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Standard Signs Catalogue: Specification For Signs & Signboards
Standard Signs Catalogue: Specification For Signs & Signboards
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Specification for Signs & Signboards – Standard Signs Catalogue Version 2.0
Signed:.............................................................
Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, TTO/2 (UEC)
CFDH, Civil Engineering
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Version 1.0 May ‘04 Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, Converted to Specification as per PDO policy
TTO/2 (UEC) and minor changes to the text
Version 2.0 Dec ‘09 Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, Generally revised
UIB/4 (UEB)
Contents
1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose..............................................................................................................................1
1.2 User Guidelines.................................................................................................................1
1.3 Changes to the Specification.............................................................................................1
1.4 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes..............................................................2
1.4.1 PDO Standards & Standard Drawings.............................................................2
1.4.2 International Standards....................................................................................2
1.4.3 Omani Standards..............................................................................................2
1.5 Compliance with Standards..............................................................................................3
1.6 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Requirements....................................................3
2.0 Scope.......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 General..............................................................................................................................4
2.2 Units of Measurement.......................................................................................................4
2.3 Sign & Signboard objectives.............................................................................................5
2.3.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................5
2.3.2 Location............................................................................................................5
2.3.3 Size...................................................................................................................5
2.3.4 Message............................................................................................................5
2.3.5 Material............................................................................................................6
2.3.6 Fixing................................................................................................................6
2.4 Sign & Signboard Format.................................................................................................6
2.4.1 Language..........................................................................................................6
2.4.2 Wording & Translation.....................................................................................7
2.4.3 Symbols.............................................................................................................7
2.4.4 PDO Signs........................................................................................................7
2.4.5 Highway Signs..................................................................................................7
2.4.6 Street Name Signs............................................................................................7
2.4.7 Safety Signs......................................................................................................7
2.4.7.1 General........................................................................................................7
2.4.7.2 Viewing Distances......................................................................................8
2.4.7.3 Colours........................................................................................................8
2.5 Materials for signs.............................................................................................................9
2.5.1 Aluminium Alloy Sheets..................................................................................9
2.5.2 Concrete & Reinforcing Steel..........................................................................9
2.5.3 Sign Posts.........................................................................................................9
2.5.4 Sign storage....................................................................................................10
2.6 Signs & Signboard Installations.....................................................................................10
2.6.1 Out-side buildings..........................................................................................10
2.6.1.1 Free Standing Signs..................................................................................10
2.6.1.2 Mounted Signs..........................................................................................10
2.6.1.3 Sign Faces.................................................................................................10
2.6.1.4 Signboard Frames.....................................................................................10
2.6.1.5 Supporting Posts for Signboards..............................................................11
2.6.1.6 Footings for Posts......................................................................................11
2.6.1.7 Fastenings to Posts....................................................................................11
2.6.2 Inside Buildings..............................................................................................11
2.7 Manufacturers & vendors................................................................................................12
2.7.1 Qualification...................................................................................................12
2.7.2 Arabic script...................................................................................................12
2.7.3 Supervision.....................................................................................................12
2.7.4 Inspection.......................................................................................................12
2.7.5 Documentation...............................................................................................12
2.7.6 Touch up paint................................................................................................12
2.7.7 Guarantee........................................................................................................12
2.7.8 Approval.........................................................................................................13
2.8 Signs Supplied by the Company.....................................................................................13
2.9 Signs Supplied by Others................................................................................................13
2.10 Standard Signs.....................................................................................................13
