Provide context-appropriate wayfinding in common areas

Rationale: Accessible and clear signage decreases anxiety associated with wayfinding and evacuation, and is particularly impactful for those with impaired comprehension.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Wayfinding for Common Areas (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:

1. Implement interior wayfinding practices that include a minimum of two of the following:

• connect all common areas and shared amenities through one continuous corridor
• utilize distinguishing color schemes
• include landmarks, such as artwork or plants, to provide visual cues.

2. Include qualifying navigational signage that:

• is located at the following locations:
  • lobby
  • elevator call areas
  • stairwells
  • shared spaces
• provides directions to all of the following destinations:
  • shared indoor and outdoor common areas
  • restrooms
  • support services and administrative offices
  • lobby
  • residential wing(s)
• is permanently mounted on required locations
• is made of durable materials.

3. Include qualifying room identification signage that is located adjacent to the entrances of all of the following:

• residential rooms
• shared spaces
• shared restrooms
• administrative offices.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plan
• Annotated photographs
• Annotated design drawings