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ADA signs in Raleigh, NC
Room, restroom, stairwell and elevator signs with raised text and Grade 2 Braille, built to the ADA Standards and mounted at the right height.
What a compliant room sign needs
- Raised capital letters, sans serif, 5/8 to 2 inches tall
- Grade 2 Braille directly below the text
- High contrast and a non-glare finish
- Mounted beside the latch side of the door, 48 to 60 inches up
- Pictograms in a field at least 6 inches tall
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Required, and worth getting right
The ADA requires accessible signs for the permanent rooms and spaces in commercial buildings: offices, restrooms, stairwells, exits and conference rooms. Someone who is blind should be able to find the restroom by touch, and someone with low vision should be able to read the room number.
We check every sign against the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design before it is made, form the raised text and Braille in photopolymer, and install each one at the required height and spot. Then we walk the building to check our work.
Done right, compliance is mostly a one-time project. Once the sign list and the standards for your building are set, adding a room later or replacing a damaged sign is quick, because the layout, colors and sizes are already decided.
The rules, in plain terms
These apply to signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces.
- Braille
- Grade 2 (contracted) Braille sits directly below the matching text, with rounded dots at standard spacing.
- Raised letters
- Text is raised at least 1/32 inch, in uppercase sans serif letters 5/8 inch to 2 inches tall.
- Contrast
- Light letters on a dark background or the reverse, strong enough for someone with low vision.
- Finish
- Matte or non-glare. Shiny surfaces wash out under lights.
- Mounting
- On the wall beside the latch side of the door, with the raised text between 48 and 60 inches above the floor.
- Pictograms
- Symbols like the restroom figure sit in a field at least 6 inches tall, with raised text and Braille below.
ADA signs we make
Room signs
Room numbers and names for offices, classrooms, conference rooms and storage.
Restroom signs
Men's, women's, unisex and family restroom signs with pictograms.
Stairwell and exit signs
Floor level and exit route signs that meet ADA and fire code.
Elevator signs
Floor designation and hoistway signs with raised text and Braille.
Suite numbers
Suite and unit signs for office buildings and medical centers.
Directional signs
Visual signs for hallways and lobbies: high contrast and non-glare, no Braille needed.
Materials
- Photopolymer
- The standard for raised text and Braille, with crisp letters and properly domed dots.
- Acrylic
- Clean and durable in almost any color, with printing on the back for a smooth face.
- Brushed aluminum
- A sleek look for offices and medical buildings that hides fingerprints.
- Wood and wood laminate
- A warmer look for law offices, hotels and restaurants, still compliant.
How an ADA sign project works
Survey
We note every door, its swing and the mounting spot, or work from your door schedule.
Compliance check
Every sign is checked for letter size, Braille, contrast and mounting height before production.
Proof
You approve wording, colors and materials.
Build
Raised text and Braille are formed to ADA specs and each sign is inspected.
Install
We mount each sign in place and walk the building to confirm it.
ADA sign questions
Which signs have to meet ADA requirements?
Signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces, like room numbers, restrooms, exits and stairwells, need raised text and Braille. Directional and informational signs need high contrast and a non-glare finish, but not Braille or raised letters.
Do all interior signs need Braille?
No. Braille is only required on signs for permanent rooms and spaces. Directional signs, informational signs and temporary signs do not need it.
What happens if our signs are not compliant?
The Department of Justice can investigate complaints and impose civil penalties, and businesses can also face private lawsuits. Getting signs right up front costs far less than fixing them later.
How much do ADA signs cost?
A single room sign typically runs $30 to $150, depending on material and finish. Whole-building packages are quoted from a sign list after a walk-through.
How long does it take?
A standard order usually takes 2 to 4 weeks from approval to installation. Big buildings with phased installs take longer, and we give you a timeline up front.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in North Raleigh and work across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner, Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina.
Related reading
- ADA Sign Height Requirements: Mounting Rules Explained
ADA tactile signs mount with the text between 48 and 60 inches up, on the latch side of the door. The 2010 rules for room, restroom and parking signs.
- How Much Does a Business Sign Cost? Raleigh Price Ranges
Typical business sign costs in Raleigh, from PVC and ADA signs to channel letters and stone monuments, plus what drives the price and how to get a real quote.
Get a free ADA sign quote
Tell us what you need and where it goes. Carlo will get back to you with questions or a price.
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