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ADA Signs

ADA Signs With Braille, Built Right for New Jersey Buildings

Restroom, room, stair, floor and exit signs with raised letters and Grade 2 braille. We make ADA signs in our Linden shop, match them to your colors and install them at the right height, for offices, schools, medical buildings and apartments across New Jersey. We also install in the five boroughs; see our NYC service area.

Request a QuoteWhich Signs Need Braille
Grade 2 BrailleBelow every line of text
Raised LettersUppercase, sans serif
Your ColorsMatched to the brand
Made in LindenBuilt and installed in house
Black ADA restroom sign with gold raised letters and braille
ADA restroom signGold raised letters and pictograms with Grade 2 braille on a matte black panel.
Where we installBuilt in Linden. Our crews travel to you.
  1. New JerseyHome base
  2. New York CityAll five boroughs
  3. PhiladelphiaPennsylvania
  4. ScrantonPennsylvania
ADA Basics

ADA Signs, Explained in Plain English

ADA signs help people who are blind or have low vision find and identify rooms on their own. They follow the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

The rules mostly cover signs that name a permanent room or space: restrooms, numbered rooms, stairs and exits. Those need raised letters, Grade 2 braille, a non glare finish and strong contrast, and they go on the wall at a set height.

The good news: compliant does not have to mean plain. Colors, shapes, frames and pictograms can all match your brand, as long as the rules for the tactile parts are met.

Easy to readHigh contrast, non glare, simple letters.
Easy to reach48 to 60 inches high, on the latch side.
Easy to feelRaised letters with Grade 2 braille below.
Still on brandYour colors, shapes and frames.
What the Rules Cover

Which Signs Need Braille, and Which Do Not

Most confusion comes from mixing up three groups of signs. Here is how the 2010 ADA Standards sort them.

Raised letters and brailleSigns that name permanent rooms and spaces
  • Restrooms and locker rooms
  • Room numbers and named rooms
  • Offices, classrooms, exam rooms
  • Stair and floor level signs
  • Exit stair and exit door signs
  • Utility, storage and janitor rooms
Visual rules onlySigns that direct or inform
  • Directional arrows and hallway signs
  • Overhead and projecting signs
  • Room range and wing signs
  • Building rules and notices
  • Must meet contrast, finish and letter size rules
  • No braille required
Not covered by these rulesExceptions in section 216.1
  • Building directories
  • Occupant names on name plates
  • Company names and logos
  • Building addresses
  • Menus
  • Temporary signs up for 7 days or less

Source: 2010 ADA Standards, section 216. A name plate on an office door is exempt, but the room number above it may not be. Local codes and inspectors can add requirements.

ADA Sign Types

Eight ADA Signs Most Buildings Need

The signs that come up on almost every sign schedule, from the restroom door to the stairwell.

Blue ADA restroom sign with pictograms and braille

Restroom Signs

Pictograms with the word below and braille, for single and multi user restrooms.

Black ADA office title sign with raised letters and braille

Room and Office Signs

Room numbers, names and titles with raised letters and braille.

Black ADA stair sign installed by a door

Stair Signs

Stair letters and numbers at the stair door on every floor.

ADA floor level sign inside a stairwell

Floor Level Signs

Floor numbers inside the stairwell so people know where they are.

Accessible symbol sign with gold pictogram

Accessible Symbol Signs

The access symbol for entrances, restrooms and routes.

Cream ADA elevator sign with the accessible symbol

Elevator Signs

Elevator identification with the access symbol and braille.

Black directional arrow sign

Directional Signs

Arrows and hallway signs that meet the visual rules.

Wayfinding signs
In case of fire elevator sign with a floor plan

Elevator Fire Signs

In case of fire signs at elevators, with a floor plan.

Egress maps
Anatomy of an ADA Sign

Small Details Decide Whether It Passes

An ADA sign can look right and still fail an inspection. Most problems come down to a few details.

  • Letters are raised at least 1/32 inch, uppercase and sans serif, between 5/8 and 2 inches tall.
  • Grade 2 braille sits below the text, with at least 3/8 inch of space from the letters and any raised border.
  • Pictograms get their own field at least 6 inches tall, with the words directly below.
  • Mount the sign on the latch side of the door, with the raised letters between 48 and 60 inches above the floor.
  • Leave an 18 by 18 inch clear floor space in front of the sign, outside the door swing.

