Minimum Font Size for Signs — AODA Ontario
Regulation O.Reg 191/11 s.16(4) · Province of Ontario
§The Law
O.Reg 191/11 s.16(4) — Regulation O.Reg 191/11 s.16(4)
“Visual characters on AODA signs must meet minimum size requirements based on the sign's viewing distance to ensure readability at the intended distance.”
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Font size for AODA signs depends on how far away people will read them. A sign above a door needs larger text than one at eye level beside the door.
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Specific Requirements
Size based on intended viewing distance
Minimum 12pt for close-reading signs
Larger for overhead or distant signs
Sans-serif fonts preferred for accessibility
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- O.Reg 191/11 s.16(4)
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- 🏛 Province of Ontario
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- AODA Accessibility
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