2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017

11B-812.8 Identification signs.

EVCS identification signs shall be provided in compliance with Section 11B-812.8.

11B-812.8.1 Four or fewer.

Where four or fewer total EVCS are provided, identification with an International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) and signs identifying van accessible spaces shall not be required.

11B-812.8.2 Five to twenty-five.

Where five to twenty-five total EVCS are provided, one van accessible EVCS shall be identified by an ISA complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1. The required standard accessible EVCS shall not be required to be identified with an ISA.

11B-812.8.3 Twenty-six or more.

Where twenty-six or more total EVCS are provided, all required van accessible and all required standard accessible EVCS shall be identified by an ISA complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1.

11B-812.8.4 Ambulatory.

Ambulatory EVCS shall not be required to be identified by an ISA.

11B-812.8.5 Drive-up.

Drive-up EVCS shall not be required to be identified by an ISA.

11B-812.8.6 Finish and size.

Identification signs shall be reflectorized with a minimum area of 70 square inches (45,161 mm2).

11B-812.8.7 Location.

Required identification signs shall be visible from the EVCS it serves. Signs shall be permanently posted either immediately adjacent to the vehicle space or within the projected vehicle space width at the head end of the vehicle space. Signs identifying van accessible vehicle spaces shall contain the designation “van accessible.” Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign. Signs located within an accessible route shall be 80 inches (2032 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign. Signs may also be permanently posted on a wall at the interior end of the vehicle space.