ADA / Regulatory Signs
ADA Signs That Pass Inspection and Belong in Your Space
ADA Signs That Pass Inspection and Belong in Your Space
ADA and regulatory signs are not optional. Any facility open to the public u2014 whether a hospital, office building, hotel, school, or retail store u2014 is required to meet federal accessibility standards under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The signs have to be right the first time. Wrong mounting height, insufficient contrast, or incorrect Braille translation means a failed inspection, a retrofit, and cost you should not have incurred.
We fabricate ADA and regulatory signs in our Atlanta facility using premium acrylics, photoluminescent films, and engraved panels built to spec. Every sign meets the required 70% minimum contrast ratio, Grade 2 Braille standards, and tactile character requirements. From room identifiers to restroom signs to MUTCD-compliant traffic directives, we handle the full scope of what your facility needs.
What we do not do is hand you signs and walk away. We survey your site, map every location, handle permitting, fabricate in-house, and install with certified crews. You get documentation at handover so your compliance record is clean.
ADA Sign Types We Fabricate
Every sign type below is fabricated in our Atlanta facility to meet the exact dimensional, material, and placement requirements of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. If your facility needs it, we build it — and we install it correctly the first time.
Room Identification Signs
Mounted at the latch side of doors at a centerline height of 60 inches. Includes raised characters, Grade 2 Braille, and a non-glare finish. Required for any permanent room in a facility, including offices, conference rooms, restrooms, and utility spaces.
Restroom Signs
Men's, women's, gender-neutral, and accessible restroom signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility where required. Built to meet both ADA tactile standards and the visual contrast requirements for public-facing signage.
Directional and Wayfinding Signs
Signs that guide visitors to accessible routes, elevators, exits, and amenities. These do not require Braille but must meet character height, contrast, and mounting requirements under ADA guidelines.
Elevator and Floor Identification Signs
Raised floor numbers and Braille on both jambs of elevator entrances, mounted at the correct height. Required in any building with a passenger elevator.
Exit and Egress Signs
Photoluminescent and illuminated egress signs that meet both ADA and local fire code requirements. Critical in stairwells, corridors, and any path of travel required for emergency evacuation.
Parking and Exterior Regulatory Signs
ISA-compliant accessible parking signs, van-accessible designation signs, and MUTCD-compliant exterior regulatory signage. Dimensions, post height, and placement all follow federal and local code requirements.
Informational and Safety Signs
No smoking, no entry, hazard warnings, and other regulatory signs that must meet visibility and contrast standards. Required content varies by facility type and local jurisdiction.
Is an ADA Sign Program Right for You?
ADA sign requirements apply broadly — but not every situation is the same. Use the criteria below to determine where your facility stands. If you are still unsure, we will walk your site and give you a direct answer.
You need ADA-compliant signs if:
- Your facility is open to the public in any capacity — including customers, patients, students, guests, or visitors. This covers retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, corporate offices, multifamily residential common areas, and houses of worship.
- You are undergoing new construction or a renovation that touches the interior. Any alteration to a space triggers ADA compliance requirements for the affected area.
- You have received a complaint, failed an inspection, or are preparing for a third-party accessibility audit. Getting ahead of enforcement is significantly less expensive than responding to it.
- You are a property manager or facilities director responsible for multiple buildings and need a consistent, documented sign program across all locations.
You may be in a different situation if:
- Your facility is a single-family residential property or a private club not open to the public. ADA Title III requirements do not apply in those cases, though other accessibility standards may.
- You already have ADA-compliant signs in place and need a survey to confirm whether they still meet current standards. We do those assessments too.
Not sure what your facility needs? We will walk your site, identify every sign location, and give you a clear scope of work — no obligation.
Request a ConsultationWhy Choose United Signs for ADA / Regulatory Signs
ADA Compliant
Full compliance with 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Every sign we produce is built to pass inspection without revision.
Braille and Tactile
Precision-grade Braille and raised characters that meet tactile requirements exactly. We do not outsource this work.
Professional Design
Signs that meet every code requirement and still look like they belong in your space. Compliance does not have to mean institutional.
What Goes Into Every ADA Sign We Build
ADA signs are not commodity items. The materials used directly affect whether a sign passes inspection, how long it holds up, and whether it looks appropriate in your space. Here is what goes into everything we fabricate.
Acrylic Substrates
Most ADA signs are built on acrylic panels with a matte non-glare finish as required by the standards. We cut acrylic to exact dimensions and color-match backgrounds to your facility's interior palette while maintaining the required contrast ratios.
Raised Characters
Characters must be raised a minimum of 1/32 inch from the sign surface, with specific stroke width, character height, and spacing requirements. We produce raised characters with consistent depth and clean edges across every sign in a program.
Grade 2 Braille
ADA requires contracted Braille, known as Grade 2, positioned below the corresponding text. We produce Braille translations in-house and verify them against the sign content before fabrication.
Photoluminescent Films
Used for egress and exit signs in stairwells and corridors where code requires visibility during a power failure. Photoluminescent material absorbs ambient light and glows without electricity for a minimum of 90 minutes, meeting both ADA and IBC requirements.
Aluminum Backer Panels
Where signs are part of a larger directory or building identification system, we fabricate aluminum backer panels that integrate with the ADA sign components into a unified assembly.
Non-Glare Finish
ADA standards prohibit high-gloss finishes on tactile signs. All of our ADA signs are produced with a matte or eggshell finish that meets the 19-degree maximum gloss threshold required by the standards.
How We Work
Consultation and Survey
We review your site, define your sign program, and map every location, size, and mounting spec before design begins.
Design and Permitting
Certified shop drawings are produced and submitted for permit approval, signed off by your team before production starts.
In-House Fabrication
Every sign is built in our own facility with in-house QC. No outsourcing means tighter quality and reliable lead times.
Installation and Sign-Off
Certified crews install every sign. We conduct a full walkthrough and provide documentation before handover.
Industries We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
Any facility open to the public is required to have ADA-compliant signage, including hospitals, schools, offices, hotels, retail stores, and government buildings. If people walk through your doors, compliance is not optional.
Yes. We start every project with a full site survey, mapping every sign location, size, and mounting spec so we know exactly what exists and what needs to change before design begins.
Yes. Every project includes certified shop drawings submitted for permit approval before production starts, signed off by your team before we build anything.
Timeline depends on the size and scope of your facility. We provide a clear production and installation schedule after the initial consultation so you always know where the project stands.
It depends on the number of signs, materials, and the scope of the project. The best way to get an accurate number is a site survey. We will assess your facility and give you a detailed quote based on exactly what you need.
Aluminum, acrylic, and composite materials are the most common, each with different durability, finish, and aesthetic qualities. We will recommend the right material based on your facility type, location, and budget.
Tactile signs u2014 those with raised characters and Braille u2014 must be mounted so the centerline of the sign is exactly 60 inches above the finished floor. They must be located on the latch side of the door, with the nearest edge of the sign no closer than 8 inches to the door frame.
Yes, within the constraints of the standards. Background color, border treatment, and overall layout can be adjusted as long as the required contrast ratios, finish, character specifications, and Braille placement are maintained. Most facilities are surprised by how much design flexibility exists within the code.
