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Visual and tactile requirements apply to both interior and exterior signs labeling permanent rooms and spaces. However, exterior signs not located at the door to the space they serve do not have to be tactile but must meet visual requirements (§216.2, Ex. 1).
The 2010 Standards set minimum requirements – both scoping and technical – for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (“ADA Standards”) cover: Newly constructed buildings and facilities; Alterations—such as, renovations and other changes that affect usability—made to buildings and facilities; Making architectural changes in existing state and local government buildings to provide “program access”; and
All ADA requirements related to signage are covered in this guide. The signage laws of some states and municipalities go above and beyond federal ADA regulations. For example, the presence of all gender restrooms has significantly increased in the last decade through state and city Bathroom Bills.
Get more detailed guidance on some ADA topics. Examples: Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments. Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Medical Diagnostic Equipment Used by State and Local Governments.
These regulations adopted revised, enforceable accessibility standards called the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, "2010 Standards." On March 15, 2012, compliance with the 2010 Standards was required for new construction and alterations under Titles II and III.
The ADA guidelines for Permanent Room Identification signs consist of three sections. Sign composition, Sign mounting and Sign finish and contrast. Sign Composition requirements are: Tactile - Text raised from the sign face. 5/8” tactile character height minimum. 2” tactile character height maximum. 1/32” minimum raised text.
