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REVISED OCTOBER 23, 1975 7
ORDINANCE NO. —7L
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH (1964) , AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO
AN APPENDIX G, WHICH APPENDIX SHALL CONSTITUTE
"THE SIGN CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH" , BY
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH CODE;
BY PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ;
BY PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTION
OF SIGNS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGN AND CON-
STRUCTION OF SIGNS; BY PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY
SIGNS ; BY PROVIDING FOR SIGN ENCROACHMENTS WITH-
IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND FEES THEREFOR; BY
DEFINING AND PROHIBITING TRAFFIC HAZARDS CAUSED
BY SIGNS; BY PROVIDING FOR BONDING AND LICEN-
SING OF SIGN ERECTORS; BY PROVIDING STANDARDS
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL SIGN AND
OUTLINE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 3510 AND THE REPEAL OF
OTHER CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERA-
BILITY CLAUSE ; PROVIDING A PENAL CLAUSE; AND
NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1 .
That the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1964) , as
amended, is hereby further amended by the addition thereto
of a new appendix which shall be designated as Appendix G,
which appendix, after being so added , shall be and shall read as
follows :
"APPENDIX G
"SIGN CODE
"Article 1 . SCOPE AND ENFORCEMENT.
"Section 1 .01 . This ordinance shall be known and may
be cited as 'The Sign Code of the City of Fort Worth'
and is referred to herein as ' this code. '
"Section 1 .02. 'fhe purpose of this code is to provide
minimum standards to safeguard life, health , property
and public welfare regulating and controlling the use ,
quality of materials , construction, location , electri-
fication and maintenance of certain signs and sign
structures . The provisions of this code are not in-
tended to permit a violation of any provisions of any
other ordinance.
"Section 1 . 03. (a) AUTHORITY. The Building Official is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the
provisions of this code.
" (b) RIGHT OF ENTRY. Upon presentation of proper
credentials , the Building Official may enter at rea-
sonable times any building, structure or premises in
the City to perform any duty required by this code.
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" (u) THE BOARD OF APPEALS. For the purpose of de-
termining questions of fact as to the acceptability and
adequacy of materials , equipment and method of construc-
tion and for providing for factual interpretation of
this code, there is hereby recognized the Building Code
Board of Appeals , same being created , authorized and
empowered by the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth.
The provisions of Section 204 of such Building Code
shall govern such Board, the Building Official and
appellants before such Board.
"Section 1 .04. The following signs and sign structures
are specifically exempt from the provisions of this
code :
"a. Those designed , displayed or used upon motor
vehides .
"b. Those designed and used for display upon or
with lighter-and/or heavier-than-air crafts.
"c. Those located inside a building (Exception :
electrical signs) .
"d. Those erected by municipal , state or federal
governments.
"p. Those erected by public utility or transpor-
tation organizations operating pursuant to a
franchise agreement with the City of Fort
Worth, where such signs are erected or dis-
played for the purpose of public instruction ,
traffic control and similar uses incidental
to the public interest and are not business
signs.
"f. Those otherwise in conformance with the pro-
visions of the Zoning Ordinance and molded ,
chiseled, etched or otherwise indented into
walls or structural members of buildings or
structures.
"g. Any temporary sign placed on private property
of dimensions not exceeding four feet by four
feet (4' x 4' ) , supported by not more than
two (2) wooden stakes.
"h. Those signs located on active construction
Job sites.
"i ' Those advertising that the property upon which
such sign is located is for sale, for rent or
for lease.
"J . 0n-premise nameplates containing the name and/
or occupation and/or address of the occupant
of the premixes when otherwise in conformance
with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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"Section 1 .05. There shall be placed and maintained
in plain view on each sign not herein specifically
exempt u permanent marker that identifies the per-
son , firm or corporation owning and/or in possession
and/or in control of the sign and/or structure.
"Section 1 .06, All signs and sign structures which
are structurally unsafe or which constitute a fire
hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life or
which, in relation to existing uses , constitute a
hazard to safety or health or public welfare by rea-
son of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obso-
lescence, fire hazard, disaster damage or abandon-
ment as specified in this code or any other ordi -
nance in full force and effect are hereby declared
unsafe and declared to be public nuisances and
shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation , demoli-
tion or removal in accordance with those procedures
provided by law.
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"Article 2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.
"Section 2'01 . For the purpose of this code , certain
abbreviations , terms , phrases, words and their de-
rivatives shall be construed as herein defined in
this article and as defined elsewhere in such code;
however, any such abbreviations , terms , phrases ,
words and their derivatives, if not so specifically
defined, shall be construed in light of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth and/or in light
of the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth and/
or as a trade term and/or by those rules of construc-
tion governing all civil statutory enactments of the
State of Texas.
"Section 2.02. ACCESSORY USE. A use which is clearly
incidental to the use of the principal building or
the main use of the property.
"Section 2.03^ APPROVED PLASTICS. Those plastics
specified in U.B.C. Standard No. 52-1 which have a
flame-spread rating of 225 or less and a smoke density
not greater than that obtained from the burning of
untreated wood under similar conditions when tested
in accordance with U.D.C. Standard No. 42-1 in the
way intended for use.
"Section 2.04. BUILDING CODE. City of Fort Worth
Building Code, such code being Volume l of the latest
edition of the Uniform Building Code, (published by the
International Conference of Building Officials) , as
adopted and as amended by the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth.
"Section 2^05. BUILDING OFFICIAL. That officer or his
duly authorized deputy, identified in the Building Code
of the City of Fort Worth , charged with the administra-
tion and enforcement of this code.
"Section 2.06. BUILDING SIGN. A sign which is sup-
ported by a building or by a structure other than
poles. Building signs may include, by way of example
but not of limitation, roof signs and wall signs .
"Section 2.07. BUSINESS SIGN. An on-premise sign
which advertises only the business name and/or owner
and/or commodities and/or services offered on the
premises , where such signs are located and where at
least ninety percent (QO%) of the sign is devoted to
the advertisement of such business name and/or owner
and/or commodities and/or services offered at such
locatiun.
"Section 2,08. COMBINATION SIGN. Any sign incorpo-
rating any combination of the features of a ground
and building sign.
"Section 2.09. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGN. A sign
which is a primary use and advertises commodities ,
services or persons , such commodities , services or
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persons not being solely available or present upon
the premises upon which such sign is located . Any
sign with more than ten percent (10%) of the sign
devoted to such use shall be deemed to be a commer-
cial advertising sign.
"Section 2.10. DISPLAY SURFACE. For the purpose of
computing sign permit fees , that area made available
by a sign structure for the purpose of displaying an
advertising message, such area to exclude nonstruc-
tural trim.
"Section 2.11 . ELECTRICAL SIGN. Any sign containing
electrical wiring in or upon such sign or its sign
structure , but not including any sign illuminated by
an exterior light source not attached to such sign.
"Section 2.12. GROUND SIGN. A sign , the structure
of which is supported directly upon or in the ground .
"Section 2.13. LEGAL NONCONFORMING SIGN. A sign
existing legally at the time of passage of this code
which does not conform to the provisions of this code.
Such sign may continue in use, provided that such use
does not consitute a hazard or public nuisance and
provided that such use is not in contravention of pro-
visions of other ordinances . Any sign erected , con-
structed , enlarged , altered or converted after the
passage of this code, which does not conform to the
provisions thereof, shall be considered an illegal ,
nonconforming sign.
"Section 2. 14. MARQUEE. A permanent roofed structure
which is attached to and supported by a building and
which projects over public property.
"Section 2.15. MARQUEE SIGN. A sign projecting over
public property displayed as a part of a marquee.
Any such sign may be used only for identification or
location of the supporting building or of a place of
business located in such building . The height of the
message thereon shall not exceed three (3) feet.
"Section 2. 16. NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. Any material
which will not ignite at or below a temperature of
1200 degrees F. during an exposure of five (5) minutes
and which will not continue to burn or glow at that
temperature. Tests shall be made as specified in
U.B.C. Standard No. 4-1 .
"Section 2.17. NONSTRUCTURAL TRIM. The molding , bat-
tens , caps , nailing strips , latticing or base, cutouts
or letters and walkways which are attached to the sign
structure.
"Section 2.18. PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership,
association , corporation , company or organization of
any kind .
"Section 2.19. PLASTIC MATERIALS. Those materials
made wholly or principally from standardized plas-
tics listed and described in U.B.C. Standard No. 52-
1 -70. (See definition of approved plastics . )
"Section 2.20. PORTABLE SIGN. A sign designed and/
or constructed and/or used to facilitate the placing
or moving of same from one location to another or
from one lot, tract or parcel of land to another lot,
tract or parcel of land. Such sign shall contain no
electrical wiring. Such sign shall have temporary
anchors to the ground to withstand the windload speci -
fied in this code. Such portable sign shall be
classified as a temporary sign.
"Section 2 .21 . PRIMARY USE. The principal or main
purpose for which land is arranged, designed or in-
tended or for which land is or may be occupied or
maintained.
"Section 2.22. PROJECTING SIGN. A sign extending
over public property or beyond a building line.
"Section 2.23. SIGN. Any visual medium or graphic
device, including its structural and component parts ,
which is used or intended to be used to attract at-
tention to the subject matter of such medium or
device. Signs may advertise, identify, inform,
direct or provide location.
