{"id":15294,"date":"2017-01-27T13:27:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T20:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/?p=15294"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:13:54","slug":"required-church-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Required Church Signs For Your Building"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/church-signs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">church signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it typically conjures an image of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=marquee+sign+church&amp;espv=2&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=960&amp;site=webhp&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj8keK2z6DPAhWCqY8KHT2JC_UQsAQIXw&amp;dpr=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marquee sign with witty Bible humor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and worship hours. As the signage experts, we know there\u2019s more to church signs than meets the eye. When operating a church, there are a number of signs that are required by law that must be displayed. These required signs, along with other commonly displayed signage, help maintain a safe worship environment while providing necessary information to patrons and visitors. These standard signs are often taken for granted, so we\u2019re here to help shine the light on them so you won\u2019t overlook what you need displayed in your church building.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\r\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<h3>Common Regulations<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulations regarding signage requirements for operating a church typically fall under your city\u2019s building code or code of ordinances. Since each city has its own set of laws, we recommend checking with your local government to find specific rules and regulations. If you\u2019re searching online for your city\u2019s signage requirements, look for the building or planning codes on the city\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/app\/book\/content\/2015%20San%20Antonio\/2015%20IBC%20HTML\/Appendix%20H.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Building Code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IBC) and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/app\/book\/toc\/2015\/I-Codes\/2015_IFC_HTML\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Fire Code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IFC) \u00a0set forth general guidelines for signage, which is usually adopted at the state and city level. Both codes covers necessary signage for buildings to pass inspection, <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though there can be variations depending on your city of residence, there are common laws that apply in most cases. Below is a list of common regulations on signage that will apply to your church.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Letter sizing and color<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ADA Chapter 1.A-F) &#8211; letters need to be easily read (no decorative fonts or vibrant colors). <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sign placement (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADA Chapter 3) &#8211; Signs on and next to doors need to be placed no higher than eye level. Emergency exit signs should be visible and illuminated above doorways.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Braille accessibility <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ADA Chapter 1.G) &#8211; Directional signage, room identification signs, and all signs placed around eye level must include Grade 2 Braille. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Wheelchair \/ disability accessibility <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ADA Chapter 4) \u00a0&#8211; Signs must use the standardized wheelchair logo (as seen below).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sign permits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IBC Section H105) &#8211; In most cities, outdoor signage permits are required to display protruding signs from the face of a building. Check with your local government for specific regulations regarding sign permits.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a comprehensive list of accessibility regulations, check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apcosigns.com\/techpdf\/ADAHandout.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to the ADA\u2019s signage regulations.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Indoor Signage<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building regulations require certain signage to be displayed indoors to maintain order and safety. Churches must comply with current building codes to pass building inspections and operate legally. Signage that is required is mostly common knowledge, but necessary signs can be overlooked when planning the interior design of your church building. We\u2019ve gathered all the needed signs so you won\u2019t leave out any in the planning process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs required under the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/app\/book\/content\/2015%20San%20Antonio\/2015%20IBC%20HTML\/Appendix%20H.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Building Code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/app\/book\/toc\/2015\/I-Codes\/2015_IFC_HTML\/index.html\">International Fire Code<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><em>*note: templates provided are only suggested designs. You may also upload your own design (we recommend this for building directory and floor plan signs).<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency exits &#8211; clearly defined above doors and building exits.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15411\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=a2e7e186-58a9-43cd-93b7-4956896af698\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15411 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/emergency-exit-300x225.png\" alt=\"emergency exit sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/emergency-exit-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/emergency-exit-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/emergency-exit-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/emergency-exit.png 1413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire extinguisher identifiers &#8211; posted next to fire extinguisher locations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15412\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=d7848de9-dc7e-43de-b600-bb7851fff5cc\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15412 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-extinguisher-300x200.png\" alt=\"fire extinguisher sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-extinguisher-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-extinguisher-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-extinguisher-560x373.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-extinguisher.png 1586w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floor plan and evacuation routes posted throughout the building &#8211; floor diagrams showing where emergency exits and other points of interest are within the building.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15442\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=3ec53e0f-27bb-4a48-bce7-b6aaa8c63645\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15442 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-1-300x257.png\" alt=\"fire exit sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-1-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-1-768x658.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-1-560x480.