Business Policies and Procedures Manual
Chapter 20: Property

Temporary Signage

BPPM 20.43

1.0  Policy

University departments are to observe approved temporary signage standards and follow these requirements when requesting and installing temporary movable interior and exterior signage. (See WAC 504-34-140.)

See BPPM 20.42 for policies and procedures regarding permanent exterior signage.

See BPPM 20.39 for policies and procedures regarding postings.

2.0  Applicability

This policy applies to all employees, departments, student organizations, and locations  systemwide.

3.0  Responsibilities

3.1   Standards and Approvals

The following entities are responsible for signage standards and approvals for each campus, as appropriate:

  • WSU Pullman: WSUP Facilities Services and the Architectural Review Committee
  • WSU Spokane: WSUS Facilities Operations and/or the WSUS Chancellor’s Office
  • WSU Tri-Cities: WSUTC Facilities Services
  • WSU Vancouver: Finance and Operations
  • WSU Everett: WSUE Facilities
  • WSU Research and Extension Centers: CAHNRS Operations 

3.2   Sign Management

The requesting department or organization is responsible for correct placement, management, timely removal, and return of any rented sign frames in accordance with the approved sign placement plan. 

4.0  Requirements

4.1   Standards

Sign panels must meet signage standards of the WSU Facilities Services Exterior Signage Design Standards for Temporary Signage (Design Standards Division 10 14 13, Section 7.0). Signage content must be approved by WSU Marketing and  Communications.

4.2   Noncompliant Signs

Temporary movable signs not displayed in accordance with this policy and procedure and the plan approved by the  appropriate campus entity may be removed. Any costs associated with such removal are billed to the department/organization that placed the sign.

5.0  Procedures

 Employees and departments are to observe the following procedures when placing and managing temporary signage.

5.1   Sign Request

Any temporary signage request needs to be approved by the appropriate campus entity:

  • WSU Pullman: WSUP Facilities Services; telephone 509-335-9000; and the Architectural Review Committee
  • WSU Spokane: WSUS Facilties Operations; telephone 509-358-7994
  • WSU Tri-Cities: WSUTC Facilities Services; e-mail tricities.facilities@wsu.edu
  • WSU Vancouver:
    • Office of Student Involvement for student clubs and events; telephone 360-546-9163; e-mail van.osi@wsu.edu
    • Finance and Operations for non-student signage; telephone 360-546-9598; e-mail van.vcfo@wsu.edu
  • WSU Everett: WSUE Facilities; telephone 425-315-4014
  • WSU Research and Extension Centers: CAHNRS Operations

Contact WSU Design and Printing Services for sign design and fabrication; website printing.wsu.edu/contact/.

5.2   Sign Placement Plan

Generally, movable temporary signs may be placed in campus locations to support University departments and programs.

Before a sign is placed, the department is to request review of the sign placement plan by the appropriate campus entity. The sign placement plan must address the following:

  • Desired display locations
  • Dates and times for display and removal of signs
  • Responsible individual or organization requesting sign display
  • Name of expenditure authority
  • Contact information
  • Appropriate safety official review for any proposed interior temporary signs in order to assure that placement does not obstruct emergency egress.

5.3   Approved Sign Frames

The panel is to be displayed in an approved freestanding frame in accordance with the standard established at each campus.

  • WSU Pullman: Sign frames are available for rent from WSUP Facilities Services.
  • WSU Spokane: Sign frames are available at no cost to departments from WSUS Facilities Operations; telephone 509-358-7994
  • WSU Tri-Cities: WSUTC Facilities Services; e-mail tricities.facilities@wsu.edu
  • WSU Vancouver:
    • Office of Student Involvement for student clubs and events; telephone 360-546-9163; e-mail van.osi@wsu.edu
    • Finance and Operations for non-student signage; telephone 360-546-9598; e-mail van.vcfo@wsu.edu
  • WSU Everett: WSUE Facilities; telephone 425-315-4014
  • WSU Research and Extension Centers: CAHNRS Operations

Sign frames may be purchased from specified outside vendors.

6.0  Administrative Contacts

 Employees and departments may contact the following campus departments for questions and assistance regarding temporary signage:

  • WSU Pullman: WSUP Facilities Services; telephone 509-335-9000; e-mail facilities.services@wsu.edu
  • WSU Spokane: WSUS Facilities Operations; telephone 509-358-7994
  • WSU Tri-Cities: WSUTC Facilities Services; e-mail tricities.facilities@wsu.edu
  • WSU Vancouver:
  • WSU Everett: WSUE Facilities; telephone 425-315-4014
  • WSU Research and Extension Centers: To obtain assistance, see the CAHNRS Operations website for appropriate team member contact information.

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Revisions:  Oct. 2023 (Rev. 618); Sept. 2013 – new policy (Rev. 418)