"Section 2.24. SIGN, ANIMATED. A sign employing
visible moving parts or the changing of colors .
"Section 2.25. SIGN , FLASHING. A sign or part of a
sign that contains units which cause such sign or
part thereof to appear to flash. Flashing signs
shall not include running light signs , twinkle signs
or those signs having only one on-off cycle in any
period exceeding six (6) seconds.
"Section 2.26. SIGN , REVOLVING. A sign which revolves
on or around or about a structural support. A struc-
tural support can be a pole, pylon, building or other
type of support. Revolving parts within or upon a
display surface shall not be construed as a revolving
sign.
"Section 2.27. SIGN, RUNNING LIGHT OR TWINKLE. A
sign with low wattage outline lighting which appears
to flash. Any sign employing more than four (4) com-
plete on-off cycles per second shall be considered a
running light or twinkle sign.
"Section 2.28. SIGN STRUCTURE. Any structure which
supports or is capable of supporting any sign as de-
fined in this code. Sign structures , by way of exam-
ple but not of limitation , may include single poles
and may be an integral part of a building.
"Section 2.29. STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or
erected which requires location on the ground or at-
tachment to an object having a location upon the
ground , but exclusive of customary fences or boundary
or retaining walls , sidewalks and curbs .
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"Section 2.30. TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign intended to
be displayed for u limited period of time only' in-
cluding by way of example but not of limitation , any
sign , banner, pennant, valance or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric , cardboard ,
wallboard or other light materials , with or without
frames .
"Section 2.31 . U.B.C. STANDARDS. The Uniform Building
Code Standards as promulgated by the International
Conference of Building Officials (I .C.8.U. ) .
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"Article 3. PERMITS` FEES AND INSPECTIONS
"Section 3.01 . No d0o shall hereafter be erected ,
constructed , enlarged , altered or converted , except
as otherwise provided by this code, until u permit
for same has been issued by the Building Official .
It shall be unlawful for any person to so erect ,
construct, enlarge, alter or convert any sign with-
nut first obtaining such permit' A separate permit
shall be required for each such sign and/or for each
group of signs on any single supporting structure.
"Section 3.02. Application for a sign permit shall
be made in writing upon forms furnished by the
Building Official . Such application shall include
the location , by street and number, of the proposed
sign or sign structure, as well as the name and
address of the owner and the sign contractor or
erector. A plot plan shall be filed concurrently
with such application, such plan showing the size
and location of such sign and whether such sign is
an electrical sign. The Building Official may require
the filing of other plans or other pertinent informa-
tion when, in his opinion ` such information is
necessary to insure compliance with this code. Stan-
dard plans may be filed with the Building Official .
"Section 3.03. Persons engaged in the following
activity are exempt from obtaining a sign permit:
"a. The changing of the advertising copy or
message on a painted or printed sign ,
including theater marquee signs and simi -
lar signs specifically designed for the
use of replaceable copy. Any electrical
wiring work shall be specifically excepted
from this exemption'
"h. Painting , repainting or cleaning of a sign
structure or the changing of the advertising
copy or message on a display surface unless
a structural change is made or the sign
display surface is enlarged. Fenestrations
may be added without permit fees provided
the added area does not exceed twenty (20)
percent of the display surface.
"Such exemptions , however, shall not relieve any
owner, lessor or agent in control of any sign from
complying with other provisions of this code and any
other law or ordinance regulating signs .
"Section 3.04. A sign inspection fee, calculated
pursuant to the schedule specified in Table 3-A, shall
he paid by each applicant for such sign permit prior
to the issuance of any such permit. Such fee shall
include all costs of inspection incurred by the City
as a result of the application for such sign permit.
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"TABLE 3-A. SIGN INSPECTION S
Minimum Fee, $5.00 or, 5d Per Square Foot
Per Each Display Surface
Plus Height Above Grade
l ' through 20' 5'00
Over 20' through 30' 10.00
Over 30' through 40' 15.00
Over 48' through 60' 20.00
Over 50' through 60' 25.00
Over bU' where approved 35.80
Pluo Electrical
l through 40 amps 7.00
Over 40 through 00 amps 10.00
Over 00 through 80 amps 15.00
Over 80 through 100 amps 20.00
Over lUU amps 30.00
Area
Height
Elec.
Total
"Section 3,05 (a) . The application , plans and speci -
fications filed by an applicant for such a permit
shall be reviewed by the Building Official . Such
plans may be reviewed by the departments of the City
to check compliance with the laws and ordinances
under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official
is satisfied that the work described in such an ap-
plication and such plans filed therewith conform to
the requirements of this coda and other pertinent
laws and ordinances and that the fee calculated pur-
suant to the schedule specified in Table 3-A has been
paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the appli -
cant.
"When the Building Official issues the permit, he
shall endorse in writing or stamp on all sets of
plans and specifications the word "APPROVED. " Such
approved plans and specifications shall not be changed,
modified or altered without authorization from the
Building Official , and all work shall be done in ac-
cordance with such approved plans.
"The Building Official may issue a permit for work
on part of a sign before the entire plans and speci-
fications for the complete sign have been submitted
or approved, provided adequate information and de-
tailed statements have been filed complying with all
pertinent requirements of such code' The holder of
such permit shall proceed at his own risk without
assurance that the permit for the entire sign will be
granted.
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"(b) One set of approved plans , specifications and
computations shall be retained by the Building Official
for a period of not less than ninety days from date of
completion of the work covered therein, and one set
of approved plans and specifications shall be returned
to the applicant, which set shall be kept on the site
of such work at all times during which the work autho-
rized thereby is in progress.
"Plans submitted for review for which no permit is
issued and on which no action is taken by the appli -
cant for ninety days shall be returned to the lust
known address of the applicant.
"(o) The issuance or granting of such permit or approval
of plans and specifications shall not be construed to
be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any
provisions of this code. No permit presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use
which it authorizes is lawful .
"The issuance of such permit, based upon plans and
specifications shall not prevent the Building Official
from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in
such plans and specifications ur, from preventing work
being carried on thereunder when in violation of this
code or any other ordinance of the City.
"(d) Every permit issued by the Building Official
under the provisions of this code shall expire by limi-
tation and become null and void if the work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within sixty days, from
the date of issuance of such permit or if the work au-
thorized by such permit is Suspended or abandoned for
a period of one hundred and twenty days at any time
after the work is commenced. Before such work can be
recommenced, o new permit shall be first obtained, and
the fee therefor shall be one-half of the amount re-
quired for original application for permit for such
work, provided no changes have been made or will be
made in the original plans and specifications for such
work.; and provided, further, that such suspension or
abandonment has not, exceeded one year.
" (e) The 8uilding Official may, in writing, suspend or
revoke such permit issued under the provisions of this
code whenever such permit is -issued in error or issued
on the basis of incorrect information supplied or issued
where work is done in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any pruviafums of this code.
"Section 3.06, All signs regulated by this code and
other laws , nodes and ordinances governing signs
shall he subject to inspection and reinspeotiun by
the Building Official in order to ascertain continued
compliance with the provisions of this code and other
laws , codes and ordinances governing signs. Inspeu-
tivn of electrical signs and outline lighting equip-
ment shall be accomplished pursuant to procedures
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established by the Electrical Code of the City of
Fort Worth for inspection of the installation, repair
or replacement of any electrical wiring or equipment
subject to such code. Each and every sign , together
with its support braces, guys , anchors and footings ,
shall be kept in repair and in a proper state of pres-
ervation. The display surface of each sign shall be
kept neatly painted or posted at all times. Should
the Building Inspector find that any such sign is not
m maintained, is unsafe or insecure, or is a menace
to the public, or has been constructed or erected or
is being maintained in violation of the provisions of
this code, he shall give written notice and order to
the permittee or owner thereof, such notice and order
containing substantially the follnwing�
" (a) The street address and description sufficient
for identification of the location of such sign,
" (b) A statement that the Building Official has found
such sign to be in violation of this code or other
laws , codes and ordinances governing signs , together
with a general description of such conditions found
to cause such sign to be in violation of this code or
laws or ordinances.
" (u) A statement of the action required to be taken
as determined by the Building Official :
" (l ) If the permittee wr, owner fails to begin to
alter or remove such sign m as to comply with
this code or laws or ordinances within ten (lO)
days after such notice, such sign may be altered
or removed by the Building Official to effect
compliance, such alteration or removal to be
assessed against such peirmfttee or owner of the
property upon which such sign is located;
"(2) That the Building Official shall refuse to
issue arty other permit to permittee or owner who
refuses to pay such cost so assessed; a statement
advising that any such permittee, owner or any
person having legal title to or a legal interest
in such sign may appeal such notice and order or
any action of the Building Official to the Build-
ing Code Board of Appeals , as provided by Section 204
of the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth.
"The Building Official may cause any sign which is an
immediate peril to persons or property to be removed
summarily and without notice.
"Section 3.07. No person shall be issued such sign
permit for work concerning a nonelectrical sign un-
less such person in a licensed and bonded sign erec-
tor, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of this
code. No person shall be issued a sign permit for work
concerning an electrical sign unless such person is
licensed and bonded, pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter lO of the Electrical Code ef the City of
Fort Worth.
