Elevator Floor Number Signs Are Required on Each Landing

Why Elevator Floor Number Signs Are Required on Each Landing

  1. Emergency and Fire Safety
  • Elevator floor number signs play a vital role during emergencies. Firefighters and first responders use these signs to quickly identify floors in smoke-filled or low-visibility situations.
  • These signs can be the difference between life and death during evacuations, rescues, or fire suppression, especially in high-rise buildings.
  1. Accessibility for Visually Impaired Persons
  • Elevator floor number signs with raised letters and Braille are required to comply with accessibility laws, ensuring equal navigation access for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
  • Installed typically at 60 inches above the finished floor, these signs are placed on both sides of the elevator jamb to ensure they are reachable and readable by all, including those in wheelchairs.
  1. Compliance with Building and Accessibility Codes
  • Local and national codes such as the International Building Code (IBC) and ANSI A117.1 mandate the use of elevator floor number signs on each floor.
  • Failure to install these signs may result in code violations, inspection failures, and potential legal consequences for property owners.
  1. Wayfinding and Usability
  • For visitors, delivery personnel, and even residents, elevator floor number signs help distinguish each landing, especially in buildings where every hallway looks the same.
  • These signs are essential in multi-tenant, commercial, and residential buildings for clear, consistent floor identification.

These signs are usually 4"x4" with a high-contrast background, raised letters, and Braille, securely mounted on the elevator jamb (door frame) — not the moving elevator door — so they remain visible even when the elevator is open.

 

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