What is BS 1635 - Recommendations for graphic symbols and abbreviations about? 
BS 1635 is a safety standard on the representation of states of objects by graphical symbols. 
The aim of BS 1635 is to provide the best industrial guidance in the standard practice of graphic symbols and abbreviations for fire protection drawings throughout the industry.
BS 1635 provides which is primarily intended for those preparing drawings, gives recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions for use on drawings for fire protection purposes. The recommendations include the production of graphical symbols to be used on fire protection drawings in architectural, engineering, building and allied design fields.
Who is BS 1635 - Recommendations for graphic symbols and abbreviations for?  
BS 1635 on fire protection drawings is relevant to: 
- Fire equipment manufacturers
- Entities involved in fire safety engineering    
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Firefighters
- Construction management
- Fire safety departments    
- Regulatory bodies    
Why should you use BS 1635 - Recommendations for graphic symbols and abbreviations? 
Symbols are intended to replace a word or words with a graphical representation that has the same meaning for all users, regardless of their native language. BS 1635 describes a rationale of symbolism that establishes rules for the design of symbols and other graphic conventions and gives recommendations for the application of those rules and the ways in which symbolism should be used. BS 1635 provides details are provided of equipment for fire protection, fire fighting, and means of escape on drawings for design, construction, renovation or fire certification purposes. This will ensure the formulation of the abbreviated terms and symbols so that there is uniformity of terminology across the industry, across the globe, that prevents misunderstanding and minimize the risk due to fire.
