Installation braille signs guideline

703.4.2 Location. Where a tactile sign is provided at a door, the sign shall be located alongside the door at the latch side. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with one active leaf, the sign shall belocated on the inactive leaf. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with two active leafs, the sign shall be located to the right of the right hand door. Where there is no wall space at the latch side of asingle door or at the right side of double doors, signs shall be located on the nearest adjacent wall. Signs containing tactile characters shall be located so that a clear floor space of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum by 18 inches (455 mm) minimum, centered on the tactile characters, is provided beyond the arc of any door swing between the closed position and 45 degree open position.

EXCEPTION: Signs with tactile characters shall be permitted on the push side of doors with closers andwithout hold-open devices.


 

IN SIMPLE TERMS:

When installing an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act ) compliant braille sign, the braille and tactile characters of the sign must fall between 48" and 60" from the floor. Remember the baseline (or bottom) of the highest line can be no higher than 60", and the bottom text, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character, can be no lower than 48".

Location - Refer to the drawing below:


 

Installers should use an 18 in square jig or template and locate it by doors that open outward. Be aware that the space must be free from obstructions and clear so the reader can approach the sign. Do not install signs where readers can be hit by an opening door. For even further explanation, refer to the drawing below:


 

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