What signage is required for changing rooms and fitting rooms?
Quick Answer
Changing rooms and fitting rooms require ADA-compliant room identification signs with tactile text and Braille, mounted 48-60" AFF on the latch side. Accessible fitting rooms must include the ISA symbol and be identified as accessible.
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Sources:
Code Reference
ADA 803
ADA 2010 Standards Section 803
Detailed Explanation
Changing/fitting room signage follows standard room identification rules with additional accessible room requirements:
1. **All Fitting Rooms**: Require tactile signs with Braille if permanently designated.
2. **Accessible Fitting Rooms**: - Must be identified with ISA symbol - Text such as "Accessible Fitting Room" - Same mounting requirements as other tactile signs
3. **Quantity**: At least 5% (minimum one) of fitting rooms must be accessible and identified.
4. **Door Swings**: Accessible fitting rooms typically have outswing doors, requiring sign on latch side (outside the room).
5. **Mirrors**: Not a signage issue, but related accessibility requirement for fitting rooms.
Common Mistakes
- ×Not identifying accessible rooms with ISA
- ×No tactile signs on permanently designated rooms
- ×Mounting inside the room instead of outside
- ×Not providing accessible room identification
How to Verify Compliance
- ✓Verify at least one accessible fitting room per floor
- ✓Check for ISA symbol on accessible rooms
- ✓Confirm tactile text and Braille
- ✓Verify 48-60" AFF mounting height
Official Code Text
"Fitting rooms shall be identified by tactile signs."
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