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Do you know what public restrooms have a lot of? Signs! (What were you thinking?) All jokes aside, one of the most important things you can do when creating spaces within your business is to add the appropriate signage–places like restrooms have a variety of sign needs that must be met in order for your clients to confidently navigate your …
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been in effect for nearly twenty years, and yet still some of the signage demands of the act can be overlooked in public spaces. If you purchase a new space or build, it is likely that your inspector will check for ADA compliance. However, if you buy a building that predates the ADA (anything …
Pools and Southern California are a natural pair. It’s estimated that there are over 300,000 commercial pools in the United States, and we bet a large fraction of them are in Southern California! But having a pool on your commercial property comes with a great deal of responsibility. One of the strictest bits of legislation in the county deals with …
Is your office, property, hotel, or other commercial building in compliance with the laws regarding emergency planning signage? The California Code of Regulations lists the safety signage and emergency planning signage that must be included in buildings. It is important to make sure that your building or property has all of the necessary signage, both for the safety of those …
The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, was passed in 1990 to prohibit discrimination based on a physical disability. One of the major areas impacted by the ADA is signage. The act makes sure that certain types of signage are easily read by people with visual impairments. ADA compliant signs enhance accessibility and navigability of buildings more …
Are you sure that the accessible parking spaces and signage at your business comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Americans with Disabilities Act requires public accommodations to provide goods and services to people with disabilities on an equal basis as the rest of the general public, and includes specific requirements related to handicapped parking. Along with accessible …
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, establishing vital standards that ensure equal access for people with disabilities. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are the mandatory standards for all construction and alteration projects. Despite the law’s longevity, ADA signage requirements are still sometimes overlooked, especially in older buildings or during renovations. At Starfish Signs …