Which signs have to be ADA-compliant?
If it identifies a permanent room or space, it almost certainly needs to meet ADA standards. Here’s where the rules apply.
Room & restroom IDs
Restrooms, room numbers, and permanent spaces need tactile characters, Grade 2 braille, and correct mounting height.
Directional & wayfinding
Overhead and directional signs have their own contrast and legibility rules — we design to them.
Exits & egress
Exit and stairwell identification must meet code for both safety and accessibility.
Built to spec
We fabricate and install your ADA signage from the architectural drawings and sign schedule your design team provides.
Why getting ADA signage right matters
It’s the law — but done well, it protects you and still looks sharp.
- Avoid liability. Non-compliant signage exposes you to complaints and fines; we keep you on the right side of the ADA.
- Genuinely accessible. Correct braille, contrast, and mounting height mean everyone can navigate your space with dignity.
- On-brand, not institutional. Compliance and custom colors, acrylic, and brushed aluminum are not mutually exclusive.
Common questions
What makes a sign ADA-compliant?
Compliant signs need raised (tactile) characters with Grade 2 braille, a matte/non-glare finish, high contrast between text and background, and a simple sans-serif typeface. Signs identifying permanent rooms must also be mounted at a specific height and location.
Where do ADA signs have to be mounted?
On signs identifying a room, they mount on the wall on the latch (handle) side of the door, with tactile characters at the federally required height. Placement is a legal requirement, and we handle it as part of installation.
Which signs in my building need to be ADA-compliant?
Signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces — restrooms, room numbers, exits and the like — must meet ADA standards; directional and informational signs have their own contrast and legibility rules. We can audit your facility and tell you exactly what’s required.
Can ADA signs still match our brand and décor?
Yes. The rules govern braille, contrast, and font, but within them we use custom colors and premium materials like acrylic or brushed aluminum so your accessibility signs match the rest of your interior.
Do you audit our building for ADA compliance?
We don’t perform ADA site audits ourselves — we fabricate and install to the architectural drawings and specifications your architect or code consultant provides. If you already have an audited sign schedule, we’ll build to it exactly.
