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As a business owner, it’s your job to ensure that your facility offers ADA-compliant signs. You can have these commercial signs custom made to suit your needs. Here is an introduction to ADA-compliance to help make your business accessible by following the appropriate building regulations.

ADA-Compliant Signs 101

What Are ADA-Compliant Signs?

ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act. This set of rules dictates certain measures that must be taken in public facilities to ensure people of all abilities can safely navigate the buildings. Whether you run a public library or a pizza place your company must follow these rules including featuring appropriate signage.

Where Should You Place Them?

commercial signageThese commercial signs may indicate building features like the presence of stairs. Signage next to a stairwell should indicate the floor level, stair level and the level of the exit in Braille, a tactile language used by individuals with visual impairments. You should also install commercial signs like a bathroom gender indicator or to denote the name and purpose of a room — like a conference room or break area.

This signage must follow certain regulations for letter size, font, placement, and coloration. For example, the Braille dots must be 0.059 inches deep and each dot should 0.090 inches away from the next. Even the finish of the signage is monitored and must be considered to provide the most readable signs for individuals who have visual impairments.

Look into local building codes to learn about the specifics for your area. Then, work with a designer who is experienced with ADA-compliance to gain their insight and ensure your building is accessible to all.

 

Business owners interested in creating custom commercial signs should contact Craven Sign Services in High Point, NC, to learn about their manufacturing options. They have been in business since 1965 creating ADA-compliant signage for companies across a wide variety of industries like sports, hotels and health care. Call (336) 883-7306 to schedule a personalized consultation and ask for information on their design experience.

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