San Jose |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 17. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION* |
Chapter 17.48. SIGNS, MARQUEES AND AWNINGS |
Part 2. SIGN REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY |
§ 17.48.240. Design and construction - Loads and bracing systems.
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Signs and supporting structures shall be designed according to accepted principles of engineering and design. All bracing systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral forces to the foundation. For signs on buildings, the dead and lateral loads shall be transferred through the structural frame of the building to the ground in such manner as not to overstress any of the elements thereof.
(Ord. 24203.)