(See Note A-3.8.3.1.)
(1)
Signs providing visual information shall be installed to indicate the location of
(a)
barrier-free entrances,
(b)
ramps located in a required barrier-free path of travel serving that entrance,
(c)
an exterior passenger loading zone conforming to Sentence 3.8.2.2.(3), if one is provided,
(d)
barrier-free washrooms,
(e)
barrier-free showers,
(f)
barrier-free elevators [[a-1.4.1.2.#|,]]
(g)
barrier-free parking spaces, and
(h)
assistive listening systems or adaptive technologies.
(2)
Where a washroom, elevator, telephone or parking area is required to accommodate persons with disabilities, it shall be identified by a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access or the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss and appropriate graphical or textural information that clearly indicates the type of facilities available.
(3)
Where a washroom is not designed to accommodate persons with physical disabilities in a storey to which a barrier-free path of travel is required by Article 3.8.2.1., signs providing visual and tactile information shall be installed to indicate the location of barrier-free facilities.
(4)
Signs incorporating the International Symbol of Access shall be installed where necessary to indicate the location of a barrier-free means of egress.
(5)
Directional signs shall be provided with visual information.
(6)
Except for doors that serve service spaces or are located within a suite, signs installed at or near doors shall provide the same information in both visual and tactile forms.
(7)
Tactile information sign required by Subsections 3.4.5. and 3.4.6. and this Article shall
(a)
have Braille and tactile characters in accordance with Clauses 4.5.6.2. and 4.5.6.3. of CSA B651, “Accessible design for the built environment,”
(b)
be installed on the wall closest to the latch side of the door or on the nearest wall in the right side of the door, where there is no wall at the latch side, and (c) be centred 1500 mm above the finished floor with the edge of the sign located not more than 300 mm from the door. (See Note A-3.8.3.1.(7) and (8))
(8)
Visual information signs required by Subsections 3.4.5. and 3.4.6. and this Article shall comply with Clauses 4.5.2., 4.5.3. and 4.5.4. of CSA B651, “Accessible design for the built environment.” (See Note A-3.8.3.1.(7) and (8))