ISO 16069:2017描述了用于创建安全通道引导系统（SWGS）的视觉组件的设计和应用原则。 ISO 16069:2017包含对电力和磷光组件均有效的一般原则。提供与组件类型相关的特殊信息，以帮助定义SWG的使用环境、材料选择、布局、安装和维护。 ISO 16069:2017不包括风险评估。对乘客具有不同风险的应用通常需要不同的布局和SWG类型。SWGS的具体应用和精确最终设计委托给负责该任务的人员。 ISO 16069:2017也不包括SWG可能的触觉或听觉组件的特殊考虑，也不包括紧急逃生路线照明的高安装组件的要求，尤其是紧急逃生路线照明的设计和应用。 ISO 16069:2017旨在通过协作和协调，供ISO和IEC内负责根据其特定要求开发SWG的所有其他技术委员会使用。ISO 16069:2017不适用于符合国际海事组织（IMO）规定的船舶。

ISO 16069:2017 describes the principles governing the design and application of visual components used to create a safety way guidance system (SWGS). ISO 16069:2017 contains general principles valid both for electrically powered and for phosphorescent components. Special information which is related to the type of component is given to assist in defining the environment of use, choice of material, layout, installation and maintenance of SWGS. ISO 16069:2017 does not cover risk assessment. Applications with different risks to the occupants typically require different layouts and types of SWGS. The specific application and exact final design of SWGS is entrusted to those persons responsible for this task. ISO 16069:2017 also does not include the special considerations of possible tactile or audible components of SWGS, nor does it include requirements for high mounted components of the emergency escape route lighting, especially the design and application of emergency escape route lighting. ISO 16069:2017 is intended, by collaboration and coordination, to be used by all other Technical Committees within ISO and IEC charged with developing SWGS for their specific requirements. ISO 16069:2017 is not to be used for ships falling under regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).