Readiness check

Is your sign install handling the electrical, structure, and zoning?

A commercial electric sign is three jobs at once: an electrical device, a structure, and a zoning matter. Skip any one and it fails inspection, comes down in a storm, or has to be removed. Answer for how the sign is actually installed. The score stays on your device; enter an email only if you want the sign installation checklist sent over.

1. Is there a code-required sign disconnect within sight of the sign (NEC 600)?Yes, a disconnect within sight or lockablePowered, but no dedicated disconnectNo disconnect

2. Is the sign a listed assembly (UL 48) and properly grounded and bonded?Yes, listed, grounded, and bondedListed, grounding not verifiedNeither confirmed

3. Is it on a dedicated circuit with GFCI where required?Yes, dedicated circuit with GFCI as requiredShared circuitNot sure how it is fed

4. For a pylon or monument, is the foundation engineered for the wind load?Yes, engineered foundation for the windA standard footing, not engineeredWe guessed the footing

5. For a wall sign, can the substrate and anchors carry the load and wind?Yes, substrate and anchors verifiedAnchored, not really checkedAnchored to whatever was there

6. Do you have the sign permit and meet the zoning (size, height, brightness limits)?Yes, permitted and within zoningPermit pending, zoning unclearNo permit

7. Is the sign weatherproofed and weeped so water drains out of the cabinet?Yes, sealed penetrations and weep holesSealed, no weepsWater collects in the cabinet

8. Is the install done safely (LOTO, crane or bucket, power-line clearance)?Yes, electrical and height work controlledMostly, informalNo real safety controls