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GB 13495.2-2026Fire safety signs - Part 2: General requirements for products (English PDF)

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Issued by

State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of China

Level / Type

National · Mandatory

Issue date

January 28, 2026

Implementation date

February 1, 2027

Scope

GB 13495.2-2026 is the English-translated version of 消防安全标志 第2部分:产品通用要求.

Part 2 of China's mandatory national standard for fire safety signs, covering the general requirements for the products. Where Part 1 fixes what the symbols look like, this part fixes what the physical sign must be, and the requirements follow from where signs live and when they are needed. A sign spends years on a wall in daylight, in damp, in a car park full of exhaust, and must still be legible on the day of the fire - so the standard covers the photometric performance, the colour after ageing and ultraviolet exposure, the durability of the substrate and the printing, and the fire behaviour of the sign itself. The photoluminescent grade is the part that matters most: an escape route sign that has been charged by the building's lighting and glows after the power fails is the only guidance available in a smoke-filled corridor, and its brightness and decay are specified.

Document preview — GB 13495.2-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
13.220.01
Classification
C 80

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of China

Contents

  • 1 Scope
  • 2 General Product Requirements Published on 2026-01-
  • 4 Model and Code
  • 5 Technical Requirements
  • 5.2 Dimensions
  • 5.3 Structure of the logo
  • 5.4 Chromaticity and Luminosity
  • 6 Test Methods
  • 6.2 Dimensional Measurement
  • 6.2.1 Geometric Dimensions
  • 6.3 Structural testing of the marker
  • 6.3.3 Light-emitting methods for photoluminescent and self-luminous fire safety signs
  • 7 Inspection Rules
  • 7.2 Type Testing
  • 8 Marking, Packaging, Transport and Storage
  • 8.2 Packaging
  • 8.2.3 Packaging Requirements

1 Scope

Part 2 of China's mandatory national standard for fire safety signs, covering the general requirements for the products. Where Part 1 fixes what the symbols look like, this part fixes what the physical sign must be, and the requirements follow from where signs live and when they are needed. A sign spends years on a wall in daylight, in damp, in a car park full of exhaust, and must still be legible on the day of the fire - so the standard covers the photometric performance, the colour after ageing and ultraviolet exposure, the durability of the substrate and the printing, and the fire behaviour of the sign itself. The photoluminescent grade is the part that matters most: an escape route sign that has been charged by the building's lighting and glows after the power fails is the only guidance available in a smoke-filled corridor, and its brightness and decay are specified.

This document specifies the model and code, technical requirements, inspection rules, and the marking, packaging, transportation, and storage of fire safety signs. The corresponding experimental methods are described. This document applies to all types of fire safety signage products that convey fire safety information to the public. This document does not apply to signage products used in fire emergency lighting and evacuation guidance systems.

2 General Product Requirements Published on 2026-01-

28 Implemented on February 1, 2027 State Administration for Market Regulation The State Administration for Standardization issued a statement.

4 Model and Code

4.1 Classification and its code Fire safety signs are classified into the following categories according to the characteristics of the sign materials and lighting methods.

a) Ordinary fire safety sign, code PT;

b) Photoluminescent fire safety sign, code XG;

c) Retroreflective fire safety sign, code FS;

d) Self-illuminating fire safety sign, code ZG;

e) Enameled fire safety sign, code TC;

f) Fire safety signs made of composite materials, code ZH;

g) Internal light source fire safety sign, code NG.

4.2 Specification and Model Number Compilation Method The specifications and models of fire safety signs are compiled according to the following method.

5 Technical Requirements

5.1 Appearance The appearance of all types of fire safety signs shall comply with the following requirements, as specified in section 6.1.

a) The product surface is smooth and free from defects such as bubbles, scratches, uneven coloring, and peeling;

b) The product is well-processed and has a smooth surface; the substrate edges and corners are free of burrs and there are no sharp corners during transition.

5.2 Dimensions

5.2.1 When measuring the geometric dimensions of fire safety signs according to the method specified in 6.2.1, the following requirements shall be met.

a) Side length of square fire safety signs and auxiliary signs used in combination; border dimensions of round fire safety signs; triangular... The absolute value of the relative deviation between the inner side length of the fire safety sign and the nominal size specified in Appendix A of GB 13495.1-2015. No more than 3%;

b) The lining dimensions of the fire safety sign shall be within the range specified in Appendix A of GB 13495.1-2015;

c) The relative deviations of other geometric dimensions of fire safety signs from the dimensions specified in Appendix A of GB 13495.1-2015 shall not be absolute. The value is no greater than 3%;

d) The relative deviation of the dimensions of the auxiliary text signs used in combination with circular and triangular fire safety signs from the values specified in Table 3 is absolute. The value is no greater than 3%;

e) For auxiliary signs containing multiple languages, the height difference between the various languages shall not exceed 1 mm.

5.2.2 Measure the dimensions of the graphic symbols in the fire safety sign according to the method specified in 6.2.2, and compare them with the dimensions of the corresponding symbols in the standard enlarged drawing. In comparison, the maximum absolute value of the deviation should not exceed the requirements in Table 4.

