Wayfinding and Signage for Sports Facilities New Guidance for 2013

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12A 13 Fitness studio 11 10 13A 13A 14 Fitness studio store

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Wayfinding and Signage for Sports Facilities New guidance for 2013

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Foreword Sport England believes that good facilities are Sport England’s Design fundamental to developing sporting opportunities Guidance Notes aim to: for everyone, from the youngest beginner to the international class athlete. The buildings whether • Increase awareness large or small can encourage civic pride and assist the process of revitalising deprived of good design in neighbourhoods. Facilities that are well designed, sports facilities built to last and well maintained are a pleasure to use and give an ample return on the time and • Help key building money invested in their construction and day-to-day use. professions, clients, Good design needs to be based on a sound user representatives understanding of such issues as the current trends and other and practices within individual sports, the wider leisure industry and the lessons to be learnt from stakeholders to follow previously built schemes. best practice Good design needs to be embraced within the • Encourage earliest vision statement for a particular project and included in the initial briefing stage through to well-designed sports the final detailed specifications and operational facilities that meet arrangements. the needs of sports and are a pleasure to use.

Sport England Design Guidance Notes aim to promote a greater general understanding of overall design concepts, an appreciation of technical issues and the critical factors that need to be considered in reaching the appropriate solution for a particular project. They also advise where further information, advice and expertise may be found and point to benchmark examples.

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Contents

1.0 Introduction 3 • Purpose of the document • Concepts • Examples 2.0 Developing a Strategy 4

3.0 Layout and Organisation 5 • Architectural features and landmarks • Inclusive design • Multiple languages • Flexibility in use

4.0 Categories of Signage 9 • Directional • Operator • Marketing • Safety

5.0 Design and Graphical Direction 12 • Colour and contrast • Symbols and pictograms • Typography • Methods of construction and materials • Size and positioning

6.0 Examples 16 • Example 1: 5-court sports hall+CH+HF (from Sport England’s ASH programme) To be read in conjunction • Example 2: Typical wet and dry sports with Sport England centre with 4-court sports hall, health and fitness suite, 4-lane swimming pool and guidance: changing facilities • ‘Affordable Sports 7.0 References 23 Halls’ • Sport England guidance • British Standards • ‘Affordable Community • Other reading Swimming Pools’ • Useful web sites • ‘Accessible Sports Facilities’

http://www.sportengland.org/ facilities-planning/tools-guidance/ design-and-cost-guidance/

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1.0 Introduction Concepts

Purpose of the document Wayfinding This document provides a guide to the principles Wayfinding is a general term used to describe the behind good wayfinding and signage for extent that people can easily find their way around community sports centres. the built environment. An effective wayfinding solution for a sports facility would be where this It aims to increase awareness of good practice and can be achieved intuitively through the positioning to encourage a strategic overall approach to be of the building on the site, the organization of the developed at the early stages of a project. internal elements of the building and the Wayfinding and Signage should be treated as an architectural treatment. For example, a view into integral part of the design process that will help to the building from the entrance can help users create user friendly and easily operated sport understand the direction that they need to travel. facilities. Signage Signage should be seen as a logical way to complement the wayfinding solution. It can also provide information about the property including direction, guidance, instruction and warning. It should:

• Inform and provide reassurance

• Be clear, simple and intuitive – considered vital for people who cannot hear and therefore cannot ask their way

• Not be excessive to avoid information being ignored or creating confusion and possible danger.

Branding Branding is a general term for images and signage that is intended to promote awareness of organizations that are associated with the sports facility. For example, the local authority, operating company or the suppliers of sports equipment. Care should be taken that an excess of such branding does not compromise the wayfinding and signage intended to assist the users.

Visual confusion Visual confusion can be created if too many signs are located in close proximity. Views from the exterior of the building to the sports activities within Examples See Section 5.0 for two examples of wayfinding and signage schematics. These are based on the Sport England ‘Affordable Sports Halls’ and a typical ‘Wet and Dry Sports Centre’. They are presented as templates that can be reviewed and developed in the context of a particular project.

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2.0 Developing a Strategy Factors to consider and identify in a wayfinding and signage strategy should include:

• Those who will be using the facility

OO First-time users, or regular visitors

OO The role staff will have in guiding and assisting visitors

OO Incorporation of inclusive design principles • Signage Information

OO Agreement of terminology

OO Requirements for multiple language signs

OO Graphic design Wayfinding enhanced by the use of contrasting wall colours

OO Consistency in location and style throughout the building • The Site

OO Well-designed layouts that are easy to remember ...basic design principles in OO Key decision points ‘sign design: OO Main circulation routes

OO Room naming and numbering system • Signs should be used

OO Creation of easily understood sequence of only when necessary information • Sign location should OO Signage kept to a minimum be part of the process • Operation of planning the OO Incorporation of flexibility building and OO Incorporation of the signage strategy into environment the facility’s O&M manual. • Messages should be short, simple and Signage should be seen as easily understood a logical complement to • Signs should be good design. consistent, using prescribed typefaces, colour and contrast...

June Fraser’ Sign Design Society

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3.0 Layout and Organisation • Placing the reception desk so that it is immediately visible upon entering the building Architectural features and landmarks • Differentiating between buildings and functions The design should be based on a clear and through the use of style, colour, materials and consistent method of wayfinding. The signage scale to aid identification should provide information essential for stress-free navigation. • Considering the use of decorative systems, lighting and furniture to aid wayfinding A well-designed building should have a logical and efficient layout that will make wayfinding and • Defining pedestrian routes clearly inside and general use of the building as intuitive as possible. outside the building Signage should therefore be a complement to good design and not a remedy for poor design. • Offering the potential to view a destination, or stages leading towards a destination, before it Design issues to consider include: is reached

• Creating a sense of arrival and place • Positioning signage carefully to minimise clutter

• Making the site entrance easily identifiable • Making exits and escape routes clear. from all directions of approach

• Creating intuitive routes to and from the building

EXIT • Considering core branding and building identities

• Reducing visual clutter that detracts from or obscures entrances and signs

• Creating a clearly defined entrance to the building Clear route to exit emphasised by the architectural layout and use of colour

Key Easily identi able site entrance

Intuitive pedestrian routes to building

Clear building entrance

Prominent signage at the roadside

Clear and direct routes Clear signage and drop off to the entrance from the point / entrance to the car pedestrian route and car parking area that is easily parking seen from the highway

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Entrance defined by recess

Functions defined by form and scale

Functions defined by colour

Functions defined by texture Principles for using form, scale, colour and texture to define the entrance and different elements of a building

The leisure centre illustrated includes the following key wayfinding and signage features: • Prominent signage at the roadside makes the site entrance easily identifiable from both directions of approach • A combination of the entrance road, drop off point and projecting bay make wayfinding to the entrance intuitive • The building positioned on the site in conjunction with the pool hall glazed elevation facing onto the approach road allows the building’s function to be easily understood.

