Sign Inspections

[ashalit]

Does anyone have a good process for Sign inspections on the building side? We need to work on reviewing and inspecting structural elements as well as proper installation.

 

[Saxton]

I feel your pain. Around here it gets pushed to the side as there's always something more urgent to complete. I'm ashamed to say that our city usually only inspects signs after a citizen calls in a problem.

 

[reetie]

Yes, the Tejjy Inc. team has worked on similar sign inspection workflows and found that a clear, structured process really helps on the building side. Here’s an approach they commonly follow:

First, the team starts with a pre-inspection review, going through approved drawings, permits, and applicable local codes. This ensures the sign design and placement align with structural, zoning, and safety requirements before stepping into the field.

Next comes the structural inspection. The Tejjy Inc. team reviews mounting details, anchor types, fasteners, and supporting substrates to confirm everything matches the approved plans and engineering specifications. Load considerations like wind resistance are also checked at this stage.

After that, they focus on installation and safety verification. This includes checking alignment, stability, clearances, and—if the sign is illuminated—proper electrical connections, grounding, and weather protection.

To keep inspections consistent, the team uses a standardized checklist and documents findings with photos and notes. Any issues are clearly recorded.

Finally, a post-inspection review is completed, where deficiencies are communicated along with recommended corrections before final sign-off.

This systematic approach has helped the Tejjy Inc. team deliver reliable and thorough sign inspections while maintaining code compliance and installation quality.

Does anyone have a good process for Sign inspections on the building side? We need to work on reviewing and inspecting structural elements as well as proper installation.

 

[ClaxtonRR]

In my municipality, the Building Official is responsible for all installations, like statues and signage. That office accepts permit applications and also does its own inspections. After the inspection is complete and the permit is issued, it's up to the permit holder to maintain the signage, including its structural support. However, if the sign is on public land, it automatically gets visually reinspected every two years.

 

[Kimberly L]

In the City of Medford, Oregon signs on structures or freestanding 20' or less do not require building permits or building review per 2021 OSSC. If the signs are to be illuminated, the sign companies or electrician obtain their electrical permit from the Building Department after their sign permit has been approved by our Planning Department. We have an SOP for signs 20" or taller, please email building@cityofmedford.org and send it to you. Happy New Year. Kimberly

 

[ashalit]

In my municipality, the Building Official is responsible for all installations, like statues and signage. That office accepts permit applications and also does its own inspections. After the inspection is complete and the permit is issued, it's up to the permit holder to maintain the signage, including its structural support. However, if the sign is on public land, it automatically gets visually reinspected every two years.

So the sign permit is issued only after inspections are completed? At what point is the sign company ok to fabricate signs? Is that a step in the workflow?

 

[ashalit]

In the City of Medford, Oregon signs on structures or freestanding 20' or less do not require building permits or building review per 2021 OSSC. If the signs are to be illuminated, the sign companies or electrician obtain their electrical permit from the Building Department after their sign permit has been approved by our Planning Department. We have an SOP for signs 20" or taller, please email building@cityofmedford.org and send it to you. Happy New Year. Kimberly

Thank you. Just emailed you!

 

[ashalit]

Yes, the Tejjy Inc. team has worked on similar sign inspection workflows and found that a clear, structured process really helps on the building side. Here’s an approach they commonly follow:

First, the team starts with a pre-inspection review, going through approved drawings, permits, and applicable local codes. This ensures the sign design and placement align with structural, zoning, and safety requirements before stepping into the field.

Next comes the structural inspection. The Tejjy Inc. team reviews mounting details, anchor types, fasteners, and supporting substrates to confirm everything matches the approved plans and engineering specifications. Load considerations like wind resistance are also checked at this stage.

After that, they focus on installation and safety verification. This includes checking alignment, stability, clearances, and—if the sign is illuminated—proper electrical connections, grounding, and weather protection.

To keep inspections consistent, the team uses a standardized checklist and documents findings with photos and notes. Any issues are clearly recorded.

Finally, a post-inspection review is completed, where deficiencies are communicated along with recommended corrections before final sign-off.

This systematic approach has helped the Tejjy Inc. team deliver reliable and thorough sign inspections while maintaining code compliance and installation quality.

Would you be willing to share what items are on your checklist with me? We are trying to build this workflow on the City's side. We do our own inspections (historically it's been building inspections, but the need for sign inspections has come up and it has been decided that we are moving in that direction - mainly for signs that fall within a certain specific group for size and mounting).