Tactile Character Requirements — AODA IASR
Regulation customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(5) · Province of Ontario
§The Law
customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(5) — Regulation customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(5)
“Room identification signs must include raised (tactile) characters that can be read by touch, positioned on the latch side of the door at 1500mm centreline height.”
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Tactile signs are raised letters and symbols you can feel with your fingers. They go on the wall beside the door handle, at a height most people can reach.
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Raised characters — embossed or applied
On latch side of door
1500mm centreline height from floor
Complements visual text on same sign
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🏛 Official Government Sources
AODA — Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
Ontario.ca · March 2026
customer-provided accessibility specification defines accessibility standards for Ontario organizations including signage contrast, tactile requirements, Braille, and wayfinding specifications.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The AODA is Ontario's accessibility law. Full compliance was required by January 1, 2025. Penalties can apply; check current official sources before relying on a number.
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See Also — Related Regulations
customer-provided accessibility specification IASR s.16
Accessible Signage Overview — AODA IASR customer-provided accessibility specification
customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(6)
Braille Requirements on Signs — AODA Ontario
customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(7)
Sign Mounting Height Requirements — AODA
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