If you own or manage a commercial property, ADA-compliant signage isn't optional. The Americans with Disabilities Act sets clear requirements for signs in public spaces, and non-compliance can result in lawsuits, fines, and accessibility barriers for your tenants and visitors.
What the ADA Requires
ADA signage requirements apply to permanent rooms and spaces, including restrooms, exits, stairwells, and room numbers. Key requirements include raised characters and Grade 2 Braille, non-glare finishes, high contrast between text and background, specific mounting heights and locations, and sans-serif fonts.
Where ADA Signs Are Required
All permanent rooms must have compliant signs. This includes restrooms, conference rooms, offices, exits, stairwells, and elevators. Directional and informational signs have separate requirements but must also meet basic accessibility standards.
Common Mistakes
Using decorative fonts instead of compliant sans-serif typefaces, mounting signs on the door instead of the latch side of the wall, skipping Braille or using incorrect grade, and poor contrast ratios between text and background.
How Universal Signs Can Help
We design and fabricate ADA-compliant signage that meets all federal and state requirements while still looking polished and on-brand. Our team stays current on code changes so you don't have to.
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