Over-the-street banner requirements.

Before ordering a street banner check with your city for specifications.

Unlike standard digital print vinyl banners, over-the-street banners, have to adhere to a different set of specific rules to be able to be hung safely in common public areas. Since most over-the-street banners are extremely large in length, most cities have put into effect, specific rules and regulations street banners must follow to deem then safe for public display.

(The picture to the left is an example of the City of Orange's over-the-street banner specs.)

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Below is a list of the most common city requirements for over-the-street banners. Every city differs with some cities being for strict that others. It is highly recommended to find out the specific codes and regulations that your particular city requires before purchasing any street banner.

VINYL MATERIAL WEIGHT: Standard banners typically are printed onto vinyl banner material that has a 10 oz. or 13 oz. weight. That is fine for regular installations. Over-the-street banners though typically require a heavier weight material, like 16 oz. or 18 oz., because they will be installed in a higher stress location that endures stronger winds and excessive exposure to the elements.

REINFORCED CORNERS: Most all banners have grommets (brass eyelets in the material for hanging banners) on the top and bottom of the banner. But street banners, because of how and where they are hung, can experience more stress at the corner edges of the banner. Reinforcing the corners helps reduce the risk of the corner grommets ripping out due to overwhelming tension.

SEWN IN ROPE: Since street banners are strewn between two unattached objects your city may require that your street banner have rope sewn into the hems with excess rope extending from all four corners. The sewn in rope will help tie off the banner at all the edges and offer more stability.

SNAP HOOKS: Snap hooks are either threaded through the grommets on the banner or can be sewn into the hems of the banner with webbing. Snap hooks attach onto cable or wire systems that are in place to display street banners.

WIND SLITS: These semi-circular holes that are cut into the vinyl banner material help by allowing air to pass more easily through the banner reducing stress on the banner.

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Have more questions about over-the-street banners or possible street banner requirements? Then give us a call at 866-267-4467 and we'll be happy to help!