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Department of Health
Republic of the Philippines
The Signage Systems Manual for Hospitals and
Offices is a publication of the Health Finance
Development Project of the Department of Health.
This publication was made possible through
support provided by the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAlD), under the
terms of Contract No. 492-0446-C-OO-2114-00. The
opinions expressed herein are those of the
author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views
of the USAID.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHORIZATION
MESSAGE
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
Chapter
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PART I
SIGNAGESYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALS
AND OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES
SIGNSYSTEMS CONCEPT AND USAGE
Introduction and Objective
Concept
Functions, Usage and Design Guidelines
SIGNSYSTEMS PACKAGE FOR HOSPITALS
Performance Specifications
Sign Location Plans
IMPLEMENTING PLANS
Work Plan
Financial Plan
PART II
SIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR OFFICES
SIGNSYSTEMS CONCEPT AND USAGE
Introduction and Objective
Concept
Functions, Usage and Design Guidelines
SIGNSYSTEMS PACKAGE FOR
DOH CENTRAL OFFICE
Performance Specifications
Sign Location Plans
IMPLEMENTING PLANS
Work Plan
Financial Plan
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Deportment of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
SANLAZAROOOUPOUNO
RIZALAVENUE. STA.. CRUZ
MANIlA, PHIUPPfNES
TELNO. 711-60-60
AUTHORIZATION
May 11, 1994
In accordance with the authority vested on the Secretary of Health, I hereby declare that the
instructions in this Signage Systems Manual for Hospitals and Offices shallgovern the policies, rules
and regulations of the Health Infrastructure Service in retained government hospitals until revised
and updated by the Department of Health or by law.
AN M. FL ER, M.D., MPH
Secretar . of Healt h
Depcrtment of Health
OFFICE OFTHE SECRETARY
MESSAGE
April29, 1994
SANLAZARO COMPOUND
AIZAl AVENUE, STA. CRUZ
MANILA, PHIUPPINES
TEL. NO. 711-60-80
The Health Infrastructure Service of the Department of Health has been tasked to develop an
operation manual specifically for DOH hospitals and offices that may be of use to other public and
private hospitals.
This manual shall serve as a standard reference material for DOH hospitals to aid the public
and 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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Undersecret y on Health
Facilities, tandards
and Regulations
HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE
Man i I a
FOREWORD
In many of our hospitals, it may be observed that signs are haphazardly placed, and they lack
consistency in form and style. This contributes to the confusion of the visiting public. Becauseof the
complex nature of their operation, it is not always easy for hospital administrators to develop a
signposting layout which is both effective and simple.
In this regard, the Department of Health has come up with a Signage Systems Manual for Hospitals
and Offices. This Manual will help visitors, and patients as well, to orient themselves and understand
the spatial layout of the health facility. Certain guidelines are set to be followed to make this Manual
easier to interpret.
With the application and use of this Manual, visitors and patients alike will have no trouble
finding 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 for
Hospitals and Other Health Facilities, and Part II - Signage Systems for
Offices. These two parts are composed primarily of: Chapter I - General
Design Guidelines; Chapter II - the Sign Systems Package; and Chapter III -
Implementing Plans. Briefly, the signage system comprises a selected range
of signboards, fixing components, and materials. The signboards, for
example, contain signs which are needed to identify destinations and rooms;
to warn of hazards; to identify exits and vertical circulation; and to give
directions.
The guidelines outlined in this Manual will hopefully assist the hospital
administrators and physical planners in their quest to provide an attractive
and comfortable environment to the public.
With the implementation of this Manual, it is hoped that the visiting
public, by relying solely on reading signs, would cease to become constant
"newcomers" to our hospitals and offices.
THE HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Special thanks are given to the following: Office for Health Facilities,
Standards, and Regulations (DOH) for its vision and leadership in the
publication of this Manual; the Health Finance Development Project for
providing the funds, and their staff who worked so diligently in helping us
polish the final manuscript; the Bureau of Research and Laboratories (DOH)
and Radiation Health Service (DOH) for the additional and likewise
important information; the Technical Staff of Public Information and Health
Education Service (DOH) who shared their expertise in different sign
translations; the library staff of the Design Center of the"Philippines for
permitting selected materials to be reproduced as. references; and the
Philippine General Hospital (PGH) for the use of their Out-Patient
Department Building which served as the take-off model in the development
of this Manual.
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BASIC SIGN TYPES
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Orientation and Information 4 64
Directions
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Identification
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Prohibition and Warning
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Official Notices
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CLASSIFICATION OF SYMBOL-SIGNS
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Regulation
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Prohibition
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Obligation
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Warning
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Caution
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Danger
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Information 6 66
First Aid, Emergency, and Fire Protection 6 66
Miscellaneous 6 66
COLOR 7 67
Red 7 67
Green 7 67
Yellow 7 67
Blue 7 67
Black 7 67
White 7 67
OUTDOOR SIGN LOCATION 10 70
Identification 10 70
Direction 11 71
Orientation/Information 11 71
Prohibition 11 71
Official Notices and Other Information 11 71
INDOOR SIGN LOCATION 12 72
Orientation/Information 12 72
Direction 12 72
Identification 12 72
Prohibition/Regulation 12 72
Official Notices 13 73
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TYPICAL ASSEMBLY 13 73
External Signs 13 73
Internal Signs 14 74
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 15 75
AND DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS
Facility Identification
Applied to the Facade of the Building 15 75
Free-standing 16 76
Parking Lot Identification/Road Directional Sign 17
Parking Lot LD. 17
Parking Lot Direction and Information 17
Emergency Room 17
Out-Patient Department 17
No Blowing of Horns 18 79
. No Parking 18 79
No Left Turn 18 79
No Right Turn 18 79
No U-turn 18 79
Two-Way Traffic 18 79
Turn Left 18 79
Turn Right 19 79
No Entry 19 79
Stop 19 79
Hospital Hi-way Directional Sign 19
Reserved Parking 78
Personnel Parking 79
Visitors' Parking 79
Facility Directory 20
Orientation/Facility Maps 21
Department Identification/
Corridor Directional Signs 22 84
Corridor Directional Sign 22 85
Department Identification Sign 23 84
Division Identification 86
Room Identification Plaque 28 87
Room Number Sign 29
Warning/Prohibitory Signs 30 88
No Smoking 30 88
Unauthorized Person Keep Out 30 88
Oxygen In Use, No Smoking 30 88
No Visitors Allowed 31 88
No Loitering 31 88
Silence Please! 31 88
No Littering' 32 89
Slippery Floor 32
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Please Fall In Line 32 89
Sterile Gown Must BeWorn! 32
Surgical Mask Must Be Worn! 33
Biohazard 33
Cancer Hazard 33
Danger Radiation 33 89
X-ray Room Do Not Enter
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When The Red Light Is On 34 89
Electrical Hazard 34 90
High Voltage 34 90
FirstAid, Emergency, and Fire Protection Signs 35 91
First Aid Station 35 91
Fire Extinguisher 35 91
Fire Hose 36 91
Fire Hydrant 36 91
Rest Rooms 37 92
Female 37 93
Male 37, 93
Toilets 37 92
Signs for the Handicapped 38 93
The Symbol Of Access 38 93
There Are Ramps For 38 93
The Physically Handicapped
Special Elevators Are Available 39 94
Telephones Are Within' Easy Reach 39 94
Available Parking Facility 39 94
For The Physically Handicapped
Directional Sign 39 94
Others 40
Taxi 40
Telephone 40
Drinking Fountain 40
Garbage Can 40
Sticker-type Signs And Labels 41 96
Flammable Liquid 41 96
Oxidizer 41 96
Flammable Solid 41 96
Irritant 41 96
Corrosive 41 96
Poison 41 96
For Official Use Only . 42 97
Limit Calls ToThree Minutes Only 42 97
Turn Off After Use 42 97
Throw Sanitary Napkins In Trash Can Only 42 97
Flush After Use 42 97
Do Not Squat On The Toilet Bowl 42 97
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Exit/Stairs Signs
Stair Directional Sign
Illuminated Exit Sign
Building Identification/Number
Building Identification
Building Number
Compound Orientation Map/Directory
Building Directory
Building Map
Division Identification
SIGN LOCATION PLANS
Site Plan Of A Standard IO-bed Hospital
Interior Sign Location Plan
Of A Standard IO-bed Hospital
Site Plan Of A Standard 25-bed Hospital
Of A Standard 25-bed Hospital
Site Plan Of A Standard 100-bed Hospital
Of A Standard 100-bed Hospital
Ground Floor Plan (Hospital Operations
and Management Service)
Second Floor Plan (Office of the
Undersecretary and Bureau of
Licensing and Regulation)
Third Floor Plan (Health Infrastructure Service)
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PART I
SIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALS
AND OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES
SIGN SYSTEM CONCEPT
AND USAGE
INTRODUCTION AND OBIECTNE
OBJECTIVES
For the past years, there have been problems in meeting most of the
information needsand communication requirements ofvisitors and patients
in 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; and
lack of character in Department of Health hospitals.
