Railroad Commission of Texas Chapter 3 Oil And Gas Division Rule §3.3 Provides a clear outline of what is required of an oilfield company in terms of signage for their lease or company. It outlines the following as required signs for a lease:
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Property Entrance Sign
- Common property/lease name as filed with the Railroad Commission
- Operator name
- Number of acres
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Well Site Sign
- Property/lease name
- Operator name
- Well number
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Tank/Facility Sign
- Property/lease name
- Operator name
- Lease number
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Multi-Formation Well Identification
- Formation name
- Identification of casing/tubing
There are certain regulations in how the sign is designed as well, those include: Must have 1 inch lettering that is legible, must be visible at all times, and must be written in English. These rules and regulations can be daunting, have no worry here at Century Graphics & Sign, we are here to help.
Different Kinds of Oilfield Signs
Although not all signs are regulated by Texas State Law, they are regulated by other organizations like OSHA, or they are just industry standards allowing for easy communication across plants. To remain compliant with both State Law and OSHA we offer any sign you may need to get started
State Law
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Lease signage
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Well site signs
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Tank/Facility signs
OSHA
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Electrical hazard signs
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PPE requirement signs
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Confined space signage
Industry Standards
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Equipment labels communicating where specific equipment is
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Directional road signs to ensure no confusion amongst employees
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Speed limit signs to ensure safety on the plant
Why Materials Matter in West Texas
The materials you choose for each sign matter, especially in an area like West Texas, where wind, dust, rain and mud are a constant battle. We understand that when you purchase a sign for your business the weather is a factor to address. Century offers a multitude of materials to allow for long-lasting signs that stay vibrant and easily visible.
Lease Signs
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Aluminum to prevent rusting from elements like rain
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Reflective finishes to protect the visibility of the sign during nighttime or early mornings.
OSHA Signs
Our OSHA signs are offered in several different materials for simplicity in vision of signs along with ease of mounting of signs.
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Vinyl decal
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Aluminum sign
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Plastic Poly
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Dura-Haz decal
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Magnetic sign
They also are offered in reflective or non-reflective finishes to ensure maximum visibility.
Industry Standards
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Aluminum to properly withstand the weather
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Offered with 3M Graffiti Protection to protect from any vandalism that may occur
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Reflective finishes giving max visibility.
How Century Handles the Production of Custom Oilfield Signage
Century Graphics & Sign handles custom oilfield signs for contractors, companies, and operations alike.
We accomplish this by:
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Ensuring railroad commission compliance by following guidelines set by the commission
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Specialized designs to allow for maximum customization
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Using only high-quality durable materials
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Quick turnaround on signs
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A library of predesigned OSHA signs or the ability to customize your own
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Experienced staff ensuring quality control
Key Takeaways
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In order to remain compliant, you have to ensure proper signage around your lease
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Oilfield signs are not just exclusive to lease signs in front of the lease they can be:
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State mandated signs
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OSHA signs
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Or just industry standard
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Materials are just as important as the signs you use
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Century Graphics & Sign is fully equipped to help you with any oilfield sign needs
Need Custom Oilfield Signs for Your Company?
Century Graphics & Sign provides quick, high quality, and dependable custom oilfield signs.
Contact our team today to request a quote and get started on your next oilfield signage project.