The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires specific signage in all public areas of buildings - restrooms, room numbers, exits, stairwells, and more. These signs must include tactile characters, Grade 2 Braille, proper contrast, and correct mounting heights.
Getting it wrong means more than just failed inspections. Non-compliant signage can result in lawsuits, fines, and costly retrofits. We've seen businesses forced to replace entire sign packages because someone ordered the wrong specs online.
Important: ADA requirements are specific and non-negotiable. Character height, Braille placement, mounting height, and contrast ratios all have exact specifications. Generic "ADA style" signs from online vendors often don't meet actual compliance standards.
We design and fabricate ADA-compliant signage that meets federal requirements and passes inspection. Every sign includes proper tactile lettering, Grade 2 Braille, and documentation of compliance specs. We can also survey your facility and identify what signage you need.
Get an ADA Signage QuoteAll fabricated to federal ADA standards with tactile characters, Grade 2 Braille, and proper contrast ratios.
Room numbers, office names, and suite identifiers. Required for all permanent rooms and spaces. Includes raised tactile characters and Grade 2 Braille. Mounted at ADA-specified height on latch side of door.
Men, Women, All-Gender, and Family restrooms. Includes required pictograms, tactile text, Braille, and International Symbol of Accessibility where applicable. Designed to meet both ADA and local code requirements.
Directories, directional arrows, and navigation signs. While not all wayfinding signs require tactile elements, overhead and projecting signs have specific requirements. We ensure your wayfinding system is compliant throughout.
Exit signs, stairwell identification, areas of rescue assistance, and emergency evacuation signage. These signs have specific requirements for tactile elements, photoluminescence, and mounting locations.
These aren't suggestions - they're federal requirements with specific measurements.
Raised characters between 1/32" minimum. Sans-serif or simple serif fonts. Character height 5/8" to 2" for room signs. Must be uppercase for tactile elements.
Contracted Braille (not Grade 1) positioned below tactile text. Specific dot height, spacing, and placement requirements. Must be domed, not flat.
48" to 60" from floor to baseline of lowest tactile character. Signs must be on latch side of door, not on the door itself. Specific clearance requirements.
70% minimum contrast between characters and background. Light on dark or dark on light - both are acceptable if contrast ratio is met.
Sign surface must have non-glare finish. Glossy surfaces fail inspection. Matte or satin finishes required for both background and characters.
When pictograms are used, they must be in a 6" minimum height field. Text descriptor must be placed directly below the pictogram field.
From assessment to installation - we handle everything.
We can survey your building to identify every location requiring ADA signage - rooms, restrooms, exits, stairwells, and more. You get a complete list of what's needed, not just what you thought to ask about.
We design signs that meet ADA requirements while matching your interior design. Color options, materials, and mounting hardware are all selected to complement your space. You approve proofs before production.
Signs are produced with proper tactile characters, Grade 2 Braille, correct contrast ratios, and non-glare finishes. Every sign is inspected before it leaves our shop.
We install signs at the correct heights and locations. Proper mounting is part of compliance - even a correctly made sign fails if it's mounted wrong. You get documentation of placement specs for your records.
Common questions about compliance and requirements.
Tell us about your facility. We'll help you identify what's required and provide a complete quote.
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