STAIRS Sign

PRODUCT FEATURES:

TYPE:RAISED tactile Graphics and Letters

COLOR:BLACK

TWO SIDED TAPE

COMMERCIAL USE

MATERIAL: PLASTIC

SIZE:6 X 9 INCH 

Sign is shipped ready-to-install with double sided tape on the back

A "Stairs" sign with a black background and tactile Braille is a specific type of signage commonly used in buildings and public spaces to indicate the location of a staircase. This sign combines both visual and tactile elements to ensure clear communication and accessibility for individuals with diverse needs, including those with visual impairments.

The black background of the sign creates a strong contrast against which the white or light-colored text and Braille dots are highly visible. The inclusion of Braille ensures that individuals who are blind or have low vision can independently comprehend that a staircase is located in that direction. The tactile nature of Braille empowers them to navigate their surroundings confidently and make informed decisions about their path.

The "Stairs" message on the sign is a clear indicator that a staircase is present in the indicated direction. This type of sign is crucial for building navigation, helping individuals find the appropriate route to reach different levels.

In summary, a "Stairs" sign with a black background and tactile Braille provides important information in a format accessible to a diverse range of individuals. It ensures that people with disabilities, including those with visual impairments, can navigate buildings safely while promoting clear communication and inclusivity in public spaces.

Stairway Floor Number signs are required in every facility whether it is a 2 floor building or 100 floor building. These signs help distinguish every staircase of your multi- story building and make it easier for people to find its different stairwells. NYC and NYC Fire Department require building owners of multi storey facilities of more than one story to put signs that indicate different stair letters.

This STAIRS SIGN  is made from PLASTIC and come with two sided tape. We Provide Braille signs to all United states and we provide high quality signage to your building.

     Product description

Sign size: 6X9 Inch Color letter: WHITE. Color background: BLACK. Comes with two sided tape. This is a HIGH QUALITY PLASTIC sign !!! This is a Braille sign with RAISED tactile Graphics and Letters. Sign is shipped ready-to-install with double sided tape. A picture is worth a thousand words- see our images

This is a plastic “STAIRS” SIGN with HEAVY DUTY DOUBLE SIDED TAPE for installation. In NYC use/post sign to inform tenants/owners/guests/officers of staircase with proper HPD designation in residential and commercial single and multi unit facilities and establishments in NYC 

 Question and answers? 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards ensure that everyone finds your building accessible. These standards extend to a variety of features in a building--including your signage. It is imperative that your signs are ADA compliant when necessary. This refers to making sure visually impaired occupants can read your sign, and the standards are very specific.

What is Braille Pictogram Sign?

 Braille building interior signs are for the visually impaired and who read Braille, Our collection of ADA Braille pictogram signs that are designed to keep everyone safe and in compliant. We offer A variatey of  ada Braille Pictogram Signs and You can also choose a complete series to ensure that your business or building has a professional, uniform look.

Our ADA Braille pictogram signs are easy to shop and in inventory click and buy is our believe. we like to make everything simple and with thousand of signs in there is NO production time !  

The Standardized safety symbols have proven to be extremely valuable in accident prevention and personal protection. Pictograms are very useful when there is a possibility that people may not be able to read large amounts of text easily due to certain difficulties.  As such, Pictogram Signs help facilitate a quicker and more effective means of communicating safety messages.  This, then, results in far less accidents and a higher level of safety awareness.

What kind of signs need to be ADA compliant?

ADA signs are often found indoors or at the entrance of a building. If a sign identifies a permanent room or space, it must adhere to the guidelines. Adherence is also required for signs indicating exits, elevators, and restrooms--as well as signs that direct occupants or inform them about the accessible features of your building. ADA parking signs are the blue signs that indicate handicapped parking spaces.

What does being ADA compliant mean?

Because the main purpose of ADA signs is to identify accessible features and be readable for visually impaired occupants, they need to include clear visual characters as well as tactile characters. Tactile characters are either raised letters or braille. Simply including tactile characters isn’t enough. The visual letters also must adhere to certain standards--including the height and spacing of the characters. They need to be readable by occupants with low vision.

General rules for ADA signs include:

The background and characters must contrast (light on dark or dark on light) and.

Visual characters must use an easy-to read font that is not italic, script, or otherwise unconventional and decorative.

If the sign identifies a room, it must be adjacent to the door at the proper height

The International Symbol of Access must be standard rather than stylish

Proper ADA signage is required in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy for your building. Many business owners and landlords overlook this requirement because of their busy schedules, and they get an unwelcome surprise when the building inspector comes. All buildings need to be compliant, no matter what kind of business or establishment you have, so it’s important to work with a sign company that ensures your signs are ADA compliant

American disability Act (ADA) signs are building signs that are specifically designed to ensure people with disabilities the same access and functionality to business facilities as people without disabilities. ADA signs must present the same information to every person regardless of physical limitations. New York, California and many other states require building owners to install per the American disability act (ADA) signs that have raised image, raised letters and Braille below. The signs need to have strong contrast between the letters and Braille at the bottom.

You can find some Frequently Asked Questions about our signs and ada signs below:

Do ADA requirements extend to Braille signage? The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAAG) stipulates a braille standard for ADA signs requiring braille. In 1980 California was the first state to establish its own braille standard, known as “California (Title 24) Braille”, and mandate its use for ADA signs across the state.

What does ADA mean?  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Full name

Do all ADA signs need Braille?  BRAILLE OR NO BRAILLE: Though the 2010 ADAAG guideline sets standards for braille signs, it does not stipulate where in a building braille signs are required. However, the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (1994) does require that signs designating permanent rooms and spaces must have raised characters and braille.

Where are ADA signs required? ADA signs should be installed no lower than 48 inches from the floor and no higher than 60 inches from the floor. If there is not enough space to mount the sign in the specified location, it may be installed on the nearest adjacent wall in a clearly visible location. ADA signs should not be mounted directly on a door

What is tactile text? A Tactile text is a raised surface that a visually impaired person can feel. They are with strong contrast background so visually impaired persons can locate them easily

What makes a sign ADA compliant? All ADA-compliant signs must have backgrounds and characters that do not create any glare, unless the signs are for parking or traffic. People who have vision impairments are not able to process glare or reflection very well, especially elderly people

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Sales Tax:

We are required to collect sales tax on any product sold on this site and shipped to an address in New York. The sales tax is 8.875 percent.

Notice:

The requirements for sign content are determined by intended use and by applicable regulation. The BUYER is responsible for determining the appropriate content for a sign or package of signs. We make no warranty or representation of suitability of a sign for any specific application. IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE SIGNS THE CUSTOMER ORDERS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE, FEDERAL, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS. Please review terms and conditions prior to purchase. 

For more information about what is required, see the laws that are referenced and the rules applicable to your city and state. This page is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice , professional advice or a statement of law. You may wish to consult with an attorney.