We often see signage which is not placed at the required height, has the incorrect symbols or is not the right shape. Fixing signage is one of the easiest and least expensive means of addressing accessibility in a facility.
Mounting
- Restroom signage is required at two locations at the exterior of the restroom: on the door itself and on the latch side of the door to the restroom.
Signage Shape
- The shape of the sign on the latch side of the door is to be rectangular. On The door itself, the sign must either be a circle (12” Diameter) – for women’s restrooms, a triangle (12” Long – Vertex pointing upward) – for men’s restrooms, or a triangle within a circle for unisex restrooms, either of which are required to be contrasting colors.
Symbols
- Each restroom sign shall also have universal symbol for men and women on it in order to designate the type of restroom it is identifying. Additionally, for restrooms which are deemed accessible, the International Symbol of Accessibility must be placed on the sign.
Braille & Signage Lettering
- Braille & sSignage lettering is required on all wall signage. Characters are designated to have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 with a height minimum of 3”. Braille is also required as part of ADA requirements in order to ensure that those individuals which are visually impaired are able to recognize the restroom facilities.
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