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14.4.2. Digital screens

Screens should be matt and with a wide angle of vision and provide a good contrast. In
all instances, screens must fulfil the following criteria:

Whenever installed in walls, screens should be located at a height between 1700 mm
and 2000 mm without interfering with the accessible path with a slight inclination (15º-
30º). They should be visible from a minimum distance of 1000 mm, applying the
requirements of size and contrast specified in this Section.

An interaction space shall be provided in front of the screen.

14.5. Directional signs

Directional signs shall give information to the users how to reach their destination.

14.5.1. Directional arrows in directional signs

An acceptable arrow design shall have the shaft longer than the header stem.
Moreover, the thickness shall be the same in all arrow lines and header lines shall have
an angle of 45 degrees.

Figure 121. Example of a good arrow design

The table 13 shows the different arrow typologies allowed depending on the direction
they point to and the arrow alignment on the sign. Furthermore, the table shows the
hierarchy of arrows from the top to the bottom of a sign.

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