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AS 1670.4 Warning System Lettering Heights

Throughout Australian Standard AS 1670.4 covering Emergency warning and intercom systems, there are various references to the height of letters used in signage specified. This document provides a summary of these requirements.

Throughout Australian Standard AS 1670.4 – Emergency warning and intercom systems the following lettering heights shall apply;

ClauseItemLettering WordsHeight in mm
Cl 2.3 (f)CIE not requiring interrogationEWIS20
Cl 3.3.2EWIS behind door"EWIS PANEL" or "EIS PANEL" or "EWS PANEL"50
Cl 3.3.5Zone block planGeneral lettering3
Cl 3.4.2Interface box labelEWIS5
Cl 3.6.3Cable markingRed marker25
Cl 3.6.6 (d)Junction boxEWIS5
Cl 4.2.4.2MCP used for emergency evacuationEVACUATE5
Cl 4.2.4.3MCP used for non-evacuation emergencyEMERGENCY5
Cl 4.2.4.4MCP used for electric door releaseDOOR RELEASE5
Cl 4.2.4.5MCP used for other functionsWord identifying its function5
Cl 4.6 (d)Visual Alarm Device (VAD)"FIRE" or "EVACUATE"15
Cl 4.6 (d)Visual Warning Device (VWD)EVACUATE or custom messageRefer to AS 1603.11

 

 

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