Appendices.................................................................................................................................14
Appendix A: Sign Type & MESC Number...........................................................................15
Appendix B: Locally Stocked Signs (Non MESC Items).....................................................16
Appendix B1: Sign Application............................................................................................21
Appendix C: Standard Signs Catalogue...............................................................................23
C.1 Catalogue Reference Numbers..................................................................................23
C.1.1 Sign Types......................................................................................................23
C.1.2 Sign Reference Number.................................................................................23
C.1.3 Size.................................................................................................................23
C.1.4 Material..........................................................................................................23
C.1.5 Example for Material Requisition..................................................................23
C.2 Composite Signs – Type CS......................................................................................25
C.4 Fire Equipment Signs – Type FS...............................................................................31
C.5.1 Danger Warning for Highway........................................................................34
C.5.2 Supplementary to Danger Warning for Highway..........................................38
C.5.3 Prohibitive Signs for Highway.......................................................................39
C.5.4 Mandatory Signs for Highway to give Positive Instructions.........................42
C.5.5 Supplementary to Prohibitive & Mandatory Signs for Highways.................43
C.5.6 Informatory Signs for Highway......................................................................44
C.5.7 Direction Signs for Highway..........................................................................46
C.5.8 Temporary Warning Plates for Highway........................................................48
C.5.9 Miscellaneous Signs for Highway..................................................................49
C.5.10 PDO Road Safety Awareness Signs................................................................50
C.5.11 Mandatory Warning Signs (MWS) for Tarmac/Graded Transition...............53
C.6 Information Signs – Type IS......................................................................................56
C.7 Mandatory Signs – Type MS.....................................................................................60
C.8 Pipeline Markers – Type PM.....................................................................................64
C.9 Prohibition Signs – Type PS......................................................................................67
C.10 Rig Signs – Type RS............................................................................................71
C.11 Safe Condition Signs – Type SC..........................................................................78
C.12 Swimming Pool Signs - Type SW........................................................................81
C.12.1 Mandatory Signs for Swimming Pool Safety.................................................81
C.12.2 Prohibition Signs for Swimming Pool...........................................................82
C.12.3 Safe Condition Signs for Swimming Pool.....................................................83
C.12.4 Warning Signs for Swimming Pool...............................................................84
C.13 Warning Signs – Type WS...................................................................................85
Appendix D: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations........................................................90
D.1 General Definitions & Terminology..........................................................................90
D.2 Abbreviations.............................................................................................................91
Appendix E: SP User - Comment Form...............................................................................92
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish a uniform approach to the use and design of
‘Signs and Signboards’ and is intended for use by PDO and their nominated Consultants
and Contractors for the development and operation of Company facilities.
- Set the Company standards for facilities along the facilities life cycle.
- Section 2.4.5 ‘Highway Signs’ are revised and Mandatory Warning Signs for the
Graded/Tarmac transition & requirements are added as new.
- Mandatory Warning Sign for the Graded/Tarmac transition sign details & its layout
are added as new in Appendix C section C.5.11.
The content of signs require the approval of the Company’s Public Affairs & Information
Department (HXM).
Purchase orders, shall be raised by HXM for procurement and supply by the Company’s
Supply Department (FPP).
Stock items should be withdrawn from stores through the Company’s Supply Department
(FPS) at Company’s Mina Al Fahal office. .
It should be noted that the department references given in this document are based on the
current status of the PDO organisation at the time of preparation of this specification. It
is the responsibility of the User to check and to get the approval from the concern
authority.
For all HSE requirements, the User should refer the CP-122 ‘Code of Practice for Health,
Safety and Environmental Protection’ and other documents referenced therein.
Reviews and modifications or changes to the specification will normally be made by the
CFDH every four years or earlier when justified.
BS EN ISO 1461 : Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated Iron & Steel
Articles. Specification & Test Methods.
In all cases the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and works
executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.
2.0 Scope
2.1 General
This document specifies the requirements for signs and signboards on or relating to
Company facilities. The Standard does not include the Company Logo (Figure 1), which
is detailed in the Petroleum Development Oman Corporate Identity Publication, copies of
which are available from the Company Public Affairs and Information Department,
(HXM).
Use of the corporate identity, text and/or symbols shall be referred to HXM.
This Standard also does not include road markings for which design details are in:
SP-1279-R Specification for Civil & Building Construction – ‘Roads and Paving Works’
and other standards referenced therein.
In addition, this Standard does not include the use and manufacture of engraved signs.
Finally, this Standard does not include equipment identification marking systems, which
are detailed in the relevant discipline ERDs and SP’s.
Dimensions in millimetres : mm
2.3.1 Purpose
- Safety
- Highway
- Industrial
2.3.2 Location
Sign and signboard details shall take account of the location, which may be:
- Outside a facility
- Inside a facility
- Outside a building
- Inside a building
Signs should be located, not only so that the message has maximum impact, but also so
that it cannot be misinterpreted, and that the sign does not in itself constitute a safety
hazard.
