ADA SIGNS - A QUICK LOOK

At TOPAZ SIGNworks ADA signs are one of the specialty markets we have chosen as an area of respected focus.  Our goal is to provide our customers with 2015 ADA compliant way-finding signage while making a difference in the community of respected disabled Americans. New regulations have been put into place that have an effect on newly added ADA signage into existing buildings and new construction projects as well. “Orchard Farm School District” in St. Charles, MO is an example of an existing building who calls on us to provide ADA signage.  One new construction project that TOPAZ SIGNworks is working on is the “Emergency Communication Center in Boone County”.  TOPAZ SIGNworks is working closely with architects and construction companies to assure they have the correct ADA Signs and do not run into any unforeseen fines resulting from non-compliant ADA signs. Here are some buildings that must have and comply with ADA sign regulations: Hospitals, Schools, Medical Buildings, Grocery Stores, Movie Theaters, Banks, Restaurants, Public Malls and Department Stores, the list goes on and on.  These ADA signs identify restrooms, elevators, room numbers, stair cases, room identification, handicap notations, parking signs, entrance and exit signs for example. The next time you are in a public place just take a look around and you will see ADA signs prominently displayed to help people find their way around and ensure they know where they are or about to go or enter. ADA signage has very specific size specifications Handicap, Male and Female pictograms for example.  ADA signage also looks at the size of the text, and the locations of the signs information in the signs.  Special attention is given to the sign itself.  The spacing of the Braille between the edge of the sign with the edge of text and distances between the two are all considered when making an ADA compliant sign.  Even the Braille itself has new specifications on the material.  Don’t get lost in all of this that is why TOPAZ SIGNworks is here to help with your needs. Please take a look at a couple of our examples and be sure to call on us to help you with your ADA signage needs. Give us a call at 636.949.2200 or visit us at www.topazsignworks.com to see how we can help you with your next ADA Sign.