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- In January 2008, a final ruling went into effect regarding minimum
reflectivity. With the exception of the Parking series, Adopt A Highway,
Brown Informational or Blue Informational series, ALL SIGNS including
Street Name I.D. Signs must be manufactured with a minimum High Intensity
Prismatic Reflective sheeting.
- Under this new ruling, the use of Engineer Grade sheeting would be
obsolete within a year when used on Warning, Regulatory and Street Name
I.D. Signs.
- High Intensity Prismatic sheeting provides a guarantee that the product will
meet the minimum requirement for a 10 year period.
- In light of the new mandate, utilizing an inventory system and sign dating
system would permit proper tracking of sign installations. Documentation of
sign type, date of installation and location can assist when and if a liability
situation arises. The application of a dating sticker on the back of the sign
shows the date of installation and ownership of the sign in the case of theft,
and proof of compliance with the minimum reflectivity requirements if the
sign has been installed within the 10 year period.
- Municipalities have a 7 year period from the date of the ruling to change
Regulatory and Warning signs and 10 years from the date of ruling to
change over Street I.D. signs.
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