LEGISLATION

Sign maintenance is not just a great idea – you must look after it – by law

When you own your signage your legal responsibilities to maintaining your signage and protecting your staff and the public from harm

When you occupy a store, by law it becomes your responsibility to maintain your signage. It must not be a risk to the health and safety of your staff or to anyone visiting or merely passing by. It’s a commitment you have to make for the time you are operating from the premises – and the life of your signage.

Guidance states your signage must be maintained by someone who has the training, experience and certifications to show they can do the work.

Undertaking the maintenance yourself – and complying with legislation – can be complex and time-consuming. Risk assessments must be completed. Paperwork about your sign and how it was installed gathered together. Then there’s performing a detailed inspection of your sign, documenting any issues, putting in place remedial works to resolve them before creating an appropriate maintenance plan for your signs. And, crucially, because legislation only allows finding a company who can prove they have the experience and training to handle looking after your signs, you have to find someone who can do the work required. That’s why more retailers – from local independent traders to national household names – call Cygnia. With decades of experience caring for retail signs, you get the help, advice and support you need to keep your signage maintenance in compliance with legislation. You’ll be walked through assessing your signage, receive a detailed inspection and have a plan to look after your sign and ensure it remains secure and looking amazing for years to come.