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"Section 3.08. The Building Official may delegate
any of his powers or dudes to any building inspector.
It shall be unlawful fnr, any person, firm or corpora-
tion to hinder or interfere with such inspector or
the Building Official in the discharge of duties
under this code. Such inspectors or officials shall
have full police powers , including the power to arrest
or to cause the arrest of any person violating any of
the provisions of this code.
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"Article 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
"Section 4'01 . (a) GENERAL. As specified in this
section, signs and sign structures shall be designed
and constructed to resist wind forces. All bracing
systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer
lateral forces to the foundation. The dead and lateral
loads of building signs shall be transmitted through
the structural frame of the building to the ground so
as to not over-stress any of the elements thereof.
"The overturning moment produced from lateral forces
shall in no case exceed two-thirds of the dead-load
resisting moment. Uplift due to overturning shall be
adequately resisted by proper anchorage to the ground
or to the structural frame of the building, The weight
of earth superimposed over footings may be used in
determining the dead-load resisting moment. Such earth
shall be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted.
" (b) WIND LOADS. Signs and sign structures shall be
designed and constructed to resist wind forces as
specified in Table 4-E.
"TABLE NO' 4 T E - WIND PRESSURES FOR VARIOUS HEIGHT ZONES
ABOVE GROUND
HEIGHT ZONES WIND-PRESSURE-MAP AREAS
25 (pounds per square foot)
Leo than 30 20
30 to 49 25
50 to 99 JO
lOU to 499 40
500 to 1199 45
1200 and over 50
"(c) Signs over 20 feet in height above grade shall
he designed by an architect or engineer licensed by
the State of Texas. Plans of such designs shall have
affixed thereto the seal of such architect or engineer.
" (d) Structurally supported signs over lOU square
feet in area mounted on roofs shall be designed by an
architect or engineer licensed by the State of Texas.
" (e) Maximum ground sign height permitted is sixty (00)
feet.
"f) ALLOWABLE STRESSES. The design of wood, concrete,
or steel and iron members shall conform, respectively ,
to the requirements of Chapters 25 , 26 and 27 of the
Building Code. Loads , both vertical and horizontal ,
exerted on the soil shall not produce stresses exceed-
ing those specified in the Building Code.
"The working stresses of wire ropes and fastenings
shall not exceed 25 percent of the ultimate strength
of such ropes or fastenings.
'The figures given are recommended as minimum. These
requirements do not provide for tomadic type winds.
"Working stresses for wimdlmady combined with dead
loads may be increased as specified in the Building
Code.
"Section 4.02. (a) GENERAL. The supports of all
signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upon
private property and shall be securely built, con-
structed , and erected in conformance with the require-
ments of this code.
"(b) MATERIALS. Materials of construction for signs
and sign structures shall be of the gmality and grade
specified for buildings hy the Building Code.
"In the absence of specified requirements , the ma-
terials and details of construction of all signs and
sign structures shall conform to the following :
"l . Structural steel shall be of that quality
specified by U.B.C. Standard No. 27-1 . Secondary
members in contact with or directly supporting the
display surface may be formed of light gauge steel `
provided such members are galvanized and are designed
in accordance with the specifications of the design
of light gauge steel as specified in U.B.C. Standards
No. 27-9 and No. 27-10, Secondary members , when
formed integrally with the display surface, shall be
not less that 0o. 24 gauge -in thickness. When not
formed integrally with the display surface, the mini-
mum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12
gauge.
"The minimum thickness of hot-rolled steel members
furnishing structural support for signs shall be one-
fourth inch (1/4") except that if galvanized, such
members shall be not less than three sixteenths inch
(3/16")thiok'
"Steel pipes shall be of such quality an to conform
with U.B.C. Standard Na. 27-1 . Steel members may be
connected with one galvanized bolt provided the con-
nectiwn is adequate to transfer the stresses to the
membera.
"2. Anchors and supports , when wood and embedded in
the soil or within six imohas (G") of the soil , shall
be completely heartwood of a durable species or shall
be pressure-treated with an approved preservative.
Such members shall be marked or branded by an approved
agency.
" (o) KESTNICT7UN5 ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. All
signs and sign structures erected in Fire Zone No. l
shall have structural members of noncombustible
materials .
"Ground signs may he constructed of any material
meeting the requirements of this code, except as
provided above.
"Combination signs ` building signs , projecting signs ,
and marquee signs shall he constructed of noncombustible
materials , except as provided in Subsection (d) of this
section. No combustible materials other than approved
plastics shall be used in the construction of signs con-
taining electrical wiring.
" (d) NONSTRUCTURAL TRIM. Nonstructural trim and portable
display surfaces may be wood, metal , plastics , or any
combination thereof, or other approved materials .
" (e) ANCHORAGE. Members supporting unbraoed signs shall
be so proportioned that the bearing loads imposed on
the soil , either horizontally or vertically, shall not
exceed the safe values. Braced ground signs shall he
anchored to resist the specified wind load acting in
any direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed
for safe hearing loads on the soil and for an effective
resistance-to-pull -out amounting to a force 25 percent
greater than the required resistance-to-overturning.
Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below
ground greater than that of the frost line.
"Signs attached to masonry, concrete, or steel shall
he safely and securely fastened thereto by means of
metal anchors , bolts , or approved expansion screws of
sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the
loads applied.
"No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used
in connection with screws or nails shall he considered
proper anchorage, except in the case of signs attached
to wood framing .
"Nn anchor or support of any sign shall be connected
to, or supported by, any onbraoed parapet wall , unless
such wall is designed in accordance with the require-
ments for parapet walls specified in Chapter 23 of the
Building Code.
" (f) DISPLAY SURFACES. Display surfaces in all types
of signs may be made of metal , glass , plastics , or
other approved materials.
"Glass display surfaces shall conform to those specifi -
cations in Table No. 4-A.
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"TABLE NO. 4-A - SIZE, THICKNESS AND TYPE OF GLASS PANELS
IN SIGNS
Maximum Size of Exposed Minimum
Glass Panel Thickneos Type of Glass
Any Dimension Area of Glass
(In inches) (In sq. inches) (In inches)
30 500 1/8 Plain, Plate or Wired
45 700 3/16 Plain, Plate or Wired
144 3600 1/4 Plain" Plate or 0ired
Over 144 Over 3600 1/4 Wired Glass
"Sections of approved plastics on wall si�ms shall not
exceed one hundred and fifty square feet (l50 sq. ft. )
in area.
"EXCEPTIONS : In Fire Zone No. 3, such area may be
increased by 60 percent.
"Sections of approved plastics on wall signs shall be
separated three feet (3' ) laterally and six feet (6' )
vertically by required exterior wall construction.
"Upon approval of the 8uilding Official , sections of
approved plastics on signs other than wall signs may
be of unlimited area. Such sections may not be re-
quired to be separated by required exterior wall con-
struction if approved by the Building Official .
" (W) APPROVED PLASTICS. The Building Official may
require that technical data be submitted to substantiate
the safety and feasibility of the proposed use of any
plastic sign material as a condition of approval of
such proposed use. Such data shell include informa-
tion concerning the strength of such material .
"Section 4.03. (a) CLEARANCE FROM HIGH VOLTAGE POWER
LINES, Signs shall be located so as to provide the
minimum clearances in Table A~B, The term "overhead
conductors" as used in this Section means any elec-
trical conductor, either bore or insulated , installed
above the ground, except such conductors as are em-
closed in iron pipe or other material covering of
equal strength.
"TABLE NO. 4-B - CLEARANCE FROM OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS
VOLTAGE OF SUPPLY MINIMUM CLEARANCES (FEET)
CONDUCTORS HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL
300 to 81700 u
8,700 to 15,000 8
15,000 to 50,00C) 10
50,080 to l38,000 20
138°000 to 345,000 30
"Article 5. TEMPORARY SIGNS.
"Section 5.01 . No temporary sign shall exceed one
hundred (lOO) square feat in urea. Temporary signs
of rigid material shall not exceed twenty-four (24)
square feet in area, and such temporary signs shall
neither exceed six (8) feet in height nor be per-
manently affixed in or upon the ground. All temporary
signs shall be located in conformance with the provi-
sions of the Zoning Ordinance.
"Temporary signs may encroach into the public right-
of-way or over public property , provided that this code
and the policy of the City, Council of the City of
Fort Worth concerning such encroachments are strictly
followed. Such temporary signs so encroaching may re-
main in place only so long as same remain in a good
state of repair, but not to exceed that period speci -
fically established by the City Council . All other
temporary signs may remain in place only so long as
same remain in a good state of repair, but not to ex-
ceed that period of time contemporaneous with the
purpose for which such sign was ou placed .
"Section 5,02. CLOTH SIGNS. (a) S Every tem-
porary cloth sign shall be aupportedand attached with
wire rope of three-eighths (3/8) inch minimum diameter.
No strings , fiber ropes or wood slats shall be per-
mitted for support or anchorage of such sign. Cloth
signs and panels shall be perforated over at least
ten percent (18%) of their area in order to reduce
wind resistance.
"Exception: Temporary cloth signs not exceeding sixty
(07 square feet erected on or over private property
shall be supported and attached with wire rope so as
to be in compliance with the requirements of Article 4
of this code.
