Article 415 - SIGN HANGER LICENSE

Section 28-415.1

Section 28-415.1

  §28-415.1  Sign hanger license required. It shall be unlawful to hoist
or lower or to hang or attach any sign upon or on  the  outside  of  any
building  in  the  city  unless  such  work is performed by or under the
direct and continuing supervision of a person licensed as a sign  hanger
under the provisions of this article.

Section 28-415.2

Section 28-415.2

  §28-415.2  Exemptions.  The provisions of this article shall not apply
to the following:
  1. Signs not exceeding 75 square feet (7 m{2}) in  area,  measured  on
one face only, nor exceeding 25 pounds (11 kg) in weight;
  2. Signs supported directly on the ground; or
  3. Directional signs; or
  4.  Temporary signs erected during the construction or alteration of a
building and related to such work; or
  5. The erection or placing of any signs by employees of the city,  any
city department or other city agency.

Section 28-415.3

Section 28-415.3

  §28-415.3   Classification.  Such  licenses  shall  be  classified  as
follows:
  1. Master sign hanger license. Authorizes the holder thereof to  hoist
or  lower or to hang or attach any sign, irrespective of weight, upon or
on the outside of any building.
  2. Special sign hanger license. Authorizes the holder thereof to hoist
or lower or to hang or attach any sign not exceeding one  hundred  fifty
square  feet  in  area,  measured  on  one  face only, nor exceeding one
thousand two hundred pounds in weight, upon or on  the  outside  of  any
building.

Section 28-415.4

Section 28-415.4

  §28-415.4  Additional  qualifications.  Applicants  for  a sign hanger
license shall have the additional qualifications set forth  in  sections
28-415.4.1 through 28-415.4.2.

Section 28-415.4.1

Section 28-415.4.1

  §28-415.4.1  Master  sign  hanger qualifications. All applicants for a
master sign hanger license shall submit satisfactory proof  establishing
that  the  applicant has had at least five years practical experience in
sign hanging within the seven years preceding the date  of  the  license
application  under  the  direct and continuing supervision of a licensed
master sign hanger; and the applicant shall also have a knowledge of and
ability to read plans and specifications relating to  sign  construction
and  erection,  including supporting framework and other supports, and a
knowledge of the problems and practices of sign construction and hanging
and be familiar with the equipment and tools used in sign hanging.

Section 28-415.4.2

Section 28-415.4.2

  §28-415.4.2  Special  sign hanger qualifications. All applicants for a
special sign hanger license shall submit satisfactory proof establishing
that the applicant has had at least three years practical experience  in
sign  hanging  within  the  five years preceding the date of the license
application under the direct and continuing supervision  of  a  licensed
sign  hanger;  and the applicant shall also have a knowledge and ability
to read plans and  specifications  relating  to  sign  construction  and
erection,  including  supporting  framework  and  other  supports, and a
knowledge of the problems and practices of sign construction and hanging
and be familiar with the equipment and tools used in sign hanging.

Section 28-415.5

Section 28-415.5

  §28-415.5  Additional  requirements.  The  additional requirements set
forth in sections 28-415.5.1 through  28-415.5.2  shall  apply  to  sign
hangers:

Section 28-415.5.1

Section 28-415.5.1

  §28-415.5.1  Danger  warning.  Every licensed sign hanger shall, while
sign  hanging  operations  are  in  progress  at  a  job   site,   place
conspicuously  at  such  job  site  two plates or signs not less than 18
inches (457 mm) by 24 inches (610 mm) in size (i)  displaying  the  word
"danger"  in  letters  not  less  than  6 inches (152 mm) high, and (ii)
disclosing the sign hanger's name, business address, type of license and
license number.

Section 28-415.5.2

Section 28-415.5.2

  §28-415.5.2  Sign hanger place of business. Every licensed sign hanger
shall have a place  of  business  within  the  city  and  shall  display
prominently  at  such  place of business a plate or sign marked with the
words "sign hanger" and the license number immediately thereunder.

Section 28-415.6

Section 28-415.6

  §28-415.6  Fitness to perform work. As a condition of license renewal,
a licensed sign  hanger  shall  provide  evidence  satisfactory  to  the
department that such licensee is fit to perform the work.