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ISA Standards: Upholding Industry Excellence in Sign Making

The International Sign Association (ISA) plays a crucial role in setting standards, advocating for sign companies, and promoting best practices. By aligning with ISA standards, sign manufacturers ensure their products are safe, durable, and compliant with local and national regulations.

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NEC Compliance: Ensuring Safe Electrical Sign Installations

Electric signs are complex electrical systems requiring meticulous installation to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. For Colorado businesses investing in signage, adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is non-negotiable. This blog explores NEC requirements for electric signs, highlights Colorado-specific regulations,

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Why UL Certification Matters for Colorado Illuminated Signs

For businesses in Colorado, illuminated signs are a great way to enhance visibility and attract customers. However, ensuring that these signs are safe, reliable, and code-compliant is critical. This is where UL certification comes in. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a

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ADA-Compliant Signage in Colorado: What Businesses Must Know

Colorado businesses face mounting legal and ethical imperatives to implement ADA-compliant signage, with 2023 federal data showing 3,862 ADA website accessibility lawsuits nationally—a trend increasingly impacting physical signage compliance.  Beyond federal mandates, Colorado House Bill 21-1110 now mandates state/local governments to achieve

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Navigating Arvada’s Sign Permit Process: Chapter 10 Rules Explained

For businesses in Arvada, Colorado, signage is a way to connect with customers and build a recognizable brand. However, before you can install that eye-catching sign, you need to navigate Arvada’s sign permit process. Governed by the city’s Land Development

Arvada’s Agricultural Legacy: The “Celery Capital of the World”
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Arvada’s Agricultural Legacy: The “Celery Capital of the World”

Arvada, Colorado, boasts a rich farming heritage that dates back to the 19th century, earning it the proud nickname “Celery Capital of the World.” This Arvada celery history is a remarkable chapter in Colorado agriculture history, illustrating how a community

Why the Arvada Flour Mill is a Historic Treasure Worth Visiting
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Why the Arvada Flour Mill is a Historic Treasure Worth Visiting

The Arvada Flour Mill, a relic of Colorado’s agricultural heyday, stands today as a living museum and a testament to the region’s history. For nearly a century, this unassuming white building in Olde Town Arvada has preserved the story of

Arvada’s Role in Colorado’s Statehood
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Arvada’s Role in Colorado’s Statehood

​Arvada, Colorado, is celebrated today for its vibrant community and rich cultural heritage, but its historical roots run deep in the story of Colorado’s path to statehood. As one of the earliest settlements in the region, Arvada played a crucial

How Rocky Flats Refuge Impacts Arvada’s Ecology
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How Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge Impacts Arvada’s Ecology

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a locally significant Colorado conservation area located just northwest of Arvada and Denver. Spanning about 5,237 acres of open grassland and wetland habitats, this refuge has a unique history and an even more unique

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