SIGN CLASSIFICATIONS

• Policy Signs:  Signs stating rules and regulations involving use of the facility.
• Warning Signs:  Signs stating specific risks in an area of the facility.
• Directional Signs:  Signs indicating entrances/exits, fire evacuation plans, etc.
• Emergency Item Signs:  Signs indicating where various emergency items are stationed such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.

SIGN APPEARANCE

• Sign must be made of durable material that will hold up to the various conditions present in health clubs.
• Signs must be created using fonts (letters) that are easy to read from at least 5'-10' away.
• Signs should be created using bright colors that will demand attention.  Typically, signs with a white background and colored letters are the best.  Wall color should be factored in on sign selection if possible.  Don't use signs that will blend with walls and not be easily identified.
• Area rules signs should be at least 18" x 24" in size to allow for easy viewing. 
• Individual rules signs, such as "Re-rack Weights" signs can vary in size, but should be large enough to be easily identified in a particular area.

SIGN PLACEMENT

Sign placement is critical in that an unseen sign is useless.  

• Signs should be placed from 4'-6' off the floor.
• Signs should be placed consistently throughout an area.
• Make sure sign colors don't blend with walls.
• Post signs uniformly throughout the facility to ensure visibility.
• COMPUTER PRINTOUTS AND HANDWRITTEN SIGNS SHOULD BE AVOIDED  They can act as a temporary fix, but should replaced with permanent signs as soon as possible.  Printouts and handwritten signs can be confused with general club postings, class schedules, etc.