" (b) Cloth signs may be permitted to ex-
� if ifi lly permitted by
tend �ve��publiu proper�y spec ca
the City Council of the City of Fort Worth. If extended
over a public street, such sign shall clear such street
by a minimum of twenty (20) feet and shall be further
subject to all related laws , ordinances and policies .
"Article 6. ENCROACHMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-MAY AND
FEES FOR SUCH ENCROACHMENTS.
"Section 6.01 . REQUIREMENTS. (a) No person shall erect
or locate a sign to encroach into or over public pro-
perty until a consent agreement concerning such erection
or location is executed and a policy of public liability
insurance for each such encroachment in the following
minimum amounts has been secured:
Property damage $ 50,000. 00
Public Liability, each person 100,000. 00
Public liability, each accident 300,000. 00
" (b) Sign encroachments over street rights-of-way may
project a distance determined by the clearance of the
bottom of each sign so encroaching above the level of
that sidewalk or grade immediately below, as set forth
in the following table:
Projection of Si ncnss
Clearance Maximum Projection
Less than eleven (11 ) feet Not permitted
Eleven (11 ) feet or more Two (2) feet
"No sign shall project to within two (2) feet or less of
the curb line.
"No sign less than fourteen (14) feet above grade shall
project into a public alley; no signs shall project more
than six (6) inches into a public alley when over fourteen
(14) feet above grade.
"Section 6.02. MISCELLANEOUS. No sign shall be per-
mitted to project over public right-of-way if such
sign :
" (a) Is a flashing sign; or
" (b) Is a running-light sign or twinkle sign; or
" (c) Contains a source of illumination visible from
ground level or by any other method than indirect
illumination ; or
" (d) Is a revolving sign or animated sign ; or
" (e) Contains words such as "stop ," "look, " "danger,"
or any other word , phrase or symbol or character which
may be confused with any authorized traffic control
device.
"Section 6.03. EXISTING SIGN ENCROACHMENTS. Owners
of all such existing encroachments , including noncon-
forming encroachments , shall execute such consent
agreements and furnish such public liability insurance
coverage within six (6) months from the effective date
of this ordinance.
"Section 6.04. FEES. In addition to those fees other-
wise required by this ordinance, an initial application
fee and annual inspection fee shall be levied for all
approved sign encroachments . Such fees shall be as
provided for by Table 46-A of Section 4608 of the
Appendix of Exhibit B of the Building Code , as amended.
"Section 6.05. REMOVAL OF SIGN ENCROACHMENTS CONSTITUTING
OBSTRUCTION. Any such encroachment situated without
evidence of the required liability insurance and with-
out payment of applicable fees shall be deemed an
obstruction on such right-of-way. The Building Official
shall notify by certified mail the record owner of such
sign or record owner of that property upon which such
sign is located either to obtain such insurance and
tender such applicable fees or to remove such obstruc-
tion within thirty (30) days , after which time , absent
such coverage and tender or removal , the City may abate
such obstruction and affix a lien against the property
for the costs involved.
"Section 6. 06. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
THIS POLICY. The Building Official shall be responsible
for accepting, reviewing and processing all applications
for sign encroachments into public rights-of-way. Exe-
cution of consent agreements and collection of fees shall
be administered in accordance with the provisions of
Section 4608 of the Appendix of Exhibit B of the Building
Code.
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"Article 7. TRAFFIC HAZARDS.
"Section 7.07 . VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SITE CLEARANCES. The
bottom portion of signs located at street or highway
intersections shall be at least twelve (12) feet above
grade, except for those signs located on private property
outside of a triangle` two sides of which are formed by
measuring outward twenty (20) feet along and with the
property lines from that point of corner of such property
lines at such intersection; the third side is that line
connecting the respective ends of such twenty (20) foot
lines.
"Section 7.02. Signs with the following characteristics
shall not be erected within that cross-hatched area as
indicated by Figure 7-8:
"(a) Flashing , running light, twinkle or revolving
Signs.
"(b) Signs obscuring or interfering with the operation
of traffic control devices.
"(c) Signs employing lights colored similarly to those
used in traffic control and emergency devices. Such
colors shall include , by way of example but not limita-
tion , red` amber, green and blue.
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"Section 7.03. The fullowing signs are prohibftod �
" (a) Those employing external lighting with a brilliance
of 280 font Lamberts or more where such lighting is
directed at any roadway.
" (b) Those that obstruut vision of ingress or egress to
property adjacent to any public street or highway.
"Article 8. BONDING, LICENSING.
"Section 8.01 . BONDS. Prior to the issuance of any
sign permit for any purpose for which such permit is
required, each applicant for such permit shall have on
file with the Building Official a good and sufficient
surety bond, payable to the City, in the sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($S,DOU) . The surety company shall
he duly and legally authorized to do business in the
City and be acceptable to the City Council . The bond
shall be for the use and benefit of the City and of
any person having a cause of action arising out of the
erection, construction , enlargement, alteration or
conversion of signs , by reason of failure to comply
with the sign regulations of the City by the principal
or any of his employees , agents or subcontractors . The
bond shall fully indemnify and save the City whole and
harmless from all costs or, damages arising out of any
real or asserted claim or cause of action against it
and from all costs or damages arising out of any wrongs
or injuries for damages , either real or asserted , claimed
against it that may be occasioned by negligence or fault
of the principal of the bond, his agent, servants or
employees , by reason of the work done under authoriza-
tion of a permit issued to the principal . The bond shall
be further conditioned that the liability of the surety
under the humd shall oeas,e and terminate of its own
force and effect one (1 ) year from the date of execution ,
saving and excepting -for expenses , losses , claims for
damages , judgmants or other costs which may arise or be
incurred or sustained by any citizen of the City against
the principal by reason of failure to comply with the
provisions of th� sign regulations of the City.
"Section 8.02. Subject to scoring a passing grade of
70 percent on that examination hereinafter required , a
license for a sign erector shall be issued. The fee
for such original issuance and annual renewal shall be
Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) . Such license shall he
renewable on January lst of each year.
"Section 8.03. Applicants for Sign Erector Licenses
shall be examined on the non-electrical provisions of
this code. Such examination shall be administered by
the Building Official , shall be open book and shall not
exceed two (2) hours,
"Application for such examination shall be filed , together
with an examination fee of Ten Dollars ($lO.00) , with the
Building Official '
"Applicants for a Master Sign Electrician's License and
Journeyman's Sign Electrician' s License shall be made
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter lO of the Electrical
Code of the City of Fort Worth.
"Section 8.04. Erectors of signs , both electrical and
non-electrical , who have regularly engaged in the
business of erecting , constructing , enlarging , altering
or converting signs within the corporate limits of the
City of Fort Worth , Texas , within one (1 ) year prior
to the adoption of this ordinance, shall be issued such
license on payment of such fee without examination.
"Section 8.05. Upon conviction of any licensee under
this code for a violation of any provision of this
code, such person so convicted shall have his license
automatically suspended for a period of thirty (30) days
for the first such conviction, for a period of one (1 )
year for the second such conviction, and for a period
of two (2) years for the third such conviction , and ,
during the time of such suspension, such license shall
be and become null and void. After the termination of
such period of suspension, provided such suspension is
for less than two (2) years , such license shall again
be valid and effective, provided that renewal fees which
may have become due thereon, as hereinafter set out,
were paid when due. If, within any three (3) year
period , the holder of any license issued under the terms
hereof shall have been convicted three (3) or more times
for a violation of any of the provisions of this code,
such holder of such license shall have his license auto-
matically revoked and cancelled , and , upon such revoca-
tion and cancellation, said license shall be and become
null and void and cannot be renewed thereafter.
"Section 8.06. Any such licensee who shall fail to pay
the annual renewal fee due for a renewal of the required
license within thirty (30) days of the date the same
becomes due shall be required to pay as a renewal fee
twice the amount of the annual fee.
"Section 8.07. (a) Any license issued under the terms
of this code shall expire thirty (30) days after the
annual renewal fee due thereon becomes due and payable,
unless such fee is paid before the expiration of said
thirty (30) day period.
" (b) Any such licensee who shall fail to pay any renewal
fee for such license within one (1 ) year after the date
such fee becomes due shall forfeit his right to obtain
such license until he again qualifies himself by passing
another examination as required by this chapter.
(c) Any applicant who passes an examination for any
grade of license and fails to obtain the license of
that grade by paying the fee as prescribed herein with-
in a period of sixty (60) days shall forfeit his right
to obtain such license until he again qualifies himself
by passing another examination as required by this
chapter.
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"Section 8.08. It shall be unlawful for any such
licensee to permit his mame or license to be used by
any other person, firm or corporation , directly or
indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit or
for performing work under such license.
"Section 8,09. Any applicant failing to pass such
examination an his first attempt shall not be examined
again prior to the expiration of sixty (50) days from
the date of such first attempt. Any applicant failing
to pass such examination upon his second attempt shall
not be examined again prior to the expiration of six (6)
calendar months from the date of such second attempt.
Any applicant failing to pass such examination on a third
or subsequent attempt shall not he examined prior to the
expiration of one (l ) year from the date of such third
or subsequent attempt.
