ADA compliant Signs

ADA Compliant Signs

• Room Identification Signs: permanent spaces such as offices, classrooms, restrooms, and mechanical rooms; include tactile raised lettering, Grade II Braille, and high-contrast, non-glare backgrounds

• Restroom Signs: men’s, women’s, unisex, or gender-neutral restrooms with pictograms, tactile lettering, and Braille

• Exit & Stairwell Identification Signs: tactile/Braille signage at doors to stairs, exits, and passageways

• Elevator & Floor Level Signs: tactile text, Braille, and high-contrast visuals inside and outside elevators

• Directional & Wayfinding Signs (when ADA-required): permanent directional signs must meet legibility, contrast, and mounting standards

• Overhead & Projected Signs: must use sufficient character height and contrast to remain legible from a distance

Code-Compliant Signage

• Exit Signs: illuminated, typically red or green, required at every exit and along exit routes

• Egress Path Markings: photoluminescent or illuminated strips in stairwells and exit pathways (NFPA 101 and IBC)

• Emergency Evacuation Maps: “You Are Here” maps with exit routes, extinguisher and alarm locations (required in hotels, dorms, public facilities)

• Fire Safety Signs: fire extinguisher and alarm location signs, plus warnings such as “No Smoking / Oxygen in Use” in medical facilities

• Occupancy Load Signs: maximum occupancy postings in assembly areas such as restaurants, gyms, and meeting halls

• Hazard & Safety Signs (OSHA/ANSI aligned): Danger, Warning, and Caution signs; PPE requirements; electrical access notices

Local Code & Specialty Requirements

• Height & Size Restrictions: local planning departments may limit exterior ADA/code signage dimensions

• Multilingual Requirements: Spanish, Chinese, or other languages often required depending on community demographics

• Illuminated Signage Rules: restrictions on backlit or illuminated signs in certain zoning districts