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Inclusive design Multiple languages Inclusive design principles will benefit the Generally, signage that uses simple English and wayfinding and signage strategy as a whole and international symbols to reinforce the meaning will should be fully integrated within the strategy. be more effective than using multiple languages. Furthermore, an effective strategy will enable the Such signs should include: sports facility to be accessible to as wide a range of visitors as possible. • Reduction in the quantity of text It is also worth noting that: • Simplification of the English used and avoidance of technical/specialist language • People with a hearing or a visual impairment where possible will have a greater reliance on easy wayfinding and good signage • Use of easily recognisable symbols and pictograms. • Inclusive signage design principles are applicable to both the public and the Where multiple-language signs are required, non-public operational areas of the building. additional factors to consider are:

• Translations will need to be verified as accurate and culturally appropriate See Sport England Design • Prominence and differentiation of languages Guidance Note ‘Accessible on signs need careful consideration Sports Facilities’ Section 2.0 • Multiple-language signs will take up more - The Inclusive Design space Process. • The amount of information on the sign will increase, possibly leading to confusion

• The cost of signs will increase Tactile signs and maps • Some languages may prove difficult to The following should be considered: reproduce using certain sign manufacturing techniques. • Embossed letters, symbols, pictograms and arrows are beneficial to people with visual impairments and those who rely on touch to read signage

• Use of tactile maps or layouts to help convey information to users with visual impairments

• Tactile signs should be positioned where they can be easily reached.

Braille

The following should be considered:

• The use of Braille to supplement raised text Multiple language signage with a clear message used and symbols on tactile signage as a graphical element at a school entrance

• Braille signs should incorporate a marker, such as a notch at the left hand side, to help locate the Braille message

• English Standard Braille should be used.

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Flexibility in use Over time, the sports facility may change name or particular spaces may change function. Therefore flexibility should be considered as part of the wayfinding and signage strategy. Issues to be aware of include:

• Replacing the facility name/logo on the building may have implications on the building fabric. A free-standing name/logo avoids these issues but is less ‘connected’ to the building

• Incorporating features such as a light box arrangement as a strong architectural element (see adjacent example) to provide flexibility for future changes and an enclosed space for external notices

• Identifying the signage details in an operation and maintenance (O&M) manual will facilitate future replacement and provide guidance on Illuminated signage at the entrance showing typical additional signage. images of the sports activities inside the building

Signage located on the building can be prominent, but can have implications on the building fabric

Freestanding signage Flexibility incorporated independent of the building into a lightbox

Considerations for the placement of signage on and around a building

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3.0 Categories of Signage Signage can perform any one of the following distinct functions, but more often performs Changing Rooms multiple functions. Toilets

Duplication of information should be avoided Fitness Studio where possible and practicable to do so.

Directional ‘Wayfinding’ signage Wayfinding signage is critical in ensuring that everyone can easily navigate their way around the facility and the site. It consists of directional information as well as identification and Direct confirmation. The following should be considered:

• A site map may be required where the sports facility forms part of a larger site

• Directional signage indicates general direction Toilets to progress

• Confirmation signage reassures the user that they are heading in the right direction

• Location signage confirms that they have arrived in the right place

• Directories may be required in larger facilities Confirm to provide additional information and be located at key decision points on, such as staircases, floor landings and lift landings

• Wayfinding signage should not rely exclusively on text based signage, but instead make good use of easily recognisable symbols and pictograms.

Operator The operator will require signage that provides information relating to the particular facility. Discussion between the operator and the designer at an early stage will help to identify particular Identify needs and ensure inclusion as part of the Signs are used to indicate direction, confirm and offer wayfinding and signage strategy. For example: reassurance that users are on the right path and clearly identify the destination • Features – notice board, awards area

• Staff – staff board and information

• Function – opening / closing times

• General housekeeping and specific instruction.

Signs not included as part of the initial strategy can often appear as an afterthought, look untidy and be inconsistent with other signage. Incorporating a set of parameters into the O&M manual will reduce the risk of this happening. Notice boards adjacent to reception desks for operator notices and advertisements

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Marketing Safety Branding may be integrated into the signage Safety signs give a general message through a scheme to avoid duplications and avoid the combination of colour, shape, graphical symbol creation of an overly complicated visual and text. There are standard signs for most types environment. of safety message and are often supported by specific information to ensure that the intended Marketing signage could include: message is clear. • A ‘name board’ at the site entrance and on or An assessment should be completed to identify near the building entrance the safety message required and be incorporated in addition to the wayfinding and signage strategy. • Other partner/sponsor branding Work should be in accordance with BS5499-1:2002 and BS5499-4:2000. • Notice boards

• Advertisements for particular events and Colour Meaning Examples of use Sign shape promotions. Stop, Prohibition signs, Consideration should be given to the placement prohibited stop signs, Red fire-fighting of a name board to draw attention to the site with equipment & entrance and in turn the building and its entrance. white emergency Advertisement for particular events and promotions shutdown devises provide specific information that is likely to change over time, the scope of which will be more difficult Caution, Warning Signs, to anticipate at the outset of a project. However, risk of indication of Yellow danger hazards, danger guidelines can be considered and incorporated with identification into the O&M manual for the facility. black

Mandatory Mandatory sign, action obligation to wear Blue personal safety with equipment white

Safe Emergency exit conditions signs, safe Green condition signs, with first-aid posts, white rescue points

Branding and architecture combined Examples of safety signage

Avoid the positioning of notice boards and other information or promotional material where it could lead to obstruction of circulation routes

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Safety signage for swimming pools There are requirements for safety signs in swimming pools that relate to the specific size, depth and proposed use of the water areas. See separate Sport England Design Guidance Note Swimming Pools and BSEN 15288-1:2008 for more details.

