A member of
Australian Sign & Graphics Association
BRAILLE AND TACTILE SIGNS
REFERENCE MANUAL
Universal Braille Signs
a division of
Metalplaque Pty Ltd
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
6 McCabe Place
Chatswood NSW 2067
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
Proudly Australian Owned
Proudly Australian Made
BRAILLE AND TACTILE SIGNS
REFERENCE MANUAL
Universal Braille Signs
Australian Standards & BCA
Installation Location
What is LH & RH?
How to order
Standard Braille Signs
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Universal Braille Signs
a division of
Proudly Australian Owned - Proudly Australian Made
Metalplaque Pty Ltd
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
6 McCabe Place
Chatswood NSW 2067
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
A member of
Australian Sign & Graphics Association
Universal Braille Signs, the
braille and tactile way finding
experts arm of Metalplaque,
provides the necessary signs for
visually impaired visitors and
users of buildings and facilities.
Interpretive signage with raised
lettering and graphics provide all
the relevant information as
required by the Building Code of
Australia (D3.6), and fulfils the
requirements of the Australian
Standards AS1428.1-(2009-2010
Amdt 1).
Universal Braille Signs can also produce custom
braille and tactile signs to meet your special
requirements. Whether it be custom materials,
sizes, shapes, colours or something else,
Universal Braille Signs can make it happen.
All the elements you need for way finding can be
supplied by Universal Braille Signs, to give you
the perfect level of accessibility and compliance
for interior and exterior location signs.
Universal Braille Signs is proudly Australian
owned. All braille and tactile signs are made
right here in Sydney, Australia.
Universal Braille Signs is a national multi
award winner, as awarded by the Australian
Sign & Graphics Association.
Universal Braille Signs
a division of
Metalplaque Pty Ltd
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
6 McCabe Place
Chatswood NSW 2067
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
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AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (AS)
The Australian Standard pertaining to braille and tactile signs is AS1428.1
BUILDING CODE of AUSTRALIA (BCA)
The Building Code of Australia clause pertaining to braille and tactile signs is BCA D3.6
INSTALLATION LOCATION
(a) Braille and tactile components of a sign must be located not less than 1200mm and
not higher than 1600mm above the floor or ground surface.
(b) Signs with single lines of characters must have the line of tactile characters not less
than 1250mm and not higher than 1350mm above the floor or ground surface.
(c) Signs identifying rooms containing features or facilities listed in D3.6 must be located (i) on the wall on the latch side of the door with the leading edge of the sign located
between 50mm and 300mm from the architrave; and
(ii)where (i) is not possible, the sign may be placed on the door itself.
(d) Signs identifying a door required by E4.5 to be provided with an exit sign must be
located (i) on the side that faces a person seeking egress; and
(ii) on the wall on the latch side of the door with the leading edge of the sign located
between 50mm and 300mm from the architrave; and
(iii) where (ii) is not possible, the sign may be placed on the door itself.
WHAT IS “LH” & “RH”?
LH stands for LEFT HAND TRANSFER.
RH stands for RIGHT HAND TRANSFER.
LH or RH is only required for accessible toilet signs. But what does it mean?
Simply put, it is the direction of movement from the wheelchair to the toilet pan.
“LH” & “RH”
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
RH - RIGHT HAND TRANSFER
LH - LEFT HAND TRANSFER
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HOW TO ORDER
1. SELECT THE TYPE
(note, all braille tactile signs are of type ADA 10)
2. SELECT THE SYMBOL(S) CODE
3. SELECT THE MATERIAL/SYMBOL COLOUR
We can make braille and tactile signs from of a variety of materials, but our
most popular, and always in stock range, are made from the following
materials:
ADA
PLASTIC
SNA
ALUMINIUM
316 STAINLESS
STEEL
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE: How to order a male toilet braille & tactile sign
in ADA Plastic material
EXAMPLE: SNA Aluminium and 316 Stainless Steel
ADA 10
M
BLU/WHT
SNA
ALUMINIUM
316 STAINLESS
STEEL
ADA-10M-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M-SS/BLK
is the TYPE
is the MALE SYMBOL CODE
is the BLUE BASE with WHITE SYMBOL
ADA 10 M - BLU/WHT
TYPE
SYMBOL CODE
MATERIAL/COLOUR
OR SIMPLY CALL US
02 9882 6300
Our standard compliant range is always in stock. Always available and ready for immediate
delivery. On the following pages you will find a large selection from our standard range of
compliant signs. Give us a call if you cannot find what you are looking for.
