2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)

3.5 Use of the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) and Other Signs

3.5.1 General.

Per section F216 of the ABAAS, the ISA

• Accessible parking spaces in parking lots where there are 5 or more designated parking spaces, including accessible parking spaces.

  • VAN accessible parking spaces in lots must be signed as such.

  • RV accessible parking spaces in lots must be signed as such.

• Accessible loading zones.

• Accessible restrooms and bathing facilities.

• If the main entrance to a building is not accessible, in the vicinity of the closest accessible entrance. 

• Accessible means of egress out of a building.

• Accessible areas of refuge inside multi-story buildings. 

In addition, the ISA may only be posted at the entrance to recreation areas with a Recreation Site Development Scale level of 3 or higher, but only where ALL constructed features within that recreation area comply with applicable provisions of the ABAAS and FSORAG.

Use of the ISA for identification of accessible camping units shall conform to 3.2.6. Use of the ISA for identification of accessible picnic units shall conform to 3.3.3.

3.5.2 Color of the ISA.

Per section 703.7 of the ABAAS, the ISA shall be posted in high-contrast colors. The ISA is not required to be blue and white when posted on Federal lands.

3.5.2.1 Enforceable Accessible Parking Spaces.

To be enforceable at accessible parking spaces, the ISA must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) section 2B.35, which requires the ISA to be displayed in blue and white.

3.5.2.2 Accessible Space Pavement Markings.

Where parking spaces are paved, pavement markings designating accessible parking spaces must be blue, per the MUTCD section 3A.05.

3.5.3 Signs in General.

If materials need to be obtained from or manipulated on a sign or kiosk, the sign or kiosk shall be designed to meet the reach ranges in section 308 of the ABAAS.