There are a variety of compliance signs but generally these types of signs are used for fire and safety purposes. There are some compliance signs that are used in the workplace to shield us from hazards or warn us against danger. Whether OSHA or fire safety inspired compliance signs are very much a part of the sign business and SignWorks has fabricated many different types to meet the needs of our clients. We often work with contractors to supply ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) signs for new and/or renovated buildings. Ensuring accessibility to those with disabilities in the form of ADA compliant restroom, tenant identification and facilities signs is something we have had lots of experience with.
Recently we have worked with Shimmick Construction to provide ADA signs for their client San Francisco MUNI and with Blackwell construction on evacuation maps and stairwell signs for Aspire School in Oakland. Since Aspire school was a motel style outdoor campus, the project involved working closely with the local fire department to ensure compliance with fire safety rules.
Other types of compliance signs include parking restrictions and permitting and those involving traffic and roadway safety. In fact, the Manual on Uniform Traffic and Control Devices (MUTCD) administered by the Federal Highway Administration provides guidance regarding traffic control signage and road markings. When revisions are made states have two years in which to comply with the revived or new regulation.
If you have an upcoming project that calls for compliance signs give SignWorks a call at (510) 357-2000. We can help to ensure that your new signs are in compliance.