Our Experts = Your SuperPower
- We advocate for fair, business-friendly sign codes in communities across the country—so you can get signs approved and installed faster.
- We provide 1-on-1 expert guidance on permitting and compliance to help you avoid costly delays and penalties.
- We push back against overly restrictive regulations that tie your hands unnecessarily.
- We share powerful research that proves the economic value of signage to influence local decision-makers.
Backed by decades of experience in the sign industry, urban planning, and federal policy, ISA brings unparalleled insight to local, state, and national regulatory issues.
Don’t go it alone—connect with ISA’s experts today and turn red tape into real results.
Over the years, we've reached out to ISA to help us in situations where cities weren't allowing digital signs. They've been a great resource to help educate communities to allow these new technologies.
David Goodson
Impact Signs Awnings Wraps
It's always beneficial to show ISA research to planners. It gives credibility what we're presenting as they make decisions on sign codes.
Cindy Proett
Lumineo
We have been battling sign codes for years over EMCs. ISA put together some strong talking points for a successful variance. Not only do we have a happy customer, but we've loosened up the sign code for future EMCs.
Tim Cambron
Ruggles Sign
Technical Standardds
From ADA to NEC, we’ve got you.
ISA helps you understand national technical codes—so you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.
Need ISA's Help with Codes & Regulations?
Email ISA's advocacy team (signcodehelp@signs.org) with a brief description and it will get routed to the appropriate contact.
Email Us for HelpMeet ISA's Sign Code Superheroes
Vice President, Advocacy
David spent years working in the US House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate, and has been with ISA since 2006.
Director State & Local Govt Affairs
James is a certified planner by trade, which gives ISA a credible and knowledgeable voice when working with local officials. James has been with ISA since 2011.
Director, Industry Programs
Kenny grew up in the sign industry, so he has a vast understanding of the technical and regulatory issues involved with signs. Kenny has been with ISA since 2008.