B08_Specifications_Visitor_Information_System_Markups.pdf

Visitor Information System Panel Templates for Pedestrian Signage

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Updated July 2024

Harpers Ferry Center Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

HFC_SI@nps.gov

National Park Service | U.S. Department of the Interior

NPS Sign Standards

Boundary

These small boundary signs are used in places other than main entrances to let pedestrians know they are entering a national park.

There are two main options for VIS boundary signs:

The first style is similar to an identity sign with “ENTERING” or “LEAVING” added right below the overbar. It can be mounted however is most appropriate for the site. The panel can be combined with other signs. Adding a regulations panel section helps visitors see what rules are in place within the park that are different from where they’re entering.

The second style can be used on carsonite posts, fence posts, or along a tree line.

Standard colors for boundary panels are the identity green overbar with a gray panel or an entire brown panel. Other panel colors can be considered when appropriate. Arrowheads can be the full flat color or 2 color version.

Pantone BLK4 Boundary Panel

Pantone 449 Boundary Overbar Standard Identity Colors

Pantone 7531 Boundary Panel Standard Identity Colors

Pantone 1615 Boundary Panels and Decal

Pantone 553 Boundary Panels and Decals

Crater Lake National Park

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

LEAVING

Backcountry Office

Caldera Overlook

Crater Rim Trail

0.1

Waldron Ledge 0.4

0.4

Byron Ledge Trail

Regulations Remain on the trails

No Drones

DANGER

Volcanic Fumes are hazardous to your heath and may be life threatening.

Do not enter this area if you are a person at risk:

Respiratory Problems

Heart Problems

Pregnant

Infants and Children

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

ENTERING

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DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION

These signs warn visitors of dangers and hazards. The level of the danger dictates the color of the panel. A red panel is only used for DANGER signs. A yellow panel is used for WARNING and CAUTION signs.

Both types of signs have a black header. The main title in the header uses Frutiger Bold in all-caps.

DANGER signs only use the word DANGER in the header and all text is set in Frutiger.

WARNING and CAUTION signs may use the words WARNING or CAUTION alone or with a secondary heading (keep out, area closed, stay on trail, etc.) Secondary headings can be in all-caps or title case.

WARNING and CAUTION signs can use alternate main headings, if desired.

Body text on WARNING and CAUTION signs is set in Rawlinson or Frutiger.

These signs are not used as directionals unless directing to an emergency exit.

Prohibition symbols need a thin white outline around their red circle to ensure they contrast with the panel background color.

These panels may include images. Text must not go over images.

Like all VIS signs, these signs can be combined with other VIS signs, including directionals, regulations, etc.

Pantone 485 Danger

Pantone 124 Caution

OPEN DAILY

Gallery

Trail

Backcountry Office

Caldera Overlook

Crater Rim Trail

0.1

Waldron Ledge 0.4

0.4

Byron Ledge Trail

Regulations Remain on the trails

No Drones

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

ENTERING

DANGER

Volcanic Fumes are hazardous to your heath and may be life threatening.

Do not enter this area if you are a person at risk:

Respiratory Problems

Heart Problems

Pregnant

Infants and Children

CAUTION

No water available on trail

Regulation and Informational

Regulation and information panels inform and help keep visitors and park resources safe.

Regulation panels have a light tan background with black text and a brown header with white text. Text in the over bar is Frutiger bold. The main text on regulation panels is typically NPS Rawlinson but Frutiger may be used.

Symbols communicate information at a glance and in many cases transcend language, making them helpful to visitors who are not fluent in English. Use symbols whenever possible.

List recreational symbols first followed by prohibition symbols.

These panels may include images. Text must not go over images.

The word “Regulations” in the overbar can be substituted with a short phase. Examples are as No Smoking, Area Closed, the area’s name, Notice, etc.

The brown header can be replaced with a black overbar that includes the park name, NPS|DOI, and the arrowhead.

We recommend using the arrowhead with the park’s name on panels when it is unclear if the visitor is inside a park boundary.

Pantone Warm Gray 2 Regulation Panels

Pantone 1615 Regulations Overbar

OPEN DAILY

Gallery

Trail

Backcountry Office

Caldera Overlook

Crater Rim Trail

0.1

Waldron Ledge 0.4

0.4

Byron Ledge Trail

Regulations Remain on the trails

No Drones

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

ENTERING

DANGER

Volcanic Fumes are hazardous to your heath and may be life threatening.

Do not enter this area if you are a person at risk:

Respiratory Problems

Heart Problems

Pregnant

Infants and Children

Regulations

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Regulations

Include a message here about why it is important drones are not flown in parks.

No Drones Please place extinguished cigerettes in container provided.

Designated Smoking Area

Designated Smoking Area

No Smoking

Note that panel sizes should be adjusted to suit the site where the sign will be installed. Enlarge panels that need to read from a distance. Reduce the size of panels that need to be less obtrusive and will be read from short distances but take care not to shrink any panel to the point that text is smaller than 30pt at full size.

Regulations

Remain on the trail.

Pedestrians only, no bikes.

No horses.

No Pets

Shoreline Closed

Pedestrians

Vehicles

Pets

Beach Access

Pedestrian Access

No Vehicles

No Pets

No Kites

Please be respectful of delicate park resources.

