Which signs have to be tactile under the ADA?
Room signs need raised characters and braille; directional and informational signs don't. A plain-language tour of §216, the part of the 2010 ADA Standards that decides which rules apply to which sign.
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Tactile Signs
Tactile characters and braille: the numbers in §703
Uppercase sans serif, 5/8 to 2 inches tall, raised 1/32 inch, with Grade 2 braille below. The dimensions behind a compliant tactile sign, and what the builder does for you.
Where to mount a tactile sign: height, side and clear space
Between 48 and 60 inches, on the latch side, with an 18 by 18 inch clear space beyond the door swing. The §703.4 placement rules, including double doors and doors with closers.