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"Article 9. STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL
SIGN AND OUTLINE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
"All electrical sign or outline lighting equipment
installed, repaired, altered or replaced upon any
building, structure, or premises shall conform to the
follow1nQ requirementy �
"Section 9.01 . GENERAL. (a) All such equipment shall
be designed, manufactured, erected` and installed in
such a manner that it is in a safe condition, both as
to use and as to location, and that it does not con-
stitute a hazard to life and/or property or endanger
the public safety in any manner. Electrical components
of such signs shall benr, the label of an approved
testing agency.
" (b) All such equipment shall be installed in con-
formity with the provisions of this Code and the appli-
cable statutes of the State of Texas and all orders ,
rules , and regulations issued by authority thereof,
" (c) No equipment shall be installed until it has been
approved by the Building Official .
" (d) Such equipment shall be firmly secured to the
surface upon which it is mounted. Wooden plugs driven
into holes in masonry, concrete, plaster, or similar
materials shall not be used to support such equipment'
" (e) Conductors and equipment shall he protected
against corrosion and mechanical injury.
"(f) A oombinatimn gas-tube and incandescent-lamp
sign shall be so constructed that uninsulated high-
voltage parts will not be exposed to contact by per-
sons re|amping the sign.
" (g) Sign accessories such as cable supports , elec-
trode receptacles, and similar devices used to isolate
bare, high-voltage parts shall be capable of success-
fully withstanding for one (1 ) minute without break-
down the application of an alternating potential of
twice the maximum voltage of the installation , plus
1 ,000 volts.
"(h) Glass panels and letters , if of sufficient strength
and supported so as to prevent breakage or damage to
itself, may he used in incandescent signs . Letters
and panels used in gas-tube signs ur, combination gas-
tube and incandescent-lamp signs shall be of the safety
glass or wired glass type unless breakage does not ex-
pose uninuulated high-voltage parts'
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" (i ) Electrical materials , devices , fittinyy , apparu-
tus ° wiring and all other electrical equipment de-
signed for use under this Code shall he inspected with
reference to, among others , the following considerations ,
which considerations shall also determine classifica-
tion by types , sizes , voltages , current capacities , and
uses ; (l ) Suitability for installation and use;
(2) Mechanical strength and durability, including the
adequacy of protection provided by party designed to
enclose and prnteot other equipment; (3) Electrical in-
sulation; (4) Heating effects under both normal condi-
tions of use and abnormal conditions likely to arise
in service; (5) Arcing effects ,
"Section 9.02. The voltage referred to in this Code
shall be that at which the circuit operates whether
the current is supplied by a battery, generator, trans-
former, or rectifier.
"Section 9.03. CONDUCTORS, (a) Conductor sizes re-
ferred to in this Code shall be American Wire Gauge (AWG)
Standards.
" (b) Conductors used to carry current shall be of U. L.
listed types,
" (c) Unless specifically approved or rated for the pur-
pose, no conductors or equipment shall be located in
a dump or wet location or where exposed to gases , fumes ,
vapors , liquids , or other agents hawing a deteriorating
effect an the conductors or equipment or whore exposed
to excessive temperatures.
"Section 9.04. EXPOSED WIRING. (x) Exposed live parts
of equipment operating tt 24 volts or more shall be
shielded froim accidental contact, either by enclosure,
or when approved by the Building Official , by isolation
or elevation.
" (b) Parts of equipment which in normal operation pro-
duce arms, sparks , flames , or molten metal shall be
enclosed and isolated from combustible material .
"Section 9.85. Devices designed to break current shall
have an interrupting capacity sufficient to break the
voltage employed and the current to be interrupted.
"Section 9.106. TERMINALS. (u) Except as elsewhere
required by this Code, connection of conductors to
terminal parts shall insure complete connection with-
out damaging such conductors . (See Sec. 9.11 for
special requirements for connectors or lugs used for
grounding purposes) .
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" (b) Terminals for more than one conductor shall be
of n type approved for such purpose.
" (c) Conductors shall be spliced or joined at junc-
tions so as to be mechanically and electrically secure
without solder; unless an approved splicing device is
used, such junction shall 'then be soldered" brazed, or
welded. All splices and joints , and the free ends of
conductors shall be covered with an insulation equi -
valent to that on the conductors .
"Section 9.07. All wiring and equipment shall be so
installed that when completed the system shall be free
from short-circuits and from grounds other than the
proper and intended system designed for equipment
grounding or hereinafter specified and required by this
Code.
"Section 9.08. MNDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION, (a) An
identified (white grounded) conductor, when run to a
lamp-holder, shall be connected to the screw-shell .
" (b) Conductors having a white insulated covering shall
be used only as grounded neutral conductors .
"(o) Conductors having a green insulated covering shall
be used only as equipment grounding conductors .
"Section 8.09. All devices provided with terminals for
the attachment of conductors and intended for connection
to more than one aide of the circuit shall have a pair
of connecting terminals properly marked for identifica-
tion. The grounded neutral side thereof shall be con-
mected by means of a metal or metallic plated coating ,
such as nickel or zinc, which is substantially white
in oolor. The other side shall be a different color,
readily distinguishable from white, such as copper or
brass.
"Section 9. 10. All branch cfrcuit conductors shall
conform to the following color mode; Two-wire circuits
--one black and one white; three-wire circuits--one
hlaok, one white, and one red ; four-wire circoits--ooe
black, one white, one red, and one blue mr, yellow. All
circuit conductors of the same color shall be connected
to the same ungrounded feeder conductor throughout the
installation. All black conductors shall be connected
to phase one; all red conductors shall be connected to
phase two; all blue or, yellow conductors shall be con-
nected to phase three; and all white conductors shall
be connected to the grounded neutral feeder. Green or
bare wires shall be used for equipment grounding and for
no other purpose. Control wires may ble any color ex-
cept white or green. A separate neutral conductor
shall be run for each phase conductor of the same
polarity,
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"Section 9.11 . GROUNDING. (a) Non-current-carrying
parts of equipment such as frames and enclosures shall
be grounded; such non-current-carrying parts shall not
be used fmr neutrals or current-carrying conductors or
for return conductors.
" (b) The path to ground from equipment required to
be grounded shall be permanent and continuous and shall
have ample carrying capacity to conduct safely any
currents likely to be transmitted and shall have im-
pedance sufficiently lo* to limit the potential above
ground and to facilitate the operation of the over-
current devices in the circuit.
"(c) Non-current-carrying equipment to be grounded
shal l be grounded to grounded druuit, water pipe, or
grounded metal frames of buildings . Such equipment
shall riot be grounded to the neutral conductor of the
uircuit.
" (d) All neutral conductors shall be insulated from
non-current-carrying parts and enclosures on the load
side of the service switch.
"(e) The size of the grounding conductor for nom-
current-carrying parts required to be grounded shall
be not less than specified in Table 9-1 .
"TABLE g-1
Rating of overcurrent Copper Wire
device in circuit ahead Size
of equipment.
(Amperes)
l5 ---------------- 14
20 --------'— ---------- 12
3O --------------~~- lU
40 -------------------- lO
6 ---------`------- lO
l00 --------------'- 8
2O8 ---------~------ G
40 --------- —----—- 3
GOO ---------------- l
88� ---------------- 8
l00O -----'----------- 2/0
1280 ------------------ 3/0
"(f) Isolated non-current-carrying metal parts of
outline lighting systems ma; be bonded together by
a #14 conductor if a conductor complying with Table 9-1
is used to ground the group.
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" (g) The grounding conductor shall be attached to the
grounding electrode by means of an approved bolted
clamp of bronze, brass , or malleable iron. The grounding elec-
trode shall be attached to the grounding fitting by
means of approved snlderless pressure clamps , lugs " or
connectors. These connections may be soldered , but
shall be mechanically and electrically secure without
solder. Clamps attached to copper pipe shall be of
copper or brass. Clamps attached to galvanized pipe
shall be galvanized .
"(h) Ground clamps , fittings, and conductors shall be
protected from mechanical injury by placement, enclo-
sure, or suitable covering.
" (i ) Nun-conductive coating, such as paint, dirt, and
corrosion ` shall be removed from threads and contact
surfaces where ground connections are made.
"Section 9. 12. RAC[WAYS, CONDUITS, TUBING. (a) Metal
raceways , armor, boxes, cabinets , elbows , couplings ,
connectors , and fittings shall he constructed of cor-
rosion-resistant materials or suitably protected against
corrosion inside and outside (except threads at joints )
by coating of an approved corrosion-resistant material ,
such as zinc , cadmium` or enamel . Ferrous raceways ,
fittings ` and boxes , which are protected from corrosion
solely by enamel ` shall not be used out-of-doors ` in
damp or wet locations , or where subject to corrosive
influences. Electric metallic tubing protected from cor-
rosion solely by enamel shall not he used under any
circumstances.
"(b) Raceways , cable assemblies , boxes , cabinets , and
fittings shall be securely fastened in place. Race-
ways and cable assemblies shall he mechanically secured
to boxes ` fittings , cabinets , and other enclosures .
"(o) Raceways and cable assemblies shall be continuous
from outlet to outlet and from fitting to fitting.
" (d) Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to
outlet. There shall be no splice or tap within any
raceway.
"(e) Secondary wiring to electric discharge lamps or
to rare gas tubing shall not occupy the same raceway
as branch circuit conductors.