2.3.3 Size
2.3.4 Message
Informative : This is
Prohibitive : Don't do
Mandatory : Must do
2.3.5 Material
Sign and signboard materials shall be appropriate for the size and location. The standards
materials are:
2.3.6 Fixing
Sign and signboard materials shall be appropriate for the method of fixing which may be:
- Pole mounted
- Equipment mounted
- Adhered
All signs shall have wording in both Arabic and English. The Arabic script shall be above
or to the right of the English script, and shall be of equal size and prominence.
English script shall be in Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters.
Sign wording shall be agreed between the Company Public Affairs & Information
Department, (HXM) and the User, in consultation with relevant authorities, and shall be
subject to the approval of HXM.
Translation of the wording between English and Arabic shall also be subject to the
approval of HXM.
2.4.3 Symbols
Symbols and pictorial representations on signs shall comply with standards listed in
Section 1.4 of this specification. Symbols not listed shall be designed to be as simple as
possible, clear in interpretation and shall include an explanation in both Arabic and
English. Such designs shall be subject to the approval of HXM.
Signs showing the Company identity, locations and or departments, shall comply with the
requirements of the Company Corporate Identity Publication.
Size of script shall be designed for an 80km/h maximum road speed for graded roads and
100km/h maximum road speed for primary asphalt roads. However, script on direction
signposts at road intersections may be designed for a 50km/h maximum road speed for
both graded and asphalt roads.
Mandatory Warning Sign as given in Appendix C section C.5.11 shall be required below
the danger warnings at all junctions of the graded/tarmac transition to give more
information about the dangerous situation.
Street name signs in Ras al Hamra, Mina al Fahal and Interior Camps shall comply with
the requirements of:
2.4.7.1General
Safety signs shall comply with the requirements of the International Standards listed
Section 1.4 of this document.
The Company Logo, name and Corporate Identity shall not be used on safety signs within
Company facilities, except in special circumstances, subject to the approval of HXM.
2.4.7.2Viewing Distances
A general guide for the size of safety signs, showing symbols only, relative to viewing to
distances is given in Table 1. Sizes may have to be increased if both symbol and wording
are incorporated. Sizes shall be subject to the approval of HXM.
Viewing Distance
2.4.7.3Colours
Safety colours and their meanings are given in Table 2, together with examples of their
use and the contrasting colours that shall be used, if required.
Note
Proprietary signs from an approved source may be used for all works, subject to materials
specification and wording approval by HXM. A list of approved signs, which may be held
in stock by the Local Agent, is given in Appendix A of this document.
Aluminium alloy sheets shall conform to ASTM B 209, 6061-T6 aluminium, degreased
and alodine- treated, or equal and approved.
Sign Posts shall be of grade 43 steel conforming to BS 7668, BS EN 10210 and other
appropriate standards as listed in section 1.4.2or equal and approved. Corrosion
protection for signposts shall be by galvanising or painting. Galvanising shall conform to
BS EN ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel articles. .
Signs outside a building which, may be required to be read at night, shall be reflective
from vehicle headlights or other source of artificial light.
Signs shall be erected so that the edge and face of the sign are truly vertical and the face
is at an angle of 92o to the centreline; that is facing slightly away from the centreline of
the lane, which the sign serves. Where lanes divide or are on sharp curves, sign faces
shall be oriented to be most effective both day and night and to avoid specula reflection
and glare.
2.6.1.2Mounted Signs
2.6.1.3Sign Faces
Sign face, script and symbols should be cut vinyl, vacuum applied with a heat-activated
adhesive.
2.6.1.4Signboard Frames
Signboards having sides greater than 1200 mm but less than 4000 mm shall be framed
with 40 x 40 x 4mm MS angle. Signboards having sides greater than 4000 mm but less
than 6000 mm shall be framed with 50 x 50 x 5 mm MS angle. Signboards having sides
greater than 6000 mm shall have individual framing and support design.
Supporting posts for signboards shall be rigidly set in mass concrete of suitable size to
resist prevailing wind loads.
