Code 15.20.200 505.1 effective 1-1-2016 Illumninate Addresses

[Jeff B.]

Code cited above is new and a real ringer!  In Calif at least there are three cities implementing this and of course -- I get hit with it during escrow :sigh:

I'll cite the code verbatim below and it's inconsistent as all heck, but when  you're in escrow  is no time  to pick a fight  with big brother.

The nasty issue, is at the time of this writing, 8" backlite numbers are not available.   Solar external illumination would be ok, but of course  my property has an Eastern exposure, shadowed wall for the addressing.

CAVEAT EMPTOR=========================================

15.20.200: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION:
Section 505.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:

505.1 Premises Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be arabic numerals or alphabet letters.

 New residential buildings that contain not more than two dwelling units shall have minimum 4 inch (102 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (13 mm), and shall be internally illuminated by means of a low voltage power source during the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30 m) from the street or road, additional non-illuminated 4 inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. 

Other buildings shall have minimum 8 inch (203 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch (25 mm). Buildings with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet (9290 m2) or greater shall have minimum 12 inch (305 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 11/2 inches (38 mm). Such address numbers shall be electrically illuminated by an internal or external source during the hours of darkness. 

Where building setbacks exceed 200 feet (61 m) from the street or road, additional non-illuminated 6 inch (152 mm) high numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. Individual suite addresses shall be displayed with minimum 4 inch (102 mm) high contrasting numbers or letters placed on the front and rear doors of tenant areas in buildings, where applicable.
(Ord. 2803, 2014)