Source: 2010 ADA Standards, section 703. Read our guide to ADA sign requirements.

Our Work

ADA Signs We Built and Installed

Room, restroom and office signs for schools, medical offices and workplaces.

ADA room signs with gold letters in the shop
Gold letters on black, fresh from the shop
ADA room signs next to classroom doors
Room signs at classroom doors
Shaped meeting room ADA sign
Shaped meeting room sign
Blue and gold mens restroom ADA sign
Blue and gold restroom sign
Teal exam room ADA sign
Teal exam room sign
Gold and silver office ADA signs with braille
Gold and silver office signs
ADA room sign with custom pictogram graphics
Custom pictogram sign
Textured teal storage ADA sign
Textured storage room sign

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Materials and Price

Pick an ADA Sign Style, See What It Costs

Choose the look first. Each style shows its price level, and the strip below shows what sets your exact number.

Matte black ADA sign with white letters

Matte Black Tactile

White or metallic letters on a matte black panel

Best for
Offices, schools, matching sets
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Inside
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Blue ADA room sign

Color Matched Tactile

Panels painted to your brand colors

Best for
Medical offices, clinics, branded spaces
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Inside
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Metal look ADA room number sign

Metal Look Tactile

Brushed or textured metal look surfaces

Best for
Lobbies, executive floors, hotels
Use
Inside
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ADA room sign with a changeable name slider

Tactile With Name Slider

Fixed ADA room number with a changeable name panel

Best for
Rooms whose users change
Use
Inside
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What moves your priceOne quote covers the site survey, design, fabrication and installation.
MaterialHeight and countFinishLogo detailMounting and wallAccess
Get Your Price

Name slider photo courtesy of Gemini.

From Shop to Wall

How an ADA Sign Package Comes Together

Built from your sign schedule in Linden, checked dot by dot, installed room by room.

  1. Set of black ADA signs laid out in the shop01

    Build the set

    Every sign on the schedule is made in one matching style.

  2. Close up of raised letters and braille02

    Check the braille

    We check every letter and braille cell against the schedule.

  3. ADA signs sorted for installation03

    Sort by floor

    Signs are sorted and labeled by floor and room for install day.

  4. Installing ADA floor and stair signs04

    Install at height

    Our crew mounts each sign on the latch side at the right height.

Who We Build For

ADA Signs for Every Kind of Building

Different buildings, the same rules.

SchoolsClassrooms, offices, gyms, cafeterias.
Medical and dentalExam rooms, labs, restrooms.
Property managersCommon areas, stairs, amenity rooms.
Apartment buildingsFloors, stairs, laundry, trash rooms.
Corporate officesRoom numbers, conference rooms.
RestaurantsRestrooms and staff areas.
Retail storesRestrooms, fitting and stock rooms.
Multi locationOne ADA package for every site.
How It Works

From Your Photo to a Finished Sign in Four Steps

One team and one price. Your quote covers the site survey, design, fabrication and installation, so nothing gets passed to another company.

  1. 01
    You

    Send a photo and your logo

    A photo of the wall or storefront, your logo and a rough size. Use the form, email or a call.

  2. 02
    Gogi Signs

    Get your proof and price

    We survey the site when needed and send a drawing with sizes, colors and mounting, plus one all in price.

  3. 03
    Gogi Signs

    Approve and we build

    A 50 percent deposit starts production in our Linden shop. If the sign needs a permit, we handle the paperwork.

  4. 04
    Gogi Signs

    We install, you pay the balance

    Our own crew installs it, with bucket and boom trucks for high work. The balance is due at installation.

What We Make

Signs for Inside, Outside and On the Road

Every sign family below is designed, built and installed by our own team in Linden. Tap one to see the jobs and options.

Blue dimensional logo and letters on a glossy office lobby wallLobby signs, letters, office and wayfindingIndoor Signs Black storefront sign with white letters for a Japanese restaurantChannel letters, awnings, blade signsOutdoor Signs Blue and white abstract wall wrap in an office stairwellWall wraps, window film, decalsVinyl Graphics Teal wrapped SUV with large cream script lettering in the Gogi Signs shopVan, truck and fleet wrapsVehicle Graphics Rows of brushed metal caution floor signs made in the shopAcrylic, Dibond and PVC panelsRigid Signs
Plus the services around your sign
About Gogi Signs

A Family Owned Sign Shop in Linden, NJ

Gogi Signs has built signs for New Jersey and New York City businesses since 2005. Today one team in Linden designs, prints, cuts, builds and installs every job.

Nothing is brokered out. The people who quote your sign are the people who build it and hang it.

20+Years building signs
10,000Sq ft shop floor
Mon to SatOpen 9 AM to 6 PM
1 teamDesign, build, install
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Service Areas

Built in Linden, Installed Wherever You Are

Our shop sits in Union County, so most New Jersey jobs are a short drive for our crews. Pick your area to see local work, or call us for projects farther away.

NYC5 boroughs PhiladelphiaProjects ScrantonProjects New Jersey Every county Our shop
Full coverageProject coverageOur shop
  • Site surveys
  • Installation and removals
  • Rush orders
  • Licensed and insured

New Jersey

Home base

North Jersey

Bergen CountyHackensackPassaic CountyHudson CountyJersey CityEssex CountyNewarkMorris County

Central Jersey

Union CountyLindenSomerset CountyHunterdon CountyMonmouth CountyJersey Shore

South Jersey

Camden CountyAtlantic County
All New Jersey areas

New York City

All five boroughs
ManhattanBrooklynQueensThe BronxStaten Island
New York City service area

Philadelphia and Scranton

Projects

Larger projects and multi location rollouts in Pennsylvania. Call 908-486-7000 to plan yours.

FAQs

ADA Sign Questions

Clear answers to what New Jersey building owners and managers ask about ADA signs.

Which signs have to follow ADA rules?

Signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces, like restrooms, room numbers, offices, stairs and exits, need raised letters and Grade 2 braille. Directional and informational signs only need to meet the visual rules. Directories, occupant names, company logos and building addresses are not covered.

What makes a sign ADA compliant?

Raised uppercase sans serif letters 5/8 to 2 inches tall, Grade 2 braille below the text, a non glare finish, strong contrast and the right mounting height and location. Pictograms need a 6 inch field with the words below.

How high do ADA signs go on the wall?

The raised letters sit between 48 and 60 inches above the floor, measured to the letter baselines, on the latch side of the door, per the 2010 ADA Standards.

Do directional signs need braille?

No. Arrows and hallway signs that direct or inform need to meet the visual rules for contrast, finish and letter size, but not braille.

Do name plates and directories need braille?

No. Occupant names, building directories and company names and logos are exceptions in section 216.1. The room number on the same door may still need to be tactile.

Can ADA signs match our brand colors?

Yes. Panels, frames, shapes and pictograms can use your colors and fonts, as long as the tactile letters, braille, contrast and finish follow the rules.

Can you make ADA signs for a whole building?

Yes. Send a floor plan or a room list and we will build a sign schedule, make the full set in one style and install it floor by floor.

Do you install ADA signs in New York City?

Yes, in all five boroughs. See our NYC service area.

Keep Exploring

Related Signs and Services

See other office signs, the signs that guide people through a building, or book a survey.

Office Sign Types

Office SignsRoom, door and suite signsName PlatesDoor and desk name platesDirectory SignageTenant and floor listings

Finding the Way

Wayfinding SignsArrows, levels and mapsEgress MapsFloor plans to the exitsFloor Number SignsStair and floor levels

Services

Site SurveyWe walk the building and list every signSign DesignSign schedules and layoutsSign InstallationOur own crews and trucks
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Typefaces that hold up at a distance, and the ones that fall apart.

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Free Quote

Start With a Photo and Your Logo

Send what you have. We reply with a drawing and one price that covers the survey, design, fabrication and installation.

Your logoAny file, even a photo of a business card
A site photoThe wall, window or storefront
A rough sizeWidth and height are enough
The addressSo we can plan the install
Call908-486-7000 Emailinfo@gogisigns.com Shop7 W Baltimore Ave, Suite B, Linden, NJ
HoursMon to Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM

Request a Free Quote

Tell us about your project. A photo and your logo are enough to start.

Site photos, logos, artwork, PDFs, sketches, measurements, or photos of an existing sign.

Prefer to talk? Call 908-486-7000.

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Why Choose Gogi Signs?
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  • Your Deadline: Tell us your date when you request a quote, and ask about rush timing if you need it.
  • Installs We Stand Behind: We stand behind our installs and come back to fix problems.
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