TS 10691

TS 10691 is a standard focused on how graphic symbols used in fire prevention and fire protection should be understood. These symbols provide fast, language-independent communication for escape routes, equipment, warnings, and other safety markings. In fire safety practice, a consistent symbol system matters because it supports rapid recognition when information has to be found quickly.

The role of fire-safety symbols

From a general technical perspective, graphic symbols are visual signs designed to communicate direction and warning without relying on text. In the fire-prevention context, they help distinguish items such as extinguishing equipment, alarm devices, emergency exits, and hazard areas. Good symbol design reduces confusion between similar signs and improves recognition across different user groups.

What this standard covers

The scope of this standard is the rules concerning symbols used for fire prevention. In other words, its focus is the use of fire-safety symbols; details such as exact drawing conventions, sizes, or the materials on which symbols are applied cannot be inferred from the title and abstract alone. Even so, the core value of such a standard is to support consistent communication of the same safety message across different settings.

TS 10691 is also a withdrawn standard record. For that reason, the listing is useful for understanding the historical scope of the document, but it should not be read as a current mandatory requirement on its own. Fire signs and symbols remain an important technical area in building safety, industrial facilities, and emergency routing.