AREA OF REFUGE SIGN- BRAILLE (ALUMINUM SIGNS 4X8)- The Sensation line- Tactile Touch Braille Sign
AREA OF REFUGE SIGN – SILVER (ALUMINUM SIGNS 9X6)
PRODUCT FEATURES:
TYPE:RAISED tactile Graphics and Letters
MATERIAL: Aluminum
COLOR: SILVER
TWO SIDED TAPE
COMMERCIAL USE
Sign comes with a Double Side Adhesive Sticker-RED sticker with strong adhesive force
Sign Thickness 0.02''
Sign letters color: Black
Sign background color: Silver
Sign Group: Number Signs, Door Signs, Room Identification Signs, Elevator Jamb Signs, Aluminum Numbers and Letters, Aluminum Letters and Numbers, Apartment Number Signs, # Signs, Building Directional Signs, Elevator Room Numbering Signs, Restaurants & Bars Signs, Silver Signs
DISCLAIMER to comply with the New York City Consumer Protection Law which applies to all businesses operating in New York City: HPDsigns.com is a small family-owned and family-operated Brooklyn-based business. HPDsigns.com is not a City of New York store nor are the website, products or services affiliated with the City of New York or any agency of the City of New York. HPDsigns.com itself, its business, website, products, services, or any hyperlinks from its website are not sponsored by, approved by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the City of New York or any agency of the City of New York, including but not limited to HPD, DOB, DOT, DSNY, FDNY directly or by implication
Product description
Sign size: 6X9 Inch Color letter: BLACK. Color background: SILVER. Comes with two sided tape. This is a HIGH QUALITY Aluminum sign !!! This is not acrylic sign (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
Notice: Color of the SIGN may look differently based on the lighting around it ( Darker SILVER or lighter SILVER based on the light surrounding it)
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 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
AREAS OF REFUGE signs- The signs are designed to inform guests of the location of the area of refuge. An Area of Refuge is a location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency when evacuation may not be safe or possible. These designated locations provide protection and safety until assistance or rescue is available. Our area of refuge signs are designed to notify guests and staff. An area of refuge is a location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency, when evacuation may not be safe or possible. Occupants can wait there until rescued or relieved by firefighters.
Where is an area of refuge sign required? When is an area of refuge required? According to the International Building Code (IBC) Section 1007.3 Stairways, Areas of Refuge are required if the building does not meet the exceptions, one of which is being equipped with automatic sprinkler system
What is an area of rescue? An "Area of Rescue Assistance" is defined as "an area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use the stairs may remain temporarily in safety to wait further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation."
What’s an Area of Refuge?
An area of refuge is a designated location within a building specially designed to hold people safely during an emergency. In other words, an area of refuge is set aside for situations when evacuation may not be possible or is otherwise unsafe. For example, patients in a hospital may not be able to use a stairwell to exit the building because there is a fire. People can wait in the area of refuge safely until rescued by firefighters or emergency rescue teams. This area may also have the name “area of rescue assistance.”
Who uses these spaces?
§ Elderly people
§ People with disabilities
§ Hospital patients
§ Sick people
§ Very young children or infants
§ Operators in a critical facility who cannot leave their station (military base, power station, prison)
§ Any person who cannot access an escape route
§ Any person assisting another person who is unable to escape
§ People on the upper floors of a building who cannot safely take stairs through lower levels where a fire is present
What are the Requirements for An Area of Refuge
§ Location adjacent to an emergency exit path
§ Signs designating where to go for shelter
§ A fire barrier for protection
§ Fresh air intake
§ Emergency lighting for power outages
§ A two-way voice communication system
§ Large enough for wheelchair accessibility
§ Located where it doesn’t block others trying to escape
§ In public buildings, it must exist on every floor above ground level
What are the necessary Communication systems for Areas of Refuge ?
§ A two-way voice communication system
§ Call button for those awaiting rescue in an area of refuge
§ A confidence light to indicate an active call button
§ An acknowledgment light to show that someone at the central control point knows about the call for help
Shipping and Handling Cost:
Our Shipping is fixed whether you buy 1 item or 20 items (We Ship within USA Only) - do not miss this opportunity to buy all signs needed at no additional shipping cost.
