Both standards are very similar and are closely based on the board s ada accessibility guidelines adaag.
Ada guideline for ada signs height from floor.
For combo tactile visual signs.
4 5 1 general ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible rooms and spaces including floors walks ramps stairs and curb ramps shall be stable firm slip resistant and shall comply with 4 5.
Ada sign mounting height requirements under the 2010 ada standards for accessible design.
You can review the guidelines enforceable as of march 15 2016 at www ada gov chapter 7 section 703 of the ada code relates to signs.
In addition to tactile braille signs the ada also details and requires numerous other signs such as handicap parking signs elevator signs and signs directing towards accessible features.
Ada sign mounting height requirements the baseline of the tactile copy can be mounted between 48 at the lowest point to 60 at the highest point.
Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.
Room signs must be no higher than 5 feet.
Usa ada standards comparison for permanent room signs feature 1992 ada standard 2010 ada standard ansi a117 1 2003 tactile depth 1 32 inch 0 8 mm minimum 1 32 inch 0 8 mm minimum access for letter height 5 8 2 inch 16 51 mm 5 8 2 inch 16 51 mm 1 2 inch min.
However each contains a few unique provisions which are included in this edition of the standards.
A visually impaired person knows where the signs are supposed to be.
These standards took effect on march 15 2012 and replaced the doj s original ada standards.
Specifications for floor and ground surfaces address surface characteristics carpeting openings and changes in level.
Lastly the ada defines how far out from a wall or down from a ceiling any fixture may be placed and these guidelines also apply to general signs within a.
For information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov.
4 5 ground and floor surfaces.
In september 2010 the doj adopted a new set of ada compliant signage standards.
703 4 1 height above finish floor or ground tactile characters on signs shall be located 48 inches 1220 mm minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches 1525 mm maximum above the finish floor or ground surface measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
This guide explains requirements in the ada standards for floor and ground surfaces.
Ada accessibility guidelines adaag section 4 30 6.
Specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383.
The law requires that signs be centered at 60 inches maximum above the finished floor or ground surface.
