§ 27-505 Illuminated signs.
AC § 27-505
General. All ground signs, wall signs, roof signs, projecting signs, and marquee signs may be lighted by internal or external sources when complying with the following requirements: (1) ILLUMINATION. No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means. All wiring and accessory electrical equipment shall conform to the provisions of the electrical code of the city of New York.
(2)MATERIALS. Every illuminated sign shall be constructed of noncombustible materials except as permitted in section 27-507 of this article.
(3)PERMISSIBLE PROJECTIONS. Lighting reflectors may project beyond the top or face of all signs, provided that every part of such reflector is at least ten feet above the ground or sidewalk level. In no case shall such reflectors project beyond a vertical plane two feet inside the curb line. Reflectors shall be constructed, attached, and maintained so that they shall not be, or become, a hazard to the public.
