20517 App O.pdf [As Published] · 132007.1259

VY

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

(vii)
(viii)

aceon \
WAYS Consultants

must be taken to protect the sign surface from direct sunlight as this can heat
the surface to a point where it becomes too hot to read by touch

maps and plans must be aligned with the building or accessway.

where large open spaces exist around an Identification Sign, Tactile Ground
Surface Indicators (refer to AS1428.4) must be used to provide additional
location cues.

Directional Signs must be:

(i)
(ii)
(ii)

(iv)
(i)

positioned at every change of level, in the lift lobby area, stairways, ramps,
escalators and travelators.

positioned at every change of direction where the accessway provides more
than one directional choice

located at entry points on the property boundary on the accessway to indicate
the location of major information signs and principal public entries

located so that it is encountered from every approach.

designed to ensure that the raised tactile and Braille information is placed in a
zone between 1200mm and 1600mm above the finished floor surface. The
sign must always be positioned from the top measurement.

Identification Signs must be:

(i)
(ii)

(ii)

(iv)

(v)

provided to identify all rooms leading from an accessway

provided to identify all toilet facilities, washrooms, showers, and rooms where

facilities have been provided which could be used by a person with a disability

whether that person is a public-visitor, staff member, a short term guest or

patient.

positioned so that the top of the sign is 1600mm above the finished floor level

(a) on the wali, on the latch side of the door with the leading edge of the
sign located between 50mm and 300mm from the architrave; or

(b) if there is insufficient space on the latch side wail, an Identification
Sign may be placed on the non-latch side wall in a location where the
reader will not interfere with the path of travel through the opening
door; or

(c) where (a) or (b) is not possible, the sign may be placed on the door
itself. Where the sign is placed on the door the door must be fitted
with a self closing device and the sign must not be placed on the
outward opening face of a door that opens outwards.

located when a door with double leaves is provided and one leaf is

designated as the inactive leaf, the inactive leaf is considered the latch side

wall.

located when a door with double leaves is provided and both leaves are

active, then signs must be placed on both sides of the opening, on the

approach side from the accessway, on the hinge side walls.

Safety/Statutory Signs must be:

(i)

(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

provided to identify all Required Exits and Fire Exits

provided to identify services which could be used to protect the safety of
other people who may be in the building

generally in the same positions as Identification Signs, and

on Required Exits and Fire Exits at a height of 400mm to the top of the sign.

Other signs within the Building not described in 2.4 to 2.8 are not required to be
Raised Tactile and Braille.

Page: 15 of 23