2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

11B-703.5.6 Height from finish floor or ground.

Visual characters shall be 40 inches (1016 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

Exceptions:

1.      Visual characters indicating elevator car controls shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-703.5.6.

2.      Floor-level exit signs complying with Chapter 10, Section 1011.7 shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-703.5.6.

3.      Where provided, floor plans providing emergency procedures information in accordance with Title 19 shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-703.5.6