GB/T 16900-1997 in English

《GB/T 16900-1997图形符号表示规则 总则》由TC59（全国图形符号标准化技术委员会）归口，主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。
本标准规定了图形符号的分类、设计、注册等基本要求。本标准适用于技术文件、设备、标志及信息技术等领域的图形符号。

1 Scope

This standard specifies the basic requirements of classification, design and register for the graphical symbols.
This standard is applicable to graphical symbols in the fields such as technical product documentation, equipment, sign and information technology.

2 Normative References

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. At time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and the parties coming to an agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards below.

Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Design Procedure
6 Design
7 Register