If you require custom braille and tactile signs, please contact us on (02) 9882 6300 or
braille@metalplaque.com.au
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STANDARD BRAILLE SIGNS
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10M-BLU/WHT
ADA-10M-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10F-BLU/WHT
ADA-10F-ALU/BLK
ADA-10F-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MF-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MF-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MF-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFSC-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFSC-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFSC-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFALH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFALH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFALH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFARH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFARH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFARH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10M-F-ALH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10M-F-ALH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M-F-ALH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10M-F-ARH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10M-F-ARH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M-F-ARH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFAmb-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFAmb-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFAmb-SS/BLK
Universal Braille Signs
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
MALE TOILET
200x200mm
FEMALE TOILET
200x200mm
UNISEX TOILET
200x200mm
STAFF CHANGE ROOM
200x200mm
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET
LEFT HAND ACCESS
250x200mm
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET
RIGHT HAND ACCESS
250x200mm
MALE-FEMALE-ACCESSIBLE
TOILET LEFT HAND ACCESS
250x200mm
MALE-FEMALE-ACCESSIBLE
TOILET RIGHT HAND ACCESS
250x200mm
UNISEX AMBULANT TOILET
250x200mm
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ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MAmb-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MAmb-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MAmb-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10FAmb-BLU/WHT
ADA-10FAmb-ALU/BLK
ADA-10FAmb-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10M+MAmb-BLU/WHT
ADA-10M+MAmb-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M+MAmb-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10F+FAmb-BLU/WHT
ADA-10F+FAmb-ALU/BLK
ADA-10F+FAmb-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MAmbCub-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MAmbCub-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MAmbCub-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10FAmbCub-BLU/WHT
ADA-10FAmbCub-ALU/BLK
ADA-10FAmbCub-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10S-BLU/WHT
ADA-10S-ALU/BLK
ADA-10S-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10M+MAmbST-BLU/WHT
ADA-10M+MAmbST-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M+MAmbST-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10F+FAmbST-BLU/WHT
ADA-10F+FAmbST-ALU/BLK
ADA-10F+FAmbST-SS/BLK
MALE AMBULANT TOILET
250x200mm
FEMALE AMBULANT TOILET
250x200mm
MALE & MALE AMBULANT
TOILET
250x200mm
FEMALE &
FEMALE AMBULANT TOILET
250x200mm
MALE AMBULANT CUBICLE
200x200mm
FEMALE AMBULANT CUBICLE
200x200mm
SHOWER
200x200mm
MALE & MALE AMBULANT
SHOWER & TOILET
250x200mm
FEMALE &
FEMALE AMBULANT
SHOWER & TOILET
250x200mm
Universal Braille Signs
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
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ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFASLH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFASLH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFASLH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFASRH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFASRH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFASRH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MASRH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MASRH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MASRH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10FASLH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10FASLH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10FASLH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10FS-BLU/WHT
ADA-10FS-ALU/BLK
ADA-10FS-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MS-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MS-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MS-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10FTS-BLU/WHT
ADA-10FTS-ALU/BLK
ADA-10FTS-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MTS-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MTS-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MTS-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFS-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFS-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFS-SS/BLK
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET
SHOWER LEFT HAND ACCESS
300x200mm
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET
SHOWER RIGHT HAND ACCESS
300x200mm
MALE ACCESSIBLE TOILET
SHOWER RIGHT HAND ACCESS
300x200mm
FEMALE ACCESSIBLE TOILET
SHOWER LEFT HAND ACCESS
300x200mm
FEMALE SHOWER
200x200mm
MALE SHOWER
200x200mm
FEMALE TOILET & SHOWER
200x200mm
MALE TOILET & SHOWER
200x200mm
UNISEX SHOWER
200x200mm
Universal Braille Signs
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
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ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10P1-BLU/WHT
ADA-10P1-ALU/BLK
ADA-10P1-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10P2-BLU/WHT
ADA-10P2-ALU/BLK
ADA-10P2-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10P3-BLU/WHT
ADA-10P3-ALU/BLK
ADA-10P3-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10BC-BLU/WHT
ADA-10BC-ALU/BLK
ADA-10BC-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFB-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFB-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFB-SS/BLK
PARENTS ROOM TYPE 1
200x200mm
PARENTS ROOM TYPE 2
200x200mm
PARENTS ROOM TYPE 3
200x200mm
BABY CHANGE
200x200mm
UNISEX BABY CHANGE
200x200mm
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFABRH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFABRH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFABRH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET &
BABY CHANGE RIGHT HAND ACCESS
300x200mm
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET &
BABY CHANGE LEFT HAND ACCESS
300x200mm
ADA-10MFABLH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFABLH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFABLH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFATBRH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFATBRH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFATBRH-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10MFATBLH-BLU/WHT
ADA-10MFATBLH-ALU/BLK
ADA-10MFATBLH-SS/BLK
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET &
BABY CHANGE RIGHT HAND ACCESS
340x200mm
UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET &
BABY CHANGE LEFT HAND ACCESS
340x200mm
Universal Braille Signs
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
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ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10Alt-BLU/WHT
ADA-10Alt-ALU/BLK
ADA-10Alt-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ACCESSIBLE LIFT
200x200mm
CLEANER
200x200mm
ADA-10CLEAN-BLU/WHT
ADA-10CLEAN-ALU/BLK
ADA-10CLEAN-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
FIRST AID
200x200mm
ADA-10+-GRN/WHT
ADA-10+-ALU/BLK
ADA-10+-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10ACCESS-BLU/WHT
ADA-10ACCESS-ALU/BLK
ADA-10ACCESS-SS/BLK
ACCESS
200x200mm
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10AEnt>-BLU/WHT
ADA-10AEnt>-ALU/BLK
ADA-10AEnt>-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10M>-BLU/WHT
ADA-10M>-ALU/BLK
ADA-10M>-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10HL-BLU/WHT
ADA-10HL-ALU/BLK
ADA-10HL-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10EGr-BLU/WHT
ADA-10EGr-ALU/BLK
ADA-10EGr-SS/BLK
ADA PLASTIC
SNA ALUMINIUM
STAINLESS STEEL
ADA-10EEGr-BLU/WHT
ADA-10EEGr-ALU/BLK
ADA-10EEGr-SS/BLK
ACCESSIBLE ENTRY
580X180mm
MALE TOILET ARROW RIGHT
200x200mm
HEARING LOOP
200x200mm
EXIT GROUND FLOOR
200x200mm
EMERGENCY EXIT GROUND FLOOR
200x200mm
Universal Braille Signs
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
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Universal Braille Signs
a division of
Metalplaque Pty Ltd
Ph: (02) 9882 6300
Fx: (02) 9417 8243
6 McCabe Place
Chatswood NSW 2067
braille@metalplaque.com.au
www.universalbraille.com.au
Proudly Australian Owned
Proudly Australian Made
Member of
Australian Sign & Graphics Association
Member of
Visual Industries Suppliers Association