2014-002 Amending Chapter 28, Signs and Billboards, of the Code of Ordinances providing for regulations applicable to temporary signs, billboards and administrative issues

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(a) be written by an insurer authorized to write commercial liability policies in the State of Texas or an eligible surplus lines insurer, as defined by Section 981.002, Insurance Code; (b) provide for commercial general liability insurance for the sign contractor for a claim for property damage or bodily injury, regardless of whether the claim arises from negligence or on a contract; and (c) provide coverage of not less than $300,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate. Sec. 28 -9. Design, Construction, and Inspection. (a) All signs and sign structures shall be designed, constructed, and inspected in accordance with this section. (b) Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of the building code for use of materials, loads and stresses to withstand a wind pressure of 30 pounds per square. (c) Electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the electrical code. No open spark or flame shall be used for any purpose. All power to detached signs shall be supplied underground. No sign electrical system shall be energized until inspected and approved by the building official. (d) Additionally, illuminated signs shall comply with the following provisions: (1) Any light used for the illumination of a sign shall be shielded so that the beams or rays of light shine directly onto the sign and not into surrounding areas. (2) Neither the direct nor the reflected light from any light source shall create a traffic hazard or distraction to operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares. (e) It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection and to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code. (f) Any portions that do not comply with this chapter shall be corrected and shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. Signs and sign structures which have not been inspected and approved by the building official shall be considered nuisance signs as defined in this chapter. Page 15 of 31