The Building Code of Australia (BCA/NCC) contains requirements and standards for braille and tactile signage in section D3.6. of the code.

It is highlighted that not all braille and tactile signs are the manufactured the same way. The signage industry both here and overseas is full of manufacturers who use inferior production methods and materials to produce poor quality braille and tactile signs.

This results in poor quality signs entering the Australian market due to the cost saving factors they offer to those who purchase them. It is important that clients understand the unforeseen replacement costs that may arise when they fail. In many cases clients choosing cheaper products risk their signs being non-compliant to relevant standards or codes.

When purchasing from braille and tactile signs we highly recommend Bractile Signs who are a fully compliant trusted brand which supply high quality manufactured signs at a reasonable price.

Bractile Signs provides braille and tactile signs that are:

Manufactured from PVC to a depth of 3mm (no backing panel is required);
Injection moulded so that all graphics are of a continuous nature for hygiene purposes;
Moulded signs mean that adhesive failure on symbols, letters and braille dots is impossible which in turn extends the life of each sign;
Silver signs are coated with a micro metallic silver acrylic lacquer to give the appearance of clear anodized aluminium that is also UV resistant; and
Comply with BCA Specification D3.6 and AS1428.1-2009.