[Code 1964, § 3-21]
(a)
Definition. As used in this section, "roof signboard" means any sign
erected, constructed or maintained upon the roof of any building.
(b)
Placement. No roof signboard shall be placed upon the roof on any
building so as to prevent free passage from one part of the roof to
any other part of the roof or interfere with any openings in the roof.
All roof signboards shall be so constructed as to leave clear space
of not less than six feet between the average roof level and the lowest
part of the sign structure and at least five feet of clearance between
the vertical supports except that any roof sign not exceeding five
feet in height need not comply with the provisions set forth in this
subsection if the specifications and plans for the erection of the
sign on any roof meet with the prior approval of the commissioner
of codes enforcement.
(c)
Projection. No roof signboard shall project beyond the exterior wall
of the building upon which it is erected, constructed or maintained,
but, if the signboard is illuminated, the lighting reflectors may
project six feet beyond the building line. When a roof signboard is
erected parallel to any exterior wall, the facing of the roof signboard
shall be set back at least four feet from the exterior wall.
(d)
Materials. Every roof sign shall be constructed entirely of metal
including uprights, supports and the braces of the sign, except that
the ornamental molding and battens behind the metal facing and the
decorative lattice work may be of wooden construction.
(e)
Wind resistance. In the case of all roof signboards erected upon
buildings which are not constructed entirely of fireproof materials,
the bearing plates of the signboard shall bear directly upon the walls
or upon girders which are supported on the walls and intermediate
columns in the building.
(f)
Height above roof. No roof signboard having a tight, closed or solid
surface shall at any point be over 31 feet above the highest point
of the roof level. Roof signboards not having a tight, closed or solid
surface may be erected upon fireproof buildings to a height not exceeding
75 feet above the roof level and upon nonfireproof buildings to a
height not exceeding 50 feet above the roof level, but the portions
of the structure covered and exposed to wind pressure shall not exceed
40% of the total area of the sign.
(g)
Condition. Every roof signboard and all the supports, braces, guys
and anchors shall be kept and maintained in good repair and condition
at all times. The commissioner of codes enforcement may order the
removal of any signboards that are not maintained in a safe condition.
[Code 1964, § 3-22]
(a)
Definition. As used in this article, "wall bulletins" means any signboard
affixed to the front, rear or side wall of any building.
(b)
Clearance. All illuminating sign reflectors must not be less than
10 feet over the sidewalk level above each wall bulletin.
(c)
Materials; attachment. The surface face of all wall bulletins must
be of sheet metal or approved fire resistant material, but the ornamental
moulding and decorative lattice may be of wooden construction. Wall
bulletins must be safely and adequately attached to the building wall
by means of iron or metal anchors, bolts or expansion screws.
(d)
Covering doors, windows. No wall bulletin shall be erected so as
to cover a door or window of any building without the openings being
first filled with fireproof material and subject to the approval of
the commissioner of codes enforcement. Approval will be given if the
work will comply with all laws and ordinances.
[Code 1964, § 3-23(a)—(d), (f)]
(a)
Definition. As used in this article, "commercial sign" means any
letter, word, model, sign, device or representation used in the nature
of any advertisement, announcement or direction that is erected, constructed,
owned or maintained by any business establishment and is attached
to the walls of any building and extending over the sidewalk beyond
the building line.
(b)
Classifications. A commercial sign shall be classified as one of
the following:
(c)
Erection and maintenance. No commercial sign extending more than
12 inches over public property shall be erected, constructed, altered
or maintained until after the permit provided for in this chapter
to so erect, construct, alter or maintain the sign has been secured
from the commissioner of codes enforcement and until after the required
fee has been duly paid.
(d)
Illuminated signs. No commercial sign shall be illuminated otherwise
than by electricity as a primary source, and illuminated commercial
signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other noncombustible
material. Commercial signs shall be firmly attached to the building
and so constructed as not to be or become dangerous.
(e)
Projection and clearance. No commercial sign may extend beyond the
visual curbline in front of the premises to which it is attached,
and the sign shall be fixed to the building so that the overhanging
part of the sign shall not be less than 10 feet above the sidewalk
level. This restriction shall not apply to commercial signs attached
parallel to the building wall.
[Code 1964, §§ 3-36—3-41]
(a)
Erection and installation generally. No electrical sign or outline
lighting installation shall be erected or installed within the limits
of the city unless it shall bear the label of the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc., or the approval of the New York Board of Fire
Underwriters. Any alteration, change, addition, repair or removal
to a location different from that which it was originally approved
shall void the label and/or the approval of the New York Board of
Fire Underwriters which was issued for the sign or outline lighting
before the alteration, change, addition, repair or removal to a different
location.
(b)
Compliance with minimum standards required. All electrical signs
and outline lighting installations shall be installed in full compliance
with minimum requirements for safety to life and property. Compliance
with the requirements of the current edition of the National Electrical
Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall
be prima facie evidence of a safe installation.
(c)
Prerequisites to installation. It shall be a violation for any person
to install any electrical sign or outline lighting installation without
first obtaining an electrical permit and without filing an application
for inspection with the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
(d)
Connection to energy source. No sign or outline lighting installation
shall be connected to any electrical circuit, feeder or to any source
of electrical energy except by a licensed electrician and then only
after a city permit has been obtained and an application for inspection
by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters has been filed as required
by the laws and ordinances of the city, except that an approved portable
sign may be plugged into an approved receptacle outlet.
(e)
Repair, alteration or relocation. No electrical sign or outline lighting
installation shall be repaired, altered, changed or moved to a different
location without obtaining a new Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc., label or the approval of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
(f)
Correction of unsafe condition. An electrical sign and outline lighting
installation found by reinspection by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters
to be deteriorated, in need of repairs or otherwise in an unsafe condition
shall be corrected to remove the unsafe condition, and a new approval
shall be obtained from the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
