Ouch, this has really screwed up my friend Lao Wang! Last month, he installed an LED screen at the entrance of his store on a whim. However, on the day of opening, the city management sealed it, saying that it was missing three seals. Now half a year has passed, and the fine alone has been over 50,000 yuan. Why do you think installing a display screen is more troublesome than opening a company these days? Today we will break it apart and crush it to make it clear.

Let me start with some trivia: Statistics from a second-tier city in 2023 show that 83% of LED screen installation disputes are caused by incomplete procedures. Do you think you can install it just by buying a certificate? That would be naive. Last week I went to the government affairs hall and saw a big brother running back and forth with more than 20 pieces of information. The battle was more exaggerated than applying for a real estate certificate.

​​Here’s the key point: the Yamen you need to run to in different scenarios are completely different.​​

• Install screens in shops along the street: at least go through the Urban Management Bureau + City Appearance Office + Fire Brigade
• Large indoor screens in shopping malls: We must deal with the Market Supervision Bureau + the Special Equipment Section of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau
• Temporary screen for concerts: approval from the Cultural Affairs Bureau + registration for large-scale public security events are indispensable

If you install a screen on the roof of a commercial complex, hey, that would be more exciting! It is necessary to prepare a certificate of compliance with the "Technical Specifications for Outdoor Advertising Settings" and find a third-party agency to conduct wind load testing. Last year, a hot pot restaurant suffered a disaster here. The installed screen was blown to pieces by level 8 winds, and the repair fee was twice as expensive as the installation fee.

At this time, someone must ask: "Isn't it said that it can be processed online?" " This is half true. Pilot cities like Shenzhen have indeed launched "one-stop service", but if you encounter a creative screen with a curved structure, you still have to bring a 3D model to the site for verification. Not to mention those touch screens with interactive functions must submit an additional "Human-Computer Interaction Safety Assessment Report".

Let me give you a list of necessary materials to refresh your mind:

1. A copy of the full set of qualifications from the display manufacturer (remember to stamp it with a red seal)
2. Proof of ownership of the installation location or lease contract
3. Structural safety calculation sheet (both load-bearing and wind resistance must be calculated)
4. Photoelectric radiation detection report (especially around hospitals and schools)
5. Nighttime light pollution prevention and control plan (brightness automatically drops to 30% after 22:00)

Speaking of this, I suddenly remembered a true story. Last year, a supermarket chain installed screens in the suburbs. All the procedures were completed, but the result was that there was no impact assessment of migratory bird migration. The original installation location was right on the edge of the reserve, and in the end, an extra 80,000 yuan was spent on biodiversity compensation.

​​Special reminder: Don’t step on these pitfalls​​

• I think there is no need for approval in rural areas (approval from township planning is still required)
• Find an agency to cover the whole package (if any problem occurs, it is still your responsibility)
• Declaration of used standard materials (new national standard GB/T 1.2-2023 will be implemented from 2024)

Some friends may ask: "What if I just install a temporary exhibition screen?" " That depends on the number of days. Exhibitions lasting more than 3 days must be registered, and a deposit starting from RMB 500 per square meter is required. At last month's auto show, an exhibitor secretly replaced the 5mm pitch screen with a 3mm one, and as a result, his deposit of 100,000 yuan was confiscated.

Finally, let me talk about the hidden rules of the industry: some departments will ask you to submit a "Light Environment Compatibility Report", which must be done by a testing agency with CMA qualifications. Don’t go looking for a cheap shop. Last year, more than 30 merchants were included in the integrity blacklist for falsifying test reports.

Editor's opinion: To be honest, installing an LED screen is now more complicated than taking the driver's license test. If you are not prepared to break your leg, it is better to find a reliable technical service provider to do it for you. After all, I deal with various departments every day, so I have a clear door!

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