As a solution to these problems, the DOH came up with a medium
called Signage System for all its hospitals and health facilities. The Signage
System is being recognized as a new necessity in upgrading DOH hospitals
to the desired level of acceptability with the following objectives:
to provide the public with "guideposts" to the location of the various
services 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 that
promote the orderly How of people; and
to provide character to DOH hospitals.
LIMITATIONS
This study is limited to the following hospitals:
a. lO-Bed Municipal Hospitals
b. 25-Bed Secondary District Hospitals
c. lOO-Bed Tertiary Provincial Hospitals
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
a. Communication - the art and act of conveying information from
one entity to another.
b. Signsge - is environmental graphic communication. It is a universal
concept and can be applied to any project through a systematic process
where the only differences are in the actual end products.
c. Signage System - is a discreet graphic system composed of a number
of individual graphic devices that are related by common characteristics
or properties, and arranged to convey all information considered
essential to the optimum operation of a specific building and its
occupants.
CONCEPT
FIVE BASIC SIGN TYPES
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ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION
These signs provide the user with information about the
location of services or departments, and other information
of general nature.
DIRECTIONS
These are signs which include prominently displayed arrows
to direct the user towards roadways, departments, rooms,
or facilities.
IDENTIFICATION
These are signs which identify departments, rooms, floors,
equipment, or buildings.
PROHIBITION AND WARNING
These signs tell the user what he is not allowed to do and
what he must be careful of. They are generally expressed
in symbols or symbol-signs (symbols combined with
words).
OFFICIAL NOTICES
These signs display information of official nature and
should not "be confused with orientation signs.
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THE THREE BASIC ELEMENTS OF
A SUCCESSFUL SIGNAGE SYSTEM.
GRAPHIC ELEMENTS
These include, but are not limited to, format, color, typography, size,
symbols, and lighting requirements. They ensure the optimum legibility
and readability of each sign in the system.
LEGIBILITYconcerns the viewers' physical ability to see a sign and to
distinguish letters or colors.
READABILITYinvolves the viewers' ability to perceive a message.
Signs must be both legibleand readable to function properly. The choice
and arrangement of words to be used in conveying the message of signs is
critical and should reflect CLARITY, SIMPLICITY, and FORCEFULNESS.
SEMIOTIC ELEMENTS
These 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 ELEMENTS
These are hardware components which utilize the latest material,
fabrication, and installation technologies available. A balanced application
of all these elements will result in a "customized" system that will be flexible
in use and obtainable within acceptable budgetary considerations.
REGULATION
PROHIBITION
All symbols in this classification denote an order
for the prevention of an action (e.g. "No
Smoking"). Prohibition symbols shall havea black
symbol located inside a white field' circumscribed
by a red ring, diagonally bisected at 45 degrees by
a red slash. The red slash is interrupted for the
black symbol.
OBUGATION
for obligatory action (e.g. "STERILE GOWN
MUST BE WORN"). Obligatory symbols shall
have a white symbol located inside a black disk.
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WARNING
CAUTION
All symbols in this classification denote the
presence of a potential hazard (e.g. "X-Ray Room-
Do Not Enter When The Red Light Is On").
Caution symbols shall have a black symbol located
inside a solid yellow equilateral triangle.
DANGER
presence of a definite hazard (e.g. "Danger -
Radiation"). Danger symbols shall have a white
symbol inside a solid red equilateral triangle.
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FIRST AID. EMERGENCY.
AND FIRE PROTECTION
All symbols in this classification denote first-aid-
related equipment as well as fire protection and
emergency equipment (e.g. "First Aid Station" or
"Fire Extinguisher" or "Fire Hose"). First-aid and
fire protection symbol- signs shall have a white
symbol located inside a green square or rectangle.
MISCELLANEOUS
All symbols in this classification denote
information that is not covered by any other
classi fication (e.g, "Toilets"). Miscellaneous
symbol-signs shall have a white symbol located
inside a blue square or rectangle.
When, for aesthetic reasons only, it is deemed
undesirable to have these miscellaneous symbol-
signs in blue, they may be produced in any
"neutral" color provided:
a. The symbol is reversed (in lighter color) from
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b. The neutral background shall have a tonal value
(on the gray scale) of not more than 60% and
not less than 40%.
This exception applies exclusively to signs in this
classification. There is no similar exception to
signs in the other classifications.
COLOR
Just as each symbol-sign has its distinctive shape, each also has a
distinctive color background. Thus, shape and color are utilized to ensure
effective communication.
Red for Prohibition/Danger
Green for Emergency/First Aid/Fire Protection
Yellow for Caution
Blue for Miscellaneous
Black for Obligation
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Black is used for symbols in prohibition and Caution.
White is used for symbols in all other classification.
FUNCTIONS, USAGE AND
DESIGN GUIDELINES
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
1. Identify a place and indicate whether it is accessible to everyone.
2. Indicate warnings and prohibitions where necessary.
3. Give routing information.
GENERAL USAGE
SITE
The hospital should be effectively signed. Upon arrival, the visitor shall
be guided by means of directional devices containing specific information
and arrows.
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PARKING
The parking lot entrance of a hospital shall have doctors', employees',
and visitors' parking designations along with the hospital name. Entrances
and exits should be identified, with appropriate information for the
handicapped.
