Multifamily Housing Signs
VIEW GALLERYTIME IS MONEY
When it comes to multifamily housing projects, time is money. Every day your project is delayed is another day of no revenue for the property. A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is one of the most common causes of that delay. At Carolina Custom Signs & Graphics, we’ve built our ADA signage services around one central goal: getting you to your CO on time. YOUR CO IS OUR MO!
NON-COMPLIANCE IS COSTLY
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) signage must comply with strict ADA rules and regulations, with a primary focus on font and color standards. These regulations are quite involved regarding font size, style, case, and height. The guidelines differ for raised characters and visual characters. These regulations are extensive and complex, and the penalties can be severe.
- Non-compliance fines start at $75,000 for first-time offenses
- Can reach $150,000 or more if the offenses are ongoing
- We understand these complex regulations and ensure full compliance
- We use specialized software such as SignAgent to ensure compliant designs and develop comprehensive signage plans tailored to your projects
Call Carolina Custom Signs & Graphics today at (336) 804-8618 for your Free Consultation!
We Make Your ADA Signage In-House. Why is that a great thing?
GOODBYE COMPROMISE!
ADA sign projects are often placed in the hands of the local sign shop, which usually means they are subcontracted to a wholesale ADA company. That choice involves compromise.
- Sign plan changes can cause delays.
- You may miss your deadline, which can be expensive
- Regulatory issues can result from mid-project changes
HELLO FLEXIBILITY!
When you work with Carolina Custom Signs & Graphics on your ADA signage, you have all the flexibility you need to make design changes, content changes, or even quantity changes on the fly.
- We use specialized ADA sign production equipment featuring brands like Mutoh and Xanté
- 100% in-house manufacturing means you’re free to adjust your sign plan on the fly without penalties or delays
Key Benefits of Our In-House Approach:
- Faster Turnaround Times: With no wholesale vendors, we control our production schedules. No waiting in line and no delays.
- Complete Project Flexibility: Need to make a last-minute change to a sign location or room name? No problem, we can pivot without penalty.
- Guaranteed Compliance: Our experts are thoroughly familiar with ADA requirements. Pass your first inspection, get your CO, and avoid costly fines.
- Superior Quality Features: Enhanced letter spacing, bold outlines, a higher contrast ratio, and wider characters for optimal readability and accessibility
What’s at Stake: ADA Compliance & the CO Bottleneck
Multifamily projects are complex, and ADA signage compliance is a critical component to getting your CO. Unfortunately, many developers don’t realize just how vital and complicated it is until it’s too late.
Essential ADA Requirements Include:
- Raised characters and braille for tactile identification
- Use of sans serif fonts and wider characters for improved readability
- Enhanced letter spacing to meet accessibility standards
- High contrast colors with non-glare finishes for visual clarity
- Signage mounted between 48 and 60 inches from the floor for proper accessibility
- Proper labeling of all public and common-use areas as required by law
Non-compliance can lead to:
- CO delays (delaying cash flow from lettings)
- Fines up to $75,000 (first violation) and up to $150,000 (subsequent violations)
- Costly reprints and reinstallation
- Damage to reputation and project credibility
Why Developers and General Contractors Choose Us
- Multifamily Housing Focused: We specialize in the unique demands of multifamily projects and understand precisely what’s required for CO inspections.
- Total In-House Control: Unlike competitors, we don’t outsource your critical path items.
- Flexible and Adaptable: Plans change. Rooms are added, and room numbers get updated when floor plans shift.
- Results-Driven: Our clients consistently pass CO inspections on the first try.
- Always in Sync: We’re integrated with you via the ConstructConnect platform!
Integrated Sign Planning Tools
We use SignAgent, a specialized software platform that allows us to plan interior signage directly on top of architectural drawings, ensuring precision and compliance from the design phase forward.
Our SignAgent Capabilities:
- Most signs placed are ADA-compliant room ID and code signage for essential identification
- Additional signs include wayfinding and service-related identification for comprehensive navigation
- Each sign type is color-coded and labeled for clarity during planning and installation
SignAgent Benefits for GCs and Design Teams:
- Review sign locations digitally before production begins
- Make real-time notes or revisions without production delays
- Align signage scope seamlessly with other project trades for coordinated execution
Unlike many of our competitors, we utilize this software in-house rather than outsourcing it. It’s fully integrated into our process alongside our ADA fabrication equipment.
Route Optimization for Exterior Programs
We also apply advanced tools to multi-site exterior projects. For a recent bank rebranding that spanned 72 locations across two states, we:
- Removed and replaced all existing signs efficiently and systematically
- Used route-mapping software to optimize travel and reduce logistics costs
- Reduced total install time and cost for the client through strategic planning
These advanced planning tools improve accuracy and execution speed, delivering direct benefits that support our GC and developer clients’ project timelines and budgets.
Don’t Let Incomplete Signage Delay Your Project
We know how stressful the final days of a multifamily build can be. You’re juggling final inspections, punch lists, and pressure from stakeholders. ADA signage shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back.
Let’s take it off your plate, accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started?
We know how stressful the final days of a multifamily build can be. You’re juggling final inspections, punch lists, and pressure from stakeholders. ADA signage shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back.
Call Carolina Custom Signs & Graphics today at (336) 804-8618 for your Free ADA Signs Consultation!
Our team of ADA compliance experts is standing by to help you navigate the complex requirements and ensure your project stays on schedule. From initial design through final installation, we’re your partner in achieving CO approval without delays or complications.
Your success is our mission. Your CO is our MO.
