New California Regs
 

Bumped into a sign contractor the other day at Chipotle. I couldn't believe my eyes:

He was replacing 35 of these:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360266331.jpg

With these:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360266383.jpg

Said the owner of the shopping center was required to update the signs. Unbelievable.

Next time somebody asks me to explain what's wrong with California, I'll just share this story.

I think the problem was that everyone assumed the green sign was sarcastic.

the first one is non-reflective.

be glad they dont have Braille dots at the bottom.

I did a quick google search and couldn't find any relevant regulation to explain the sign change, at least not on the state level.

What no fine listed for failure to comply.

Tip of the iceberg. I could show you plan check comments I've gotten that make this pale in comparison. I'm all for a better and safer built environment but it really has gotten way, way out of hand regulation-wise. Some municipalities are more understanding than others for sure and focus on bona fide life-safety stuff. Some others are simply well... insane... for lack of a better word.