BS 559:2009 Specification for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative and general purposes
BS 559 specifies requirements for the design and construction of signs for publicity, decorative or general purposes, at internal or external locations.
It is applicable to both illuminated and non‑illuminated signs, whether fixed or portable.
BS 599 provides guidance on:
Service life
Sign materials
Sign design and construction
Illuminated signs
Marking and literature.
The 2009 edition is a full revision of the standard, and introduces changes to:
Rrequirements for the calculation of resistance to wind pressures
Requirements for foundations for fixed free standing signs
Protection against corrosion and protection from damage by birds and rodents
Requirements for LEDs
Guidance on working with vinyl films.