Recommended Exterior Accessibility Directional Signage University of California, San Diego La Jolla Campus October 1, 2005 Transportation and Parking Services University of California, San Diego University of California, San Diego

Contents  Purpose  Legal Requirements  Technical Specifications  Recommendations

Purpose To provide exterior signage directing individuals with physical disabilities from inaccessible facility entrances (or elements) to accessible facility entrances (or elements) in accordance with legal requirements

Legal Requirements  Code of Federal Regulations, Title 28, Part 35  California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2  Explanatory Criteria

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 28, Part 35 { Information and signage. (b) A public entity shall provide signage at all inaccessible entrances to each of its facilities, directing users to an accessible entrance...

California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 Official comment (17.15) from New 2003 California Access Compliance Reference Manual pertaining to California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 (2001), 1117B : “... Where all entrances are not accessible, place directional or informational sign so that steps do not need to be retraced, to direct from inaccessible to accessible entrances. Include [International Symbol of Accessibility] on sign along with appropriate arrow and/or text.”

Explanatory Criteria The following explanatory criteria are based in part upon informal discussions with the United States Department of Justice. The creation of exterior accessibility (displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility) directional signage from inaccessible entrances (or elements) to accessible entrances (or elements) is herein not recommended if –the location of the accessible entrance (or element) is reasonably obvious. –the accessible entrance (or element) can not be reached via a technically (as defined by applicable accessibility standards) accessible route. –existing signage gives adequate direction. –the inaccessible entrance involves a door that remains permanently locked from the outside. Special mention of certain existing exterior accessibility directional signage is herein made, or the removal of, the replacement of, or additions to certain existing exterior accessibility directional signage is herein recommended if –the signage is unnecessary. –the signage directs to a technically inaccessible entrance (or element). –the signage gives inadequate direction or is possibly confusing. –the signage is obscure. –the signage is outdated. –the signage appearance could be improved. –the signage is discriminatory. (Individuals with physical disabilities are permitted to use technically inaccessible entrances [or elements], just as individuals without physical disabilities are.)

Technical Specifications California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 (2001) 1117B [International Symbol of Accessibility.] The International Symbol of Accessibility shall be the standard used to identify facilities that are accessible to and usable by physically disabled persons as set forth in these building standards and as specifically required in this section. See Figure 11B-6. Figure 11B-6 International Accessibility Symbol (a) Symbol Proportions

Technical Specifications 1117B Color of Symbol. The symbol specified above shall consist of a white figure on a blue background. The blue shall be equal to Color No in Federal Standard 595B. Exception: The appropriate enforcement agency may approve special signs and identification necessary to complement decor or unique design when it is determined that such signs and identification provide adequate direction to persons with disabilities. 1133B Free-standing signs. Whenever signs mounted on posts or pylons protrude from the posts or pylons and the bottom edge of the sign is at less than 80 inches above the finished floor or ground level, the edges of such signs shall be rounded or eased and the corners shall have a minimum radius of inches.