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ADA-Compliant Signs for Commercial Buildings
Signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces, such as restrooms, offices, conference rooms, stairwells and exits, must be readable by touch for people with low vision or blindness. Spazio Design fabricates ADA-compliant signs in Miami with raised characters, Grade 2 Braille and non-glare finishes, and installs them at the correct height and location.
Whether you are opening a new office, renovating a restaurant or bringing an older building up to standard, we match the signs to your brand and handle the installation across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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Which Signs Need to Be ADA-Compliant?
Under the 2010 ADA Standards, signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces need tactile characters and Braille. This includes:
Restroom signs
Men, women, all-gender and family restroom signs.
Room names and numbers
Offices, suites, conference rooms and classrooms.
Exit signs
Exit doors, exit stairs and exit passageways.
Service rooms
Mechanical, electrical and janitorial rooms that are permanently labeled.
Temporary signs, and signs that only give directions or information (such as a lobby directory), do not need Braille, but they do need readable text and good contrast. Florida applies the ADA Standards through the Florida Building Code, so confirm any special local requirement with your building official. This page is general guidance, not legal advice.
What Makes a Sign ADA-Compliant?
Raised characters
Uppercase, sans-serif, between 5/8 in. and 2 in. tall, raised at least 1/32 in.
Grade 2 Braille
Contracted Braille placed directly below the text.
Non-glare finish
Characters and background must not reflect light.
High contrast
Light characters on a dark background, or the reverse.
Pictograms
Restroom symbols sit in a 6 in. minimum clear field, with the text description below.
Mounting
On the wall next to the latch side of the door: 48 in. minimum to the baseline of the lowest Braille, 60 in. maximum to the baseline of the highest raised character.
ADA Sign Options We Fabricate
- Restroom and all-gender restroom signs
- Room identification and room number signs
- Exit and stairwell signs
- Suite and tenant signs
- Custom ADA signs with your logo and brand colors, within the contrast requirements
Tell us what you need and we will recommend the right options for your building.
How It Works
From Your Door List to Installed Signs
Send us your list
Floor plan, room names and numbers, or just photos of your doors.
We design and quote
You approve a proof with the text, Braille and layout.
We fabricate and install
Signs are mounted at compliant heights and locations.
ADA Signs and Sign Permits in Miami-Dade
Interior room signs usually do not need a sign permit, but exterior signs, new monument signs and some tenant signs do, and requirements vary by municipality. If your project includes both, we handle the paperwork for the permitted signs. See our sign permits in Miami-Dade page.
ADA Signs Miami — FAQ
Do all ADA signs need Braille?
No. Braille and raised characters are required for signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces, such as restrooms and room numbers. Directional and informational signs do not need Braille.
How high do ADA signs go on the wall?
The baseline of the lowest Braille must be at least 48 inches above the floor, and the baseline of the highest raised character no more than 60 inches above the floor.
Where does the sign go next to the door?
On the wall next to the latch side of the door. If that is not possible, it goes on the nearest adjacent wall, following the ADA Standards.
Can ADA signs match my brand?
Yes. Colors and layout can follow your brand as long as the contrast, finish and tactile requirements are met.
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Need ADA Signs for Your Building?
Send us your door list or photos and we will quote it. Serving Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach.