMATED COST :.

PRICE

73,500.00

1,008.00

81,682.00

14,800.007,500.00

1,386.009,072.00

13,440.00

14,040.00

9,828.00

QUANTITY

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1

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30

20

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Building 1. D.

Building Numbe~·

Building Directory

Building Map

Department 1.D.

Corridor Directional

Division 1.D.

Room I.D.

Warning/Prohibitory

First Aid, Emergency,Fire Protection

SIGNS TO READ

1.

2.

3.4.5.

6.7.

8.

9.

10.

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11. Toilets 9 10,536.0012. Handicapped Signs 1 1,008.0013. Exit/Stairs Signs 4 12,000.0014. Sticker-Type Signs

and Labels 1 set 10,200.00

TOTAL = P 260,000.00

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REFERENCES

PART I


McLendon, Charles B. and Blackisrone, Mick. Signage: GraphicCommunication in the Built World

Dept. of Transportation and Communication BLT Handbook,1986, Quezon City

National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons Brochure,1988, Quezon City

PART II



Manufacturer's 0,1, Base Sign Posting, January 1976, USADesigner's West. Public. Corporation & Residential Spaces

Wayfinding. June 1988. USA

Dept. of Transportation and Communication BLT Handbook.1986, Quezon City .

National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons. 1988,Quezon City

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Department of Heelth

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