Directions to the visitors' parking area within the hospital premises
should be clearly displayed. Other signs include:
Level identification
Exit directions and identification
Traffic regulations
Space designations
Limited access
Special instructions/regulations
Handicapped parking identification
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
The hospital shall have an identification sign which should be free-
standing or directly applied to the hospital's facade.
HOSPITAL DIRECTORY
Visitors will be directed from the parking areas to the hospital entrance(s)
or lobbies where the directories are generally located. These directories shall
list all hospital departments/services alphabetically, followed by their location
in the facility,
ELEVATORS
Elevator lobbies on each floor shall include floor identification. Some
hospitals may have elevator floor service designations, such as "Express
Elevator" 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, along
with an emergency telephone number, will be displayed in elevator cabs.
FLOOR/CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION
There is a need to identify floors at public access points. A plaque or
color coding system may be used. Corridor identification may be necessary
in facilities where the floor plan is complex.
FLOOR INFORMATION
Once the desired floor is reached, the visitor will see the specific floor
directory. This shall be located within, or directly adjacent to, the elevator
lobby. Visitors arriving at the floor, by means of bridges or secondary access,
will also be guided to this directory.
INTERIOR DIRECTIONAL
Directional graphic devices shall guide the visitor from the hospital's
initial entry point to the building directory. A directional device at each
floor directory location shall guide the visitor to the different departments
or services in the hospital.
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ROOM NUMBERING SYSTEM
Room numbering should be consistent throughout the hospital to
promote the orderlyflowofvisitors, patients, and employees. Rooms requiring
only a number will utilize the "Inventory Room Number" device.
AREA IDENTIFICATION
Primary area identification shall be used to identify a' wing or floor
where there are multiple department/service functions in that area. Each
department will be listed on this device.
OFFICE IDENTIFICATION
General office identification devices include room numbers and
functions. No individual names shall be listed. If the individual's name is
interchangeable with the title of his/her office (e.g., Given name-Hospital
Director, Chief Administrator, etc.), the entrance to the said office shall
have the' room number and the person's name, or names if more than one
individual occupies that office.
NAME PLAQUES
Name plaques may be provided for hospital personnel. The individual's
name, or name and title, may be indicated on the plaque. Provisions are
made for both desk-type and office landscape partition-type name plaques:
EGRESS CONTROL
Egresscontrol devices are required for all hospitals. The development of
the specific requirements needs to be coordinated with the local accident
and fire protection personnel. .
STAIRS
To assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation. it is
recommended that the inside walls of stairwells have floor number
identification prominently displayed at each level landing. It is also
recommended that all stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs,
be identified with an "Exit Stair" sign and a graphic symbol. This
identification shall be located on the corridor side of the door leading into
the stairwell.
REST ROOMS
All rest rooms shall be identified according to use with symbol
designations and, if required, word designations.
BULLETIN BOARDS
These 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 situation
of notices, advertisements, etc.
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INVENTORY ROOM NUMBER
These items provide a cost-efficient and simple method of providing an
inventory room number for rest rooms and non-public areas not in need of
regular identification. These will be located on the upper left or right corner
of the door frame.
SIGNS FOR THEHANDICAPPED
These signs indicate the presence of accessibility features for disabled
persons within the facility.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
The information given on signs should always be clear and precise, and
sign locations should never present unnecessary hazards to the public.
READABIUTY
The 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 as
possible. Fancy styles appear cluttered, are time consuming, and are
hard to read; and
c. Schemes of contrasting colors with light images on dark backgrounds
make signs both easier to notice and read from longer distances.
PLACEMENT/LOCATION
Proper placement is important because wrongly located signs may act as
obstacles or hazards. Unless intended to be read by the blind or the partially
sighted, 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 LOCATIONS
Pedestrian 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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IDENTIFICATION
When two-waytraffic is involved, place these signs
free-standing at right angles to the direction of
traffic flow. When one-way traffic is involved, locate
these signs on the building to enhance visibility
and discourage vandalism.
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Directional Signs
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DIRECTION
Directional signs are useful only insofar as they
are located to lead the users to the desired
destination and are situated for maximum
effectiveness. If an opening or a exists for
which directional signs are required, the sign
should be placed opposite (or over) the opening.
Turn signs should be located before the turn.
ORIENTATION/INFORMATION
These signs should be located in such a way.as to
maximize their effectiveness without causing
bottlenecks in the traffic flow. ' ,
PROHIBITION
These signs should be located on or above doors
and other openings, or on walls, to tell. the user
what he is not allowed to' do: '
OFFICIAL NOTICES
AND OTHER INFORMATION
These signs are located in the same manner as
. orientation signs. They should be located to
maximize their effectiveness 'without cau's ing'
bottlenecks in the traffic flow.
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INDOOR SIGN LOCATIONS
Indoor 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 logical
manner that will maximize their effectiveness and keep their total number
in the building to a minimum.
Orientation / Information
Direction
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Identification
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Directories should be located on walls inside the
main entrance.
DIRECTION
Directional signs should be placed wherever the
visitor has to make decisions as shown on these
diagrams. Four signs are required at "+"
intersections and three at "T" intersections of
corridors as shown.
IDENTIFICATION
Ifthe only means of identifying a room is through
its number, it should be placed on the door.
Otherwise, it should be mounted on the wall to
the right or left of the door as necessary. Locate
signs over counters either aligned with the front
or centered on them.
PROHIBmON/REGULATION
These signs should be located at key points along
the visitor's rou te to denote orders for the
prevention of certain actions.
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OFFICIAL NOTICES -
These signs should be located on columns or-walk
where they will be clearly visible to the public.
Official Notices
TYPICAL ASSEMBLY
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FACILITY IDENTIFICATION
Any 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 OFLETTERS: 254 mm and 101.60 mm type.
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d. MATERIALS: Ga. 26 galvanized iron sheet painted with reflectorized
green paint. 1/16" thk. for surface; #20 for sidings; 3/6" diameter
stainless rod for studs. Make provisions for lighting fixtures to
illuminate the sign at night.
e. MOUNTING: Individually mounted on concrete monoliths or metal
spandrels that match the exterior building tones.
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a. COLOR: White panel, green graphics and posts, or vice-versa.
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 with
color embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm-sq. aluminum tubing
for posts; 38.10 mm x 50.80 mm rectangular tube, with a sign panel
bonded to each side, to make a two-sided sign. Make provisions for
lighting fixtures, preferably mounted on the ground, to illuminate
the sign at night.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1800 mm from ground level
to the top of the sign panel. Using 3-in-sq. tube, fastening may be
done with threaded bolts with shallow round heads without slots,
mounted through the predrilled sign panel(s) and the post, and secured
with 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
The parking lot entrance should havedoctors', employees', and/or visitors'
parking designations. The entrance(s) and exirfs) should be identified using
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PARKING LOT I.D. PARKING LOT DIRECTION
& INFORMATION
1600 MM
EMERGENCY ROOM
1800MM
OUT-PATIENT DEPT.
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 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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DIRECTIONAL SIGN
SPECIFICATIONS:
All Other Exterior Graphic Signs:
a. COLOR: As shown on the drawings. All signs" shall be reflectorized
and with white borders
b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium with type size proportional to
the sign panel size.
c. SIGN PANEL SIZES: As shown on the drawings.
d. MATERIALS: Calvanizediron, gao 26and 50mm diameter galvanized
iron pipe stand.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of1200 mm aboveground level,
on iron pipe stand.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics shall be silk-screen printed with
the background area spray-painted.
