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This document outlines regulations for signs from a building code. It discusses general requirements for signs including not obscuring traffic signs or landscapes. Signs must be maintained in good repair. Design and construction of signs must meet structural code standards. Supports and anchorages of signs must be on private property and constructed according to code. Combustible materials are restricted in highly restrictive fire zones. Projections and clearances of signs are also regulated regarding power lines, fire escapes, and openings. Lighting of signs must comply with electrical code standards.
Originalbeschreibung:
National Building Code of The Philippines - Chapter 20 (Signs)
This document outlines regulations for signs from a building code. It discusses general requirements for signs including not obscuring traffic signs or landscapes. Signs must be maintained in good repair. Design and construction of signs must meet structural code standards. Supports and anchorages of signs must be on private property and constructed according to code. Combustible materials are restricted in highly restrictive fire zones. Projections and clearances of signs are also regulated regarding power lines, fire escapes, and openings. Lighting of signs must comply with electrical code standards.
This document outlines regulations for signs from a building code. It discusses general requirements for signs including not obscuring traffic signs or landscapes. Signs must be maintained in good repair. Design and construction of signs must meet structural code standards. Supports and anchorages of signs must be on private property and constructed according to code. Combustible materials are restricted in highly restrictive fire zones. Projections and clearances of signs are also regulated regarding power lines, fire escapes, and openings. Lighting of signs must comply with electrical code standards.
a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal, or device.
(b) No sign or signboard shall be constructed as
to unduly obstruct the natural view of the landscape, distract or obstruct the view of the public as to constitute a traffic hazard, or otherwise defile, debase or offend aesthetic and cultural values and traditions.
SECTION 2002.
Maintenance
All signs, together with all of their supports,
braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. The display of all signs shall be kept neatly painted and secured at all times.
SECTION 2003.
Design and Construction
Sign
structures shall be designed and
constructed to resist all forces in accordance with the National Structural Code for Buildings. For signs on buildings, the dead lateral loads shall be transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground in such a manner as not to overstress any of the elements 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.
SECTION 2004.
Supports and Anchorages
a) General. The supports and anchorages of all signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be constructed conformity with the requirements of this Code. (b) Materials. Materials for construction of signs or sign structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified in this Code.
SECTION 2004. Supports and Anchorages
(c) Restrictions on Combustible Materials All
signs or sign structures erected in highly restrictive Fire Zones shall have structural members of incombustible materials. Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this Code. Combination signs, roof signs, wall signs, projecting signs, and signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials. No combustible material other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electric signs.
SECTION 2004. Supports and Anchorages (d)
Non-structural Trim Non-structural
trim and portable display surfaces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics, or any combination thereof. (e) Display Surfaces Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of metal, glass, or approved plastics.
SECTION 2005. Projections and
Clearances (a)
Clearances from High Voltage Power
Lines Clearances of signs from high voltage power lines shall be in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code. (b) Clearances from Fire Escapes, Exits, or Standpipes No signs or sign structures shall be erected in such a manner than any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe.
SECTION 2005. Projections and
Clearances (c)
Obstruction of Openings. No sign
shall obstruct any opening to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by this Code. Signs erected within 1.50 meters of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of incombustible material or approved plastics.
SECTION 2005. Projections and
Clearances
(d) Projection over Alleys. No sign or sign
structure shall project into any public alley below a height of 3.00 meters above established sidewalk grade, nor project more than 300 millimeters where the sign structure is located 3.00 meters to 4.5 meters above established sidewalk grade. The sign or sign structure must not project more than 1.00 meter into the public alley where the sign or sign structure is located more than 4.50 meters above established sidewalk grade.
SECTION 2006. Lighting
Signs
shall be illuminated only by
electrical means in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.