" (f) The total interior cross-sectional area of a race-
way occupied by conductors shall not be more than that
which will permit dissipation of the heat generated
and which will permit a ready installation or withdrawal
of the conductors without injury to the insulation of
the conductors. The number and size of conductors in
conduit or tubing shall not exceed that specified by
Table 9-2A and Table 9-28.
Tab 9-2A
Maximum Number of COndUCtors in Trade Sizes of Conduit or Tubing
Conduit Trade Size 'n n4 1 111 2 21h 3 31h 4 41h 5 6
(Inch.x)
Conductor
Type Letter Siaz m
AWG,MCM
TW,T, RUH,— ..._ 19 15-1....25 44 - 60 99 142
RUW. 1'2 '1 12 !. 19 35 47 78 114 171
XHHW(14 thm 8) 10 1 5 9 15 26 36 60 85 131 176
8 ^ 4 7 12 17 28 40 62 84 108
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RHW and RHII 14 6 10 16 29 �40 65 93 143 12(without outer 12 4 1 a 17 2a 5J � 76 ll7 57 0 4 6 I( 19 a3 61 95 127 163
uvc
7 H W 8 1 1 5 10 13 22 32 49 66 85 106 133
'rw, 6 1 2 4 7�10 1,6 23 o-En 48 62 78 97 141
1'. 4 1 1 3 5 7 1 1- 17 27 J6 47 58 7] IU6
'I'H W, 3 1 1 2 4 6 1 10 15 23 50 63 91
IFUH (6 thm 2), 2 1 1 2 4 , 5 9 1 13 20 27 34 43 54 78
RUW (6 thm 2), 1 1 1 t a i 4 6 9 14 19 25 ]1 J9 57
....._... 4 �-- a... _
FEPti (6 thru 2), 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 l6 21 27 33 49
RHW and 00 I 1 l 3 1 5 7 ID 14 lH 23 29 41
RHH(with- 0 - 1 I 1 2 4 6 9 f2 15 19 '14 3S
out outer 0000 1 1 I 3 5 I 7 10 13 16 20 29
250 I fli 2 4 6 8 10 13 16 23
. 300 1 2 i 3 S 7 9 I I 14 20
350 1 1 J 4 b 8 10 12 18
400 1 2 4 .5 7 9 11 16
500 I t 3 4 6 7 9 14
F ......... — _. _ _ ..__ __ _�__.......
600 k ( 1 J 4 5 6 7.. Il
700 I 1 I 2 3 4 5 1 10
"I50 t 1 I - 2 3 4 5 6 9
Table 9-2Q
Maximum Number of Conductors in Trade Sizes of Conduit or Tubing
Conduit Trade Si.. th 1 1 lIla�t yy 2 21h 1 3 31h 4 4% 5 6
(Inches}
wConductor _
Type Lotrr Sic.
AWG,MCM
14 13 24 I 39 69 94 154 '..
12 l0 1N 29 51 W 114 164
T'HWN, 10 11 '.. 18 32 44 73 104 160
6
8 3 5 1 9 16 22 36 51 79 106 136
THHN, 6 1 4 6 11 15 26 37 57 76 98 125 154
4 1 2 4 7 9 16 22 35 47 60 75 94 1.37
FEP(14 thru 2), 1 I 1 1 6 8 1J 19 29 39 51 64 80 116
FEPR(14 Ihm 8), 2 I 1 1 5 7 11 16 25 33 43 54 67 97
1 I 1 3 5�8 12 18 25 32 40 50 72
SDOMCM) 00 1 i 2.... 3 6 8 U 7_'12 2_.._ .._-
XHHW(4 thm 0 1 13 4 7 10 15 2l 7 33 42 61
8 35 51
0Up 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 I4 18 23 29 42
0000 1 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 l6 19 24 JS
250 3 '.. 4 7 10 l2 16 20 28�
300 i I 1 3 4 6 8 11 13 17 24
350 1 1 1 2 3 S 7 9 72 15 21
400 i t 1 1 J 5 6 8 10 13 19
500 i i I 2 4 5 7 9 11 16
600 ' 1 I 1 I 3 4 5 7 9 13
700 i l 1 1 J 4 5 6 8 11
7.51) 1 1�+',I 1 2 3 4 6 1 I t
XHHW 700 __ 1 3 F... 5 9 I; 21 30 43 64 RS_._...10� 12� .. l81
l 2 3 4 6 7 10
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" (g) Raceways shall be installed as a complete race-
way system without conduutors . Conductors shall not
be inserted until all mechanical work which is likely
to injure the conductors has been completed . Graphite,
talc , or an approved compound may be used as a lubri-
oant in inserting conductors in raceways . Cleaning
agents or lubricants hmvimQ a deleterious effect on
conductor coverings shall not be used.
"(h) Metal raceways , fittings , and other metal en-
closures shall be metallically joined together into a
continuous electrical conductor to provide an effective
path to ground. The entire bonded assembly shall he
effectively grounded.
" (i ) All alternating current circuits shall be arranged
within raceways so as to avoid induction overheating
of the metal .
" (j) All primary circuits to signs and outline lighting
shall include the phase wires and neutral wires of each
circuit enclosed in the same raceway.
"(k) Rigid conduit and electrical metallic tubing
shall be not smaller than one-half (1/2") inch trade
size.
" (l ) Connection of dissimilar metals shall be avoided.
" (m) In wet locations, conduit and electrical metallic
tubing, together with all boxes , fittings , and associ-
ated equipment used therewith shall be so installed and
equipped as to prevent the entrance of moisture.
"(n) All ends of metallic raceways shall be reamed
to remove rough edges.
" (o) All metal raceways shall be cut by saws or metal -
removing parting tmmls producing a clean, Square out.
Pipe cutting tools which spread or crush the metal
shall not be used.
" (p) Where u metal raceway enters a box or fitting, a
bushing shall be provided to protect the wire from
abrasion unless the box or fitting is designed so as
to afford equivalent protection. Such bushings shall
be o the insulated type when used to protect No. 4
or larger size conductors.
"Section 9. 13. CONDUCTORS. (a) Not more than twenty
(20' ) feet of a single conductor from the secondary
of a single sign transformer exceeding 7600 volts be-
tween conductors shall be run in a metal raceway. Not
more than twenty (38' ) feet of a single conductor from
the secondary of each terminal of a single sign trans-
former of 7500 volts or less shall be run in a metal
raceway.
"(b) Conductors shall have mechanical strength , insula-
tion , and carrying capacity adequate for the particular
conditions under which they are to be used.
" (c) Primary conductors shall be not smaller than
No. 14. Conductors for secondary wiring shall be of
a type approved for the purpose and for the voltage of
the circuit .
"(d) Conductors for primary wiring shall be of a type
approved for general use , unless exposed to the weather
or to excessive heat. Conductors exposed to the weather
shall be lead-covered , type TW, type THW, MI cable, or
other type approved for wet locations. Conductors ex-
posed to excessive heat in dry locations shall be of a
type suitable for the location and temperature such as
type AVA, AVM , TA, or MI cable.
" (e) No conductor shall be used under such conditions
that its temperature, even when carrying current, will
exceed the temperature for which the insulation of
such conductor has been approved.
" (f) Conductors exposed to oils , greases , vapors , gases ,
fumes , liquids , or other substances having a deleterious
effect on the conductor or insulation shall be of a
type approved for the purpose.
" (g) Conductors of sizes No. 8 and larger shall be stranded
if pulled in raceways .
"(h) Conductors for signs or outline lighting shall
not be run in multiple.
" (i ) Conductors for primary wiring shall be protected
by approved metal raceways or, if sufficient mechanical
protection can be afforded , by neatly racking and strap-
ping or otherwise securing the conductors on the interior
of sign enclosures. In no event shall conductors be
installed such that same could be subject to mechanical
injuries .
" (j ) Conductors for primary wiring shall be terminated
in an approved fitting in the sign enclosure. At least
six (6" ) inches of free conductor, properly color coded ,
shall be left for each conductor in such terminal fitting.
The number of circuits shall be clearly indicated with
a neutral provided for each circuit. (See Section 9. 10) .
"(k) At all points where mineral insulated metal -sheathed
cable (type MI ) terminates , an approved seal shall be
provided immediately after stripping to prevent entrance
of moisture into the mineral insulation, and the conduc-
tors extending beyond the sheath shall be insulated with
an approved insulating material . When mineral insulated
cable is connected to boxes or equipment, the fittings
shall be approved for the conditions of service.
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"Section 9.14. BOXES. (a) Boxes shall be of sufficient
size to provide free space for all conductors enclosed
in the box. In no event shall there be provided less
space than that specified by Table 9-4.
"TABLE 9-4.
Size of Conductor Free Space Within Box For Each
Conductor
No. 14 ------------- 2 cubic inches
No. 12 -------------- 2,25 cubic inches
No. lO ----'---------- 2.58 cubic inches
No. 8 ----------'----- 3 cubic inches
" (b) Unused openings in boxes and fittings shall be
effectively closed to afford protection equivalent to
that of the wall of the box or fitting.
"(o) Junction boxes shall be installed au as to be
accessible for removal , renewal , alteration , repair or
inspection, without the necessity for disturbing the
building structure or finish or the sign structure or
finioh.
