See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.
| Section | Item | Technical Requirements | Comments | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.2(7) 4.1.3(16) 4.30.1 |
Directional and Informational Signs: | Do signs which provide direction to, or information
about, functional spaces of the building comply with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5 (See
below)? EXCEPTION: Building directories, menus, and all other signs which are temporary are not required to comply . |
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| 4.30.2 | Character Proportion: | Do the letters and numbers on such signs have a width to height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1; and a stroke width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10? | |||
| 4.30.3 | Character Size: | Are the characters on such signs sized according to viewing distance with characters on overhead signs at least 3 inches high? | |||
| 4.30.5 | Finish: | Do the characters and backgrounds on such signs have a non-glare finish? | |||
| Contrast: | Do the characters contrast with their background (light-on-dark or dark-on-light)? | ||||
| 4.1.2(7) 4.1.3(16) 4.30.1 |
Room and Space Identification Signs: | Do signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces comply with 4.30.4, 4.30.5, and 4.30.6 (See below)? | |||
| 4.30.4 | Raised and Braille Characters: | Are the characters on such signs raised and accompanied by Grade II Braille? | |||
| Pictograms: | If a pictorial symbol (pictogram) is used to designate permanent rooms and spaces, is the pictogram accompanied by the equivalent verbal description placed directly below the pictogram? (The verbal description must be in raised letters and accompanied by Grade II Braille.) (If the International Symbol of Accessibility or other information in addition to room and space designation is included on the sign, it does not have to be raised and accompanied by Grade II Braille.) | ||||
| Is the border dimension of the pictogram at least 6 inches high? | |||||
| Character Size: | Are the raised characters on such signs between 5/8 inch and 2 inches high and raised at least 1/32 inch? | ||||
| Upper Case: | Are the raised characters on such signs upper case, and sans serif or simple serif? | ||||
| 4.30.5 | Finish: | Do the characters and background on such signs have a non-glare finish? | |||
| Contrast: | Do the characters on such signs contrast with their background (light-on-dark or dark-on-light)? | ||||
| 4.30.6 | Mounting Location: | Are such signs mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door? (At double leaf doors, are the signs placed on the nearest adjacent wall?) | |||
| Mounting Height: | Are such signs mounted with their centerline 60 inches above the ground surface? | ||||
| Approach: | Can a person approach to within 3 inches of such signs without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of the door? | ||||
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