5.3 Structure of the logo

5.3.1 Graphical Structure Check according to the method specified in 6.3.1.

a) A signboard combining signs, directional auxiliary signs, and text auxiliary signs on the same medium shall have a graphic structure that conforms to... Requirements of B.1 and C.1 in GB 13495.1-2015;

b) The text on auxiliary signs should be the sign name as specified in GB 13495.1-2015, in bold black font. (This is in contrast to warning signs.) Textual supplementary signs in combination with warning signs should be placed below the warning sign, with the text in black; textual supplementary signs combined with other types of signs... The text on the sign should be white.

c) The lining of fire safety signs shall comply with the provisions of Appendix A of GB 13495.1-2015.

5.3.2 Reflection Methods of Retroreflective Fire Safety Signs When tested according to the method specified in 6.3.2, the reflection mode of retroreflective fire safety signs shall meet the following requirements.

a) Prohibition signs must be made of materials that are entirely reflective or black materials that are non-reflective, and other materials that are reflective;

b) Warning signs are made of reflective yellow material and non-reflective black material;

c) In signage, simpler symbols reflect all colors; more complex symbols reflect white, red, or green. The colorant does not reflect light;

d) The color material of the arrow in the directional auxiliary sign used in combination with the logo is reflective, while the color material on a red or green background is non-reflective;

e) Textual auxiliary signs used in conjunction with warning signs have a yellow background with reflective material, but the text material is non-reflective;

f) All colors and materials used in conjunction with prohibition signs for auxiliary text are reflective;

g) All colors of textual auxiliary signs used in combination with informational signs are reflective.

5.3.3 Light-emitting methods of photoluminescent and self-luminous fire safety signs When tested according to the method specified in 6.3.3, the light emission mode of photoluminescent and self-luminous fire safety signs shall comply with the following provisions.

a) The white portion of the photoluminescent fire safety sign is luminous, and the directional auxiliary arrows used in conjunction with it are also luminous, against a red or green background. Colored background does not emit light;

5.4 Chromaticity and Luminosity

5.4.1 Chromaticity coordinates and lightness factor of safety colors Test according to the method specified in 6.4.2, for ordinary, photoluminescent, retroreflective, self-luminous, enamel, and composite material fire safety signs, as well as those without... The chromaticity coordinates and luminance factor of the color material for the panel of an electrically powered internal light source fire safety sign shall conform to the specifications in Table 1 of GB/T 2893.4-2013. Within the range.

5.4.2 Retroreflection Coefficient The test shall be conducted according to the method specified in 6.4.3, and the minimum retroreflection coefficient of the retroreflective material shall be within the range specified in Table 5.

6 Test Methods

6.1 Visual Inspection Lay the fire safety sign sample flat and visually inspect its surface and corners under good lighting conditions.

6.2.1 Geometric Dimensions

6.2.1.1 Lay the square fire safety sign sample flat and measure the square sign and its dimensions using a ruler with a graduation of no more than 1 mm. For each side length of the auxiliary mark, calculate the absolute value of the relative deviation between its average value and the corresponding nominal dimension 'a' in GB 13495.1-2015; respectively Measure the length of each side lining and calculate the quotient of its average value and the nominal size a.

6.2.1.2 Lay the triangular fire safety sign sample flat and measure the triangle's frame using a ruler with a graduation of no more than 1 mm. Calculate the absolute value of the relative deviation between the average value of the three inner side lengths and the nominal dimension b of the corresponding model in Appendix A of GB 13495.1-2015; Measure the width of three sides of the triangular frame, the radius r of the outer arc at each of the three corners of the frame, and the width of the lining edge on each of the three sides. Calculate the average value of each dimension and the nominal value. The quotient of size b.

6.2.1.3 Lay the circular fire safety sign flat and find the corresponding circular fire safety sign in Appendix A of GB 13495.1-2015. According to the nominal dimension d of the model designation, find the center of the circular mark, and draw circles on the sample surface with radii of 0.5d and 0.4d respectively, using the graduations. The deviations between the large circle outline drawn and the outer edge of the sample's annular frame, and between the small circle outline and the inner edge of the sample's annular frame, were measured using a ruler with a value not exceeding 1 mm. Find the maximum absolute value of the deviation, and calculate its quotient with the nominal size d; draw circles on the sample surface with 0.55d and 0.525d respectively, and use... Visually inspect whether the lining extends beyond the circle formed by the two circles; randomly measure the width of the diagonal bar of the circular mark at three points, and calculate the average value and nominal value. The quotient of size d.

6.2.1.4 Lay the text auxiliary sign sample used in combination with circular and triangular fire safety signs flat, and use a scale with a graduation value not greater than... Measure the side lengths of each side with a 1mm ruler and calculate the absolute value of the relative deviation between each side length and the value specified in Table 3.

6.2.1.5 Lay the text auxiliary sign sample flat and measure the height of each type of text using a ruler with a graduation value of no more than 1 mm. Calculate its... Height difference.

