Mailbox numbers should be placed either under the flag on your mailbox or to the right of your flag. Ideally your mailbox flag should not cover your numbers. Mailbox numbers should at least be placed on the flag side of your mailbox. Ideally both sides as well as the front of your mailbox will have your number.
What is the standard size for house numbers?
Numbers cannot be less than 3 inches tall for residential buildings and must be at least 6 inches tall for all other buildings, according to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. They also have to be "plainly legible" and placed in a position easily visible from the street.30 Sept 2019
Do you put numbers on both sides of mailbox?
Mailbox numbers should at least be placed on the flag side of your mailbox. Ideally both sides as well as the front of your mailbox will have your number. House-mounted mailboxes should have the house or apartment number located clearly on the front of the mailbox or on the lid.
What color do mailbox numbers have to be?
The mailbox may be any color. The carrier signal flag can be any color except any shade of green, brown, white, yellow or blue. The preferred flag color is fluorescent orange. Also, the flag color must present a clear contrast with predominant color of the mailbox.
Do numbers on mailbox have to be reflective?
On roadside mailboxes: A minimum of a 3″ reflective block-style (not script too hard to read quickly) letter is recommended for mailboxes/posts. VISIBILITY: Be certain that the color of your numbers contrasts with the color of your mailbox or post. Also make sure that decorations or flags do not obscure the numbers.3 Jul 2018
How Big Should mailbox numbers be?
1 inch tall
Should your mailbox match your house?
The mailbox is necessary if you want to receive your correspondence in a secure and organized way. In the same time, being an exterior element of the house, it should match with other elements such as the fence or the front of the house, to complement the look of your home.25 Sept 2018
Can I put numbers on the front of my mailbox?
Should I add a mailbox number to the front of my mailbox? Yes, it is a good idea (if your mailbox allows for it) to include a house number on the front of your mailbox. When your USPS delivery person arrives at your mailbox to drop off letters they are unable to see the sides.
Can I put numbers on the mailbox and the post?
We often get asked if house numbers should be applied to both sides of the mailbox. In most cases the answer is yes. Unless one side of your mailbox is obstructed, having mailbox numbers on both sides of your mailbox allows for drivers and emergency responders to identify your property when driving in any direction.