(a) Identification and Marking. Each sign hereafter erected or remodeled shall bear in a permanent position thereon a clearly legible identification plate stating the name and address of the owner of the sign and the person, firm or corporation responsible for its construction, erection and the date of erection. Electrical signs shall be marked with input amperages at the full load input similar to the UL (48). The exception to the above is when sign panels or individual letters are too small for a marking to be aesthetically feasible. The Commissioner of Inspection may, where there is a problem of size, materials or aesthetics, approve an alternate plan for identification of the sign which is feasible, and consistent with the objectives of the Sign Code.
(b) Sign Identification Tag. Each sign shall have a two-inch by four-inch sticker placed on the sign that identifies the permit number that was originally issued by the Administrator. This sticker shall be renewed on a five year basis as provided for in this Code. The exception to the above is when sign panels or individual letters are too small for a marking to be aesthetically feasible. The Commissioner of Inspection may, where there is a problem of size, materials or aesthetics, approve an alternate plan for identification of the sign which is feasible, and consistent with the objectives of the Sign Code.
(Ord. 38-87. Passed 1-13-87.)
(c) Obstruction to Exits. No sign shall be erected constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door opening used as a means of egress.
(d) Obstruction to Ventilation. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that such signs may be erected in front of and may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of the Building or Fire Prevention Codes.
(e) Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be located not less than eight feet horizontally or thirteen feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of 750 volts. Signs located in the vicinity of electrical conductors energized with less than 750 volts shall maintain horizontal and/or vertical clearances from all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the specifications of the National Electrical Code. However, in no case shall a sign be installed closer than thirty-six inches horizontally or vertically from any electrical conductor or public utility guy wire.
(1952 Code § 43-4-2)