A Quick Guide to Commercial Signage Permits and Codes
As we’ve discussed previously, while designers focus on aesthetics, every signage project needs an operations team comprised of highly experienced permit specialists who review the municipal code library and have established relationships with city planners to expedite the approval process and ensure sign permits are secured in a timely fashion, providing clients with hassle-free permit […]
Applied Graphics vs. Photopolymer: Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Sign
Applied Graphics and Photopolymer are two materials often considered when designing ADA interior and wayfinding signage systems. Depending on the scope of the project, one material may be more suitable than the other. The following advantages and disadvantages of each will help you better understand your options and point you in the right direction when […]
Sign Permitting 101 : 4 Steps to Simplify the Sign Permit Process
If your business or project is planning for an exterior illuminated or non-illuminated sign, chances are very good that a sign permit will be required. No matter the jurisdiction, there is a precise process you must follow and a specific set of paperwork you must complete. Unfortunately, that process—that is, the process of getting your […]
Understanding the How and Why of ADA Code-Compliant Signage
Currently, there are approximately 2.5 million Americans that are legally blind and millions of others who suffer from limited vision. In the coming years, as Baby Boomers age, the need for signage that makes public spaces accessible will become even more important. But how? The American Disabilities Act regulates signage to ensure that people with […]