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.
DISCLAIMER to comply with the New York City Consumer Protection Law which applies to all businesses operating in New York City: We are small family-owned and family-operated Brooklyn-based business. We are not a City of New York store nor are the website, products or services affiliated with the City of New York or any agency of the City of New York. We ourselves, our business, websites, products, services, or any hyperlinks from its website are not sponsored by, approved by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the City of New York or any agency of the City of New York, including but not limited to HPD, DOB, DOT, DSNY, FDNY and federal directly or by implication.
DISCLAIMER These codes may not be the most recent version. The State / federal or other regulation department may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
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 makes 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.
AREAS OF REFUGE signs- The signs are designed to inform guests of the location of the area of refuge. An Area of Refuge is a location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency when evacuation may not be safe or possible. These designated locations provide protection and safety until assistance or rescue is available. Our area of refuge signs are designed to notify guests and staff. An area of refuge is a location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency, when evacuation may not be safe or possible. Occupants can wait there until rescued or relieved by firefighters.
Where is an area of refuge sign required? When is an area of refuge required? According to the International Building Code (IBC) Section 1007.3 Stairways, Areas of Refuge are required if the building does not meet the exceptions, one of which is being equipped with automatic sprinkler system
What is an area of rescue? An "Area of Rescue Assistance" is defined as "an area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use the stairs may remain temporarily in safety to wait further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation."
What’s an Area of Refuge?
An area of refuge is a designated location within a building specially designed to hold people safely during an emergency. In other words, an area of refuge is set aside for situations when evacuation may not be possible or is otherwise unsafe. For example, patients in a hospital may not be able to use a stairwell to exit the building because there is a fire. People can wait in the area of refuge safely until rescued by firefighters or emergency rescue teams. This area may also have the name “area of rescue assistance.”
Who uses these spaces?
§ Elderly people
§ People with disabilities
§ Hospital patients
§ Sick people
§ Very young children or infants
§ Operators in a critical facility who cannot leave their station (military base, power station, prison)
§ Any person who cannot access an escape route
§ Any person assisting another person who is unable to escape
§ People on the upper floors of a building who cannot safely take stairs through lower levels where a fire is present
What are the Requirements for An Area of Refuge
§ Location adjacent to an emergency exit path
§ Signs designating where to go for shelter
§ A fire barrier for protection
§ Fresh air intake
§ Emergency lighting for power outages
§ A two-way voice communication system
§ Large enough for wheelchair accessibility
§ Located where it doesn’t block others trying to escape
§ In public buildings, it must exist on every floor above ground level
What are the necessary Communication systems for Areas of Refuge ?
§ A two-way voice communication system
§ Call button for those awaiting rescue in an area of refuge
§ A confidence light to indicate an active call button
§ An acknowledgment light to show that someone at the central control point knows about the call for help
Shipping and Handling Cost:
Our Shipping is fixed whether you buy 1 item or 20 items (We Ship within USA Only) - do not miss this opportunity to buy all signs needed at no additional shipping cost.
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.
DISCLAIMER to comply with the New York City Consumer Protection Law which applies to all businesses operating in New York City: We are small family-owned and family-operated Brooklyn-based business. We are not a City of New York store nor are the website, products or services affiliated with the City of New York or any agency of the City of New York. We ourselves, our business, websites, products, services, or any hyperlinks from its website are not sponsored by, approved by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the City of New York or any agency of the City of New York, including but not limited to HPD, DOB, DOT, DSNY, FDNY and federal directly or by implication.
DISCLAIMER These codes may not be the most recent version. The State / federal or other regulation department may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
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 makes 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.
Shipping and Handling Cost:
Our Shipping is fixed whether you buy 1 item or 20 items (We ship within USA only) - do not miss this opportunity to buy all signs needed at no additional shipping cost.
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. Firedepartmentsigns.nyc makes 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.
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This is an aluminum AREA OF REFUGE SIGN with HEAVY DUTY double sided tape for installation. In NYC use/post sign to inform tenants/owners/guests/officers of refuge area in building with proper HPD designation and aluminum signs