"proper" signage for bathrooms etc.

[darcar]

I'm having trouble locating in the code (any year Accessible or other) where it states that restrooms (mens, womens, family etc.) shall be properly labeled as such.

Even the restrooms in our building where I work have a visual sign that states Men and Women but the tactile signage shows "accessible" only.

If this isn't specified, how would a visualy impaired person know which is which?...

Also, a plan came in that labeled the family bathroom as "Mother" and the signage showed a mother, child, and wheelchair... any issue there?

Thanks for your input in advance

 

[Frank]

2012 IPC

403.4 Signage.

Required public facilities shall be designated by a legible sign for each sex. Signs shall be readily visible and located near the entrance to each toilet facility. Signs for accessible toilet facilities shall comply with Section 1110 of the International Building Code.

2012 IBC

SECTION 1110 SIGNAGE

1110.1 Signs.

Required accessible elements shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following locations:

3. Accessible rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location.

6. Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms.

See Section 703 of 2003 ICC/Ansi A117.1 for details of accessibility