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Public information symbols standard
ISO 7001:2023
Graphical symbols — Public information symbols
The ISO symbol for "information".
AbbreviationISO 7001
Year startedOctober 1980 (1980-10)
First publishedOctober 1980; 44 years ago (1980-10)
Latest version4
2023
OrganizationInternational Organization for Standardization
CommitteeISO/TC 145/SC 1 Public information symbols
DomainPublic information symbol design
Websitewww.iso.org/standard/77442.html

ISO 7001 ("public information symbols") is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization that defines a set of pictograms and symbols for public information. The latest version, ISO 7001:2023, was published in February 2023.

The set is the result of extensive testing in several countries and different cultures and have met the criteria for comprehensibility set up by the ISO. The design process and testing of ISO 7001 symbols is governed by ISO 22727:2007, Graphical symbols — Creation and design of public information symbols — Requirements. Common examples of public information symbols include those representing toilets, car parking, and information, and the International Symbol of Access.

History

ISO 7001 was first released in October 1980, with a single amendment in 1985. The second edition was released in February 1990, with one amendment in 1993. The third edition, the latest edition was released in November 2007, and has received four amendments in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The use of the symbols of ISO 7001 is recommended by the European standard EN 17210.

Implementation

Example of the same sign using different contrasting colors.

ISO 7001 sets out some general guidelines for how symbols should be utilized, though large aspects are left up to the decision of the individual or entity designing signage for their facility. Symbols were created with the goal of being able to stand alone, without any accompanying text. However, text can be used to further aid in communicating the message, particularly in a situation where a custom symbol has been designed for a unique situation not covered by standard ISO 7001 symbols. Specific sizes for symbols are not provided in ISO 7001, though symbols are designed with the goal of being clearly understood regardless placed on something as small as a floor plan of a building or as a large as a giant sign hanging from a ceiling in a large open space.

While symbols are intended and recommended to be reproduced as presented in ISO 7001, the ISO acknowledges that situations may exist where a symbol should be modified due to national or cultural needs of a particular situation. Though key elements and the intent of the original symbol design must be retained to ensure it will be effective.

No colours are specified in ISO 7001, with the only guidance being to ensure clear contrast between the symbol and the sign background, as well as the environment the sign is in. There is a clear recommendation against using colors specified in ISO 3864, due to possible confusion with safety signage using those colors. Of explicit concern is green and white, due to the risk of confusing a green and white 'PI PF 030' direction arrow symbol, for an ISO 7010 evacuation route arrow.

To avoid possible confusion with similar safety symbols of ISO 7010, symbols in ISO 7001 do not use the standard prohibition symbol consisting of a red circle with a red slash. Instead, either a red 'slash' or red 'cross' is used. A slash is used when an object is prohibited, and covers the entire symbol. A cross is used in situations where a behavior is prohibited, with the cross placed over the portion of the symbol depicting the behavior that is being prohibited rather than the entire symbol.

  • Example of the 'slash' on its own, positioned according to ISO 22727:2007. Example of the 'slash' on its own, positioned according to ISO 22727:2007.
  • Example of the 'cross' on its own. Example of the 'cross' on its own.
  • Example of a 'slash' on BP 015: 'No headwear'. Note how the red slash is centered on the entire symbol. Example of a 'slash' on BP 015: 'No headwear'. Note how the red slash is centered on the entire symbol.
  • Example of a 'cross' on BP 014: 'Do not smile'. Note how the red cross is specifically centered on the smile. Example of a 'cross' on BP 014: 'Do not smile'. Note how the red cross is specifically centered on the smile.
  • Example of a 'cross' on BP 019: 'Single person'. Note how the red cross is specifically centered on the two people in the background Example of a 'cross' on BP 019: 'Single person'. Note how the red cross is specifically centered on the two people in the background

The slash and cross can be added to other symbols, such as a baggage cart to indicate 'no baggage carts'. ISO 7001 states that when symbols are designed, they should not have key elements that would be obstructed by the slash as positioned on the template provided in ISO 22727:2007. The slash or cross must be on top of the symbol, and should be red in color.

Symbols

The standard consists of 177 symbols, divided into seven categories: accessibility, public facilities, transport facilities, behaviour of the public, commercial facilities, tourism, cultural and heritage and sporting activities.

Accessibility

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "AC", for Accessibility.