Deep Water 1.2m

NO non-swimmers beyond this point

The depth of water and danger of diving clearly marked on the wall of the pool surround

Variable depth (movable floor) marked on the pool surround

Temporary signs on the poolside

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4.0 Signage Design Symbols and pictograms

The design of signage should be clear, obvious, • Where possible, signs should incorporate identifiable and legible. See the Sign Design Guide’ symbols and pictograms as well as words for further details http://www.signdesignsociety.co.uk/ • Symbols and pictograms should be simple index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54:the-sign- and easy to understand design-guide&catid=10&Itemid=19. • The size of symbols and pictograms should be Colour and contrast as large as possible and at least 100 mm high

• Use of colour and contrast is important in • Incorporate standard symbols in common use respect of legibility (see BS8501)

• For general signage, safety colours should be • Where arrows are used to indicate straight avoided to ensure that there is no confusion ahead, they should be placed at the top of the between public information and safety signs sign. • Sign characters and symbols should contrast with the sign background – 70% is the optimum level of contrast

• Backgrounds to signs that contrast with the surrounding area are more easily located

• Borders will enable a sign to be located on both light and dark backgrounds

• Light coloured text, symbols and pictograms are preferred.

Simple and effective use of colour, lighting and contrast Pictograms by the graphic designer Otl Aicher used in the Munich Olympic Games: © 1976 by ERCO GmbH July Revision 001 12 © Sport England 2013 Wayfinding and Signage Design Guidance Note for Sports Facilities

Typography • Text signs should use a mixture of upper and lower case letters, as words are recognised by their shape as well as their letters

• The size of text on a sign should be consistent

• Words and sentences should be short and simple

• Recommended text sizes for long-distance reading are 150 mm, medium-distance reading (e.g. internal directions etc.) are 50-100 mm and short-distance reading are 15-25 mm

• Sans serif fonts, such as the Helvetica type, are easier to read than serif-type fonts

• Left-justified text is preferable except where arrows are used, in which case the text should be justified in the direction of the arrow.

Although this sign has good constrast between the text Long distance and its background and between the sign and the wall colour, its reflective surface makes the text difficult to reading 150mm read in certain light conditions and viewing angles

Medium distance reading 50-100mm Methods of construction and materials Short distance reading 15-25mm The method of construction and materials used for signage in sports facilities should be simple and Relative text heights for long, medium and facilitate reproduction without the need for short-distance viewing specialist skills. In particular:

Straight ahead positioned at • Signs should not have sharp edges, particularly the top of the sign important for people who rely on touch to read them Left justified text and arrow • Signs should be non-reflective with a gloss factor of no more than 50% Right justified text and arrow • Tactile signs incorporating embossed letters, symbols and pictograms are useful for people with visual impairments or those who rely on Justification of text and positioning of arrows touch to read signs.

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Size and positioning • The positioning of temporary or portable signage should not cause an obstruction, and The following should be considered: particularly in the case of people in • Signs should be located and sized to be easily wheelchairs, with ambulatory difficulties or understood by users with visual impairments

• The height should be relative to the referenced • The location of signs is of particular importance feature to people with visual impairments to allow them to find the sign and get as close as • Signs should be suitably illuminated and possible to see it or read it by touch positioned where they are free from glare

• Where practical, signs should be located on Toilets walls at average eye level. Positioning signs at two heights will allow them to be easily read by both ambulant and wheelchair users

• Signs suspended at high level or projecting from a wall are necessary in areas that will become crowded and should have a minimum headroom of 2.3 m

• As people cannot get as close to suspended signs as wall mounted signs, the size of the sign and text should be adequate to allow them to be viewed from a reasonable distance

Toilets

Placing signage on a wall instead of suspending it from the ceiling will allow someone with visual impairments to get as close as possible to see it or read it by touch

Suspended signs Tactile (embossed signage) to be xed at 1400 mm min 1700 mm max and to 300 mm zone Wall-mounted signs the leading edge side of the doorway 2300 mm min Use colour and tone to ensure 1400 mm min 1700 mm max signs are distinguishable from their backgrounds

Signs should be positioned consistently

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• Signs to rooms, with the exception of toilets, should be placed on the wall and to the leading edge side of the door to allow the room to be identified when the door is open

Signage positioned to the side of the door, instead of on the door leaf, allows it to be read even when the door is in an open position

• Consideration should be given to background colours and features when placing signage on glazing

• Supersized graphics can be used to great effect as part of the wayfinding and signage strategy, and in particular to emphasise a particular use. However, care should be taken in sports halls where large letters and symbols on the walls can form a distraction making it difficult to see moving objects.

