NBN ISO 20712-3:2021

This document gives guidance for the selection and use of water safety signs as specified in ISO 7010
and beach safety flags as specified in ISO 20712-2 in aquatic environments. It provides guidance on
their location, mounting positions, lighting and maintenance. It also provides guidance on the design
and location of multiple signs.
This document does not apply to traffic signs for use on the public highway or maritime signalling. It
is not applicable to flags for use on firing ranges or to flags used to indicate water quality. It does not
cover means of escape signs and their illumination which may be present.
NOTE 1 The illustrations in this document are as accurate as possible within the limitations of the printing
process.
NOTE 2 This document refers to water safety signs which were originally specified in ISO 20712-11)
. These
water safety signs have been integrated in ISO 7010, but are not specifically identified as water safety signs.