ADA-compliant signage
ADA Area of Refuge Signs
Identify the protected area where people wait for evacuation assistance with ADA area-of-refuge (rescue assistance) signs — tactile signs with raised characters and Grade 2 Braille, made in the USA, with glow-in-the-dark versions available.
100% Federal
Compliant
Meets 2010 ADA Standards
What an area-of-refuge sign does
It marks the designated, protected location where occupants who can’t use the stairs wait for help, along with the required identification and instructions.
ADA tactile + Braille
Raised Myriad Pro characters, Grade 2 Braille, a non-glare surface, and high contrast (§703).
Glow-in-the-dark option
Photoluminescent versions (glow is a separate material, not a paint color) stay visible in a power outage, helping meet UL924 and IBC/IFC egress requirements.
Bulk and ordering
Bulk discounts up to 15%, with sign-schedule quotes through Request a Quote for large jobs.
Frequently asked questions
What is an area-of-refuge sign for?
It identifies the protected area where people wait for evacuation assistance, with the required instructions.
Are they ADA compliant?
Yes — raised tactile characters in Myriad Pro, Grade 2 Braille, non-glare surface, and high contrast (§703).
Do you offer a glow-in-the-dark version?
Yes — photoluminescent versions that stay visible in a power outage (UL924 / IBC-IFC).
Bulk pricing?
Yes — bulk discounts up to 15%. For large jobs, send a sign schedule through Request a Quote.