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11B-407.2.3 Hoistway signs.

Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with Section 11B-407.2.3.

11B-407.2.3.1 Floor designation.

Floor designations complying with Sections 11B-703.2 and 11B-703.4.1 shall be provided on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. Floor designations shall be provided in both raised characters and braille. Raised characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high. A raised star, placed to the left of the floor designation, shall be provided on both jambs at the main entry level.  The outside diameter of the star shall be 2 inches (51 mm) and all points shall be of equal length. Raised characters, including the star, shall be white on a black background. Braille complying with Section 11B-703.3 shall be placed below the corresponding raised characters and the star. The Braille translation for the star shall be “MAIN”. Applied plates are acceptable if they are permanently fixed to the jamb.

[2010 ADAS] 407.2.3.1 Floor Designation.  Floor designations complying with 703.2 and 703.4.1 shall be provided on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. Floor designations shall be provided in both tactile characters and braille. Tactile characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum. A tactile star shall be provided on both jambs at the main entry level.

An enlarged detail of a tactile floor designation is shown. The sign contains a star and the number 1 next to it which is 2 inches high; the braille equivalent is provided below each.

FIGURE 11B-407.2.3.1 ‡‡

FLOOR DESIGNATIONS ON JAMBS OF ELEVATOR HOISTWAY ENTRANCE

11B-407.2.3.2 Reserved.

 

ETA Editor's Note

Imposing additional requirements regarding characters and colors, the preceding 2013 CBC requirements pertaining to elevator hoistway signs are more stringent than 2010 ADAS.

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