ADA Compliant Exit Signs
A tactile ADA exit sign is a different requirement from the illuminated sign above your door, and getting both right matters for life safety and accessibility. Highmark fabricates ADA compliant exit signage in UV-stable materials built for Florida.
Fire Exit Signs vs. ADA Exit Signs
A fire exit sign is the illuminated sign above a door, required for life safety. An ADA compliant exit sign is the tactile, Braille-equipped sign mounted on the wall beside the door, and commercial buildings generally need both.
In commercial facilities, exit signs that identify permanent rooms or spaces must be ADA compliant, meaning they include tactile characters and Braille in addition to any illuminated fire exit signage above the doorway. See our LED exit sign retrofit kits for the illuminated side of that requirement.
Tactile Exit Sign Specifications
Raised Characters
Tactile characters raised a minimum of 1/32 inch.
Mounting Height
Located 48 inches minimum and 60 inches maximum above the finished floor.
Grade 2 Braille
Rounded, dome-shaped dots for comfortable reading.
High Contrast Colors
Aids readability for those with low vision.
Non-Glare Finish
Improves readability under interior lighting.
Sans-Serif Type
Maximum clarity and legibility for tactile reading.
Built for Florida’s Climate
Florida’s humidity and intense UV light can degrade cheap signage materials quickly. Highmark uses UV-stable, moisture-resistant materials designed to hold their contrast, finish and structural integrity in the local climate, and mounts every sign with secure, vandal-resistant hardware.
Accessible Route & Wayfinding
Beyond the exit itself, ADA signage extends to accessible route and wayfinding signage guiding building occupants to compliant exits, elevators and accessible entrances. Related interior signage is covered on our ADA office signs and custom Braille sign pages.