All retailers, physicians’ offices, large employers, service providers, and local government offices have a common need for ADA signs in San Marcos, CA. Yet, there still seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the signage requirements covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To assist you in learning more about these markers, the experts at All Star Signs have put together this Q&A on interior ADA signs.
Are all interior markers covered by ADA regulations?
The ADA guidelines only apply to signage for permanent rooms. For example, if you have a room that doubles as a file room, changes its function to become a storage closet, and then changes once again to serve as a copy room, it would not be covered by the requirements. But, if you have a conference room that does not change its function over the years, then you must identify it with ADA compliant signage.
According to the guidelines, you do not have to label your office cubicles provided the furniture is not bolted down to the floor. However, adding compliant numerical signs to identify cubicles is both helpful and affordable. Since it will help visitors along with employees find their way around, it is typically worth the effort to go above and beyond the regulations to make your venue more accessible.
Are room signs the only markers covered by ADA requirements?
No. For instance, you need to clearly mark the exits and exit routes in your building to comply with the ADA. You also have to use Braille markings to clearly identify stairwells and exit doors that lead to hallways or to the outside.
Do ADA guidelines apply to temporary signage?
Temporary signs are any markers that are only in use for a week or less. These signs do not have to comply with regulations. But, exit signs and other wayfinding signs have to meet the standards. So, even if you think covering up wayfinding markers with temporary signs would improve the décor you have chosen for a conference or seminar, resist the temptation.
Do companies have to display their name in an ADA compliant manner?
They do not. The display of your organization’s name is not covered by compliance standards. Of course, it makes sense to have any suite signs that mention your business’s name meet the guidelines if you want people of all abilities to find you.
Additionally, you may no longer be in compliance if you have made any alterations to your office since you last added ADA signs in San Marcos, CA. If you want to know for sure whether or not you are leaving your enterprise open to lawsuits, you should contact the friendly professionals at All Star Signs for a free consultation. We can tell you exactly what markers you need to be in compliance with the ADA. We are able to supply you with an array of options that fit your goals, budget, and branding.
Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about interior ADA signs.