Posts supporting signboards, except for highway signs and street name signs, shall be
painted with alternate, equal black and white bands in accordance with:
Colours of posts for highway signs shall comply with the requirements of ‘The Oman -
Highway Design Manual’.
Colours of posts for street name signs shall comply with the requirements of The
Sultanate of Oman, Directorate General of Technical affairs, Capital Municipality,
Department of Inspection, Naming & Property Numbering.
Foundations for signboard supports should be designed to suit each particular application.
However, as a guideline, the foundation for a 0.5m2 sign supported on a single post
should comprise 0.1m3 mass concrete.
Concrete shall be placed against undisturbed excavated faces, except that the top 150 mm
of each footing shall be formed. The entire footing shall not be formed without the
Company approval.
Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted and spaded to eliminate all voids. Tops of
footings shall be finished with a wood float and all exposed edges shall be rounded with
an edger.
Backfill shall be thoroughly compacted by mechanical tampers, and care taken to prevent
damage to the finished concrete. Backfill shall be brought up level with the finished
ground line.
Pipe post bases and/or posts set in concrete shall be firmly supported plumb vertical and
at the proper elevation.
2.6.1.7Fastenings to Posts
After installation of signs on their supports all bolt heads, screw heads, and washers,
which are exposed on the face of the sign shall be painted. The colour of the paint used
shall be as nearly as practical the same as the colour of the background or message area at
the point where the bolt, screw, or washer is exposed.
Where aluminium signs are mounted with steel hardware or on steel posts, approved
asphalt, nylon, or neoprene insulation shall be installed at all points where dissimilar
metals come in contact.
Sign face, script and symbols should be cut vinyl, and hand application may be used for
internal signs, or silkscreen finish.
Signs shall be procured from Manufacturers and Vendors approved by the Company, as
listed in:
The sign Manufacturer shall ensure that all Arabic script used is as specified.
2.7.3 Supervision
2.7.4 Inspection
The Company shall be granted, on request and during normal working hours, access to
any part of the Manufacturers workshop.
2.7.5 Documentation
Delivery Notes, Invoices or Manufacturer’s Certificates for signs and sign materials,
supplied in accordance with this Standard shall clearly indicate technical criteria and
unique procurement data for each sign.
- Type of sign
- Date of manufacture
- Certificate of Guarantee
With signboards drilled for fixing, the manufacturer shall supply sufficient paint,
matching with the background colour, to cover exposed fixing heads.
2.7.7 Guarantee
Vendors shall provide a guarantee of 5 years minimum against deterioration of signs due
to local environmental conditions.
2.7.8 Approval
The Company retains the right to reject, or stop manufacture, of any sign or signboard,
which fails to meet the requirements of this Standard.
The cost of remedial work shall be borne by the Vendor of the sign or signboard.
Appendices
Appendix A: Sign Type & MESC Number
96.64.68.110.9 Live Wire Over Head (Danger Plate) Electrical Safety Rules
Live Apparatus
96.64 68 209.9 Circuit Main Earth Label (Internal) Electrical Safety Rules.
No drinking
No eating
Keep clear
Keep away
Lift machinery
Unauthorised access
Prohibited
Keep out
Highly flammable
No smoking
Highly flammable
No smoking
No smoking
No naked light
No smoking
No naked light
Toxic hazard
Fire risk
Overhead hazard
Moving machinery
Caustic
Nitric Acid
Compressed air
SIGN APPLICATION
Date : Tel: :
DELIVERY TO:
CIRCULATION
Custodian Justification
HXM/2 Approval
HXM/2 Purchase
Delivery Erection
SIGN APPLICATION
SIGN TYPE:
ACCESSORIES
3” dia. x 3.0 m
2” dia. x 1.5 m
OTHER Details
Type Description
CS : Composite Sign
HS : Highway Sign
IS : Information
MS : Mandatory Sign
PM : Pipeline Marker
PS : Prohibition Sign
RS : Rig Sign
WS : Warning Sign
Sign reference numbers are given in the Catalogue with each sign.