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Wall mounted directories should be located in the hospital's main
entrance lobby or lobbies. Directories should be clearly visible to visitors as
they enter the hospital. .
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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 face
and sides, the cover shall be hinged for easier access. Fluorescent
lamps for lighting.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1981 mm from finished floor
to the top of the sign panel. Surface wall-mounted with approved dry
wall or masonry anchors.
f. FRAME DESIGN: In forming the directory box, no frame should
be visible to the viewer.
g. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Photographic film negative or reverse
silk-screened messages on dear plexiglass strips held in carriers to
allow the messages to be interchanged.
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SIGN SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR HOSPITAlS
Any 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:
b. LETTER STYLE: All capitals, bold type letters.
c. SIZE OF LETTERS: 254 mm and 101.60 mm type.
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spandrels that match the' exterior building tones.
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b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium with 130mm & 50.80 mm type.
color embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm-sq. aluminum tubing
the sign at night.
mounted through the predrilled sign panel(s) and the post, and secured
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 using
road directional signs containing the appropriate information.
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OUT-PATIENT DEPT.
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.
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 reflecrorized
and with white borders
b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium with type size" proportional to
the sign panel size.
c. SIGN PANEL SIZES: As shown on the drawings.
d. MATERIALS: Galvanized"iron, gao 26and 50 mm diameter galvanized
iron pipe stand.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1200 mm above ground level,
on iron pipe stand.
f. GRAPHICAPPLICATION: Graphics shall be silk-screen printed with
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Wall mounted directories should be located in the hospital's main
entrance lobby or lobbies. Directories should be clearly visible to visitors as
they enter the hospital.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
c. SIGN PANELSIZE: 914 mm x 1016 mm
and sides, the cover shall be hinged for easier access. Fluorescent
lamps for lighting.
f. FRAME DESIGN: In forming the directory box, no frame should
be visible to the viewer.
silk-screened messages on clear plexiglass strips held in carriers to
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Building Map
ORIENTATION/FACILITY MAPS
Interior hospital maps should be located in' close proximity to, or as
part of, the directory in the main lobby. If maps are used. on individual
floors, 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 it
actually portrays the actual floor plan, as well as the viewer's location on the
floor. A You Are Here" type of device may be used on the map to identify
the viewer's.position on the floor and in the hospitaL
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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 finished
floor line to the top of the map. This shall be attached to two vertical
aluminum angles with countersunk flathead cap screws.
f. GRAPHICAPPLICATION: Graphics and plan shall be silk-screen
printed with the background area spray painted.
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CORRIDOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Information signs, identifying services or departments, shall be utilized.
Directional signs shall be located at key points wherever the visitor has to
make decisions. The following departments/services shall have identification/
directional plaques:
SERVICE/DEPARTMENT
1. 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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CORRIDOR DIRECTIONAL SIGN
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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 Scale
Table for the appropriate letter sizes.
d. MATERIALS: 1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.
line, wall-mounted at corridor intersections. This unit.shall be attached
to two vertical aluminum angles with countersunk flathead cap screws.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk screen
printed on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet with the background
area spray-painted to match the colors specified.

PLYWOOD BACK-
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FINISH.
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COLOR ON SEC-
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ANCHORED ON WALL
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AND FLATHEAD CAP
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DEPARTMENT NAME SECTION RAR
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DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION SIGN
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 logo
shall be placed at the upper left or right corner of the sign paneL For
the appropriate letter sizes, refer to Type Scale Table.
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 400 mm x 400 mm double-faced sign with rounded
corners ( nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius ).
d. MATERIALS: 2-1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 3/4" ordinary plywood
backing, painted finish. Note that this department identification sign
is double-faced.
e. MOUNTiNG: Recommended height of2200 mm from finished floor
line, 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 to
which the 1/16" clear acrylic sheet is fixed. This mounting wood,
which also serves as backing for the sign, shall be clipped onto the
1/8" aluminum bar anchored to the wall.
f. GRAPHICAPPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk screen
printed on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet with the background
area spray painted to match the colors specified. .
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ALLOWABLE ABBREVIATIONS FOR LEGENDS:
Department Dept.
Obstetrics-Gynecology OB-GYNE
Out-patient Department OPD
Engineering Eng' g
Room Rm.
Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat EENT
Depending on the Viewing Distance, the following table shall be used
in determining Type Scale:
TYPE SCALE TABLE
Viewing Distance (m)
11.43
22.86
34.29
45.72
57.15
68.58
80.01
91.44
102.87
114.30
Type-Scale (mm)
25.40
50.80
76.20
101.60
127.00
152.40
177.80
203.20
228.60
254.00
ROOM IDENTIFICATION PLAQUES
Plaques to identify rooms shall be used. The following rooms shall have
identification plaques:
1. Administrative Service
a. Lobby
b. Communication Room
c. Business and Finance Office
d. Admitting Office
e. Chief of Hospital
f. Administrative Office
g. Chief of Clinics
h. Chief Nurse
2. Clinical Services
a. 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) 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 Services
a.. 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. EmergencyRoom
(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 Service
a. 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-GYNEWard "
(1) Treatment Room
(2) Nurses' Station
(a) Clean Utility Room
(h) Dirty Utility Room
(e) Nurses' Locker Room
(t) Toilet
(g) Pantry
(3) Patient's Unit
(a) Private Rooms
(h) Isolation Rooms
(c) Wards
(e) Toilet (2)
d. Pediatric Ward
(1) Treatment Room
(2) Nurses' Station
(a) Clean Utility Room
(h) Dirty Utility Room
(e) Nurses' Locker Room
(t) Toilet
(g) Pantry
(3) Patient's Unit
(a) Private Rooms
(h) Isolation Rooms
(c) Wards
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(e) Toilet (2)
5. Dietary Service
a. Dietician
b. Supply Delivery and Receiving Area
c. Dry Storage Room
d. Wet Storage Room
e. Dietary Kitchen
f. Washing Area
g. Staff Dining
h. Male Locker Room
l. Female Locker Room
J. Toilet (2)
6. Engineering Service
a. 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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WALL
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SPECIFICATIONS:
a. COLOR.: Green legend on an off-white background.
b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to the Type Scale Table for
the appropriate letter sizes.
c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 200 mm x 200 mm, rounded corners (nominal
5:1 ratio of outside radius).
line,' wall mounted at the closure side of the door when possible.
Surface wall- mounted with masonry anchors, double adhesive foam
tape, or a silicone adhesive.
. GRAPHICAPPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screen
printed on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet, with the background
Room Rm.
And &
Department Dept.
Instruments Inst.
Storage Sto.
Central Sterilizing
and Supply Room
Examination
Outpatient Department
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat
Operating Room
Delivery Room
Mechanical
Electrical
Intensive Care Unit
Emergency Room
Recovery Room .
Labor Room
Isolation Room
ROOM NUMBER SIGNS
Room 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 for
number sizes.
c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 120 mm x 200 mrn, rounded corners (nominal
d. MATERIALS: 1/16
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clear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of2200 mm from finished floor
line, on top of doors. These room numbers shall be mounted on the
center of door widths, with double adhesive foam tape or a silicone
adhesive.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: The color of the numbers shall be silk-
screen printed on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet, with the
background area spray-painted to match the colors specified.
