The International Code Council is preparing the first draft of the International Green Construction Code. The purpose of the code is to establish sustainability requirements on building construction, operations and maintenance. The draft has sections pertaining to exterior signs in the following areas: service life, energy efficiency, automated and dimming mechanisms for illuminated signage, and material pollutants. Details can be found in sections 407, 504, 604B, 608, 806 and 1004. By March 15, the completed draft will be available for posting and comments. ISA, through its Environmental Subcommittee, will study the draft and plans to submit comments on behalf of the industry. For more information contact Sapna Budev at sapna.budev@signs.org.
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