Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2466 is enacted to read:

§2466.__Emblem for truss construction

1.__Definitions.__As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A.__"Emblem" means a sign of a minimum size of 5 by 4 inches constructed of aluminum or stainless steel stock plate with a minimum thickness of 1/16 inch.__A white diamond grade or equivalent reflective capital letter T must be located at the center of the sign.__This letter must have a minimum height of 2 1/2 inches.__A diagram of a truss must be placed on the sign in accordance with the directions listed in this paragraph.__The diagram of a roof truss must be similar to 2 capital letter Ws placed side by side and connected to each other with a heavy or dual line drawn across the top and bottom of the capital letter Ws to create a drawing of a simple cord truss.__The diagram for a floor truss must be similar to a capital letter V with a heavy or dual line drawn across the top and bottom of the capital letter V to create a drawing of a simple cord truss.

(1)__For structures where a truss or trusses are used in the roof construction, a diagram of a roof truss must be placed across the top of the reflective capital letter T.

(2)__For structures where a truss or trusses are used in the floor construction, the diagram of a floor truss must be placed across the bottom of the capital letter T.

(3)__Structures using a truss or trusses in both roof and floor must have the diagram of a roof truss placed across the top and the diagram of a floor truss placed across the bottom of the capital letter T.

(4)__When the truss material is made of wood, there must be a circle that is one inch in diameter placed alongside the capital letter T on the left-hand side.__ This circle must be of the same color and material as the capital letter T.

(5)__When the truss material is made of metal or steel, there must be a circle that is one inch in diameter placed alongside the capital letter T on the right-hand