  • AC 001: Full accessibility or toilets - accessible AC 001: Full accessibility or toilets - accessible
  • AC 002: Slope or ramped access AC 002: Slope or ramped access
  • AC 003: Accessible elevator or lift AC 003: Accessible elevator or lift
  • AC 004: Accessibility, limited walking capability AC 004: Accessibility, limited walking capability
  • AC 005: Accessibility, assistance dog AC 005: Accessibility, assistance dog
  • AC 006: Accessibility, personal assistant available AC 006: Accessibility, personal assistant available
  • AC 007: Accessibility, hard of hearing AC 007: Accessibility, hard of hearing
  • AC 008: Accessibility, vision impaired AC 008: Accessibility, vision impaired
  • AC 009: Accessibility, blind or low vision AC 009: Accessibility, blind or low vision
  • AC 010: Priority access for elderly people AC 010: Priority access for elderly people
  • AC 011: Priority access for injured people AC 011: Priority access for injured people
  • AC 012: Priority access for people with internal medical conditions AC 012: Priority access for people with internal medical conditions
  • AC 013: Priority access for people with small children AC 013: Priority access for people with small children
  • AC 014 Priority access for expecting mothers AC 014 Priority access for expecting mothers
  • AC 015: Loop for the hearing impaired AC 015: Loop for the hearing impaired
  • AC 016: Priority facilities for obese people AC 016: Priority facilities for obese people
  • AC 017: Priority seats for elderly people AC 017: Priority seats for elderly people
  • AC 018: Priority seats for injured people AC 018: Priority seats for injured people
  • AC 019: Priority seats for people with internal medical conditions AC 019: Priority seats for people with internal medical conditions
  • AC 020: Priority seats for people with small children AC 020: Priority seats for people with small children
  • AC 021: Priority seats for expecting mothers AC 021: Priority seats for expecting mothers
  • AC 022: Priority seats for obese people AC 022: Priority seats for obese people
  • AC 023: Universal changing place AC 023: Universal changing place

Public facilities

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "PF", for Public Facilities.

  • PF 001: Information PF 001: Information
  • PF 002: Hospital PF 002: Hospital
  • PF 003: Toilets - unisex PF 003: Toilets - unisex
  • PF 004: Toilets - male PF 004: Toilets - male
  • PF 005: Toilets - female PF 005: Toilets - female
  • PF 007: Drinking water PF 007: Drinking water
  • PF 008: Check-in or reception PF 008: Check-in or reception
  • PF 009: Lost and found or lost property PF 009: Lost and found or lost property
  • PF 010: Tickets or ticket sales PF 010: Tickets or ticket sales
  • PF 011: Ticket validation PF 011: Ticket validation
  • PF 012: Baggage storage or left baggage PF 012: Baggage storage or left baggage
  • PF 013: Baggage lockers or coin lockers PF 013: Baggage lockers or coin lockers
  • PF 014: Lounge or waiting area PF 014: Lounge or waiting area
  • PF 015: Smoking area or smoking allowed PF 015: Smoking area or smoking allowed
  • PF 016: Post or Post office or mail box PF 016: Post or Post office or mail box
  • PF 017: Telephone PF 017: Telephone
  • PF 018: Baggage trolleys or carts PF 018: Baggage trolleys or carts
  • PF 019: Elevator or lift PF 019: Elevator or lift
  • PF 020: Escalator PF 020: Escalator
  • PF 021: Stairs PF 021: Stairs
  • PF 023: Nursery or baby care PF 023: Nursery or baby care
  • PF 024: Cloakroom PF 024: Cloakroom
  • PF 025: Shower PF 025: Shower
  • PF 026: Bath PF 026: Bath
  • PF 027: Trash box or Litter bin or Rubbish bin PF 027: Trash box or Litter bin or Rubbish bin
  • PF 028: Way in or Entrance PF 028: Way in or Entrance
  • PF 029: Way out or Exit PF 029: Way out or Exit
  • PF 030: Direction arrow PF 030: Direction arrow
  • PF 032: Moving walkway PF 032: Moving walkway
  • PF 033: Escalator, down PF 033: Escalator, down
  • PF 034: Escalator, up PF 034: Escalator, up
  • PF 036: Child health care centre PF 036: Child health care centre
  • PF 037: Library PF 037: Library
  • PF 043: Dentist PF 043: Dentist
  • PF 044: Health care centre or Doctor PF 044: Health care centre or Doctor
  • PF 050: Vegetarian food PF 050: Vegetarian food
  • PF 054: Museum PF 054: Museum
  • PF 062: Communication in the specified language PF 062: Communication in the specified language
  • PF 063: Recycling – cans PF 063: Recycling – cans
  • PF 064: Recycling – magnetic type of steel PF 064: Recycling – magnetic type of steel
  • PF 065: Recycling – glass PF 065: Recycling – glass
  • PF 066: Recycling PF 066: Recycling
  • PF 067: Pedestrian underpass PF 067: Pedestrian underpass
  • PF 068: Baggage delivery PF 068: Baggage delivery
  • PF 069: Baggage assistant PF 069: Baggage assistant
  • PF 070: Embassy PF 070: Embassy
  • PF 074: Automatic sensor faucet or tap PF 074: Automatic sensor faucet or tap
  • PF 075: Hand Dryer PF 075: Hand Dryer
  • PF 076: Toilet paper PF 076: Toilet paper
  • PF 077: Drinking water fountain PF 077: Drinking water fountain
  • PF 078: Elevator for goods PF 078: Elevator for goods
  • PF 079: Men’s changing room PF 079: Men’s changing room
  • PF 080: Pedestrian overpass or footbridge PF 080: Pedestrian overpass or footbridge
  • PF 081: Women’s changing room PF 081: Women’s changing room
  • PF 082: Recycling – plastics PF 082: Recycling – plastics

