ADA Signage

Mastering the compliance basics

Sponsored by Inpro

Presented by Zach Rice

Learning Objectives:

Obtain a better understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Review ADA guidelines in terms of architectural signage and variances by state.
Explain the litigation risks to building owners for non-compliance.
Learn about the 2010 SAD Standards and enforcement process and identify the latest ADA signage material and manufacturing processes.

Credits:

1 AIA LU/HSW

0.1 ICC CEU

0.1 IACET CEU*

1 AIBD P-CE

AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour

This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines

AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour

MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour

This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.

This course can be self-reported to the NSAA

NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour

OAA 1 Learning Hour

SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning

*1 ADA State Accessibility/Barrier-Free

This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
*State-certified members self-report 1 ADA State Accessibility/Barrier-Free
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia

This test is no longer available for credit

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990, with major revisions enacted in 2010. The language outlined in the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (SAD) has not changed, but as of March 2011, compliance is now required and enforceable on the federal level.

The ADA lists visual impairments as a disability covered under the Act, and there are specific guidelines pertaining to signage products.

The two categories covered under interior signage are: Wall Mounted, Ceiling Mounted or Projected.

Within the Wall Mounted category, Identification of permanent room signs, Directional signs, and Informational signs are covered. Within the Ceiling or Projected Mounted category, Directional and Information signs are covered.

Illustration courtesy of Inpro Corporation

Zach Rice , is the Assistant Product Manager for the Architectural Signage division at Inpro Corporation. Zach has been in the signage industry for nearly a decade helping to solve complex problems and maintaining ADA compliant buildings across the country. He is also a certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt and is an excellent expert and resource to all things sign-related.

Founded in 1979, Inpro^® is a global provider of high-performance, design-forward architectural products for building professionals.

Inpro's product categories include door + wall protection, washroom systems, expansion joint systems, cubicle curtain + privacy systems, elevator interiors, architectural signage, and commercial window treatments.

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Originally published in December 2022

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