6.2.2 Deviation of graphic symbols Lay the fire safety sign flat, align it with the center of the standard enlarged drawing, and measure the sign using a ruler with a minimum graduation of no more than 1 mm. Sign deviation is calculated by finding the maximum absolute value of the deviation.

6.3 Structural testing of the marker

6.3.1 Graphical Structure Place the fire safety sign flat or fix it vertically, and visually inspect the structure and wording of the sample.

6.3.2 Reflection Methods of Retroreflective Fire Safety Signs The retroreflective fire safety sign and its combination of directional auxiliary signs and text auxiliary signs were vertically fixed in the darkroom. After being placed inside for 24 hours, the surface of the marking on the sample was vertically illuminated with a spotlight with a color temperature of 6500K, and the reflection pattern of the marking surface was visually observed.

6.3.3 Light-emitting methods for photoluminescent and self-luminous fire safety signs

6.3.3.1 The photoluminescent fire safety sign and its combination of directional auxiliary signs and text auxiliary signs shall be vertically fixed in the darkroom. After being placed indoors for 24 hours, the marked surface of the sample was vertically irradiated for 10 minutes using a D65 light source at an illumination of.200 lx. Immediately after irradiation, the sample was placed in the dark. Visually inspect the surface luminescence indoors.

6.3.3.2 The self-luminous fire safety sign sample was vertically fixed in a dark room and placed for 24 hours. The luminescence of its surface was visually observed in the dark room.

6.3.4 Reflection and illumination methods of fire safety signs made of composite materials The composite material fire safety sign and its combined directional auxiliary signs and text auxiliary signs were vertically fixed in the dark room. After being placed inside for 24 hours, the marked surface of the sample was vertically illuminated with a D65 light source at an illuminance of.200 lx, and the surface reflection and luminescence were visually observed. After 10 minutes of irradiation, the luminescence of its surface was immediately visually inspected in a dark room.

7 Inspection Rules

7.1 Inspection Classification The inspection of fire safety signs is divided into type inspection and factory inspection.

7.2 Type Testing

7.2.1 Type testing shall be conducted under any of the following circumstances.

a) Trial production and type approval of new products or old products transferred to other factories for production;

b) Changes in the product's design, structure, materials, components, parts, manufacturing processes, or production conditions may affect product quality. Measure time;

c) When the technical requirements specified in the product standard change;

d) When production resumes after a shutdown of one year or more, or after four years of continuous production;

e) When the product quality supervision department requests type testing;

f) Other situations where type testing is required to prove product quality.

7.2.2 Samples shall be randomly selected according to the method specified in GB 10111.Samples shall be selected based on differences in the product specification model but identical marking names. The sample consists of one group, and the sampling base for each group should not be less than 50 samples, and the following sampling quantity requirements must be met.

a) One sample of each product specification and model will be randomly selected from each group;

b) Add 3 samples with the largest label size to each group;

c) If auxiliary markings exist, products with auxiliary markings should be sampled.

7.2.3 During the inspection process, four samples with the same marking model and graphic symbol shall be selected as the main inspection samples in each group; other samples... The product was used as a supplementary test sample.

7.2.4 The inspection sequence and inspection items for type testing are shown in Table 6.

7.2.5 If any sample in a group fails to meet one requirement, the entire group of samples is deemed unqualified.

8 Marking, Packaging, Transport and Storage

8.1 Marking Fire safety signs should have clear and durable markings on the side or back, and the markings should include at least the following.

a) Product Name;

b) Specifications and model;

c) Implementation standards;

d) Scope of application and necessary installation and safety warnings;

e) Production date and/or batch number;

f) Acceptance mark;

g) Validity period;

h) Name of the producer and the manufacturing company.

8.2 Packaging

8.2.1 Certificate of Conformity The product should be accompanied by a certificate of conformity or a certificate of conformity.

8.2.2 Instruction Manual The packaging should include a product instruction manual. The wording of the instruction manual should comply with the provisions of GB/T 9969.

8.2.3 Packaging Requirements

8.2.3.1 Product packaging should be safe and reliable, moisture-proof and dust-proof, and easy to load, unload, transport and store.

8.2.3.2 The products inside the packaging shall be protected with necessary surface protection using soft materials that have no corrosive properties.

8.2.3.3 All components inside the packaging should be securely and reliably placed to prevent them from colliding or shifting.

8.2.3.4 The following documents should be included in the packaging and placed in a waterproof bag.

a) Product certificate, including the applicable standard number, inspection items and their results or inspection conclusions, batch number, product inspection date, and manufacturing date. Date, inspector's signature or stamp (inspector's code may be used);

b) Product instruction manual, formulated in accordance with GB/T 9969.The instruction manual should preferably include information on periodic inspection, maintenance, and... Replacement, etc.;

c) Loading list;

d) Product installation instructions.

8.2.3.5 The markings on the packaging box shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 6388.

8.2.3.6 The packaging box should have clear pictorial markings such as "Keep Away from Rain," "Fragile," and "Here," and these markings should conform to GB/T 191. Regulation.

8.2.4 Packaging appearance The following information should be printed on the outside of the packaging.

a) Product Name;

b) Specifications and model;

c) Quantity of products inside the package;

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