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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s scoping and technical accessibility requirements for facilities covered by the ADA.
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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
407.2.2.4 Differentiation. Each destination-oriented elevator in a bank of elevators shall have
audible and visible means for differentiation.
407.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with 407.2.3.
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.
Figure 407.2.3.1
Floor Designations on Jambs of Elevator Hoistway Entrances
407.2.3.2 Car Designations. Destination-oriented elevators shall provide tactile car
identification complying with 703.2 on both jambs of the hoistway immediately below the floor
designation. Car designations shall be provided in both tactile characters and braille. Tactile
characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum.
Figure 407.2.3.2
Car Designations on Jambs of Destination-Oriented Elevator Hoistway Entrances
136 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus1ti7c3e
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