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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-LETTER-SIGN INSTALLATION ,^ ~ OfHKO.fH ON THE WATER C;tyofOÒ>ko,h Div;s;onofInspecûonSornc" 215 ChW"ChAvonue PO Box 1130 0,hko,hWI54902-1130 om" 920-236-5050 Fox 920-236-5084 KEITH HOLSCHBACK PRIME OUTLETS SUITE B01 "'5°I2JSjYð:S~.x. OSHKOSH WI 54904 November 16, 2005 Re: Sign Installation Req~:ements Dear Mr. Holschback; Past inspection activity of the Mall has revealed several potentially illuminated wall signs appear to have been installed without the required listing labels. As we discussed yesterday, illuminated signs must be listed by a recognized testing agency such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Electronic Testing Laboratories (ETL.) Signs meeting this requirement will have an adhesive label bearing the testing agencies name/logo and a registration number. Such tags are typically installed so they are visible from the ground. It is possible some have the labels installed in altemate locations that are not visible from the ground, unfortunately we do not have the ability to verify ifthat is the case. Such was recently the case for The Children's Place, as the labels are installed on the top of the signs. Because it is a standard sign industry practice to install the listing tags so they are visible from the ground, it is our concern that Prime Outlets has several unlisted illuminated signs. A quick, ground level survey of the mall signage revealed the illuminated wall signs for the attached list of tenants do not have listing tags visible from the ground. Due to the number of stores and signs involved, we will rely on you as the owner's representative to facilitate/demonstrate compliance. One method you may consider in demonstrating compliance with the listing requirement would be to provide us with a list oftenants, their suite address, schedule ofillurninated signs for each tenant and the listing registration numbers for each sign. Please note that individually illuminated letters constitute separate signs, meaning each letter needs a listing tag. As an example, one of our inspectors witnessed a sign company installing the Motherhood Maternity sign while shopping at your facility some months ago. The inspector looked for the listing tags, but was not able to verify ifthe sign had the required listing tag( s.) This is not unique; we have found unlisted signs being installed in this community from time to time in the course of our inspections. Due to the number of signs at your Mall that do not have listing tags visible from the ground and because we are not able to inspect every sign installation, we want to verify that all illuminated signs comply with the listing requirement. Our conversation also discussed concerns we have regarding required disconnecting requirements for these signs. Inspections of past tenant space remodels have revealed the required discounecting means was not provided. Discussing this matter with Kevin Benner, Electrical Inspector, I am advised the code requires a disconnecting means within sight of any energized sign andlor outline lighting. The code provides for an exception to this rule if the signage or outline lighting is J controlled by an electric or electromechanical controller such as a time clock or photocell. In this case the disconnecting means can be provided by installing a breaker lock for all circuit breakers supplying power to the sign or outline lighting. A review of past National Electric Codes reveals this has been the code requirement since the mall was fITst built in the late 1980's. We do not know if all of the signage at your mall is in compliance with the Disconnect requirement because an exterior inspection will only reveal if a disconnect is within sight of the sign. The inspection cannot reveal ifthe sign is controlled by a time clock or photocell and if required breaker locks have been provided. For this reason we will rely on you to educate your tenants on this requirement and instruct them to comply if their disconnecting means is not presently compliant. We would ask that you identify in your sunnnary how each tenant space is meeting the Disconnect requirement. If you have questions of a technical nature on this matter please contact Kevin Benner, Electrical Inspector at 236-5046 for further inquiries. If you have other questions regarding this matter please call me at 236-5045. Please keep us informed of your progress in this matter. SinCerely;r¡ ~Y::!!I 236-5045 Enclosure cc: Kevin Benner, Electrical Inspector ;; Prime Outlets Tenant Sign age without Visible Listing Tags The following tenants were noted to have signage without visible listing tags. Tenant Space & Name A30 American Girl A40 Tommy Hilfiger A11O Carters Childrenwear B20 Perfumania C40 VanHuesen C60 Motherhood Maternity C70 Legs-Hanes-Bali D50 Casual Corner D120 Dress Barn D150 Bath&BodyWorks D190 Book Warehouse D210 Pfaltzgraff D240 Jockey E30 Nautica E50 KB Toys E70 Geoffrey Beene E80 Eddie Bauer