WARNINGjPROHIBITORY<SIGNS
These signs should be located at key points along the route of the visitor
where specific warning or prohibitory information is required to control
visitor activity. Signs which indicate rooms to which the public has no
access should be located on doors.
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(Bawal Manigarilyo!)
180mm r
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(Bawal ang walang
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No Smoking!
(Kasalukuyang guma-
gamit ng oksiheno,
bawal Manigarilyo)
"OXYGEN IN USE,
NO SMOKING"
No Visitors
Allowed
(Bawal ang bisita.)
180 mm J,
"NO VISITORS
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No Loitering!
(Bawal Gumala!)
"NO LOITERING"
Silence
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(Pumifa po tayo)
180 mm
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Worn!
(Magsuot ng
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180mm
"STERILE GOWN
MUST BE WORN"
Surgical
Mask
Must Be
Worn!
(Magsuot ng malinis
na gasang pangtistis.)
180 mm
"SURGICAL MASK
MUST BE WORN"

(Panganib n9
kanser)
180mm
"CANCER HAZARD"
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Admittance to Authorized
Personnel Only
(Mapanganib S8 kalu-
sugan, para lang sa mga
taong may kaalaman.)
.180 mm
"BIOHAZARD"
Danger'-
Radiation
(Mapanganib-
Radiation)
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"DANGER-RADIATION"
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X-Ray Room
Do Not Enter
When The Red
Light Is On
(Silid eksrehan, huwag
pumasok kung pula
ang i1aw)
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DO NOT ENTER WHEN
THE RED LIGHT IS ON"
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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 the
appropriate sizes.
c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 180 mm x 270 mm & 180 mm x 330 mm,
depending on the message length, with rounded corners (nominal 5:1
ratio of outside radius).
line, located on walls or on doors. Surfacewall-mounted with masonry
anchors, double adhesive foam tape, or a silicone adhesive.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screen
printed on the reverseside of a clear acrylic sheet with the background
FIRST-AID,EMERGENCY
AND FIRE PROTECTION SIGNS
All symbols in this classification denote first-aid-related equipment as
well as fire-protection and emergency equipment.
First Aid
Station
(Stasyon ng
paglalapat ng
panqunahinq
lunas)
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Fire
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(Gamit - pamatay
Sunog.)
"FIRE EXTINGUISHER"
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Fire Hose
Fire
(Gomang para Hydrant
sa pamatay
(Tubig- pamatay
ng sunog)
8unog)

180mm
J
180 mm J,
"FIREHOSE" "FIREHYDRANT'
SPECIFICATIONS:
b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table for
letter sizes.
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 180 mm x270mm with rounded comers (nominal
line and fixed on walls or on equipment. Surface wall-mounted with
masonry anchors, double adhesive foam tape, or a silicone adhesive;
a pipe stand with a mounting base serves as an alternative means of
installation.
f GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk screen
printed on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet, with the background
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REST ROOMS
Rest 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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(Palikurang Pangbabae) (Palikurang Panglalakl)
"FEMALE"
TOILETS
(Palikuran)
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SPECIFICATIONS:
(for "FEMALE" AND "MALE")
a. COLOR: White symbol, located inside a square, blue-field on an off-
white background. All legends shall be dark-grey.
b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type Scale Table for
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 200 mm x200 mm with rounded comers (nominal
5:1 ratio of outside radius).'
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 mmfrorn finished floor
line, centered on width of doors or on walls. Surface wall-mounted
with masonry anchors, double adhesive foam tape, or a silicone
adhesive.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall he silk- screen
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SPECIFICATIONS:
(for "TOILETS")
a. COLOR: Blue male symbol/red female symbol on an off-white
background. Legend shall be dark grey.
the appropriate letter sizes. The legend shall be placed at the right or
left bottom one-third of the sign panel.
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 400 mm x 400 mm double-facedsign with rounded
corners (nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius).
d. MATERIALS: 2-1/16" clear acrylic sheet with 3/4" ordinary plywood
backing, painted finish.
line, 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 to
which the 1/16" clear acrylic sheet is fixed. This mounting wood,
which also serves as backing for the sign, shall be clipped onto the
1/8" aluminum bar anchored to the wall.
printed on the reverse side of dear acrylic sheet, with the background
SIGNS FOR THE HANDICAPPED
The symbol of access tells you that a building has accessibility features
for disabled persons. There are several graphic signs that carry this symbol
to indicate which access features are available..
THE SYMBOL OF ACCESS
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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. SIGNPANELSIZE: 300mm x 300mm with rounded comers (nominal
d. MATERIALS: 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing..
line on walls in places where access features for the handicapped are
available. Surfacewall-mounted with masonry anchors, or on a pipe
stand.
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a. COLOR: White symbol inside a square, blue-field with white
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the appropriate letter sizes. .
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 180 mm x 270 mm with rounded corners (nominal
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, shall
be placed at a designated location near the entrance or driveway. Other
signs shall be surface wall-mounted atop equipment with masonry
anchors, double emulsion foam tape or on pipe stand. .
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message aria colors shall be silk- screen
printed on the reverseside of clear acrylic sheet, with the background
STICKER-TYPE SIGNS AND LABELS
Biological 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 in
areas to denote an order for' prevention and obligatory actions.
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b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, all capital letters. The letter
sizes 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 SIGNS
All stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs, should have
stair directional signs to assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation.
300mm
(SQUARE)
STAIR DIRECTIONAL SIGN ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN
SPECIFICATIONS:
(for "STAIR DIRECTIONAL SIGN")
a. COLOR: White symbol and graphics on a green background with
white borders. .
b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to. the Type Scale table for
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 300 mm x 300 mm with rounded corners (nominal
5:1 ratio of outside radius). .
e. MOUNTING: 'Surface-fixed with masonry anchors at the
recommended height of 1600 mm from the finished floor to the top
of the sign panel, located on the corridor side of the door leading
into the stairwell.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screen
printed on the reverse side of clear sheet, with background area spray-
painted 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; green
led lamps and 3 mm. thk, green plastic.
floor 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 PLANS
The following plans for the exterior and interior of the hospital are
marked with different types of signs using different color codes. Refer to
the legend for the types of signage used. Single-faced signs are identified by
the use of a single line, while double-faced signs use double lines.
LEGEND
COLOR CODE SIGNS TO READ
Exterior 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
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Violet
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PART II
SIGNAGE SYSTEMS FOR OFFICES
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SIGN SYSTEM CONCEPT
AND 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 complex
buildings or among a series of buildings that comprise a certain office. The
components of this integrated system of elements which include color and
lighting; graphics and signage, reinforce other factors to form a language of
visual cues' that enables people to make navigational decisions at critical
junctions en route to their destinations. This would reduce the time spent
by the staff in directing them. The aim, however, must be to utilize the
smallest number of signs consistent with efficiency in operation.
This standardization also guarantees a consistent appearance over a period
ofyears as various departments or buildings are continually being remodelled
and expanded.
LIMITATIONS/THE SYSTEM SCOPE
Chapter IV; which deals with General Design Guidance, is applicable to
all National and Local Government Offices, Commercial, Financial, and
Industrial Offices.
