Rio Linda, CA businesses should take advantage of FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento/Natomas Airport Area, CA’s ADA expert sign services. Our comprehensive sign solutions help companies comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
ADA compliance is important for all businesses but can be especially challenging for small businesses. Our sign packages take the guesswork out of compliance by providing everything businesses need to meet ADA standards. Each package is customized with various signs, such as braille signs, ADA room signs, and wayfinding signs.
ADA Requirements for Compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to provide equal access to goods and services for people with disabilities.
There are several requirements which businesses must meet to be compliant with the ADA. These requirements include:
- The contrast between the letters and the background must be at least 70%.
- The sign must be placed between 48 and 60 inches from the floor.
- Signs must have a finish resistant to glare, making them easy to see in all lighting conditions.
- The characters on a sign must be at least 2 inches tall with a stroke width of 1/8 inch. The font must be sans serif, meaning the letters do not have small decorative lines.
- Tactile signs must also meet certain requirements. These signs must have raised characters at least 1/32 of an inch high. In addition, the characters must be at least 5/8 of an inch wide.
- Braille is also required on certain sign types. Braille must be located beneath the tactile copy and should be contractor grade.
Types of ADA Signs
- Identification signs must be posted on the door of every room open to the public. These signs must have the name of the room in braille and raised characters. The name of the room must also be in contrasting colors.
- Wayfinding signs must be posted throughout a business to help people find their way. Examples include arrows at intersections and near the entrance of the facility.
- Informational signs must be posted where people might need information about a business. These signs include things like hours of operation and contact information.
- Overhead signs must be posted in areas where people might need to see them unobstructed from a distance. These signs include things like fire exits and parking garage signs.
Benefits of ADA Signs
- Help businesses stay compliant with the law. This prevents costly fines and penalties.
- Help increase business. By making the company more accessible, it attracts new customers and clients.
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
At FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento/Natomas Airport Area, CA, we are your one-stop shop for ADA sign systems. Contact us today to get started.