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-1.png 1232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floor indicators &#8211; designates floor numbers within stairwells<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=c6a2ce8c-19cf-4462-ac58-eb9b581fc512\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-257x300.png\" alt=\"room number sign\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-768x896.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-560x653.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number.png 906w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a>Click to edit template<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevator emergency signs &#8211; warns about using elevators during a fire &#8211; take stairs instead.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15415\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 235px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=20b3b06e-1794-452d-b189-8fe010525056\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15415 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/use-stairs-225x300.png\" alt=\"In case of fire use stairs sign\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/use-stairs-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/use-stairs-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/use-stairs-560x747.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/use-stairs.png 795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas of refuge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; place outside the doors leading to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Area_of_refuge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">areas of refuge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for disabled persons.\\<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15427\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=d7d12e86-c424-42b4-b330-54f34121a8b6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15427 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge-300x300.png\" alt=\"area of refuge handicap sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/area-of-refuge.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathrooms &#8211; place on doors of bathrooms indicating gender \/ accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15416\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=bbc423a9-3d22-4226-8589-52fa169366f5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15416 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room-300x300.png\" alt=\"women restroom sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/womens-room.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15417\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=c21a7365-3ac3-4bb9-afc1-a40fab1e6bf2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15417 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom-300x300.png\" alt=\"men's restroom sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mens-restroom.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical room \/ electrical box signs (warning of electric shock).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15429\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=c09a005e-2bd7-4c69-82b3-d74e70ec1f15\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15429 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/high-voltage-300x225.png\" alt=\"high voltage sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/high-voltage-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/high-voltage-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/high-voltage-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/high-voltage.png 1413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazardous material signs &#8211; visibly placed in areas where hazardous materials are manufactured or stored (signs must be approved by inspectors).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15430\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=4bc2a8cb-ae45-4824-a4cb-b44fbbbc9bbc\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15430 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/danger-chlorine-gas-300x200.png\" alt=\"danger chemical sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/danger-chlorine-gas-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/danger-chlorine-gas-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/danger-chlorine-gas-560x373.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/danger-chlorine-gas.png 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/no-smoking-laws-for-all-fifty-states\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No smoking signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; designates a non-smoking zone (laws differ depending on individual state code &#8211; click on link to find your state\u2019s law regarding no smoking signs).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15418\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 210px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=c8e43b78-d5ae-46ab-985b-c06120834041\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15418 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-smoking-200x300.png\" alt=\"no smoking sign\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-smoking-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-smoking-560x841.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-smoking.png 706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Signage Commonly Displayed<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building directory &#8211; usually in the main foyer or entrance area to show the\u00a0purpose of each room in the building &#8211; also known as wayfinding signs (these have removable nameplates) &#8211; we do not currently offer actual wayfinding signs, but do offer directory signs like this in a variety of materials. With these signs, you can still accomplish the purpose of directing people but ours don&#8217;t have the removable portions as wayfinding signs might.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15542\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 570px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=d011d09b-7700-407a-bde6-66bb2ad72699\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15542 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/church-directory-560x373.png\" alt=\"church directory sign\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/church-directory-560x373.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/church-directory-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/church-directory-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/church-directory.png 1588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Room names \/ numbers &#8211; placed outside each room indicating the number (corresponds to directory) and name of the room<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15440\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 267px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=c6a2ce8c-19cf-4462-ac58-eb9b581fc512\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-257x300.png\" alt=\"room number sign\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-768x896.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number-560x653.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/room-number.png 906w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum occupancy for rooms &#8211; gives the limit to number of persons the room can hold(this must be approved under the fire code)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15419\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=1fe30da4-07c9-459e-b18f-c826f54806e6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15419 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/maximum-occupancy-300x150.png\" alt=\"maximum occupancy sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/maximum-occupancy-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/maximum-occupancy-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/maximum-occupancy-560x279.