What color is the ISA symbol required under BP344?

BP344 requires the International Symbol of Access (ISA) to be a white figure on a United Nations Blue background (hex #5B92E5, Pantone 279). The figure must always face right; a directional arrow is added if the accessible area is to the left.

What is the mounting height for accessible signs under BP344?

The center of accessible signs must be mounted at a maximum of 1500mm from the finished floor. Signs that protrude into walkways must have a minimum vertical clearance of 2200mm below.

Does BP344 require Braille on accessible signage?

Yes. All accessible signs must have embossed text, graphics, and Grade 2 Braille. Raised characters must be minimum 16mm high. Wall and door signs must be at least 200mm × 200mm.

BP344 Accessible Signage & Wayfinding Requirements Philippines

BP344 · Appendix A.7 · Section 13

Signage & Wayfinding Provisions

A.7.1International Symbol of Access (ISA): white figure on United Nations Blue (#5B92E5 / Pantone 279) background. Figure always faces right; add directional arrow if accessible area is to the left.

A.7.2All accessible signs shall have embossed text, graphics, and Braille. Raised characters min 16 mm high, Grade 2 Braille below text. Wall/door signs min 200 mm × 200 mm.

A.7.3Mounting height: center of sign max 1500 mm from finished floor. Signs with protrusion into walkways: min 2200 mm vertical clearance below.

A.7.4Directional ISA signs at all passageways and direction-change points leading to lifts, entrances, toilets, parking, telephones.

A.7.5Luminance contrast min 30% from surroundings. Light characters on dark background. Eggshell/matt non-glare finish. Wall-mounted objects shall not protrude >100 mm at 685–2000 mm height.

A.7.11Tactile floor surfaces: min luminance contrast 50% from adjacent floor. Situated min 600 mm from tripping hazards, walls, columns. Required at stairs, escalators, ramps, open spaces, entrances, ticket gates, ATMs.

Key Dimensions

SIGNAGE — CRITICAL MEASUREMENTS

Sign Mount Height (center)Max 1500 mm from floor

Protruding Sign Clearance2200 mm min

Min Sign Size (wall/door)200 × 200 mm

ISA Background ColorUN Blue #5B92E5 (Pantone 279)

ISA Figure ColorWhite, facing right

Sign Contrast30% min luminance

Raised Character Height16–50 mm

Tactile Floor Contrast50% min luminance

Tactile Clearance from Hazard600 mm

Viewing Distance	Symbol Size	Min Letter Height
Up to 7.00 m	60 × 60 mm	10 mm
7.00 – 18.00 m	100 × 100 mm	30 mm
Above 18.00 m	200×200 – 450×400 mm	50–500 mm

Reference Diagrams

International Symbol of Access — BP344 Fig. A.7.1

Fig. A.7.1 · ISA Symbol

Sign with Embossed Text and Braille — BP344 Fig. A.7.5

Fig. A.7.5 · Sign with Braille

Mounting Height of Signage — BP344 Fig. A.7.4

Fig. A.7.4 · Mounting Height

Directional Sign · ISA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact color of the ISA background under BP344?

BP344 specifies United Nations Blue, which is #5B92E5 in hex or Pantone 279. The white figure must always face to the right.

Where are directional ISA signs required under BP344?

Directional ISA signs must be placed at all passageways and direction-change points that lead to lifts, accessible entrances, toilets, parking areas, and public telephones.

What types of tactile floor surfaces does BP344 require?

BP344 defines three types: Directional (parallel raised bars, along travel direction), Warning (truncated domes in grid pattern, perpendicular to travel), and Positional (staggered domes, at direction changes). All must be 300×300mm blocks with 5mm raised elements.

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