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703.4.1 Height Above Finish Floor or Ground

2010 ADA Standards > 7 Communication Elements and Features > 703 Signs > 703.4 Installation Height and Location > 703.4.1 Height Above Finish Floor or Ground
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Tactile characters on signs shall be located 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches (1525 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.

EXCEPTION: Tactile characters for elevator car controls shall not be required to comply with 703.4.1.
Figure 703.4.1 Height of Tactile Characters Above Finish Floor or Ground
A tactile sign is shown mounted with the baseline of the lowest characters 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum and the baseline of the highest characters 60 inches (1525 mm) maximum above the finish floor.

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