It’s not pretty but I’ve seen the signs installed on the windows themselves with double sided tape. Then on the opposite side of the window a black sticker is placed to cover the back view of the sign.
@@archicorner I'm in Maryland. we do a lot of work in ny, nj, pa, etc and if its on the push side of the door its allowed. i thought it was part of ada but I'm not sure
Is there a maximum mounting distance away from the door? Let's say if you have a door with a sidelight you probably don't want to mount the sign on the glass. BTW, I love your videos and planning to watch all of them. I like the idea that someone suggested below about referencing the code section similar to your other videos.
There is no distance requirement as of now. The code thing was something that was started in later videos. At some point, some of the older videos will need to be redone and when that happens, you bet they will have the code sections noted.
What is the requirement if there is a window space next to the latch side of the door that is large enough for the sign? Is it a requirement to mount the sign onto the glass as long as it is big enough, before the adjacent wall is considered? The wall that the door is on is also recessed from the main corridor wall. I love all of your videos! It helped me study for the NCIDQ exams and now I am certified!
So very happy that you like the videos!!! Congratulations on the NCIDQ exam, that is huge accomplishment! That is a great question! In most instances, the solution is just as you mentioned: If the window is wide enough to provide the space for the sign, the sign is attached to the window glass using double sided tape. As of now, we are not aware of this being an issue with code compliance, so as long as all the clearances are met and the glass meets all code requirements for the use and location where it is being placed (e.g. glazing rating requirements?). However from a designers perspective, this is not the prettiest of solutions because you end up seeing the back of an ugly sign on the other side of the glass. In most instances, if this is done, there is an additional sticker on the other side of the glass that is a plain solid color that is installed purely for aesthetics to cover the double sided tape that is used to attach the sign to the glass. Hopefully this answers your question.
Why does install the signages on both sides? I understand it that if it is separate from the room to room, but I don't understand means for install both side signages from room to corridor.
Satoru Aizawa There are many times when you need signage on both sides of doors. For example you may need a room identification sign on the outside of the room and an egress sign on the inside of the room. But you are right often times you only need signs on one side of the door.
There has been some conversations about that. Having in mind that there is a good mix in audience diversity, it is not the intent to over-complicate the videos. Nevertheless this is good food for thought. Thank you for the comment.
By the time a blind person touches all the walls in the building and bumps into cabinets to find the restroom sign with braille a blind person would have already asked someone for help. ADA sign regulations are another example of government rules and stupidity.
Not all visually impaired people are 100% blind, and can identify things like doors and elevators. By standardizing the locations and mounting heights a visually impaired person will be able to learn to find them by second nature even though it may seem arbitrary to the average person with perfect sight.
