This British Standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture and installation of interior or exterior signs. It is applicable to illuminated and non-illuminated, fixed or portable signs, and to advertising or decorative devices using the same techniques, including digital displays. It is applicable to interior or exterior, permanent, illuminated or non-illuminated sign elements.

This standard does not cover luminaires, road traffic signs, safety signs or fire safety signs, trackside railway signs or airside airport signs.