Note that panel sizes should be adjusted to suit the site where the sign will be installed. Enlarge panels that need to read from a distance. Reduce the size of panels that need to be less obtrusive and will be read from short distances but take care not to shrink any panel to the point that text is smaller than 30pt at full size.

Do Not Drink This water is for goats. It is not safe for human consumption

Goat Barn Regulations

Remember to Wash Your Hands

No Feeding Animals

No Food or Drink

No Pets

No Smoking

12" 6"

18"

12"

Overbar

VIS Panel Architecture

Main Panel

Although no one knows for sure how Fire Island got its name, one story says it’s for poison ivy’s fiery fall colors.

Nature’s balance ensures there is enough food for wildife in all seasons.

Historic Coast Guard Station Dock

Authorized Vehicles and Boats Only

Public Pedestrian Use Permitted

Yield to Official Use when Requested

No Public Mooring

Even one careless step can begin to destroy a sand dune.

Walking on a dune crushes the plant’s roots which lie just below the surface and anchor the sand. Winds will blow away unanchored sand causing a “blow out” or hole in the dune.

For your safety, please swim only in recommended areas.

Rip currents and rough surf make some areas unsafe for swimming.

Wildlife fed by humans lose their natural wild behavior, exposing them to potential harm from dogs, cars, and poachers.

Never feed or approach wild animals.

Stay on trails and boardwalks.

Avoid brushing against plants and grasses.

Use insect repellent.

Check your body for ticks after being outdoors.

Remove ticks as soon as you find them.

Notify your doctor if a tick is embedded in your skin.

Poison ivy covers much of Fire Island. It can be found in a variety of forms ranging from low-lying creepers to thick tree-like vines.

Its roots help keep the dunes from blowing away. Its leaves are an important food source for deer and other animals and its waxy winter berries are eaten by many birds.

All parts of the plant exude oil that can irritate skin. Upon contact, wash immediately with soap or swab with alcohol.

No bike riding on the boardwalk.

Please walk your bike.

Please Stay on the Boardwalk

Leaves of Three, Let It Be

Enjoy the Beaches SafelyAvoid Ticks Regulations

Stay on the boardwalk.

Take your trash with you when you leave.

Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.

No bicycles.

Stay off the dunes.

Do not feed wildlife.

Metal detectors are prohibited.

No open fires.

CONFERENCE

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Visual and Tactile Signage

Visual and tactile requirements apply to both interior and exterior signs labeling permanent rooms and spaces.

The NPS follows the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards.

https://www.access-board.gov/aba/chapter/ch07/#a703

Signs should use braille, upper case raise text in Frutiger, and have a non-glare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. Contrast shall be 70% or greater. Other color combinations, than shown, that have appropriate contrast can be used if they better match the space.

Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character. A clear floor space 18 inches minimum by 18 inches minimum must be centered on the tactile characters.

Braille located below entire raised text.

Unified English Braille (UEB) or Grade II Contracted braille, same color as panel background.

Letter height should be 5/8” min - 2” max

Tactile letters must be 3/8” min from borders and raised decorative elements

Character spacing is measured between the two closest points of adjacent characters (excluding word spaces) and should be 1/8” to 4x stroke width.

line space is 135% min - 170% max of the raised character height

This template is drawn in 1/2 scale and uses the letter height and line spacing listed. To achieve the correct letter spacing for tactile letters for this font and letter height the tracking was set to 50 pt. To use at full size enlarge 200%.

If letter height, letter spacing, or line height needs to be adjusted follow ABA guidelines to alter template.

Two line - 8” x 4” - 1/2 Scale

One line - 8” x 3” - 1/2 Scale

3/8” required minimum from tactile characters and any raised borders and decorative elements on all sides.

3/4”

1-1/8” 150% of

Character Height

Note the above templates are in 1/2 scale. To use at full size, enlarge 200%. Use this template as is or follow ABA guidelines if altering the template.

HEY

YOU

5/8” Raised Prismatic Characters* 68pt Frutiger 55 Roman Leading range: 64 - 80pt Tracking range: 40 - 160

*Actual hight slightly over 5/8” to accommodate reduction in letter height caused by prismatic shape.

HEY

YOU

1” Raised Prismatic Characters 103pt Frutiger 55 Roman Leading range: 98 - 122pt Tracking range: 20 - 160

HEY

YOU

HEY

YOU1.5” Raised Prismatic Characters

155pt Frutiger 55 Roman Leading range: 146 - 183pt Tracking range: 0 - 200

2” Raised Prismatic Characters 205pt Frutiger 55 Roman Leading range: 195 - 244pt Tracking range: 0 - 200

Notes

Guidelines listed comply with ABA Section 703.

Leading and tracking values may be interpolated for text heights between 5/8” and 2”. Text heights outside this range are not compliant.

Frutiger 55 Roman is recommended. Frutiger 45 Light meets ABA standards for tactile characters but is not ideal for people who read by sight. Frutiger 65 Bold and above are too thick to meet ABA requirements for tactile characters.

Specify 1/16” raised prismatic characters to ensure 1/32” ABA minimum height is achieved/exceeded.

Ensure 3/8” free space around all text and symbols.

1/16”

Guidelines for Raised Characters in Frutiger