Tactile borders:
Raised borders around signs containing raised characters may make them confusing to read unless the border is set far away from the characters. Raised borders and decorative elements that are not required should be separated 9.5mm minimum from tactile characters.

6.8.4 Identification and room signs
Many people with disabilities have limitations in movement of their heads and have reduced peripheral vision. Signage positioned perpendicular to the path of travel is easiest for them to notice (6.8.4a). People can generally distinguish signage within an angle of 30 degrees to either side of the centerlines of their faces without moving their heads.

Room sign:
Signage indicating room names and room numbers should be placed on the wall next to the door on the door handle side or on the nearest adjacent wall.

Characters shall be located at 1220mm minimum and 1525mm maximum above floor level measured to the baseline of the characters (6.8.4b). A small embossed arrow should be used to indicate direction.

Braille should be located 1015mm minimum and 1525mm maximum above the floor measured from the baseline of the braille cells (6.8.4c).

Room tactile sign:
Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors, the sign should be located to the right of the right hand door. Where there is no wall space at the latch side of a single door or to the right side of double doors, signs should be located on the nearest adjacent wall.

The mounting location for signs containing tactile characters should allow a person to approach within 75mm of the sign without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door. A clear floor space of 455mm by 455mm minimum, centered on the sign, should be provided beyond the arc of any door swing between the closed position and 45 degree open position (6.8.4d). Tactile signs can be permitted on the push side of doors with closers and without hold-open devices.