QUICK CHECKS

Access Braille

Match: Confirm the exact facility, wording, symbols and required tactile content with the approved access schedule.
Height: Set tactile and Braille content 1200–1600 mm above finished floor level; a single line of tactile characters sits 1250–1350 mm above it. Measure to the content, not the top of the panel.
Fix: Level the sign and use the specified fixing system on a clean, dry surface. Keep raised lettering and Braille clear of adhesive.

Location exceptions

For required room or exit identification, use the latch-side wall 50–300 mm from the architrave; use the door where that wall position is not possible. Other facilities follow their own approved location details.
Exit Braille identifies “Exit” and “Level” plus the floor number or name. “Fire Stairs” alone does not supply that information.
Hearing assistance: identify the system, coverage and receiver location on the approved plan. Parents’ rooms, showers, adult change facilities and lifts follow their specific access documentation.
Access wayfinding: confirm the actual route and arrows from the viewer’s approach. Where required, direct people from an inaccessible entrance to the nearest accessible entrance.
Lift capacity and emergency notices use supplier-approved information and locations. Keep controls, labels and access panels clear.

This is a separate glazing check: on required glazing, use a solid, non-transparent continuous band at least 75 mm high across the full panel width, with its lower edge 900–1000 mm above finished floor level.
Check at least 30% luminance contrast against the floor or surfaces within 2 m on the opposite side under site lighting. Follow the film supplier’s method and project-adopted AS 1428.1/NCC D4D13 requirements.

Sources & project checks

NCC notes retain the existing NCC 2022 references. Use the code edition, jurisdiction and approved sign schedule for your project.

Quick checks support your approved project specification; they do not certify a sign or installation.