Provide wayfinding in frequently trafficked areas

Rationale: Accessible and clear signage decreases anxiety associated with wayfinding and supports those with impaired comprehension, promoting walkability and exercise in both indoor and outdoor settings for all.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Wayfinding in Trafficked Areas (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Retail

1. Provide wayfinding that is posted in frequently trafficked areas under the control of building management.

Qualifying frequently trafficked areas may include but are not limited to the following:

corridors

• within or adjacent to stairs
• elevator call areas
• lobbies.

2. Provide directional information for all of the following, as applicable:

• common spaces, such as fitness and exercise rooms, storage spaces, event spaces, lactation rooms, break areas, or other spaces designated for shared activity
• bathrooms
• kitchens.

3. Implement a minimum of two of the following wayfinding practices: 

• pictograms
• color-coding
• maps
• directional language or diagrams.

Retail

1. Provide wayfinding that is posted in frequently trafficked areas under the control of building management.

Qualifying frequently trafficked areas may include but are not limited to the following:

• corridors
• within or adjacent to stairs
•  elevator call areas
• lobbies.

2. Provide directional information for all of the following, as applicable:

• common spaces, such as fitness and exercise rooms, storage spaces, event spaces, lactation rooms, break areas, or other spaces designated for shared activity
• bathrooms
• kitchens.

3. Implement a minimum of two of the following wayfinding practices: 

• pictograms
• color-coding
• maps
• directional language or diagrams.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plans
• Annotated photographs
• Annotated design drawings