Transportation facilities

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "TF", for Transport Facilities.

  • TF 001: Airport, or Aircraft TF 001: Airport, or Aircraft
  • TF 002: Railway station, or Railways, or Trains TF 002: Railway station, or Railways, or Trains
  • TF 003: Underground, or Metro railway station, or Trains TF 003: Underground, or Metro railway station, or Trains
  • TF 004: Port, or Ships, or Ferries, or Boats TF 004: Port, or Ships, or Ferries, or Boats
  • TF 005: Heliport, or Helicopters TF 005: Heliport, or Helicopters
  • TF 006: Bus station, or Bus stop, or Buses TF 006: Bus station, or Bus stop, or Buses
  • TF 007: Tram, or Streetcar stop, or Trams, or Streetcars TF 007: Tram, or Streetcar stop, or Trams, or Streetcars
  • TF 008: Taxi stop, or Taxis TF 008: Taxi stop, or Taxis
  • TF 009: Rent-a-car, or Car rental/hire TF 009: Rent-a-car, or Car rental/hire
  • TF 010: Bicycle, or Cycle facility TF 010: Bicycle, or Cycle facility
  • TF 011: Cable car TF 011: Cable car
  • TF 012: Funicular, or Cable railway TF 012: Funicular, or Cable railway
  • TF 013: Chair lift TF 013: Chair lift
  • TF 014: Parking, or Car parking TF 014: Parking, or Car parking
  • TF 015: Flight departures TF 015: Flight departures
  • TF 016: Flight arrivals TF 016: Flight arrivals
  • TF 017: Flight connections TF 017: Flight connections
  • TF 018: Customs, or Baggage check TF 018: Customs, or Baggage check
  • TF 019: Immigration, or Passport control/inspection TF 019: Immigration, or Passport control/inspection
  • TF 020: Baggage reclaim TF 020: Baggage reclaim
  • TF 021: Bicycle or cycle parking TF 021: Bicycle or cycle parking
  • TF 027: Airport bus TF 027: Airport bus
  • TF 028: Transportation Centre TF 028: Transportation Centre
  • TF 029: Rental bicycle TF 029: Rental bicycle
  • TF 030: Baggage weighing TF 030: Baggage weighing
  • TF 031: Quarantine TF 031: Quarantine
  • TF 032: Quarantine, animal TF 032: Quarantine, animal
  • TF 033: Quarantine, people TF 033: Quarantine, people
  • TF 034: Quarantine, plant TF 034: Quarantine, plant
  • TF 035: Water taxi, or Water taxis TF 035: Water taxi, or Water taxis
  • TF 036: Self-contained camper van TF 036: Self-contained camper van
  • TF 037: Security check TF 037: Security check
  • TF 038: Animal transportation TF 038: Animal transportation
  • TF 039: Bus disembarkation TF 039: Bus disembarkation
  • TF 040: Bus embarkation TF 040: Bus embarkation
  • TF 042: Meeting point TF 042: Meeting point
  • TF 043: Tour group meeting point TF 043: Tour group meeting point
  • TF 044: Electric vehicle charging station or point TF 044: Electric vehicle charging station or point

Behaviour of the public

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "BP", for Behaviour of the Public.

