Original Version

Rule 61.6-A

61.6-A.    Marking

All towers or structures which are of a design easily climbed and which are located in urban districts or in cultivated agricultural areas or near roads or trails which are frequently traveled shall be equipped with signs so worded as to warn the public of the danger of climbing same. Such signs shall be placed and arranged so that they may be read from the four corners of the structure. Such signs shall be neither less than 8 feet nor more than 20 feet above the ground except where the lowest horizontal member of the tower or structure is more than 20 feet above the ground in which case the sign shall be not more than 30 feet above the ground.

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 61.6-A

61.6-A.    Marking

All towers or structures which are of a design easily climbed and which are located in urban districts or in cultivated agricultural areas or near roads or trails which are frequently traveled shall be equipped with signs so worded as to warn the public of the danger of climbing same. Such signs shall be placed and arranged so that they may be read from the four corners of the structure. Such signs shall be neither less than 8 feet nor more than 20 feet above the ground except where the lowest horizontal member of the tower or structure is more than 20 feet above the ground in which case the sign shall be not more than 30 feet above the ground.

When a fence or wall is used as a barrier around a tower or structure (Rule 61.6-B), they shall be equipped with signs so worded as to warn the public of the danger of unauthorized entry. Warning signs shall be installed at every gate and at intervals of not more than 100 feet along each fence or wall that is used as a barrier. When warning signs are installed on barrier fencing or walls, no signs are required to be installed on the tower or structure.

Final Version

Rule 61.6-A

61.6-A.    Marking

All towers or structures which are of a design easily climbed and which are located in urban districts or in cultivated agricultural areas or near roads or trails which are frequently traveled shall be equipped with signs so worded as to warn the public of the danger of climbing same. Such signs shall be placed and arranged so that they may be read from the four corners of the structure. Such signs shall be neither less than 8 feet nor more than 20 feet above the ground except where the lowest horizontal member of the tower or structure is more than 20 feet above the ground in which case the sign shall be not more than 30 feet above the ground.

When a fence or wall is used as a barrier around a tower or structure (Rule 61.6-B), they shall be equipped with signs so worded as to warn the public of the danger of unauthorized entry. Warning signs shall be installed at every gate and at intervals of not more than 100 feet along each fence or wall that is used as a barrier. When warning signs are installed on barrier fencing or walls, no signs are required to be installed on the tower or structure.