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1 Scope………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
2 Normative references. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
3 Definitions. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
4 Requirements. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
4.1 General …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
4.2 Design and construction. …………………………………………………………………………………………..2
4.3 Performance. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
4.4 Mounting requirements. ……………………………………………………………………………………………4
5 Inspection and methods of test …………………………………………………………………………………….5
5.1 Inspection. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
5.2 Sequence of testing. …………………………………………………………………………………………………5
5.3 Tests for physical characteristics. ………………………………………………………………………………5
5.4 Luminance test ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
5.5 Test for chromaticity. ………………………………………………………………………………………………5
5.6 Dose rate measurement ……………………………………………………………………………………………5
5.7 Tritium leakage test …………………………………………………………………………………………………6
5.8 Water-soluble tritium content ………………………………………………………………………………….6
5.9 Flammability test ……………………………………………………………………………………………………6
6 Identification and labelling. ………………………………………………………………………………………6
6.1 Manufacturer’s declaration. ……………………………………………………………………………………6
6.2 Marking. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
6.3 Labelling. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Annex A Notes to purchasers. ………………………………………………………………………………………8
Annex B Quality verification of self-luminous (radioluminescent) safety signs. ……………….9