C.1.3 Size
C.1.4 Material
Sign type and its reference number are detailed in the following example. Where WS-001
indicates,
WS 001 W
Warning Sign
Sign Ref No
: 450 mm x 600 mm
: 600 mm x 900 mm
Shape Rectangular
Colours Vary to suit the message, details are given in the appropriate Sections
of this Catalogue
Material P : 3 mm Aluminium
W : 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
Shape Rectangular
Dimensions length *** shall be determined, by the vendor to suit the text
Background White
Text Black
W – 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
Shape Rectangular
Equipment Warning
W : 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
Warning Signs are used to warn of a hazard ahead, the type of which is shown on the
particular sign.
Shape Triangular
Symbol : Black
Posts 3” dia
Supplementary Plates are used to give additional information regarding the symbol shown
on the triangular Warning Sign.
Shape Rectangular
Possible messages on Supplementary Plates for use with the Warning Sign numbers shown
above each plate.
Prohibitive Signs are used to indicate prohibitions or restrictions, which the road user must
not violate.
Shape Circular
Symbol : Black
Posts 3” dia
Mandatory Signs are used to give positive instructions with which the road user must
comply.
Shape Circular
Supplementary Plates are used to give additional information regarding the symbol shown
on circular Prohibitive and Mandatory Signs.
Shape Circular
Symbol : Black
Posts 3” dia
Possible messages on Supplementary Plates for use with the Warning Sign numbers shown
above each plate.
Information Signs given contain useful messages for the information of road users.
Shape Rectangular
Posts 3” dia
Direction Signs indicate the direction of a destination. Some signs also indicate the
distance and route number to the destination.
Shape : Rectangular
Dimensions : Vary with the messages shown and the speed limit, which
should be specified on the Sign Application Form, Sheet 2,
under ‘Remarks’.
Posts To suit
Note: Direction signs to Company facilities should normally be black and white.
Temporary Warning Plates are used, on their own to warn of a temporary hazard, or
hazards ahead.
Shape Rectangular
Height : 600 mm
Possible messages on Temporary Warning Plates, which should be specified on the Sign
Application Form, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’.
Details vary with the message, which should be specified on the Sign Application Form,
Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’.
Shape Rectangular
Height : 1200 mm
Mandatory Warning Sign messages are required below the danger warnings at all
Tarmac/Graded Transition in the Highway junctions. These signs are required additionally
to give more information about the dangerous situation.
Shape Rectangular
Height : 600 mm
Text : Black
Mandatory Warning Sign (MWS) Plates and Typical Mandatory Warning Sign Layout for a
T-junction are as follows:
Note:
1. The number shown above the Mandatory Warning Sign Plates (MWS) are the
Danger Warning Sign numbers.
2. The text font, size and style shown are not exactly the same and to be match with
the relevant fonts and style.
Note: Typical layout details given below are only for guidance.
Symbol : White
Text : Black
W : 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
Shape Rectangular
W : 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
Shape Rectangular
Gas : Blue
Water : Green
Shape Rectangular
Background : White
Symbol : Black
Text : White
W : 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
Note: 1. The ( ) items are cross-references to signs shown in other Sections of this
catalogue.
Shapes Vary
Sign SC004 Facility Name Signs SC014/015 Left or right arrow direction
Shapes Rectangular
Symbol : White
Text : White
W : 0.7 mm aluminium
Supports : To suit
Shapes Rectangular
Background : Blue
Text : White
W : 0.7 mm aluminium
Supports : To suit
Background : White
Symbol : Black
Shapes Rectangular
Background : Green
Text : White
Shapes Rectangular
Symbol : Black
Text : Black
Shapes Rectangular
Symbol : Black
Text : Black
Material P : 3 mm Aluminium
W : 0.7 mm Aluminium
Supports To suit
the : The party with which the Company has entered into a Contract
Contractor
Worksite : The land and other places on, under, in or through which the Works
are to be executed.
the User : The Company, and/or Consultant, designate using this document.
D.2 Abbreviations
BSI : British Standards Institution
MS : Mild Steel
SP User-Comment Form
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comments and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS).
They make a record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has
spaces for your personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and
tell you about the decision.
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Comments:
Suggestions:
Phone:
Recd: To CFDH:
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