ADA Signage Designed Specifically for Residential Condominiums
Residential condominium buildings carry many of the same ADA signage obligations as commercial properties. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that permanent room identification signs feature raised tactile characters, Grade 2 Braille, non-glare finishes, and high contrast between text and background. For condominium associations, property managers, and developers, getting these details right is not optional. Correct signage is required to pass inspection, maintain a certificate of occupancy, and protect the building from accessibility complaints.
Condominium buildings have a specific set of spaces that must be properly identified. Common areas such as maintenance rooms, mechanical rooms, stairwells, office and leasing areas, and pool facilities all require compliant signage. Unit door numbers must also meet ADA specifications, including raised characters and Braille, mounted at the correct height beside the latch side of each door. HMWitt and Company fabricates signs tailored to each of these locations, ensuring every sign fits the precise requirements of your building.
Unlike standardized off-the-shelf signs, our condominium ADA signs are fabricated to match your building’s aesthetic while meeting every code requirement. We work with property managers, general contractors, and condominium developers on complete building sign packages, from individual unit numbers to full common-area signage programs. Whether you are signing a new construction project or bringing an existing building into compliance, we provide the expertise and fabrication quality to get it done correctly the first time.
Get a Condo Sign Quote
Shop ADA Compliant Signs for Condominiums
What Spaces in a Condominium Need ADA Signs
In a residential condominium, ADA compliant signage is required wherever a permanent room or space can be identified by name or number. This includes every individual unit door, stairwell entries and floor landings, mechanical and maintenance rooms, leasing and management offices, pool areas, common restrooms, and any meeting or conference spaces available to residents. Elevator signage, including floor indicators and in-case-of-fire notices, is also required in multi-story buildings. Our team helps condominium clients inventory every required location so nothing is missed before an inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do individual condominium unit doors require ADA compliant signs?
Yes. Permanent unit door numbers in a condominium must meet ADA specifications, including raised tactile characters, Grade 2 Braille, a non-glare finish, and high contrast between the text and background. They must be mounted on the wall beside the latch side of the door, with the centerline of the sign positioned between 48 and 60 inches from the floor.
Which common areas in a condominium building require ADA signs?
Any permanently designated space requires an ADA compliant sign. In a typical condominium this includes mechanical and maintenance rooms, stairwells and floor landings, leasing and management offices, pool areas, shared restrooms, meeting or conference rooms, and elevator interiors and lobbies. Our team can help you identify every required location in your building.
Can the signs be customized to match our building's design while still being ADA compliant?
Yes. ADA standards set requirements for tactile characters, Braille, finish, contrast, and mounting, but they leave room for custom colors, materials, and design choices that complement your building's interior. HMWitt and Company fabricates custom signs that meet all code requirements while reflecting your property's aesthetic.
Can HMWitt and Company handle a full building sign package for a condominium?
Absolutely. We work with property managers, developers, and general contractors on complete condominium sign packages covering every required location from unit door numbers to stairwells, mechanical rooms, and common-area spaces. Ordering as a package helps ensure consistency in finish and design across the entire building.
HMWitt and Company: Experienced in Condominium Signage
HMWitt and Company has worked with property managers, developers, and contractors on ADA signage for residential condominium buildings of all sizes. Our signs are fabricated using durable materials and processes, including photopolymer and acrylic construction, that produce the raised characters, Grade 2 Braille, and non-glare finishes the 2010 ADA Standards require. We bring compliance knowledge to every project, which means fewer surprises at inspection and greater peace of mind for everyone responsible for the building. To discuss a sign package for your condominium, call us at 773-250-5000.