Here at JustBrailleSigns.com, we can custom design stairwell signs just as you need them, or order from our standard layouts below with your custom text and colors. What stairwell signage is required in conventional building stairwells? This is a tricky question, because it depends on your state and which version of the International Building Code they are enforcing. Add to this the fact that many local municipalities have their own requirements for stairwell signage, and things can get confusing. The bottom line is to always check with your state and local building inspectors and Fire Marshal to assure your stairwell signs are compliant. That being said, when you combine NFPA and IFC/IBC guidelines, common stairwell signage will have the characteristics pictured above.

Besides standard stairwell Identification sign (A.1 and A.2) additional stairwell signage will likely be required:
1. A Floor Level Sign (Sign C above) meeting ADA sign requirements with tactile letters and braille installed inside the stairwell and located at each floor level landing next to the door leading from the stairwell into the corridor.
2. If there is an exit door from the stairwell leading to the exterior or to the level of discharge exit for the building, there should be an ADA compliant "EXIT" sign (Sign B) with raised characters and braille installed adjacent to the door. Doors leading to exit doors should be identified with "EXIT ROUTE."
3. Corridor or hallway doors leading INTO stairwells require ADA compliant tactile and braille signs (Sign D) designating "STAIRS" or the stairwell ID (i.e. - STAIR B)

Effective stairwell signs will not only keep your facility code compliant, but more importantly keep your patrons, customers, and visitors safe and informed.

Our stairwell signs are made to order in the exact size, color and typeface, with braille options to meet your specific requirements. Whether you are providing signage to meet state building codes for firefighters and other personnel in case of an emergency, or have a high degree of stairwell traffic, our staircase signage will accommodate your needs. We can customize to your specifications!

Our signs offer many colors to work with, durable polymer and acrylic materials and a Grade 2 braille option for those who need it. Most building stairwells three levels or more, require stairway identification signs / roof access signs. While ordering the correct stair signage for the state you live in can be an ordeal, we are here every step of the way. We create and manufacture custom stair signage for our valued customers that meet ADA regulations. Provide us your requirements for stairwell signs, and allow us to provide you a quick proof and quotation. Our sign experts will quote the custom staircase signage you need for your business structures, places and spaces. Or, choose from a variety of stock stairwell signs above. Contact us today and one of our sign experts will help you, and answer any questions you have - you’re just steps away from the perfect stairway sign!