[ADA- Signage]1117B.5.1 International symbol of accessibility.
1117B.5.1.1 Design. The international symbol of accessibility shall be the standard used to identify facilities that are accessible to and usable by physically disabled persons as set forth in these building standards and as specifically required in this section. See Figure 11B-6.
EXCEPTION: Signs need not be provided for facilities within an adaptable dwelling unit, or within an accessible patient or guest room.
1117B.5.1.2 Color of symbol. The symbol specified above shall consist of a white figure on a blue background. The blue shall be equal to Color No. 15090 in Federal Standard 595B.
EXCEPTION: The appropriate enforcement agency may approve special signs and identification necessary to complement decor or unique design when it is determined that such signs and identification provide adequate direction to persons with disabilities.
1117B.5.2 Braille symbols. Contracted Grade 2 Braille shall be used wherever Braille symbols are specifically required in other portions of these standards. Dots shall be 1/10 inch (2.54 mm) on centers in each cell with 2/10 inch (5.08 mm) space between cells. Dots shall be raised a minimum of 1/40 inch (0.635 mm) above the background.
1117B.5.3 Proportions. Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width-to-height ratio of between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke width to height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.
1117B.5.4 Character height. Characters and numbers on signs shall be sized according to the viewing distance from which they are to be read. The minimum height is measured using an uppercase X. Lowercase characters are permitted. For signs suspended or projected above the finish floor in compliance with Section 1121B, the minimum character height shall be 3 inches (76 mm).
1117B.5.5 Contrast of symbol. Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background, either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
1117B.5.6 Raised characters and pictorial symbol signs. When raised characters or symbols are used, they shall conform to the following requirements:
- Letter type. Letters and numbers on signs shall be raised 1/32 inch (0.794 mm) minimum and shall be sans-serif uppercase characters accompanied by Grade 2 Braille.
- Symbol size. Raised characters or symbols shall be a minimum of 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) high.
- Pictorial symbol signs (pictograms). Pictorial symbol signs (pictograms) shall be accompanied by the equivalent verbal description placed directly below the pictogram. The border dimension of the pictogram shall be a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) in height.
1117B.5.7 Entrance signs. All building
entrances that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities shall be
identified with at least one standard sign and with additional directional signs, as
required, to be visible to persons along approaching pedestrian ways.
1117B.5.8 Information posted. Buildings that
have been remodeled to provide specific sanitary facilities and/or elevators for public
use that conform to these building standards shall have this information posted in the
building lobby, preferably as part of the building directory.
1117B.5.9 Mounting location and height.
- Where permanent identification is provided for rooms and spaces, raised letters shall be provided and shall be accompanied by Braille in conformance with Section 1117B.5.6.
- Signs shall be installed on the wall adjacent to the latch outside of the door.
- Where there is no wall space on the latch side, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest adjacent wall, preferably on the right.
- Mounting height shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) above the finish floor to the center line of the sign.
- Mounting location shall be determined so that a person may approach within 3 inches (76
mm) of signage without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a
door.
1117B.5.10 Traffic-control devices. Pole-supported pedestrian traffic-control buttons shall be identified with color coding consisting of a textured horizontal yellow band 2 inches (51 mm) in width encircling the pole, and a 1-inch-wide (25 mm) dark border band above and below this yellow band. Color coding should be placed immediately above the control button. Control buttons shall be located no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the surface adjacent to the pole.