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability \/ wheelchair accessibility signs &#8211; indicates that the area or room is wheelchair accessible<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15420\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=414a3dae-4cf1-40cb-8a6c-f6758f40cadf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15420 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-300x300.png\" alt=\"handicap sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/handwashing-laws-for-all-50-states\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handwashing signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Signs indicating the need to follow hand washing regulations (depending on state code &#8211; click on the link to find your state\u2019s law on handwashing signage) Typically placed in kitchen sink areas and restrooms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15421\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=3bd7d5a2-3e04-45c7-8e54-f6c328141cdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15421 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wash-hands-300x250.png\" alt=\"wash hands sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wash-hands-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wash-hands-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wash-hands-560x467.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wash-hands.png 1272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stair access indicators <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; signage that indicates the entrance to stairways<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15426\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=d27b2a24-21c2-4b33-a871-d954ce7b095a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15426 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs-300x300.png\" alt=\"Stair access sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/stairs.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directional signs &#8211; placed in hallways or corridors, indicates what rooms are in which direction<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15423\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=e84f0786-3d08-4bff-8523-9edb9382210a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15423 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/office-directional-300x140.png\" alt=\"office directional sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/office-directional-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/office-directional-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/office-directional-560x261.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire escapes &#8211; place next to doors or windows where fire escapes are located<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15424\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 235px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15424 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-225x300.png\" alt=\"fire exit sign\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit-560x747.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-exit.png 795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire alarm indicators &#8211; mount next to fire alarm pull stations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15413\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 235px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=7f4db16a-6910-451b-9269-7ffad411fdb2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15413 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-alarm-sign-225x300.png\" alt=\"fire alarm sign\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-alarm-sign-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-alarm-sign-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-alarm-sign-560x747.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-alarm-sign.png 795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First aid location signs &#8211; indicates where first aid stations or boxes are located. Place sign on cabinets or drawers where first aid kits reside<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15428\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 210px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=8632f566-7dc3-4df9-89b9-dfeefe355b33\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15428 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/first-aid-200x300.png\" alt=\"first aid kit sign\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/first-aid-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/first-aid-560x841.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/first-aid.png 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><b>Indoor Sign Materials<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer a variety of indoor sign types that will provide the best appearance for your church signage. We recommend using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/acrylic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for room identification (check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/acrylic-sign-type-comparison\/\">acrylic blog post<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to choose the right type of acrylic) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/plastic-signs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rigid plastic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all indoor regulatory signs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Outdoor Signage<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need for outdoor signage extends beyond a welcoming sign for your church. Though there are no specific regulations outlining the need for additional outdoor signage, there are laws that require city approval for the placing of larger signs. Permits are needed to construct marquee or monument style signs and larger signs protruding from the face of a building. Again, different cities have varying rules on this; so make sure to check with local authorities when placing signage outside of your church building.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a variety of outdoors signs that will not only protect your patrons, but will protect your property as well. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking lot directional signs &#8211; indicates where the flow of traffic goes in a parking lot (includes \u2018wrong way,\u2019 \u2018one way,\u2019 and \u2018do not enter\u2019 signs).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15439\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 260px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=ce0a6298-ce07-410f-9c9b-89254ce43264\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15439 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/right-turn-only-250x300.png\" alt=\"right turn only sign\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/right-turn-only-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/right-turn-only-768x922.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/right-turn-only-560x673.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/right-turn-only.png 881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handicap parking spaces &#8211; designates where handicap parking spaces are located.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15434\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 210px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=e95d4bee-e71e-4228-b612-e49a11572184\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15434 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-parking-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-parking-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-parking-560x841.