Building Directories — Indoor Sign Specs | SOC
Building Directories
Tenant and room directories for office buildings, hospitals, and campuses.
Building directories help people locate tenants, rooms and services. Plan information hierarchy, placement, update frequency, mounting and accessible complementary information as part of the facility signage system.
Durability & Compliance Specifications
How Building Directories Perform Indoors
UV-Stable Finishes
Anodized or powder-coated aluminum frames rated 15+ years interior. Backlit panels use UV-stable acrylic faces. Digital displays rated 50,000+ hours.
Scratch Resistance
Aluminum frames resist scratching. Acrylic faces use hardcoat. Changeable letter inserts are replaceable — no need to replace the entire directory.
Humidity Tolerance
Aluminum and acrylic construction handles building HVAC humidity. Sealed electrical components in backlit units prevent condensation.
Fire Rating
Directory materials meet NFPA 101 Class A interior finish requirements. No combustible substrates in egress paths.
Updateability
Changeable letter systems update without tools. Digital directories update via CMS. Printed insert systems require new graphics but retain hardware.
ADA Compliance
ADA-compliant directory plaques with raised characters and Braille available. Non-glare finishes and 60%+ contrast per accessibility standards.
Common Applications
- Office building lobbies
- Medical office buildings
- Government facilities
- Shopping centers
- University buildings
- Hotel conference centers
Materials & Components
- Aluminum directory frames
- Changeable letter inserts
- Backlit acrylic panels
- Digital touch directories
- Brushed metal finishes
- ADA-compliant plaques
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