2003 International Building Code
Chapter 11

SECTION 1110
SIGNAGE

1110.1 Signs. Required accessible elements shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following locations:

  1. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.1 except where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less.
  2. Accessible passenger loading zones.
  3. Accessible areas of refuge required by Section 1107.6.
  4. Accessible rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location.
  5. Accessible entrances where not all entrances are accessible.
  6. Accessible check-out aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall be above the check-out aisle in the same location as the check-out aisle number of type of check-out identification.
  7. Unisex toilet and bathing rooms.
  8. Accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all such rooms are accessible.

1110.2 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the nearest like accessible element shall be provided at the following locations. These directional signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility:

  1. Inaccessible building entrances.
  2. Inaccessible public toilets and bathing facilities.
  3. Elevators not serving an accessible route.
  4. At each separate-sex toilet and bathing room indicating the location of the nearest unisex toilet or bathing room where provided in accordance with Section 1109.2.1.
  5. At exits and elevators serving a required accessible space, but not providing an approved accessible means of egress, signage shall be provided in accordance with Setion 1107.7.

1110.3 Other signs. Signage indicating special accessiblity providions shall be provided as shown:

  1. Each assembly area required to comply with Section 1108.2.7 shall provide a sign notifying patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems.

    Exception: Where ticket offices or windows are provided, signs are not required at each assembly area provided that signs are displayed at each ticket office or window informing patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems.

  2. At each door to an egress stairway, exit passageway and exit discharge, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1011.3.
  3. At areas of refuge, signage shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1007.6.3 through 1007.6.5.
  4. At areas for assisted rescue, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1007.8.3.