"Section 9. 15. PROHIBITED LOCATIONS. (a) Signs and
outline lighting installation shall not be installed in
atmospheric mixtures of hazardous gases , vapors , dusts ,
easily ignitable fibers , combustible flyings or other
similar mixtures , nor shall such installations be made
in the near vicinity of such mixtures unless specifi-
cally approved by the Building Official .
"(b) No sign or outline li8hting installatiun shall be
made within twenty (20) feet horizontally of a gasoline
dispensing island , fill pipe, or vent pipe unless in-
stalled at least four (4) feet above such island, vent
or fill pipe, and then only when a guard, pan, screen or
other device to catch hot particles is installed under-
neath such sign or installation. When such sign or
installation is installed not less than twelve (12) feet
above such island or pipes , such a guard, pan, screen
or device may be omitted.
"S.ection 9,18. Each outline lighting installation and
each sign other than portable shall be controlled by an
externally-operable switch, suited for operating condi-
tions, which will open all ungrounded conductors. Such
switch shall be within sight of the sign or outline light-
ing installation which it controls or be capable of being
locked in the open position by a padlock.
"Section 9.17. CURRENT LOADS. (a) Switches, flashers ,
and similar devices controlling transformers shall be
of a type either approved for the purpose or shall have
a current rating not less than twice the current rating
of the transformers.
" (b) Sign and outline lighting circuits having supply
lamps, ballasts , transformers or combinations thereof
shall be protected by approved overcurrent protective
devices having a rating of not greater than twenty (20)
amperes .
" (c) The total load connected to a sign or outline
lighting circuit shall not exceed eighty percent (80%)
of the rated current-carrying capacity of the circuit.
"Section 9. 18. All signs shall be marked with the maker' s
name and , for incandescent-lamp signs, marked with the
number of lampholders. Electric discharge signs and
rare gas signs shall be marked with inout amperes at
full load and input voltage. Transformers shall be marked
with the maker' s name, the input rating in amperes or
volt-amperes, the input voltage and the open-circuit, high-
tension voltage. Such marking shall be visible for in-
spection after installation without the necessity of re-
moving , opening, altering or in any way changing or dis-
turbing any part of the sign or structure.
"Section 9. 19. ENCLOSURES. (a) Cutouts , flashers and
similar devices , if a part of the sign , shall be in a
separate compartment; if not a part of the sign , they
shall be enclosed in approved metal boxes , the doors of
which shall be arranged so that they can be opened with-
out removing obstructions or finished parts of the enclo-
sure.
"(b) Enclosures for outside use shall be weatherproof
and shall have drain holes which prevent the accumulation
or condensation of water; each such drain hole shall be
not larger than one-half (112) inch nor smaller than
one-fourth (1/4) inch.
" (c) Wiring connections shall not be made through the
bottoms of enclosures which are exposed to the weather
unless such connections extend upward within the sign
by an unbroken raceway to a height not less than four
(4) inches above the sign bottom and a substantial metal
bond is made between the raceway and the sign enclosure
which will insure electrical continuity.
"(d) Except for portable signs of the indoor type which
bear the label of an approved testing and inspection
agency, enclosures of signs and outline lighting shall
be constructed of metal or of an approved noncombustible,
nonabsorptive material .
" (e) Enclosures shall have such strength and rigidity
so as to prevent the flexing, bending, distorting or
altering the shape of such enclosures, to maintain the
clearances between the enclosures and the wiring and
equipment therein and to protect such enclosed wiring
and equipment from weather damage.
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" (f) Metal enclosures shall be of the following
gaoges : sheet co per shall be at least twenty (20)
ounce (0.828 fnmh ; sheet steel shall be not less than
No. 28 DSS gauge (0.0149 inch) , except that for out-
line lighting awd for electric discharge signs , sheet
steal shall be not less than No. 24 US3 gauge (0.0239 inch)
unless ribbed, corrugated or embossed over the entire
surface and not less than Nn, 26 U8S gauge (0.8179 inch) .
Aluminum and its alloys and copper alloys shall be not
less than the thickness specified for copper.
" (g) All metallic parts of enclosures shall be pro-
tected from corrosion by galvanizing or by coating with
porcelain, enamel or other approved corrosion-resistant
material ,
"Section 9.20. LAMPHOLDERS. (a) For incandescent signs
and outline lighting where conductors are fastened to
lamphnlders other than of the pin-type, such conductors
shall be soldered to the terminals and the exposed parts
of conductors and terminals shall be treated to prevent
corrosion. Where conductors are fastened to pin-type
lamphulders which protect terminals from the entrance
of water and which have been found acceptable for sign
use, conductors shall be of the stranded type but need
not be soldered to the terminals.
" (b) Lamphulders for signs and outline lighting shall
be of the unswitched type, having bodies of suitable
insulating material ,, and shall be so constructed and
installed as to prevent turning. Miniature or smaller
lampholderu shall not be used for outdoor signs and out-
line lighting.
"Screw shell lampholders shall be classed accordimq
to diameters of lamp bases and ratings as specified by
Table 0-5.
"TABLE 9-5
Ratings 0nywitched
Nominel Max.Amp.at
Class Qiame ter Watts Volts Any Voltage
Candelabra 112 inch 75 125 l
Intermediate 27/32 inch 76 250 l
Medium l inch 660 250 8
Admedium 1 -1/16 inch 660 250
mogul 1 -1/2 imch 1500 250
"Section 9.2l . HIGH-VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS. (a) For
secondary high-voltage wiring, conductors shall be in-
stalled as open work on suitable insulators , in rigid
or flexible metal conduit or in electrical metallic
tubing. Conductors may be run from the ends of tubing
to the grounded midpoint of transformers which are
specifically deyi�,jned for such purpose and which are
provided with terminals at the midpoint. Where such
connections are made to the transformer grounded mid-
point, the connections between the high-voltage ter-
minals of the transformer and the line ends of the
tubing shall be as short as possible.
"EXCEPTION: When compliance, with the above section is
not physically possible, such conductors may be run
as concealed conductors on insulators- Such concealed
conductors on insulmtars shal\ be separated from each
other and from al objects nther than the insulators
on which they are mounted by a spacing of not less than
one and one-half (1^1/2) inches . Same shall be enclosed
in channels used for no other purpose, lined with nun-
combustible material . The imsulatmrs shall be of nun-
combustible, nomabsorptive material such as Pyrex glass
or other similar material wi th equivalent stranyth,
resistance to stress and qualities of insulation.
" (b) Sharp bends in the high-voltage conductors shall
be avoided.
"(c) Indoor, open secondary conductors shall be mounted
on noncombustible, nqnabmmrptive insulators . Insulators
of porcelain shall be glazed on all exposed surfaces . 8
separation of riot. less than one and one-hal f (1-112) inches
shall be maintained between the individual conductors
and between the conductors and other objects , Open con-
ductors shall nwt be located where they will be subject
to mechanical injury. Conductor supports shall be looated
not over six (5) inches from tube terminal connections
and at eighteen (lQ) inch intervals thereafter.
" (d) High-voltage conductors in show windows need not
be otherwise protected if same are suitably insulated
and supported, hang freely in the air well away from
combustible material and are not subject to mechanical
injury.
" (e) If high-voltage conductors are covered with lead
or other metal sheathing, such covering shall extend
beyond the end of any raceway and the surface of such
conductor shall not be injured where the covering ter-
minates. In damp or wet locations , insulation on all
conductors shall extend beyond the metal covering or
raceway at least four (4) inches , (See Section 9.13. )
" (f) Open secondary conductors outdoor shall be mounted
on noncombustible, nonabsurptive inaulatoru. Insulators
of porcelain shall be glazed on all exposed surfaces - A
separation of at least two (2) inches shall be maintained
between individual conductors and between conductors and
other objects. Where subJect to mechanical injury or
where within unassisted reach, cmnductors shall be en-
closed in raceways or suitably guarded. (See Section 9.13. )
If guarded, a spacing of mot less than two (2) inches
shall be maintained between the conductors and the pro-
tective guard.
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"Section 9.22. TRAMSF0RMERS. (a) Transformer secondary
open-circuit voltage shall not exceed 15,000 volts , with
an allowance on teat of an additional 1 ,080 volts . For
end-grounded transformers , the secondary open-circuit
voltage shall not exceed 7,500 volts , with an allowance
on test of an additional 580 volts.
" (b) Transformers shall be of u type approved by the
Building Official for the purpose and shall be limited
in rating to a maximum of 4,500 volt-amperes .
" (c) Open core-and-coil type transfnrmers shall be
limited to 5,000 volts , with an allmwanoe on test of
an additional 500 volts , and same shall be further
limited to indoor applications in small portable signs
bearing the label of an approved testing and inspec-
tion agency.
"(d) Transformers for outline lighting installations
shall have secondary current ratings niot in excess of
thirty (30) milliamperes unless such transformers and
all wiring connected to them are installed in accor-
dance with the provisions of Section 9.24. Outline
lighting installations employing rare gas , such as neon ,
installed in dwellin occupancies shall be limited to
a maximum of thirty (3O) milliamperes on a maximum open-
circuit voltage of l5,0O8 volts and designed such that
there shall be no exposed live party when tubing or any
other section of the secondary circuit is open.
