Applicability:
- New Construction
- Alterations & Path of travel
- Program access
Type of entity:
- ADA Covered Facilities
11B-216.6 Entrances.
In existing buildings and facilities where not all entrances comply with Section 11B-404, entrances complying with Section 11B-404 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1. Directional signs complying with Section 11B-703.5 that indicate the location of the nearest entrance complying with Section 11B-404 shall be provided at entrances that do not comply with Section 11B-404. Directional signs complying with Section 11B-703.5, including the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1, indicating the accessible route to the nearest accessible entrance shall be provided at junctions when the accessible route diverges from the regular circulation path.
35.163(b) "A public entity shall provide signage at all inaccessible entrances to each of its facilities, directing users to an accessible entrance or to a location at which they can obtain information about accessible facilities. The international symbol for accessibility shall be used at each accessible entrance of a facility."
Notice that, for public entities under Title II, the language of the regulations is stricter than the Standards. The regulations require the ISA at ALL accessible entrances, not just at accessible entrances in facilities that have some inaccessible entrances.
Provide the ISA at all accessible entrances in all public entity facilities. .