ADA Signage - Helpful Links and References

ADA (American Disabilities Act); visit these Links to stay in touch with Regulations regarding Accessible Signage:

ADA.GOV, United States Department of Justice. Information and Technical Assistance on the American with Disabilities Act.

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design; Standards for State and Local Government Facilities and Standards for Public Accomodations and Commercial Facilities.

2009 IFC (International Fire Code) - ICC (International Code Council)

2012 IFC (International Fire Code) - ICC (International Code Council)

2015 IFC (International Fire Code) - ICC (International Code Council)

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), Codes and Standards   (Great Reference and Learning Resource)

Life Safety Code - NFPA 101 - 2000 Edition

The U.S. Access Board, has served the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.

Facilities covered by the ADA

ANSI, the American National Standards Institute provides the latest National and International Standards.

ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual (Covering Public Accomodations and Commercial Facilities)

State Requirements, additional Codes and Requirements which must be complied with:

Illinois Building Code Requirements for Areas of the State where a Building Code has not been adopted and registered.

Illinois Accessibility Code (incl. Chapter 400.310 Signage for new Construction, Additions or Alterations)

Illinois Accessibility Contact List

Local Municipalites, additional Codes and Requirements; i.e. Building Codes and Fire Codes:

List of Codes throughout the State of Illinois by City or County (Find out what Versions or Years of the International Fire Code or International Building Code were adapted by the various Cities or Counties, and if additional Local Ammendments were made or not. Contact Names, Phone numbers and E-Mail addresses are also provided in this very helpful document.

Arlington Heights, IL - Municipal Code (Browse "Reposity" to review applicable Chapters, i.e. Chapter 23 Buildings, Chapter 27 Fire, Chapter 30 Signs)

Arlington Heights, IL - Accessibility Codes, Links and Requirements / New Construction

Stairwell Signage Requirements:

2012 ICC Chapter 1022.9 Stairwell Identification Signs and 1022.9 Signage Requirements

2015 ICC Chapter 1023.9.1 Stairwell Signage Requirements

• ADA Signs - General Overview (G)
• ADA and Wayfinding  - Pro System - our In-House Product Line (L)
  • ADA Pro System - Room ID Signs with Layout Options (L)
  • ADA Pro System - Restroom ID Signs with Layout Options (L)
  • ADA Pro System - Room ID Signs with Slider (occupied - available) (L)
  • ADA Pro System - Room ID Signs with Windows for Name Inserts  (L)
  • ADA Pro System - Wayfinding or Directional Signs (L)
  • ADA Helpful Links and References (L)
  • ADA and Tenant Sign Frame Systems (L)

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