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Note: Portions of this document or referenced document qualify for 2013 CBC Section 11B-202.4, Exception 2, and all or part of this information may only apply to California “Safe Harbored” elements addressed in that Exception.

11B-703.3.2 Position.

Braille shall be positioned below the corresponding text in a horizontal format, flush left or centered. If text is multi-lined, Braille shall be placed below the entire text. Braille shall be separated 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum and ½ inch (12.7 mm) maximum from any other tactile characters and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum from raised borders and decorative elements.

[S.H. 1117B.5.5, Item 4]

[2010 ADAS] 703.3.2 Position.  Braille shall be positioned below the corresponding text. If text is multi-lined, braille shall be placed below the entire text. Braille shall be separated 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum from any other tactile characters and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum from raised borders and decorative elements.

Exception:  Braille provided on elevator car controls shall be separated 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) minimum and shall be located directly below the corresponding raised characters or symbols.

[2010 ADAS] EXCEPTION:  Braille provided on elevator car controls shall be separated 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) minimum and shall be located either directly below or adjacent to the corresponding raised characters or symbols.

An enlarged detail shows Braille dots positioned 3/8 to 1/2 inch minimum below tactile letters and 3/8 inch minimum separation from the sign border.

FIGURE 11B-703.3.2 ‡‡

POSITION OF BRAILLE

ETA Editor's Note

2013 CBC Figure 11B-703.3.2 is not intended to suggest that Braille must be multi-lined when the related text is multi-lined, only to illustrate the required position and spacing from other sign elements.

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