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What is NYC RCNY § 25-61?

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(a) Signs on doors leading to the service openings shall be not less than eight inches wide and not less than 3 inches high, and shall have letters not less than one-quarter inch in height. (b) Signs placed on the walls over the hoppers shall be not less than ten inches wide and four inches in height and shall have let

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§ 25-61 Signs at Incinerator Service Openings.

RCNY § 25-61

(a)Signs on doors leading to the service openings shall be not less than eight inches wide and not less than 3 inches high, and shall have letters not less than one-quarter inch in height.

(b)Signs placed on the walls over the hoppers shall be not less than ten inches wide and four inches in height and shall have letters not less than five-sixteenths of an inch in height.

(c)The lettering of the signs shall be of the bold type and shall be properly spaced to provide good legibility, and the letters and the background shall be of contrasting colors.

(d)Signs on doors shall be located on the hall side and approximately five feet above the floor.

(e)Signs shall be durable and shall be substantially secured to the door wall.

(f)Lighting shall be sufficient to make the signs easily legible at all times.

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