  • BP 001: Quiet please or Silence BP 001: Quiet please or Silence
  • BP 002: Stand on the left (or Right) BP 002: Stand on the left (or Right)
  • BP 003: Line up or queue in single file BP 003: Line up or queue in single file
  • BP 004: Line up or queue in twos BP 004: Line up or queue in twos
  • BP 005: Line up or queue in threes BP 005: Line up or queue in threes
  • BP 006: Dogs should be carried BP 006: Dogs should be carried
  • BP 007: Take off your shoes BP 007: Take off your shoes
  • BP 008: Surveillance camera BP 008: Surveillance camera
  • BP 009: Biometric facial recognition facility BP 009: Biometric facial recognition facility
  • BP 010: Look to a point BP 010: Look to a point
  • BP 011: Manual passport control BP 011: Manual passport control
  • BP 012: Move hair BP 012: Move hair
  • BP 013: Open passport and place on scanning device BP 013: Open passport and place on scanning device
  • BP 014: Do not smile BP 014: Do not smile
  • BP 015: No headwear BP 015: No headwear
  • BP 016: Wait BP 016: Wait
  • BP 017: No sunglasses BP 017: No sunglasses
  • BP 018: Single person BP 018: Single person
  • BP 019: Proceed forward BP 019: Proceed forward

Commercial facilities

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "CF", for Commercial Facilities.

  • CF 001: Restaurant CF 001: Restaurant
  • CF 002: Refreshments, coffee shop or café or buffet CF 002: Refreshments, coffee shop or café or buffet
  • CF 003: Hotel or Accommodation CF 003: Hotel or Accommodation
  • CF 004: Money/currency exchange or Bureau-de-change CF 004: Money/currency exchange or Bureau-de-change
  • CF 005: Cash service or Cash dispenser or ATM CF 005: Cash service or Cash dispenser or ATM
  • CF 006: Shops or Shopping CF 006: Shops or Shopping
  • CF 007: Pharmacy CF 007: Pharmacy
  • CF 008: Bar CF 008: Bar
  • CF 009: Filling station CF 009: Filling station
  • CF 010: Conference facilities or Meeting room CF 010: Conference facilities or Meeting room
  • CF 011: Internet café CF 011: Internet café
  • CF 012: Foot care or Podiatry CF 012: Foot care or Podiatry
  • CF 014: News stand or News kiosk or Newsagent CF 014: News stand or News kiosk or Newsagent
  • CF 015: Barber or Hair salon CF 015: Barber or Hair salon
  • CF 016: Cinema CF 016: Cinema
  • CF 017: Car repair workshop CF 017: Car repair workshop
  • CF 018: Wireless LAN CF 018: Wireless LAN
  • CF 019: Shoeshine CF 019: Shoeshine
  • CF 020: Snack machine CF 020: Snack machine
  • CF 021: Dance hall or ballroom CF 021: Dance hall or ballroom
  • CF 022: Laundry service CF 022: Laundry service

Tourism, culture and heritage

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "TC", for Tourism, Culture and heritage.

  • TC 001: Viewpoint or panorama TC 001: Viewpoint or panorama
  • TC 002: Campsite or Camping TC 002: Campsite or Camping
  • TC 003: Caravan park or Caravans TC 003: Caravan park or Caravans
  • TC 004: Picnic area TC 004: Picnic area
  • TC 005: Play area TC 005: Play area
  • TC 006: Park, recreational TC 006: Park, recreational
  • TC 007: Zoo TC 007: Zoo
  • TC 008: Natural area with public access TC 008: Natural area with public access
  • TC 009: Hiking trail TC 009: Hiking trail
  • TC 010: Location for Campfires TC 010: Location for Campfires
  • TC 011: Bird sanctuary TC 011: Bird sanctuary
  • TC 012: Wetland reserve TC 012: Wetland reserve
  • TC 013: Hot spring or Hot tub TC 013: Hot spring or Hot tub
  • TC 014: Audio tour TC 014: Audio tour
  • TC 015: Indoor play area TC 015: Indoor play area
  • TC 016: Packed lunch room TC 016: Packed lunch room
  • TC 017: Beach TC 017: Beach
  • TC 018: Planetarium TC 018: Planetarium

Sporting activities

All symbol reference numbers in this category are prefixed with "SA", for Sports Activities.

  • SA 001: Sporting activities or general sports SA 001: Sporting activities or general sports
  • SA 002: Stadium SA 002: Stadium
  • SA 003: Indoor swimming pool SA 003: Indoor swimming pool
  • SA 004: Sports hall SA 004: Sports hall

See also


Notes

  1. The position and size will vary according to the specific design of the symbol. This one has been centered for simplicity.
  2. ISO 7001 notes that symbols that relate to behaviours that endanger public safety are not included here. Symbols for regulating those behaviours are under ISO 7010.

References

  1. ^ ISO 7001:2023 - Graphical symbols — Registered public information symbols.
  2. ^ International Organization for Standardization (November 2011). ISO 7001 - Graphical symbols - Public information symbols (Third ed.). International Organization for Standardization.
  3. "EN 17210:2021 - Accessibility and usability of the built environment". 30 November 2020. 6.6.2. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

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