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e used but different types should not bemixed. Appropriate signs should take intoaccount the needs of those who may needto use them.The legibility of escape signs is determinedby the size of the sign, its level ofillumination and the distance over which itis viewed. The use of signs within the sameevent or venue should follow a consistentdesign pattern or scheme. You should notrely on a few outsized signs which mayencourage people to travel to a particularescape route when other more appropriateroutes should be used.other safety signs and noticesA number of other mandatory signs such as‘Fire action’ notices may also be necessary.Fire doors that have been fitted with selfclosingdevices should be labelled ‘Firedoor – keep shut’ on both sides. Fireresisting doors to cupboards, stores andservice ducts that are not self-closingbecause they are plainly kept locked shouldbe labelled ‘Fire door – keep locked’ on theoutside.At multi-occupied events, co-operationbetween the respective ‘appropriatepersons’ including, if necessary, themanaging agent or landlord should besought to ensure that, as far as possible,all signs on the site conform to a singlepattern or scheme.note: Either type will be acceptable butdifferent types should not be mixed.Figure 27: Fire door 'keep shut' noticeSigns should indicate non-automatic firesafety equipment if there is any doubtabout its location, e.g. fire extinguishersthat are kept in cabinets or in recesses.Figure 25: BS-type signA notice with the words ‘Push bar toopen’ should be permanently displayedimmediately above the push-bar on alldoors fitted with a panic bolt or panic latch.Figure 26: Euro sign99