Supergraphics used at the London Olympic Stadium. The dramatic use of colour and the scale of the symbol helps to make it simple to find the location in the context of a busy public area

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1 3 5.0 Examples (+CH) (+HF) Example 1: 5-court sports hall with changing facilities and a health and fitness suite Based on the indicative designs in Sport England’s Affordable Sports Halls (ASH) publication. It has a simple layout that promotes straightforward wayfinding. Key Entrances to the building are emphasised to allow A single circulation corridor that is visible from both easy location entrances. Overhead wayfinding / signage indicates access to adjacent areas leading off the corridor Reception ‘hub’ and school changing entrance lobbies with views to the key sports spaces that Recesses and contrasting wall colours emphasise lead directly from them to assist wayfinding the location of entrances to adjacent spaces

Views School entrance

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16 15D 10A 4 Fitness equipment gym 17 5 Community changing 1

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15A 7 Accessible toilet 1 15B 8 Community changing 2 9 Store 12C 10 Sports hall

13 12B 11 Equipment store 12 12 Corridor 12A 13 Fitness studio 11 10 13A 13A 14 Fitness studio store 15 Corridor 2L 16 School changing 1 14 9 2K 17 School toilets 1 10A 8A 2J 18 Accessible toilet 2 19 Accessible changing 2 8 7 2I 20 School changing 2

6 2H 21 School toilets 2 22 Cleaner’s store 5 2D 23 Store 5A 2G 24 Stair to plant room 2 2C 2F 25 School entrance lobby

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Main entrance Ground floor signage layout - to be read in conjunction with the signage schedule on pages 17-18 July Revision 001 16 © Sport England 2013 Ref Location Code Sign * Position Notes **

External E1 Name on building beside Identity sign to assist wayfinding entrance

E2 Name board near the Identity and directional sign to assist entrance (alternative) wayfinding E3 Additional name on Identity sign to assist wayfinding building (to reinforce identification if required) Internal 1 Entrance Lobby N/A Space for operator notices 2 Reception/Circulation 2A Reception On the wall or ceiling a 2B Office Beside the door b 2C Sports Hall Beside the door a 2D Wheelchair/buggy store On the wall a 2E Notice Board On the wall Space for operator notices and 'wall of fame' displays 2F Fitness Equipment Gym Beside the door May have a specific room name 2G Community Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 2H Accessible Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 2I Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door Design Wayfinding2J Communityand Changing SignageBeside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F Guidance Note 2K Store Beside/on the door b for Sports 2LFacilitiesFitness Studio, School On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Changing, WC's (with direction arrows) Signage3 Office schedule (Example 1)N/A 4 Fitness Equipment Gym N/A Ref5 CommunityLocation Changing 1 Code5A WCSign * OnPosition the door MayNotes be numbered** or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text External 6 Accessible WC 1 N/A E1 Name on building beside Identity sign to assist wayfinding 7 entranceAccessible Changing 1 N/A 8 Community Changing 2 8A WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; E2 Name board near the SymbolIdentity andcould directional be used assign an to alternative assist to text entrance (alternative) wayfinding 9 Store 1 N/A E3 Additional name on Identity sign to assist wayfinding 10 Sports Hall 10A Equipment Store x 2 Beside/on the door building (to reinforce 11 identificationEquipment Store if required) N/A 12 Corridor 12A Reception, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Internal Equipment Gym, Sports 1 Entrance Lobby HallN/A (with direction arrows) Space for operator notices 2 Reception/Circulation 2A Reception On the wall or ceiling a 12B2B FitnessOffice Studio Beside the door Mayb have a specific name 12C2C SportsSchool HallChanging, WC's OnBeside the wallthe dooror ceiling Directionala sign to assist wayfinding 2D Wheelchair/buggy(with direction arrows) store On the wall a 2E Notice Board On the wall Space for operator notices and 'wall of fame' 13 Fitness Studio 13A Store x 2 Beside/on the door b displays 14 Studio Store N/A 15 Corridor (School 15A2F Reception,Fitness Equipment Fitness Gym OnBeside the wallthe dooror ceiling DirectionalMay have a sign specific to assist room wayfinding name Entrance) 2G CommunityEquipment Gym, Changing Sports Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Hall (with direction arrows) Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15B2H SchoolAccessible Changing Changing Beside/on the door MaySymbol be numberedcould be used or identified as an alternative as M or F; to text Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 2I Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door 15C2J WCCommunity Changing OnBeside/on the door the door May be numbered or identified as M or F;F Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15D2K NoticeStore Board OnBeside/on the door the door Spaceb for operator notices 2L Fitness Studio, School On the wall or ceiling andDirectional 'Hall of signFame' to assistdisplay wayfinding 15E Changing,Accessible WCWC's (Symbol) (with On the door 15F directionAccessible arrows) Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 3 Office 15G SchoolN/A Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; 4 Fitness Equipment Gym N/A Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 5 Community Changing 1 15H5A WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 6 Accessible WC 1 15I Cleaner'sN/A Store Beside/on the door b 7 Accessible Changing 1 15J StoreN/A Beside/on the door b 8 Community Changing 2 15K8A SportsWC Hall BesideOn the doorthe door* Maya be numbered or identified as M or F; 15L Plant Room Symbolb could be used as an alternative to text 16 School Changing N/A 9 Store 1 N/A 17 School WC N/A 10 Sports Hall 10A Equipment Store x 2 Beside/on the door 18 Accessible WC N/A 11 Equipment Store N/A 19 Accessible Changing N/A 12 Corridor 12A Reception, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 20 School Changing EquipmentN/A Gym, Sports 21 School WC HallN/A (with direction arrows) 22 Cleaner's Store N/A 23 Store 12B FitnessN/A Studio Beside the door May have a specific name 24 Plant Room 12C SchoolN/A Changing, WC's On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 25 Lobby (School Access) (withN/A direction arrows) Space for operator notices Notes13 Fitness Studio 13A Store x 2 Beside/on the door b 14* StudioSuggested Store signage wording highlightedN/A in bold ** Fire safety signage is excluded from the schedule and subject to the 15a CorridorSignage (Schoolmay not be required15A if functionReception, is obvious/intuitive Fitness On particular the wall fireor ceiling strategy / BuildingDirectional Control sign / Fire to Officer assist approvalswayfinding b Entrance)Signage may not be required as functionEquipment is not a Gym, public Sports function Hall (with direction arrows) Continued overleaf... 15B School Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; July Revision 001 17 Symbol could be © used Sport as an England alternative 2013 to text 15C WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15D Notice Board On the door Space for operator notices and 'Hall of Fame' display 15E Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door 15F Accessible Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15G School Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15H WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15I Cleaner's Store Beside/on the door b 15J Store Beside/on the door b 15K Sports Hall Beside the door* a 15L Plant Room b 16 School Changing N/A 17 School WC N/A 18 Accessible WC N/A 19 Accessible Changing N/A 20 School Changing N/A 21 School WC N/A 22 Cleaner's Store N/A 23 Store N/A 24 Plant Room N/A 25 Lobby (School Access) N/A Space for operator notices

Notes * Suggested signage wording highlighted in bold ** Fire safety signage is excluded from the schedule and subject to the a Signage may not be required if function is obvious/intuitive particular fire strategy / Building Control / Fire Officer approvals b Signage may not be required as function is not a public function Ref Location Code Sign * Position Notes **

External E1 Name on building beside Identity sign to assist wayfinding entrance

2K Store Beside/on the door b 2L Fitness Studio, School On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Changing, WC's (with direction arrows) 3 Office N/A 4 Fitness Equipment Gym N/A 5 Community Changing 1 5A WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 6 Accessible WC 1 N/A 7 Accessible Changing 1 N/A 8 Community Changing 2 8A WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text Design Wayfinding9 Store 1 N/Aand Signage 10 Sports Hall 10A Equipment Store x 2 Beside/on the door Guidance Note for11 Equipment Sports Store FacilitiesN/A 12 Corridor 12A Reception, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Equipment Gym, Sports Hall (with direction arrows) Signage schedule (Example 1) cont/d... 12B Fitness Studio Beside the door May have a specific name 12C School Changing, WC's On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Ref Location Code Sign * Position Notes ** (with direction arrows) 13 FitnessExternal Studio 13A Store x 2 Beside/on the door b E114 NameStudio onStore building beside N/A Identity sign to assist wayfinding 15 Corridorentrance (School 15A Reception, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Entrance) Equipment Gym, Sports E2 Name board near the Identity and directional sign to assist Hall (with direction arrows) entrance (alternative) wayfinding 15B School Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; E3 Additional name on SymbolIdentity signcould to be assist used wayfinding as an alternative to text building (to reinforce Symbol could be used as an alternative to text identification if required) 15C WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text Internal Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 1 Entrance Lobby 15D NoticeN/A Board On the door Space for operator notices and 'Hall of Fame' display 2 Reception/Circulation 2A Reception On the wall or ceiling anda 'Hall of Fame' display 15E2B OfficeAccessible WC (Symbol) BesideOn the doorthe door b 15F2C SportsAccessible Hall Changing BesideBeside/on the thedoor door aSymbol could be used as an alternative to text 15G2D SchoolWheelchair/buggy Changing store Beside/onOn the wall the door Maya be numbered or identified as M or F; 2E Notice Board On the wall SymbolSpace for could operator be used notices as an and alternative 'wall of fame' to text 15H WC On the door Maydisplays be numbered or identified as M or F; 2F Fitness Equipment Gym Beside the door SymbolMay have could a specific be used room as anname alternative to text 15I2G Cleaner'sCommunity Store Changing Beside/on the door Mayb be numbered or identified as M or F; 15J Store Beside/on the door Symbolb could be used as an alternative to text 15K Sports Hall Beside the door* a 15K2H SportsAccessible Hall Changing BesideBeside/on the thedoor* door aSymbol could be used as an alternative to text 15L Plant Room b 2I Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door 16 School Changing N/A 2J Community Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F 17 School WC N/A 18 Accessible WC N/A 2K Store Beside/on the door b 19 Accessible Changing N/A 2L Fitness Studio, School On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 20 School Changing N/A Changing, WC's (with 21 School WC N/A 21 School WC directionN/A arrows) 22 Cleaner's Store N/A 233 StoreOffice N/A 244 PlantFitness Room Equipment Gym N/A 255 LobbyCommunity (School Changing Access) 1 5A N/AWC On the door MaySpace be for numbered operator ornotices identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text Notes 6 Accessible WC 1 N/A * Suggested signage wording highlighted in bold ** Fire safety signage is excluded from the schedule and subject to the 7 Accessible Changing 1 N/A a Signage may not be required if function is obvious/intuitive particular fire strategy / Building Control / Fire Officer approvals 8 Community Changing 2 8A WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; b Signage may not be required as function is not a public function Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 9 Store 1 N/A 10 Sports Hall 10A Equipment Store x 2 Beside/on the door 11 Equipment Store N/A 12 Corridor 12A Reception, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Equipment Gym, Sports Hall (with direction arrows)

12B Fitness Studio Beside the door May have a specific name 12C School Changing, WC's On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding (with direction arrows) 13 Fitness Studio 13A Store x 2 Beside/on the door b 14 Studio Store N/A 15 Corridor (School 15A Reception, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding Entrance) Equipment Gym, Sports Hall (with direction arrows) 15B School Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; July Revision 001 18 Symbol could be © used Sport as an England alternative 2013 to text 15C WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15D Notice Board On the door Space for operator notices and 'Hall of Fame' display 15E Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door 15F Accessible Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15G School Changing Beside/on the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15H WC On the door May be numbered or identified as M or F; Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 15I Cleaner's Store Beside/on the door b 15J Store Beside/on the door b 15K Sports Hall Beside the door* a 15L Plant Room b 16 School Changing N/A 17 School WC N/A 18 Accessible WC N/A 19 Accessible Changing N/A 20 School Changing N/A 21 School WC N/A 22 Cleaner's Store N/A 23 Store N/A 24 Plant Room N/A 25 Lobby (School Access) N/A Space for operator notices

20 15H 15I 15J Design 15G Wayfinding and Signage 15 15K 35C 35D Guidance35C Note 15F25 22 23 19 35F 21 15L 24 for Sports Facilities 33 18 20 15E 15H 15I 15J 15G 2B 15 15K 23 16 15D15F25 22 10A 19 17 21 15L 24 2B 2B 35 15C 20 18 15E 15H 15I 15J 15G 15A25 22 23 36 15 15K 2B 15B 35G 21 15F 16 15D 10A 19 17 15L 24 20 12C 15H 15I 15J 15G 18 15E15C 35 up 13 12B 15 15K 15A15F Main 19 12 15B entrance 35C 35A 35D 35B 35C 35J 35H 16 15D15L 24 10A 17 12A 11 10 18 13A 13A 15E12C 48A 37 15C 37 2E 2A 13 12B15A2L 20N 16 15D 10A 14 9 17 15B 12 1 56 12A2K 11 10A 20 15C 10 5 8A 2J 13A 13A 12C 4 15A 8 13 7 15B 2I12B2L Signage for rooms 21-34 subject 12 to changing room con guration 48B 14 9 6 2H12A12C2K 48 49 55 11 10A 10 13A 5 13A8A 2J 13 12B 2D 8 5A 2G 7 2I 2L12 2 2B 3 6 2C 14 9 12A 2 2F 11 10 6 2H2K 48C 13A 13A 10A Simple and easily understood route to

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ENTRY ENTRY 2L ENTRY pool via vanity area, changing places, 4 2D 8 7 2G baby changing, disabled toilets and 14 5A 9 2I

2K 2C 20A changing, cubicles, team changing 2 EXIT 40B 2F 1 3 10A rooms, pre-swim toilets and showers 42 8A 6 2H2J 40A 50A 5 2B 2C 8 7 2E 2A 2I 2D 7 4 2G 5A 2D 40C 43 44 47 50 51 54 19 18 2 50B 6 2H 2 2C 40 2F 1 3 5 2D 53B 2G2E 2A 2B 53 5A 2F 40D 8 52 4 2G 8 13 53A 2 2C 11C 2F Key 14 15 16 17 45 41C41D 46 1 3 11I 11J 11B 41B 41E 39 39A 2E 2A 2B 4 Main entrance 11E 11G 11H 11L 11M 41 41F to the building is 11 11D 11F 11K 41J 12 11A 12 40E 41G 41K 2H 39 41A 41H 1 3 emphasised to allow easy location 9 9 Room reference Reception foyer area with views 1 Lobby entrance 13 Accessible changing room 26 Baby change to the key sports 2 Foyer 14 Female toilets 27 Accessible changing room Room reference spaces to assist 3 Reception 15 Male toilets 28 Changing Places room 2 Foyer (void over) 41 Corridor 49 Fitness equipment gym store wayfinding DRY 4 Vending 16 Cleaner’s store 29 Post-swim showers 8 Two lifts 42 Accessible changing room 50 Fitness studio SIDE 5 Public side accessible toilet 17 Accessible toilet 30 Accessible toilet 9 Sports hall (void over) 43 First oor cleaners' store 51 Fitness studio store Simple corridor WET 6 Reception o ce 18 Male changing room 31 Male toilets 12 Feature stair 44 Female changing 52 Sta area layouts and SIDE clear vertical 7 Wheelchair / buggy store 19 Female changing room 32 Female toilets 35 Pool hall (void over) 45 Female toilet 53 Sta lobby circulation 8 Two lifts 20 Village changing 33 Pool store 37 Stair core 46 Male toilet 54 Sta store 9 Sports hall 21 Male team changing 34 Pre-swim showers 39 Stair core 47 Male changing 55 Upper plant level Recesses and 10 Sports hall store 22 Female team changing WET 35 Pool hall 40 Lobby 48 Fitness equipment gym 56 Upper plant lobby contrasting wall 11 Main corridor 23 Cleaner’s store SIDE 36 First aid room colours emphasise the 12 Feature stair 24 Changing cubicles 37 Stair core location of 25 Wheelchair/buggy storage 38 Plant entrances to adjacent spaces 39 Stair core

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53B 53 2F 40D 8 52 2G 8 13 53A 11C 14 15 16 17 45 41C41D 46 11I 11J 11B 41B 41E 39 39A 11E 11G 11H 11L 11M 41 41F 11 11D 11F 11K 41J 12 11A 12 40E 41G 41K 2H 39 41A 41H

9 9 Key Room reference 1 Lobby entrance 13 Accessible changing room 26 Baby change Simple corridor 2 Foyer 14 Female toilets 27 Accessible changing room Room reference layouts and 3 Reception 15 Male toilets 28 Changing Places room clear vertical 2 Foyer (void over) 41 Corridor 49 Fitness equipment gym store DRY 4 Vending 16 Cleaner’s store 29 Post-swim showers circulation 8 Two lifts 42 Accessible changing room 50 Fitness studio SIDE 5 Public side accessible toilet 17 Accessible toilet 30 Accessible toilet 9 Sports hall (void over) 43 First oor cleaners' store 51 Fitness studio store WET 6 Reception o ce 18 Male changing room 31 Male toilets 12 Feature stair 44 Female changing 52 Sta area SIDE Recesses and 7 Wheelchair / buggy store 19 Female changing room 32 Female toilets contrasting wall 35 Pool hall (void over) 45 Female toilet 53 Sta lobby 8 Two lifts 20 Village changing 33 Pool store colours 37 Stair core 46 Male toilet 54 Sta store emphasise the 9 Sports hall 21 Male team changing 34 Pre-swim showers location of 39 Stair core 47 Male changing 55 Upper plant level 10 Sports hall store 22 Female team changing 35 Pool hall entrances to 40 Lobby 48 Fitness equipment gym 56 Upper plant lobby WET adjacent spaces 11 Main corridor 23 Cleaner’s store SIDE 36 First aid room 12 Feature stair 24 Changing cubicles 37 Stair core 25 Wheelchair/buggy storage 38 Plant 39 Stair core Views 9A 9A

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Ref Location (room) Code Sign * Position Notes ** External 20N Swimming Pool (with direction On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding E1 Name on building beside arrow) Identity sign to assist wayfinding entrance 29 Swimming Pool 35A Changing Rooms (with direction Fixed to the wall / ceiling beside Directional sign to assist wayfinding E2 Name board near the arrow) the opening Identity and directional sign to assist wayfinding entrance (alternative) 35B Wheelchair symbol Wall to pool surround E3 Additional name on 35C Water depth signs (at access points, Wall to pool surround Identity sign to assist wayfinding building (to reinforce min and maximum depths (shallow identification if required) and deep ends), in middle or where Internal depths change abruptly >1.5m, Subject to the particular pool design and Ground Floor operator's risk assessment in accordance with 35D Extent of walking/non-swimmers area Wall to pool surround 1 Entrance Lobby N/A BSENSpace 15288-partfor operator 1 notices and 2 and HSG179 (extent of >1.35m depth with a 2 Reception/Circulation 2A Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door conspicuous demarcation line) 2B Reception On the wall or ceiling a 35E2C AreasOffice defined for diving WallBeside to poolthe door/on surround the door a 35F2D StoreWheelchair/buggy store* Beside/onOn the wall the door a 35G2E FirstNotice Aid Board Room Beside/onOn the wall the door Space for operator notices 35H2F StaffFirst Floor,Only / GymEmergency & Studio Exit (with BesideOn the thewall door or ceiling MayDirectional have a sign specific to assist name wayfinding / Symbol could be direction arrows) used as an alternative to text 35J2G PlantFirst Floor,Room Gym & Studio Beside/onBeside the the lift door Ideally if this is located between the lift and the 35K Other operator signage / temporary Safetystairs it restrictions could serve such both as situations running, diving, 2H signageSwimming Pool, Sports Hall and Beside the door jumpingDirectional and sign user to instructionsassist wayfinding for particular Changing Rooms, WC's (with sessions such as lane swimming and / or direction arrows) teaching.etc. 9 FirstSports Floor Hall 9A Equipment Store x 2 Beside the door/on the door 3911 StairCorridor core 39H11A StaffReception, Only First Floor, Gym & Beside/onOn the wall the or doorceiling ba 40 Lobby 40A FitnessStudio (with Equipment direction Studio arrows) Beside/on the door Directional sign to assist wayfinding 40B11B AccessibleSwimming PoolChanging and Wet Changing Beside/onFixed to the the wall door SymbolDirectional could sign be to used assist as wayfinding an alternative to text 40C Cleaner'sRooms (with Store direction arrow) Beside/on the door b 40D11C GroundWet Changing Floor, Reception, Sports BesideBeside/on the thelift doordoor Ideallya if this is located between the lift and the Hall, Swimming Pool stairs it could serve both situations 11D Sports Hall Beside the door* a 40E11E ChangingAccessible Rooms, Changing WC's, Fitness OnBeside/on the wall the or doorceiling DirectionalSymbol could sign be to used assist as wayfinding an alternative to text 11F StudioCommunity (with Drydirection Changing, arrows) WC's On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 41 Corridor 41A Fitness(with direction Equipment arrows) Studio / Way On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 11G OutFemale (with Toilets direction arrows) Sign projecting perpendicular from Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 41B Female WC Beside/onthe wall the door 41C11H FemaleMale Toilets Changing Beside/onSign projecting the door perpendicular from Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 41D Male Changing Beside/onthe wall the door 41E11I MaleFemale WC Dry Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 41F Changing Rooms, WC's, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 11J StudioMale Dry (with Changing direction arrows) Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 11K Sports Hall 41G Fitness Studio (with direction OnBeside the wallthe door*or ceiling Directionala sign to assist wayfinding 11L arrows)Cleaner's Store Beside/on the door b 11M Accessible WC (Symbol) On the door 41H Changing Rooms, WC's, Way Out On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 18 Changing Area 20A Way out (with direction arrows) On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding (with direction arrows) 20B Group Changing Beside/on the door 41J Fitness Studio Beside the door May have a specific name 20C Changing Places room Beside/on the door 41K Staff Only / Emergency Exit Beside the door May have a specific name / Symbol could be 20D Accessible Changing Beside/on the door used as an alternative to text 20E Individual / family changing cubicles Beside/on the door 48 Fitness Equipment Gym 48A Staff Only / Emergency Exit Beside the door May have a specific name / Symbol could be 20F Group Changing Beside/on the door usedSubject as toan layout alternative of changing to text room and 20G48B StoreCleaner's Store Beside/on the door bproportions of cubicles and group changing places 48C20H StoreBaby Change Beside/on the door b 50 Fitness Studio 50A Store Beside/on the door b 20J Female Toilets Beside/on the door 50B Store Beside/on the door b 20K Male Toilets Beside/on the door 53 Staff lobby 53A Store Beside/on the door b 20L Accessible WC (Symbol) Beside/on the door 53B Staff Room Beside/on the door b 20M Shower symbol Beside/on the door Notes * Suggested signage wording highlighted in bold ** Fire safety signage is excluded from the schedule and subject to the particular a Signage may not be required if function is obvious/intuitive fire strategy / Building Control / Fire Officer approvals b Signage may not be required as function is not a public function Continued overleaf... 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Signage schedule (Example 2) cont/d... Ref Location (room) Code Sign * Position Notes ** External 20N Swimming Pool (with direction On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding E1 Name on building beside arrow) Identity sign to assist wayfinding 29 Swimmingentrance Pool 35A Changing Rooms (with direction Fixed to the wall / ceiling beside Directional sign to assist wayfinding E2 Name board near the arrow) the opening Identity and directional sign to assist wayfinding entrance (alternative) 35B Wheelchair symbol Wall to pool surround E3 Additional name on 35C Water depth signs (at access points, Wall to pool surround Identity sign to assist wayfinding building (to reinforce min and maximum depths (shallow identification if required) and deep ends), in middle or where depths change abruptly >1.5m, Internal Subject to the particular pool design and operator's risk assessment in accordance with Ground Floor 35D Extent of walking/non-swimmers area Wall to pool surround BSEN 15288-part 1 and 2 and HSG179 1 Entrance Lobby (extentN/A of >1.35m depth with a Space for operator notices 2 Reception/Circulation 2A conspicuousAccessible WC demarcation (Symbol) line) On the door 2B Reception On the wall or ceiling a 35E Areas defined for diving Wall to pool surround 2C Office Beside the door/on the door a 35F Store Beside/on the door 2D Wheelchair/buggy store* On the wall a 35G First Aid Room Beside/on the door 2E Notice Board On the wall Space for operator notices 35H Staff Only / Emergency Exit Beside the door May have a specific name / Symbol could be 2F First Floor, Gym & Studio (with On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding used as an alternative to text direction arrows) 35J Plant Room Beside/on the door 2G First Floor, Gym & Studio Beside the lift door Ideally if this is located between the lift and the 35K Other operator signage / temporary Safety restrictions such as running, diving, stairs it could serve both situations signage jumping and user instructions for particular 2H Swimming Pool, Sports Hall and Beside the door sessionsDirectional such sign as to lane assist swimming wayfinding and / or Changing Rooms, WC's (with teaching.etc. direction arrows) First Floor 9 Sports Hall 9A Equipment Store x 2 Beside the door/on the door 39 Stair core 39H Staff Only Beside/on the door b 11 Corridor 11A Reception, First Floor, Gym & On the wall or ceiling a 40 Lobby 40A FitnessStudio (with Equipment direction Studio arrows) Beside/on the door Directional sign to assist wayfinding 40B Accessible Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 11B Swimming Pool and Wet Changing Fixed to the wall Directional sign to assist wayfinding 40C Cleaner'sRooms (with Store direction arrow) Beside/on the door b 40D Ground Floor, Reception, Sports Beside the lift door Ideally if this is located between the lift and the 11C Hall,Wet Changing Swimming Pool Beside/on the door stairsa it could serve both situations 11D Sports Hall Beside the door* a 40E Changing Rooms, WC's, Fitness On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 11E Accessible Changing Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text Studio (with direction arrows) 11F Community Dry Changing, WC's On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 41 Corridor 41A Fitness Equipment Studio / Way On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding (with direction arrows) Out (with direction arrows) 11G Female Toilets Sign projecting perpendicular from Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 41B Female WC Beside/on the door the wall 41C Female Changing Beside/on the door 11H Male Toilets Sign projecting perpendicular from Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 41D Male Changing Beside/on the door the wall 41E Male WC Beside/on the door 11I Female Dry Changing 41F Changing Rooms, WC's, Fitness OnBeside/on the wall the or doorceiling DirectionalSymbol could sign be to used assist as wayfinding an alternative to text 11J StudioMale Dry (with Changing direction arrows) Beside/on the door Symbol could be used as an alternative to text 41G11K FitnessSports Hall Studio (with direction OnBeside the wallthe door*or ceiling Directionala sign to assist wayfinding 11L arrows)Cleaner's Store Beside/on the door b 11M41H ChangingAccessible Rooms,WC (Symbol) WC's, Way Out On the walldoor or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 18 Changing Area 20A (withWay outdirection (with arrows)direction arrows) On the wall or ceiling Directional sign to assist wayfinding 20B Group Changing Beside/on the door 41J Fitness Studio Beside the door May have a specific name 41K20C StaffChanging Only Places/ Emergency room Exit BesideBeside/on the thedoor door May have a specific name / Symbol could be 20D Accessible Changing Beside/on the door used as an alternative to text 48 Fitness Equipment Gym 48A20E StaffIndividual Only / /family Emergency changing Exit cubicles BesideBeside/on the thedoor door May have a specific name / Symbol could be 20F Group Changing Beside/on the door usedSubject as toan layout alternative of changing to text room and 48B Store Beside/on the door b 20G Cleaner's Store Beside/on the door proportions of cubicles and group changing 48C Store Beside/on the door bplaces 20H Baby Change Beside/on the door 50 Fitness Studio 50A Store Beside/on the door b 50B20J StoreFemale Toilets Beside/on the door b 53 Staff lobby 53A20K StoreMale Toilets Beside/on the door b 53B20L StaffAccessible Room WC (Symbol) Beside/on the door b 20M Shower symbol Beside/on the door Notes * Suggested signage wording highlighted in bold ** Fire safety signage is excluded from the schedule and subject to the particular a Signage may not be required if function is obvious/intuitive fire strategy / Building Control / Fire Officer approvals b Signage may not be required as function is not a public function

