Why is the ISO 7010 standard important?

Evacuation (E): Emergency exits, exits, stairs
Fire safety (F): Extinguishers, alarms, equipment
First aid (P): First aid stations, defibrillators
Prohibition (P): Prohibited actions
Obligation (M): Mandatory actions
Warning (W): Potential hazards

ISO 7010 ensures universal understanding of safety pictograms, regardless of language. It has been mandatory in France since 2013 for all public buildings (ERP) and businesses.

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ISO 7010 Standard

ISO 7010 Standard: Complete 2025 Guide

Complete guide to ISO 7010 standard: safety, evacuation, prohibition, and obligation pictograms. International standard mandatory in France since 2013.

What is the ISO 7010 standard?

ISO 7010 is the international standard that defines graphical safety symbols. It ensures universal understanding of safety, evacuation, prohibition, obligation, and warning pictograms.