Amending Ordinance No. 2243 Article XLII Electric Signs

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Section 909 Electric signs of all classes shall be constructed throughout;of metal or other non - combustible material. Sheet metal shall not be lighter than twenty -eight (29) gauge, U.S. standard. The framework of electric signs shall be of angle iron or channel construction, braced and cross- braoed with all parts rigidly joined and of sufficient strength to withstand all stresses and pressures without deformation. All signs exposed to the weather shall be provided with drainage the holes to prevent /collection of moisture. Glass used in the construction of letters or designs shall be securely held in place by proper clips and fastenings and no such glass, ex- cept tubing, shall be greater than 18' inches in any dimension. No glass faced signs shall be erected unless such faces be of shatterproof glass or shall be a covered with a guard of wire mesh not coarser than 1/9-inch mesh. The size of such faces shall be limited to 30 inches. Vvhen shatter- proof glass is used it shall bear a distinctive mark by which it may be readily recognized. Section 910 All sky or roof signs shall be made entirely of metal or other non-combustible material. If such sign is of greater area than 100 scuare feet it shall be of skeleton construction so that a minimum of resistance is offered to the wind. No sky or roof sign shall be so placed that the face of such sign shall be nearer than three feet to the inner face of the outer wall of the building, nor shall the ends of such sign extend beyond the inner face of the outer wall. The structure supporting such sign shall be designed to allow a clearance at the bottom of the sign not lessthan one foot and not more than ten feet. Section 911 High voltage sins and fixtures All signs, decorative lighting or other fixtures, which are operated at a voltage higher than 220 shall be considered as high voltage signs or fixtures and shall be sub- ject to the provisions of this section whether erected or attached outside or inside the buildings of this city. No gas tube sign, outline or high voltage sign or fixture shall be erected., put into operation, maintained or changed in any manner so that the load will be increased until a permit for same shall have been obtained from the Building Department, such permit shall not be issued to any person or firm not licensed under the Electrioal Code of the City of South Bend to do electrical work. -�-