2010 MID-ATLANTIC BUILDINGS & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SHOW & CONFERENCE
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By Bettina R. Dill, Mohawk Sign Systems The Jewel to the Finished Product: Facility Signage
When making building im- provements, expansions or remodels it is important not to
without way-finding compliance to the Americans with Disabili- ties Act (ADA). Signage that details all exits, handicapped entrances, room identification and restrooms is a require- ment. These signs must com- ply with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines which can be found at www.access-board.gov. One important factor to con- sider while choosing Braille signs is the durability of the sign. Look for a sign manufac- turer of single-piece construc- tion. Many fabricators use ma- chines to drill in holes and force Braille dots into place. Others use glue to adhere letters to a sign. Certainly ADA signs Durability/One-Piece Construction
with missing characters does nothing to help the sighted or non-sighted. Asign made from one piece of material will bet- ter stand the test of time and vandalism. As you design the final jewel of the building – signs - consid- er the ability to customize your way-finding system. With the advent of giant flatbed print- ers and routers, adding your company logo or designing your custom shape is neither an excessive extra nor a head- ache. Look for a manufacturer who can easily incorporate your branding in your signage package. Customization/Image Branding
Single Source Pinpointing a company who can provide the full spectrum of facility signage makes for good sense. A company who can get your building into compliance with a building inspector, help your employees know where key elements are stored throughout the building and provide an easy-to-follow way-finding for visitors should be the goal. Well worth pursu- ing is finding that single source manufacturer to produce ADA signs, print overhead direc- tional way-finding, fabricate exterior post and panel, vinyl graphics, aluminum safety signs and dimensional building letters at great prices. Bettina R. Dill, Mohawk Sign Systems.
forget a key e l e m e n t ; s i g n a g e . The way a visitor to a building per- ceives their experience comes from their ability
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to traverse from Point A to Point B. Failure to consider signage in your facility upgrades and new construction can leave a client feeling lost and employ- ees uncertain. First what is required by law? A building inspector will not provide an occupancy permit
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