6.0 References Other useful references

Various sources of information have been used in • Designing for Accessibility – 2012 Edition: the compilation of this document and are published by Centre for Accessible recommended as further reading for those involved Environments (CAE) http://www.cae.org.uk/ and with wayfinding and signage design. RIBA Publishing www.ribabookshops.com/ RIBA-Publishing Sport England guidance • Signage and Spatial Orientation, Kling and .. • Accessible Sports Facilities Design Guidance Kruger, DETAIL 3013 http://shop.detail.de/uk_e/ Note landingpages/detail-startseite-en/signage-spatial- orientation.html • Affordable Sports Halls Design Guidance Note • Sign Design Guide – a guide to inclusive • Swimming Pools Design Guidance Note signage by JMU Access Partnership and the • Affordable Community Swimming Pools Sign Design Society www.signdesignsociety.co.uk/ • Wayfinding: Effective Wayfinding and Signing British Standards Systems, Guidance for Healthcare Facilities: • BS5499-1:2002 Graphical symbols and signs published by The Stationery Office, 2005 http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=11599 – Safety signs, including fire safety signs – Part 66&Action=Book&ProductID=9780113221400&From= 1 Specification for geometric shapes, colours SearchResults & layout • Handball Arena Wayfinding Signage, Populus • BS5499-4:2000 Safety signs, including fire strategy safety signs – Part 4 Code of practice • Handball Arena Legacy Signage Study, Make for escape route signage • Inclusive Way Finding Strategy, LOCOG • BS8300:2001 Clear signage principles • Inclusive Design Standards, published by the • BS8501:2002 Graphical symbols & signs - Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Public information symbols • UK Association for Accessible Formats http://www.ukaaf.org/

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Information Prepared by: Sport England, Robin Wilson Consulting, S&P Architects, The Access Consultancy, and Deloitte.

Acknowledgements: Sport England thank the following individuals and organisations for their contribution: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) ERCO GmbH JMU Access Partnership Matt Chisnall Architectural Photography Populous Pozzoni Rivermeade Signs Ltd. Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Sign Design Society Morley von Sternberg Tim Ronalds Architects Tamara Shiner Charlotte Woods User Guide:

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