" (e) Transformers used outdoors shall be weatherproof
or shall be enclosed in the sign body or in a separate
metal box.
" (f) High-voltage windings of transformers shall not
be connected in parallel and shall not be connected in
series , except that two (2) transformers , each having
one end of its high-voltage winding connected to the
metal enclosure and grounded, may have high-voltage
windings connected in series to form the equivalent
of a single midpoint grounded transformer. The grounded
ends shall be cwnmected by insulated conductors not
smaller than No- 14.
" (g) Transformers shall be accessible for removal ,
renewal , repair or inspection without the necessity of
disturbing the building structure or finish or the
sign structure or finish.
"Section 9,23. TUBING: ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE, GAS.
(a) Electrical discharge and rare gas tubing shall be
of such length and design as to preclude a continuous
over-woltage on the transformer.
" (b) Such tubing shall be adequately supported on
approved noncombustible, nmnabnorptive tube supports
which maintain a spacing of not less than one-fourth
(1/4) inch between such tubing and the nearest surface.
If practicable, such supports shall be adjustable.
" (c) Such tubimg shall be free from contact with
flammable material and shall be located where not ex-
posed to mechanical injury.
" (d) Terminals of tubing shall be inannessMe to the
general public and shall be either isolated from combus-
tible material and grounded metal or suitably enclosed.
If enclosed, they shall be separated from grounded metal
and combustible material by noncombustible, nouabsorptive
insulating material approved for such purpose or by one
and one-half (1-112) inches of air space.
" (e) Terminals shall be relieved from stress by indepen-
dent support of the tubing.
°(f) All live parts uf tube terminals and conductors
shall terminate in approved electrode receptacles or
they shall he supported so as to maintain a separation
of at least one and ono-half (1-112) inches between
conductors or between the conductors, and any grounded
metal ,
" (g) Electrode receptacles for tubing shall be of non-
combustible, nonabsorpti*e insulating material approved
for such purpose.
" (h) Where electrodes enter sign enclosures, approved
bushings shall be used unless approved receptables are
provided. Bushings shall be of noncombustible, non-
absorptive material .
" (i ) Terminals of the exposed type of show window sign
shall be enclosed by receptacles approved for such
purpose or, where hanging in the air and free from
grounded surfaces, enclosed in sleeves of vulcanized
fiber, peoolio composition or other suitable material
which overlaps all live parts by at least one-half
(1/2) inch.
" (J) A flexible, uonconductinA seal may be used to
close the opening between the tubing and the receptacle
or bushing against the entrance of dust or moisture.
This seal shall not be in contact with grounded con-
ductive material and shall not be used for insulation
of the tubing.
" (k) Metal enclosures 'For electrodes shall be not less
than No, 24 UG6 gauge (0.8239 inches) sheet steel .
" (l ) Enclosures of insulating material shall be nun-
combustible, nonabsorptfve and approved for the voltage
of the circuit.
"Section 9.23. Doors or covers giving access to un-
-insulatad parts of signs or outline lighting exceeding
600 volts and accessible to the general public shall
be pro vided with i rite rlmok switches which automatioal |y
disconnect the primary circuit when such doors or
covers are opmre�d or removed; or, such doors or covers
shall be so fastened that the use of other than ordi-
nary tools will be necessary to open or reuove them.
"Section 9.24- ELECTRIC DISCHARGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS,
(a) Equipment for use with electric dfscharge lighting
systems , whether designed for on u;en~circuit voltage
of 1 ,008 volts or less or for an open-circuit voltage
of more than 1 00 volts, shall be of a type approved
for such service.
"(b) The terminal of an electric discharge lamp shall
be considered as live when any lamp terminal is con-
nected to a potential of more than 300 volts .
" (o) Parts which must be removed for lamp replacements
shall be hinged or fastened by an approved means .
Lamps and lamphmlders shall be so designed that live
parts are not exposed when lumps are being inserted or
removed.
"Electric discharge lampholders shall he classed au-
cording to the dimensions and spacing of the pins in
the lamp baaes , as specified by Table 9-6.
"TABLE 9-6
Pin Dimensions
C l a s s T�Lt,_i�� Diameter Lq_� '�L2Aq��9-
Small B i p i n 75 watts 3/32 in. 9/32 in, 3116 in.
Standard 8ipin 6§O watts 3/32 in. 9/32 -:in, 112 in.
Large 8ipin 600 watts 1 /0 in. 5/8 in. 25/32 in.
Standard
Single Pin OGO watts 6/16 in, 5/18 in.
"(d) Electric discharge lighting fixtures shall be
installed un alternating currents only, unless the ffx-
tures are equipped with auxiliary equipment and resis-
tors especially designed and approved for direct current
operation and the fixtures so marked.
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" (e) Electric discharge lighting eqmipment having,
an open-circuit voltage uf more than 1 00 volts shall
not be installed in dwelling occupancies . Equipment
having an open-circuit voltage of more than 300 volts
shall not be installed in dwelling occupancies unless
such equipment is designed so that live parts are not
exposed when lamps are in place, are being inserted
or are being removed.
"(f) Fixtures having exposed ballasts or transformers
shall be so installed that such ballasts or trans-
formers shall not be in contact with combustible
material .
" (g) (l ) Transformers and ballasts shall have a secondary
open-circuit voltage of riot more than 15,000 volts , with
an allowance on teat of an additional 1 ,000 volts . The
secondary current rating shall be not more than 120 milli-
amperes when the open-circuit voltage is more than
7°580 volts and not more than 240 milliamperes when the
open-circuit voltage is 7,500 volts or less .
"(2) Transformers shall be of an approved, enclosed
type. Transformers of other than the aokarel insulated
or dry type shall riot be used.
"(3) Trans-formers shall be installed as near to the
lamps as practicable and so that adjacent combustible
material is not subjected to temperatures in excess of
90 degrees C. Such transformers shall he accessible
fwr removal , renewal , repair or, inspection without the
necessity of disturbing the building structure or finish ,
"(h) (l ) Auxiliary equipment, including reactors ,
capacitors , resistors and similar equipment, where not
enclosed within the fixture assembly, shall be enclosed
in accessible, permanently-installed metal cabinets.
Such separate equipment shall be installed as close as
practicable Co the lamps.
" (2) Where display oases are not permancntly installed,
no portion of a secondary circuit may be included in
more than one single display case.
" (i ) Each fixture or each secondary circuit of tubing
for electric discharge lighting having an open-circuit
voltage of more than 1 ,000 vVlts shall have a clearly
legible marking in letters riot less than one-fourth
(1/4) inch high reading, "Caution......vu Its . " The
voltage indicated shall be the rated open-circuit
voltage.
Connections between high-voltage conductors and
electrode leads shall be soldered or made with approved
solderless pressure connectors suitable for the purpose.
Solderless connectors shall be of copper or of brass ,
containing not less than eighty percent (30!) copper.
"Section 9.25. CLOCKS. (a) Clock windings shall be
impregnated to exclude moisture .
" (b) Clock mechanisms shall be capable of successfully
withstanding an alternating potential of 900 volts
applied for one (1 ) minute by a power transformer of
not less than 500 volts-amperes between current-carrying
parts and non-current-carrying metal parts.
" (c) Clocks shall be securely mounted and be of sufficient
mechanical strength or protection to minimize the likeli -
hood of breakage. If movements of such clocks are secured
to dials made of glass , porcelain or other fragile
material , all live parts shall be enclosed separately.
" (d) A clock shall be so mounted that uninsulated high-
voltage parts of the sign are not exposed to contact
by persons working on any part of the clock. Any hand
hole provided to make the clock mechanism accessible
shall be a reasonable distance away from any high-
voltage parts with which contact is possible when reaching
in to work on the clock. In the alternative , barriers
shall be provided to prevent such contact. "
SECTION 2.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other
ordinances affecting the regulation of signs and shall re-
peal Ordinance No. 3510 and the provisions of every prior
ordinance in conflict herewith, but only insofar as such
provisions of any such prior ordinance shall be in direct con-
flict herewith.
SECTION 3.
That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the
City Council that the sections, paragraphs , sentences , clauses
and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase ,
clause , sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall
be declared void , ineffective or unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction ,
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such voidness , ineffectiveness or unconstitutionality shall
out affect any of the remaining phrases , clauses , sentences ,
paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the City Council without the in-
corporation herein of any such void , ineffective or unconsti-
tutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section .
SECTION 4.
That any person violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for
each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any
of the provisions of this ordinance is committed , continued
or permitted , and each violation shall be punishable by a
fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) .
SECTION S.
The Building Official is hereby directed to publish
this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distri -
bution among the public , and this ordinance as so published
in book or pamphlet form shall be admissible in evidence as
provided in Section 3 of Chapter XKVI of the Charter of the
City of Fort Worth.
SECTION h.
That the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth is
hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying
the caption as well as Sections 2 through 7 hereof in the
minutes of the City Council of Fort Worth and by filing the
ordinance in the ordinance records of said City.
SECTION 7.
The City Secretary shall cause to be published the cap-
tion as well as Sections 2 through 7 hereof in the official
newspaper for five (5) days. This ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after its passage and publi -
cation as required by law.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
S. G. J HNDROE,�. JRoo. , City Attorney
ADOPTED: �QOYA �P12.
EFFECTIVE: