On Jan. 3, ISA collaborated with several industry allies to submit comments to the International Code Council on a new model green building code that is currently in its second round of drafts. ISA is seeking changes to the rules governing illumination of exterior signage and the use of neon and cold cathode lamps. As currently written, the new International Green Construction Code would establish shutoff requirements for signs at closed businesses and would greatly restrict the use of most types of lamps that contain mercury. In May, ISA staff will appear at an ICC meeting in Dallas to defend our proposals. For more information, please contact sapna.budev@signs.org.