Sign Hanger License

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 4, art. 415

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.1 Sign hanger license required.

§ 28-415.1 Sign hanger license required. It shall be unlawful to hoist or lower or to hang or attach any sign upon or on the outside of any building or structure in the city unless such work is performed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a person licensed as a sign hanger under the provisions of this article.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.2 Exemptions.

§ 28-415.2 Exemptions. The provisions of this article shall not apply to the following: 1. Signs not exceeding 75 square feet (7 m2) in area, measured on one face only, nor exceeding 25 pounds (11 kg) in weight; 2. Signs supported directly on the ground; or 3. Directional signs; or 4. Temporary signs erected during the construction or alteration of a building and related to such work; or 5. The erection or placing of any signs by employees of the city, any city department or other city agency.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.3 Classification.

§ 28-415.3 Classification. Such licenses shall be classified as follows: 1. Master sign hanger license. Authorizes the holder thereof to hoist or lower or to hang or attach any sign, irrespective of weight, upon or on the outside of any building. 2. Special sign hanger license. Authorizes the holder thereof to hoist or lower or to hang or attach any sign not exceeding one hundred fifty square feet in area, measured on one face only, nor exceeding one thousand two hundred pounds in weight, upon or on the outside of any building.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.4 Additional qualifications.

§ 28-415.4 Additional qualifications. Applicants for a sign hanger license shall have the additional qualifications set forth in sections 28-415.4.1 through 28-415.4.2.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.4.1 Master sign hanger qualifications.

§ 28-415.4.1 Master sign hanger qualifications. All applicants for a master sign hanger license shall submit satisfactory proof establishing that the applicant has at least five (5) years of practical experience in sign hanging as a designated sign hanging foreman within the seven (7) years preceding the date of the license application under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master sign hanger. The applicant shall also have knowledge of and ability to read plans and specifications relating to sign construction and erection, including supporting framework and other supports, and knowledge of the problems and practices of sign construction and hanging and be familiar with the equipment and tools used in sign hanging. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.4.2 Special sign hanger qualifications.

§ 28-415.4.2 Special sign hanger qualifications. All applicants for a special sign hanger license shall submit satisfactory proof establishing that the applicant has at least three (3) years of practical experience in sign hanging as a designated sign hanging foreman within the five (5) years preceding the date of the license application under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed sign hanger. The applicant shall also have knowledge and ability to read plans and specifications relating to sign construction and erection, including supporting framework and other supports, and knowledge of the problems and practices of sign construction and hanging and be familiar with the equipment and tools used in sign hanging. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.5 Additional requirements.

§ 28-415.5 Additional requirements. The additional requirements set forth in sections 28-415.5.1 through 28-415.5.2 shall apply to sign hangers:

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.5.1 Danger warning.

§ 28-415.5.1 Danger warning. Every licensed sign hanger shall, while sign hanging operations are in progress at a job site, place conspicuously at such job site two plates or signs not less than 18 inches (457 mm) by 24 inches (610 mm) in size (i) displaying the word "danger" in letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high, and (ii) disclosing the sign hanger's name, business address, type of license and license number.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.5.2 Sign hanger place of business.

§ 28-415.5.2 Sign hanger place of business. Every licensed sign hanger shall have a place of business within the city and shall display prominently at such place of business a plate or sign marked with the words "sign hanger" and the license number immediately thereunder. A licensed sign hanger shall be a sole proprietor, a partner in the partnership or an officer of the corporation and shall be allowed to associate his or her license with only one other sign hanger business. Such businesses shall be located at the same place of business.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-415.6 Fitness to perform work.

§ 28-415.6 Fitness to perform work. As a condition of license renewal, a licensed sign hanger shall provide evidence satisfactory to the department that such licensee is fit to perform the work. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-160020Fetched: 10/24/2026