[MassHistPres] wooden projecting signs

[Paul Osborne]

In Hudson, we are having an unexpected discussion over the applicability of a specific line of the state building code to our historic district. In case you are not familiar, we have many painted non-illuminated wooden signs projecting over the sidewalks. And for reference, in 780 CMR Massachusetts has adopted Appendix H of the International Building Code without comment.
 
It was stated to us that this line prevents us from approving wood:
 
H112.1 General.
Projecting signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other noncombustible material ...
 
However, the start of the appendix also says this:
 
H101.2 Signs exempt from permits.
The following signs are exempt from the requirements to obtain a permit before erection:
1. Painted nonilluminated signs.
 
Has anyone encountered this issue before? Has this been addressed by the state or perhaps in court? If this interpretation is upheld, it will affect every district in the commonwealth.
 
Paul Osborne - Chair
Hudson Historic District Commission
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