Chapter V, which contains the Sign System Package, will be limited to
the Central Office of the DOH. This is due to the differences in the
requirements of each type of office.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
a. Communication - the art and act of conveying information from
one entity to another.
b. Signage - is environmental graphic communication. It is a universal
concept and can be applied to any project through a systematic process
where the only differences are in the actual end products.
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c. Signage Systcm : is a discreet graphic system composed of a number
of individual graphic devicesthat are related bycommon characteristics
or properties, and arranged to convey all information considered
essential to the optimum operation of a specific building and its
occupants.
CONCEPT
FIVE BASIC SIGN TYPES
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ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION
These signs provide the user with information about the
location ofservicesor departments, and other information
of general nature.
DIRECTIONS
These are signs which include prominently displayed arrows
to direct the user towards roadways, departments, rooms,
or facilities.
IDENTIFICATION
These are signs which identify departments, rooms, floors,
equipment, or buildings.
PROHIBITORY/WARNING
These signs tell the user what he is not allowed to do and
what he must be careful of. They are generally expressed
in symbols or symbol-signs (symbols combined with
words).
OFFICIAL NOTICES
These signs display information of official nature and
should not be confused with orientation signs.
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THE THREE BASIC ELEMENTS OF
A SUCCESSFUL SIGNAGE SYSTEM
GRAPHIC ELEMENTS
These include, but are not limited to, format, color, typography, size,
symbols, and lighting requirements. They ensure the optimum legibility
and readability of each sign in the system.
LEGIBILITY concerns the viewers' physical ability to see a sign and to
distinguish letters or colors.
READABILITYinvolves the viewers' ability to perceive a message.
Signs must be both legibleand readable to function properly. The choice
and arrangement of words to be used in conveying the message of signs is
critical and should reflect CLARITY, SIMPLICITY, and FORCEFULNESS.
SEMIOTIC ELEMENTS
These 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 of a visual image to the user.
MECHANICAL ELEMENTS
These are hardware components which utilize the latest material,
fabrication, and installation technologies available. A balanced application
of all these elements will result in a "customized" system that will be flexible
in use and obtainable within acceptable budgetary considerations.
REGULATION
PROHIBIltON
for the prevention of an action (e.g. "No
Smoking"). Prohibition symbols shall havea black
symbol located inside a white field circumscribed
by a red ring, diagonally bisected at 45 degrees by
a red slash. The red slash is interrupted for the
black symbol.
OBUGATION
for obligatory action (e.g. "Head Protection Must
BeWorn"). Obligatory symbols shall have a white
symbol located inside a black disk.
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WARNING
CAUTION
presence of a potential hazard(e.g. "Men at Work").
Caution symbols shall have a blacksymbol located
inside a solid yellow equilateral triangle.
DANGER
presence of a definite hazard (e.g. "Danger -
Radiation"). Danger symbols shall have a white
symbol inside a solid red equilateral triangle.
INFORMATION
FIRST I ~ EMERGENCY.
AND FIRE PROTECTION
All symbols in this classification denote first-aid-
related equipment as well as fire protection and
emergency equipment (e.g. "Fire Extinguisher" or
"Fire Hose"). First-aid and fire protection symbol-
signs shall have a white symbol located inside a
green square or rectangle.
MISCELLANEOUS
All symbols in this classification denote
information that is not covered by any other
classification (e.. g. "Toilets"). Miscellaneous
symbol-signs shall have a white symbol located
inside a blue square or rectangle.
When, for aesthetic reasons only, it is deemed
undesirable to have these miscellaneous symbol-
signs in blue, they may be produced in any
"neutral" color provided:
a. The symbol is reversed ( in lighter color) from
the neutral background.
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b. The neutral background shall have a tonal value
(on the gray scale) of not more than 60% and
not less than 40%.
This exception applies exclusively to signs in this
classification. There is no similar exception to
signs in the other classifications.
COLOR
Just as each symbol-sign has its distinctive shape, each also has a
distinctive color background. Thus, shape and color are utilized to ensure
effective communication.
Red for Prohibition/Danger
Green for Emergency/First Aid/Fire Protection
Yellowfor 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
AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
1. Identify a place and indicate whether it is accessible toeveryone,
2. Indicate warnings and prohibitions where necessary.
3. Give routing information.
GENERAL USAGE
SITE
Assume that the visitor has arrived at an unfamiliar destination. If it
has been effectively signed, the visitor will be guided by means of directional
devices containing specific information and arrows.
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PARKING
The parking lot entrance shall have employees' and visitors' parking
designations along with the facility name. Entrances and exits will be
identified with appropriate information for the handicapped. Directions
to the visitors' parking area within the lot will be clearly displayed. Other
signs include:
Level identification;
Exit directions and identification;
Traffic regulations;
Space designations;
Special instructions/regulations; and
Handicapped parking identification.
The 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 list
all resident functions alphabetically, followedby their location in the facility.
ELEVATORS
Elevator lobbies on each floor shall include floor identification. Some
buildings may have elevator floor service designations, such as "Express
Elevator" 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 elevator numbers, along
with an emergency telephone number, will be displayed in elevator cabs.
FLOOR/CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION
There is a need to identify floors at public access points. A plaque or
color coding system may be used for this purpose. Corridor identification
may be necessary where the floor plan is complex.
FLOOR INFORMATION
Once the desired floor is reached, the visitor will see the specific floor
directory. This shall be located within, or directly adjacent to, the elevator
lobby. Visitors arriving at the floor, by means of bridges or secondary access,
will also be guided to this directory.
INTERIOR DIRECTIONAL
Directional graphic devices shall guide the visitor from the facility's
initial entry point to the building directory. A directional device at each
floor directory location shall guide the visitor to the desired destination.
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ROOM NUMBERING SYSTEM
Room numbering should be consistent throughout the facility to
promote the orderly flowof visitors and employees. Rooms requiring only a
number will utilize the number panel part ofthe office identification sign
on the inventory room number device.
AREA IDENTIFICATION
Primary area identification shall be used to identify a wing or floor
where there are multiple office or functions in that area. Each office or
function will be listed on this device.
OFFICE IDENTIFICATION
General office identification devices include room number and office
function. No individual names shall be listed. If the individual's name is
interchangeable with the title of that office (e.g, Given Name - President,
Vice-President, etc.), the entrance to the said office shall have the room
number and the individual's name, or names if more than one person
occupies that office.
NAME PLAQUES
Name plaques maybe provided for office personnel. The individual's
name, or name and title, may be indicated on the plaque. Provisionis made
for both desk-type and office landscape partition-type name plaques.
EGRESS CONTROL
Egress control devices are required for all buildings. The development
of the specific requirements needs to be coordinated with the local accident
and fire prevention personnel.
STAIRS
To assist in emergency evacuation and floor circulation, It IS
recommended that the inside walls of stairwells have floor number
identification prominently displayed at each level landing. It is also
recommended-that all stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs
be identified with "Exit Stairs" and graphic symbol. This identification will
be located on the corridor side of the door leading into the stairwell.
Rl!STROOMS
All rest rooms will be identified according to use with symbol designation
and, if required, word designations.