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/handicap-parking.png 706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No parking \/ temporary parking &#8211; place in areas where parking is prohibited or limited to a short duration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15435\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 210px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=32f051c4-3665-4be8-85be-464def6d0d4c\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15435 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-parking-200x300.png\" alt=\"no parking sign\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-parking-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-parking-560x841.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-parking.png 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire hydrant locator signs &#8211; place near fire hydrants to indicate location and prevent blocking of access to them.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15436\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 210px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=b1495425-590e-4363-85a1-0801c7eb2bc0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15436 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-hydrant-200x300.png\" alt=\"fire hydrant sign\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-hydrant-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-hydrant-560x841.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fire-hydrant.png 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical hazard signs (for outdoor generators and power boxes) &#8211; place on doors that lead to electrical boxes or generator rooms. Warns of potential danger of electric shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15437\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=ba89377d-5caa-4a41-889b-0affe261ce9d\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15437 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/outdoor-electrical-hazard-300x200.png\" alt=\"outdoor electrical hazard sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/outdoor-electrical-hazard-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/outdoor-electrical-hazard-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/outdoor-electrical-hazard-560x373.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/outdoor-electrical-hazard.png 1586w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/state-by-state-guide-to-no-trespassing-laws-signage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No trespassing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; post no trespassing signage to indicate that your property is protected under law from trespassing (laws differ in each state, click on the no trespassing link to find your state\u2019s law).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15438\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 210px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=ba89377d-5caa-4a41-889b-0affe261ce9d\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15438 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-trespassing-200x300.png\" alt=\"no trespassing sign\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-trespassing-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-trespassing-560x841.png 560w, https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/no-trespassing.png 706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Click to edit template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Outdoor Sign Materials<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical outdoor sign is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/aluminum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standard aluminum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/reflective-aluminum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reflective aluminum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Durability is the name of the game for outdoor signs, and both aluminum products provide just that. Reflective aluminum is ideal for parking and traffic signage in your parking lot, while standard aluminum is great for any type of outdoor sign. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/wooden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wooden signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also be used for outdoor signage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Additional Church Signage Information<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is at least one church employee that is paid, the Department of Labor requires certain posters and notices to be displayed &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/webapps.dol.gov\/elaws\/posters.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Step Poster Advisor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps determine what you need displayed in your church if there are paid employees.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design and appearance of some signs need to be uniform. A design guide can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cfm.va.gov\/til\/signs\/signage08-codels.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code and Life Safety Signs Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you are looking for help in designing a sign according to the uniform standards in the guide, contact us at (888) 222-4929 to request free design assistance.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Regulatory Wrap Up<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is regulatory signage necessary for passing required safety inspections, it also assists in the day-to-day operation of your church. A house of worship needs order, and required safety signs provides just that. The provided list of necessary and suggested signage will help direct planning on what\u2019s needed and what\u2019s not for your church. We recommend double checking with local building guidelines (usually found in your city\u2019s planning and zoning laws) to make sure you\u2019re up to code. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We live and breathe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom signage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so if you have any questions on recommended materials or just need free design help, give us a call or email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@signs.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@signs.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of church signs, it typically conjures an image of a marquee sign with witty Bible humor and worship hours. As the signage experts, we know there\u2019s more to church signs than meets the eye. When operating a church, there are a number of signs that are required by law that must be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[576],"tags":[621,577,702],"class_list":["post-15294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-church","tag-church","tag-church-signs","tag-regulatory-signs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Required Signs For Church Buildings | Signs.com Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn what signs are required for operating a church building according to certain ADA regulations and the International Building Code.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Required Signs For Church Buildings | Signs.com Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn what signs are required for operating a church building according to certain ADA regulations and the International Building Code.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Signs.com Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nelsonhjames\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-01-27T20:27:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-11T06:13:54+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"311\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Nelson James\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@nelsonjames\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@signsdotcom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Nelson James\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"13 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Nelson James\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d79ed766dbd7b8813266c78b90442990\"},\"headline\":\"Required Church Signs For Your Building\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-01-27T20:27:39+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-11T06:13:54+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1773,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/12\\\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png\",\"keywords\":[\"church\",\"church signs\",\"regulatory signs\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Church\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/\",\"name\":\"Required Signs For Church Buildings | Signs.com Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/12\\\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-01-27T20:27:39+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-11T06:13:54+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d79ed766dbd7b8813266c78b90442990\"},\"description\":\"Learn what signs are required for operating a church building according to certain ADA regulations and the International Building Code.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/12\\\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/12\\\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png\",\"width\":750,\"height\":311,\"caption\":\"Regulatory church signage feature image\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/required-church-signs\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Church\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/category\\\/church\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Required Church Signs For Your Building\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Signs.com Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d79ed766dbd7b8813266c78b90442990\",\"name\":\"Nelson James\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e162f19f2115f382e27cc8690ab522a26fd3d381baf20b99c326cdb0f1886695?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e162f19f2115f382e27cc8690ab522a26fd3d381baf20b99c326cdb0f1886695?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e162f19f2115f382e27cc8690ab522a26fd3d381baf20b99c326cdb0f1886695?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Nelson James\"},\"description\":\"Nelson James is an expert on signs, banners, and everything in between. He received a bachelor\u2019s degree in Advertising from Brigham Young University and spent the next seven years running a digital marketing and SEO agency, which helped hone his management and business strategy skills. He started his journey into signs and banners when he co-founded Signs.com back in 2011 and has been a key figure in the industry ever since. Nowadays, he serves as the go-to guy for the signs and banners category for a host of other e-commerce brands which provide custom signage solutions internationally. His passion is helping and seeing small business owners succeed, one sign at a time.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/nelsonhjames\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/nelsonjames\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/nelsonjames\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.signs.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/nelson\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Required Signs For Church Buildings | Signs.com Blog","description":"Learn what signs are required for operating a church building according to certain ADA regulations and the International Building Code.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Required Signs For Church Buildings | Signs.com Blog","og_description":"Learn what signs are required for operating a church building according to certain ADA regulations and the International Building Code.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/","og_site_name":"Signs.com Blog","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nelsonhjames","article_published_time":"2017-01-27T20:27:39+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-03-11T06:13:54+00:00","og_image":[{"width":750,"height":311,"url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Nelson James","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@nelsonjames","twitter_site":"@signsdotcom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Nelson James","Est. reading time":"13 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/"},"author":{"name":"Nelson James","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d79ed766dbd7b8813266c78b90442990"},"headline":"Required Church Signs For Your Building","datePublished":"2017-01-27T20:27:39+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-11T06:13:54+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/"},"wordCount":1773,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png","keywords":["church","church signs","regulatory signs"],"articleSection":["Church"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/","url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/","name":"Required Signs For Church Buildings | Signs.com Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png","datePublished":"2017-01-27T20:27:39+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-11T06:13:54+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d79ed766dbd7b8813266c78b90442990"},"description":"Learn what signs are required for operating a church building according to certain ADA regulations and the International Building Code.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01.png","width":750,"height":311,"caption":"Regulatory church signage feature image"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/required-church-signs\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Church","item":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/category\/church\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Required Church Signs For Your Building"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/","name":"Signs.com Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d79ed766dbd7b8813266c78b90442990","name":"Nelson James","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e162f19f2115f382e27cc8690ab522a26fd3d381baf20b99c326cdb0f1886695?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e162f19f2115f382e27cc8690ab522a26fd3d381baf20b99c326cdb0f1886695?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e162f19f2115f382e27cc8690ab522a26fd3d381baf20b99c326cdb0f1886695?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Nelson James"},"description":"Nelson James is an expert on signs, banners, and everything in between. He received a bachelor\u2019s degree in Advertising from Brigham Young University and spent the next seven years running a digital marketing and SEO agency, which helped hone his management and business strategy skills. He started his journey into signs and banners when he co-founded Signs.com back in 2011 and has been a key figure in the industry ever since. Nowadays, he serves as the go-to guy for the signs and banners category for a host of other e-commerce brands which provide custom signage solutions internationally. His passion is helping and seeing small business owners succeed, one sign at a time.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nelsonhjames","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nelsonjames","https:\/\/x.com\/nelsonjames"],"url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/author\/nelson\/"}]}},"featured_media_src_url":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Regulatory-Church-Signage-Hero-01-560x232.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15294"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25940,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15294\/revisions\/25940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}