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Sign Mounting Heights and ADA Compliance Details

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ADA-compliant signage mounting heights and installation requirements for doors and adjacent walls. Door signs are centered on the door and mounted 60 inches above the finish floor using adhesive only with clear silicone caulking around the edges. Wall identification signs are installed on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door at 60 inches to the center of the sign. Signs feature raised and brailled characters with uppercase sans serif or simple serif lettering accompanied by Grade 2 braille, with character heights ranging from 5/8 inch minimum to 2 inches maximum. All characters and backgrounds are specified with an eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish.

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