Braille Signs

The Building Code of Australia (BCA), part of the National Construction Code (NCC), sets performance-based technical standards for building design and construction nationwide. It establishes minimum requirements for safety, health, accessibility, amenity, and sustainability in buildings.

In Australia, braille signage must use Grade 1 (uncontracted) braille as specified by the Australian Braille Authority. The braille characters are required to be raised and domed for tactile clarity. Additionally, braille should be positioned 8mm below the baseline of the accompanying text (excluding descenders) and must be left-aligned to ensure consistency and readability.

Yes. All of our braille tactile signs comply with the following standards to ensure safety, visibility, and dignified access for individuals with vision impairments: 

• The Australian Standards AS 1428.1
• The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
• The Australian Braille Authority
• The Building Code of Australia (BCA)

Australian Standard AS 1319 defines the requirements for the design, use, and placement of safety signs in workplaces to regulate behaviour, warn of hazards, and provide emergency information. It ensures that signs are clear, consistent, and easily understood by specifying guidelines for their design, standardised symbols and colours, optimal placement, and classification into categories such as danger, warning, mandatory, prohibition, and emergency signs. Additionally, the Building Code of Australia mandates the inclusion of accessible, clear, and legible braille and tactile signage to assist people with visual impairments in safely navigating buildings.

ISO 17049:2013 outlines specifications for applying braille on signage, equipment, and appliances. It defines dot spacing, size, material requirements, and practical application guidelines to ensure braille is durable and readable.

Braille signs are required in locations such as schools, offices, government buildings, healthcare centres, transport hubs, and commercial spaces.

They must be installed at compliant heights – typically with the line of tactile characters positioned between 1250mm and 1350mm above the floor.

Our signs are made from UV-stable, textured, impact-resistant acrylic, available in high-contrast combinations such as blue/white and silver/black. This ensures both durability and compliance with luminance contrast standards.

Absolutely. We offer custom options for signs with braille, including branding, colours, size, materials, and wording to align with your aesthetic and functional requirements.

Our braille signs come with an adhesive back for easy installation. They’re suitable for walls, doors, partitions, and other standard signage zones.

Yes. We provide bulk ordering for commercial projects, schools, government departments, and more, ensuring consistent signage across large-scale facilities.

LH (Left-Hand) and RH (Right-Hand) indicate the location of the grabrail and transfer space in accessible toilets.

• LH: Transfer space on the left
• RH: Transfer space on the right

This ensures that users with mobility aids can easily identify the toilet configuration.

Yes. Our tactile braille signs are engineered for both indoor and outdoor environments and can withstand exposure to UV rays, rain, humidity, and temperature fluctuations without fading or deteriorating.

We supply a wide range of braille tactile signs, including:

• Braille toilet signs (LH and RH options)
• Exit braille signs and emergency wayfinding
• Room identification and directional signs
• Accessible and unisex bathroom signs
• Customised signs with braille including your logo, colour preferences, or specific text

Explore our braille sign supplies to find the right fit for your space – or contact us for a custom solution tailored to your building.

• 100% Australian Standards Compliant

All signs are designed to comply with AS 1428.1, DDA regulations, and the BCA. Our signage supports safe, inclusive access across all sectors – from commercial and education to health and government.

• Built to Last

Crafted using durable materials, our acrylic signs withstand UV exposure, moisture, and everyday wear. They’re suitable for indoor or outdoor environments and come with a 1-year product warranty for peace of mind.

• Customisation Available

Need branding or a unique wayfinding? We offer custom braille signs that can include logos, tailored text, colour variations, and sizing to suit your facility.

• Fast Turnaround & Bulk Orders

Whether you need one sign or hundreds, we deliver on time—Australia-wide.

Braille signs use raised braille characters to convey information to people with vision impairment. Tactile signs combine braille with raised text and pictograms so the sign can be read both by touch and by sighted users. In Australia, AS1428.1 requires signs to include both braille and tactile elements, so the terms are often used interchangeably, though a fully compliant sign will always include both.

Yes. For accessible toilet signs, LH (left-hand) and RH (right-hand) refer to the location of the grabrail and transfer space in the cubicle. Choosing the correct orientation is a compliance requirement under AS1428.1. If you’re unsure which configuration your facility requires, get in touch and our team can help.