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H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs

NYC Building Code 2014 > H Outdoor Signs > H107 Material Limitations > H107.1 Use of Combustibles > H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs
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Approved plastic used on the display surface of ground signs, walls signs, roof signs, projecting signs, and marquee signs shall be limited in area as provided by Sections H107.1.3.1 through H107.1.3.4.

H107.1.3.1 Plastic Area Limitations on Noncombustible Ground Signs and Wall Signs

On ground signs and wall signs required to be constructed of noncombustible materials, if the display surface does not exceed 150 square feet (13.9 m2), the entire display surface shall be permitted to be covered by approved plastic. If the area of a display surface exceeds 150 square feet (13.9 m2), the area occupied or covered by approved plastics shall be limited to 150 square feet (13.9 m2) plus 50 percent of the difference between 150 square feet (13.9 m2) and the total area of display surface. The area of plastic on a display surface shall not in any case exceed 1,050 square feet (97.5 m2), unless approved by the commissioner.

H107.1.3.2 Plastic Area Limitations on Combustible Ground Signs and Wall Signs

On ground signs and wall signs permitted to be constructed of combustible materials, if the display surface does not exceed 300 square feet (27.9 m2), 50 percent of the display surface shall be permitted to be covered by approved plastic. If the area of a display surface exceeds 300 square feet (27.9 m2), the area occupied or covered by approved plastics shall be limited to 150 square feet (13.9 m2) plus 25 percent of the difference between 150 square feet (13.9 m2) and the total area of display surface. The area of plastic on a display surface shall not in any case exceed 575 square feet (53.4 m2), unless approved by the commissioner.

H107.1.3.3 Plastic Area Limitations on Noncombustible Roof Signs, Projecting Signs, and Marquee Signs

On roof signs, projecting signs, and marquee signs required to be constructed of noncombustible materials, if the display surface does not exceed 150 square feet (13.9 m2), the entire display surface shall be permitted to be covered by approved plastic. If the area of a display surface exceeds 150 square feet (13.9 m2), the area occupied or covered by approved plastics shall be limited to 150 square feet (13.9 m2) plus 25 percent of the difference between 150 square feet (13.9 m2) and the total area of display surface. The area of plastic on a display surface shall not in any case exceed 575 square feet (53.4 m2), unless approved by the commissioner.

H107.1.3.4 Plastic Area Limitations on Combustible Roof Signs

On roof signs permitted to be constructed of combustible materials, if the display surface does not exceed 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2), 25 percent of the display surface shall be permitted to be covered by approved plastic. If the area of a display surface exceeds 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2), the area occupied or covered by approved plastics shall be limited to 250 square feet (23.2 m2) plus 10 percent of the difference between 250 square feet (23.2 m2) and the total area of display surface. The area of plastic on a display surface shall not in any case exceed 350 square feet (32.5 m2), unless approved by the commissioner.

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NYC Building Code 2008 > H Outdoor Signs > H107 Material Limitations > H107.1 Use of Combustibles > H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs
H107.1.3 Outdoor Signs, Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs
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NYC Building Code 2014 > H Outdoor Signs > H107 Material Limitations > H107.1 Use of Combustibles > H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs
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NYC Building Code 2008 > H Outdoor Signs > H107 Material Limitations > H107.1 Use of Combustibles > H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs > H107.1.3.2 Plastic Area Limitations on Combustible Ground Signs and Wall Signs
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NYC Building Code 2014 > H Outdoor Signs > H107 Material Limitations > H107.1 Use of Combustibles > H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs > H107.1.3.4 Plastic Area Limitations on Combustible Roof Signs
H107.1.3.4 Outdoor Signs, Plastic Area Limitations on Combustible Roof Signs
), the area occupied or covered by approved plastics shall be limited to 250 square feet (23.2 m 2 ) plus 10 percent of the difference between 250 square ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > H Outdoor Signs > H107 Material Limitations > H107.1 Use of Combustibles > H107.1.3 Plastic Area Limitations for All Other Signs > H107.1.3.4 Plastic Area Limitations on Combustible Roof Signs
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