 1. A Framework for On-Premise Sign Regulations EMC Language
Prominent planners Alan Weinstein and David Hartt have drafted a new framework for on-premise sign regulations, including the latest in legal and technical developments. Their framework also includes reasonable and effective proposed regulations for Electronic Message Centers (EMCs). View the entire Framework for On-Premise Sign Regulations document.
2. Dr. Ian Lewin Lighting Study ISA now has available a guide based on peer-reviewed research that includes recommended brightness standards and an overview of the importance of ensuring appropriate brightness. This guide has been developed to assist stakeholders concerned with development of brightness standards for large-format, electronic displays used for on-premise sign applications (i.e., EMCs). The brightness guide is based on peer-reviewed research by Dr. Ian Lewin of Lighting Sciences, Inc. Dr. Lewin is a leading lighting expert with over 30 years experience in the lighting industry.
3. Differences Between EMCs and Digital Billboards There is a lot of confusion out there among local officials regarding on and off-premise digital signs. This is unfortunate because each type of digital sign has very distinct capabilities and purposes, each targets a specific audience and each has traditionally been treated under separate legal and regulatory regimes. This chart provides a side-by-side comparison and contrast between EMCs and digital billboards.
4. Communities and the Sign Industry Working Together ISA has been assisting local officials, communities, small businesses and members whenever EMC-related code issues arise throughout the country. Here are brief summaries of recent real-life instances where communities were considering a complete ban or severe restriction of EMCs, but ended up with more reasonable regulations after working with ISA and our allies. Questions regarding EMC related issues? Contact ISA's Toll-Free Helpline 1-866-WHY-SIGN (1-866-949-7446) or e-mail signage.help@signs.org.
5. Signline #40 “Variable Message Signs and Electronic Message Centers” Signline is a newsletter of the International Sign Association (ISA) for planners, building and zoning officials, and other government groups connected with the sign industry. This issue of Signline focuses specifically on EMCs.
6. Traffic Safety Studies
In recent years, several universities and consultants have conducted research studying what impact – if any – digital signs have on traffic safety. What they have all found is that there is no direct correlation between these types of signs and traffic accidents.
7. Articles and Publications Various articles from industry publications focusing on EMC-related issues.
8. Presentations and Multimedia
Powerpoint presentations, DVDs and other electronic educational tools are available here to help you draft reasonable, effective and enforceable EMC regulations. |