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=== Interior Signage === | === Interior Signage === | ||
: | :Any sign situated on the inside of a structure. This includes but is not limited to directories, room plaques, directional signage, room schematics, digital or other technologies, emergency evacuation routes and restroom signage | ||
=== Plaque === | === Plaque === | ||
: | :An ornamental tablet, typically of metal or plastic, that is fixed to a wall or other surface | ||
=== Temporary Signage === | === Temporary Signage === | ||
: | :Signage intended to be in use for 60 days or fewer | ||
== Policy and Procedure Statements == | == Policy and Procedure Statements == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
:[https://www.northcarolina.edu/policy/index.php | :[https://www.northcarolina.edu/apps/policy/index.php#policy-tab The UNC Policy Manual, Chapter 100.1, Section 502A] | ||
== Contact Information == | == Contact Information == | ||
:[ | :[https://pdc.appstate.edu/ Planning, Design and Construction] | ||
:Administrative Assistant | :Administrative Assistant | ||
:Phone: (828) 262-7195 | :Phone: (828) 262-7195 | ||
Latest revision as of 15:54, 17 March 2023
Policy 507.15
Introduction
1.1 The University recognizes the need for comprehensive, clear and consistent signage and associated standards to facilitate access and wayfinding needs of faculty, students, staff, and visitors. Well-designed signage will unify campus places, orient people, and strengthen Appalachian State University’s image.
Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all interior and exterior signage for Appalachian State University. The standards will encompass signage placement, design characteristics and size.
Definitions
Wayfinding
- A consistent use and organization of definite sensory cues from the external environment
Design Characteristics
- Anything included in the design outlines—color, size, font, spacing, graphics, information, shape or any element that would be portrayed on a sign
Exterior Signage
- Any sign situated outside. This includes but is not limited to building signage, parking and traffic signage, wall-mounted signs, memorials, digital or other technologies, vehicular-orientation signage, information kiosks, information signage and donor signage/recognition
Interior Signage
- Any sign situated on the inside of a structure. This includes but is not limited to directories, room plaques, directional signage, room schematics, digital or other technologies, emergency evacuation routes and restroom signage
Plaque
- An ornamental tablet, typically of metal or plastic, that is fixed to a wall or other surface
Temporary Signage
- Signage intended to be in use for 60 days or fewer
Policy and Procedure Statements
4.1 Authority over design standards and placement of all interior and exterior signage rests with the Department of Planning, Design and Construction.
4.2 All interior and exterior signage on Appalachian State University properties shall be submitted to the Department of Planning, Design and Construction for review and approval prior to installation.
4.3 Non-compliant signage may be subject to review, removal, and/or further renovation, at the expense of the department that created or obtained such signage.
4.4 Contact Planning, Design and Construction to submit signage proposals
Additional References
Authority
Contact Information
- Planning, Design and Construction
- Administrative Assistant
- Phone: (828) 262-7195
Original Effective Date
- May 27, 2013