BULLETIN BOARDS
These items are provided as options. They shall be located at key points
of office personnel circulation. Their prime purpose is to provide a standard
format and some degree of control over a normally uncontrollable situation
of notices, advertisements, etc. \
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INVENTORY ROOM NUMBER
This item provides a cost-efficient and simple method of providing an
inventory room number for rest rooms and non-public "areas not in need of
regular identification. These will be located on the upper right or left corner
of the door frame.
SIGNS FOR THE HANDICAPPED
These signs indicate the presence of accessibility features for disabled
persons in the building.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
The information given on signs should always be clear and precise, and
sign locations should never present unnecessary hazards to the public.
READABIUTY
The 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
as possible. Fancy styles appear cluttered, are time consuming, and
are hard to read.
c. Schemes of contrasting colors with light images on dark backgrounds
make signs both easier to notice and read from longer distances.
PLACEMENT/LOCATION
Proper placement is important because wrongly located signs may act as
obstacles or hazards. Unless intended to be read by the blind or the partially
sighted, 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 LOCATIONS
Pedestrian signs are of course smaller in scale than vehicular signs but
the general principles controlling their location are basically the same.
IDENTIFICATION
When two-way traffic is involved, these signs should
be free-standing at right angles to the direction of
traffic flow. When one-waytraffic is involved, locate
these signs on the building to enhance visibility
and discourage vandalism.
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DIRECTION
Directional signs are useful only insofar as they
are located to lead the users to the desired
destination and are situated for maximum
effectiveness. If an opening or a ramp exists for
which directional signs are required, the sign
should be located opposite (or over) the opening.
Turn signs should be located before the turn.
These signs should be located in such a way as to
PROHIBITION
These signs should be located on or over doors
and other openings or on walls, to tell the user
what he is not allowed to do. .
OFFICIAL NOTICES AND
OTHER INFORMATION
These signs are located in the same manner as
orientation signs. They should be located to
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INDOORSIGN LOCATIONS
Indoor 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 logical
manner that will maximize their effectiveness and keep their total number
in the building to a minimum.
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Directories should be located on walls inside the
main entrance.
DIRECTION
Directional signs should be placed wherever the
visitor has to make decisions as shown on these
diagrams. Four signs are required at "+"
intersections and three at "T" intersections of
corridors as shown.
IDENTIFICATION
If the only means of identifying a room is through
its number, it should be placed on the door.
Otherwise, it should be mounted on the wall to
the right or left of the door as necessary. Place
signs over counters either aligned with the front
or centered on them.
PROHIBITION/REGULATION
These signs should be located at key points along
the route of the visitor to denote an order for the
prevention of an action.
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OFFICIAL NOTICES
These signs should be located on columns or walls
where they will be.dearly visible to the public when
being interviewed by facility personnel.
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TYPICAL ASSEMBLY
EXTERNAL SIGNS
STANDARD TRAFFIC SIGN
FIXED TO POST
POSTFIXED
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The facility should beidentified bya sign,either free-standing or applied
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b. LETTERSTYLE: All capitals, bold type letters.
c. SIZE OFLETTERS: 254 mm and 101.60 mm types.
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color embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm sq. aluminum tubing
the sign at night.
to the top of the sign panel. Using a 3-in-sq. tube, fastening may be
mounted through the predrilled sign panel and post, and secured
f. GRAPHICAPPLICATION: Die-cut vinyl, pressure sensitive legends,
min. 0.003 to 0.006 in. max. film thickness.
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BUILDING IDENTIFICATION/NUMBER
Since the facility is composed of a series of buildings, a building
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c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 600 mm x 2000 mm single-faced sign.
color embedded in the panel finish; 76.20 mm sq. aluminum tubing
for posts; 38.10 mm x 50.80 mm rectangular tube bonded to the sign
panel. Make provisions for lighting fixtures, preferably mounted on
the ground, to illuminate the sign at night.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1200mm from ground level
done with threaded bolts with shallow round head without slots,
mounted through the predrilled sign panel and post, and secured
with 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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SPECIFICATION:
a. COLOR: White number on a green background with white borders.
b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to the Type Scale Table for
5:l.ratio of outside radius).
e. MOUNTING: These signs should be mounted on a flat surface outside
the building. Care should be taken to ensure that the height is sufficient
to allow an unobstructed view of the sign. They shall be surface wall-
mounted with masonry anchors.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: The color of the number shall be silk-
screen printed on the reverse side of clear acrylic sheet, with the
background area spray-painted to match the colors specified.
The parking lot shall have employees' or visitors' parking designations
and spaces should be reserved for the secretary, undersecretary, and directors.
Entrance and exits should be identified with appropriate information for
the handicapped.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
(for "PARKING LOT LD." and "ROAD DIRECTIONAL SIGNS")
a. COLOR: As shown on the drawings. All signs reflectorized and with
white 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 galvanized
iron pipe stand.
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1200mmabove ground level,
on iron pipe stand.
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COMPOUND ORIENTATION MAP/DIRECTORY
If possible, to orient the visitors as to where services are located, a
compound directory showing a bird's eye view perspective map should be
provided. This map shall be placed at the main entrance of the facility
where it can be visible to all visitors.
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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 to
pavement. This shall he fixed on 2-2 1/2" x 2 1/2" steel posts, surface-
mounted on finished pavement with concealed sleeves.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics and plan shall be silk-screen
printed with the background area spray-painted.
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BUILDING DIRECTORY
Wall-mounted directories should be located in the building's main
entrance lobby. Directories should be clearly visible to visitors as they enter
the building.
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f. FRAME DESIGN: No visible frame is to be used in forming the
directory box.
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BUILDING MAP
Interior building maps should be located in close proximity to, or as
part of, the directory in the main lobby. If maps are used on individual
floors; 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 they
actually portray the actual floor plan as well as the-viewer's location on the
floor. A "YouAre Here" type of device may be used on the map to identify
the viewer's position on the floor and in the building.
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MAP LAYOUT
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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.
floor line. This shall be attached to two vertical aluminum angles
with countersunk flathead cap screws.
f. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Graphics and plan shall be silk-screen
printed 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 make
decisions.
3/4" ORDINARY
PLYWOOD
BACKING
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CEILING WI MOUN:
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Health
Infrastructure
Service
SERViCE NAME
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( SQUARE) ELEVA ION
DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION
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 name
shall be placed at right or left bottom one-third of the sign panel. The
service logo shall be placed at the upper left or right corner of the
sign panel. For the appropriate letter sizes, refer to Type Scale Table.
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 400 mm x 400 mm double-faced sign with rounded
corners (nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius).
d. MATERIALS: 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 3/4" ordinary plywood
backing, painted finish.
e. MOUNTING: Ceiling mounted, this shall be fixed to a single piece
of 3/4" ordinary plywood to which the 1/16" clear acrylic sheet is
attached. This mounting wood, which also serves as backing for the
sign, shall be clipped onto the l-in. flange of the ceiling T-bar system.
. GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk- screen
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a. COLOR: White typography on a dark-green background with white
borders.
line, wall-mounted at corridor intersections. This unit shall be attached
to two vertical aluminum angles with countersunk flathead cap screws.
printed on the reverse side of a clear acrylic sheet with.the background
Depending on the viewing distance, the following table shall be used in
determining type scale:
TYPE SCALE TABLE
Viewing Distance (m)
11.43
22.86
34.29
45.72
57.15
68.58
80.01
91.44
102.87
114.30
Type-Scale (mm)
25.40
50.80
76.20
101.60
127.00
152.40
177.80
203.20
228.60
254.00
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DMSION/ROOM IDENTIFICATION PLAQUES
Plaques to identify divisions and rooms shall be used. The following
divisions and rooms shall have identification plaques:
1. Director's Office
2. Conference Room
3. Plans and Programs Division
4. Project Monitoring and Implementation Division
5. Administrative Section
6. Toilets
7. Records Room
8. Supply Room .
9. Printing/Storage Room
10. Dining Room/Kitchen
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WALL SURFACE
Plans and
Programs
Division
DIVISiON NAME
ELEVATION
FIXING BRACKETS
1/16" THK.
ACRYLIC SHT.
i/a" THK. ACRYLIC
BACKING
DOUBLE ADHESIVE
FOAM TAPE.
SECTION" An
DIVISION IDENTIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS:
a. COLOR: Green legend on an off-white background.
b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to Type Scale Table for the
appropriate letter sizes.
c. SIGN PANELSIZE: 300 mm x 300 mrn, rounded corners (nominal
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 finished
floor line. projecting location sign, information on one side or two,
mounted with fixing brackets.
f. GRAPHICAPPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screen
printed on the reverseside ofa clear acrylic sheet, with the background
area spray-painted to match the colors specified. .
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SPECIFICATIONS:
a. COLOR: Green legend on an off-white background.
b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium; refer to Type Scale Table for the
appropriate letter sizes. '
line, wall-mounted at the closure side of the door when possible. Surface
wall-mounted with masonry anchors, double adhesive foam tape, or
a silicone adhesive.
printed on the reverseside of a clear acrylic sheet, with the background
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WARNING/PROHIBITORY SIGNS
These signs should be located at key points along the route of the visitor
where specific warning or prohibitory information is required "to control
visitor activity. Signs to rooms to which the public has no access should be
mounted on doors.
No Smoking!
180 mm
"NO SMOKING"
No Loitering!
"N0 LOITERING"
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SPECIFICATIONS:
b. LETTER STYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to the Type ScaleTable for
e. MOUNTING: Recommended height of 1600 ~ o finished floor
line, located on walls or on doors and to which the public has no
access. Surface wall-mounted with masonry anchors, double adhesive
foam tape, or a silicone adhesive.
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FIRST AID. EMERGENCY & FIRE PROTECTION SIGNS
All symbols in this classification denote first-aid-related equipment as
well as fire protection and emergency equipment.
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Fire
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SPECIFICATIONS:
line on walls or on equipment. Surface wall-mounted with masonry
anchors or with double adhesive foam tape.
r GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screen
printed on the reverse sideof a clearacrylicsheet with the background
area spray-painted to match the colors specified,
TOILETS
Toilet 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 for
height, local conditions may dictate the location of the sign.
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TOILETS
SPECIFICATIONS:
a. COLOR: Blue male symbol/red female symbol on an off-white
background. Legend shall be dark-grey.
c. SIGN PANEL SIZE: 250 mm x 250 mm sign with rounded corners
(nominal 5:1 ratio of outside radius).
line, centered on the width of doors or on walls leading to rest rooms
or individual Male and Fema Ie toilets. Surface wall-mounted with
masonry anchors or silicone adhesive.
r GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screen
printed on the reverse sideof a clear acrylicsheet, with the background
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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.
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 200mm x200mrn with rounded corners (nominal
line, centered on width of doors or on walls. Surface wall-mounted
with masonry anchors or with double adhesive foam tape or silicone
adhesive.
f GRAPHIC APPLICATION: Message and colors shall be silk-screen
SIGNS FOR THEHANDICAPPED
The symbol of access tells you that a building has accessibility features
for disabled persons. There are several graphic signs that carry this symbol
to indicatewhich 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: 300 mm X300 mm with rounded corners (nominal
line on walls in places where access features for the handicapped are
available. Surface wall-mounted with masonry anchors or on a pipe
stand.
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EXIT/STAIRS SIGNS
All stairs, in addition to existing illuminated exit signs, should have
stair directional signsto assist in emergencyevacuation and floor circulation.
300mm ~
(SQUARE)
STAIR DIRECTIONAL SIGN
SPECIFICATIONS:
a. COLOR: White symbol and graphics on a green background with
white borders.
b. LETTERSTYLE: Helvetica medium, refer to TypeScale Table for the
c. SIGNPANEL SIZE: 300mm x 300mm with rounded comers (nominal
5:1 ratio of outside radius). ~ ' .
.d. MATERIALS: 1/16" dear acrylic sheet with 1/8" acrylic backing.
e. MOUNTING:. Surface-fixed with masonry anchors, recommended
height of 1600 mm from the finished floor to the top of the sign
panel, located on the corridor side of the door leading into the stairwell.
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 mm
d. MATERIALS: G.!. sheeiga. #18 case painted with beige paint; green-
led lamps and 3 mm thk. green plastic.
line 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 LABELS
Biological 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 to
denote an order for prevention and obligatory actions.
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SIGN LOCATION PLANS
The following interior plans of the Department of Health, Building
Number 4, Office for Hospital Facilities and Regulation are marked with
different types of signs using color codes. Refer to the Legend for the types
of signage used. Single-faced signs are identified by using a single line, while
double-faced signs use double lines.
LEGEND
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SIGNS TO READ
Interior Signs :
1. Building Directory
2. Building Map
3. Department 1.0.
4. Corridor Directional
5. Room 1.0.
6. Warning/Prohibitory
7. First Aid, Emergency
and Fire Protection
8. Toilets
9. Signs for the Handicapped
10. Exit/Stairs Signs
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. COLOR CODE
Grey
Brown
Green
Violet
Yellow
Red
Yellow-Green
Orange
Blue
Black
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WORK PLAN
Implementing 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
1
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1
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30
20
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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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12. Handicapped Signs I 1,008.00
13. Exit/Stairs Signs 4 12,000.00
14. 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: Graphic
Communication 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
Inc., 1970, USA
Manufacturer's Data Base Sign Posting, January 1976, USA
Designer's West. Public. Corporation & Residential Spaces
Wayfinding, June ~ 9 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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Time Frame/Completion Period: Three (3) months
Activities:
1. 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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Building 1. D.
Building u m e ~
Building Directory
Building Map
Department 1.D.
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Division 1.D.
Room I.D.
Warning/Prohibitory
First Aid, Emergency,
Fire Protection
SIGNS TO READ
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2.
3.
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6.
7.
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12. Handicapped Signs 1 1,008.00
13. Exit/Stairs Signs 4 12,000.00
14. Sticker-Type Signs
and Labels 1 set 10,200.00
TOTAL =
P 260,000.00
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REFERENCES
PART I
Inc., 1970, USA
McLendon, Charles B. and Blackisrone, Mick. Signage: Graphic
Dept. of Transportation and Communication BLT Handbook,
1986, Quezon City
National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons Brochure,
1988, Quezon City
PART II
Inc., 1970, USA
Manufacturer's 0,1, Base Sign Posting, January 1976, USA
Designer'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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