There is a local jurisdiction saying that I cannot pull a permit for a NON-ELECTRIC sign with my ER license...they are saying that I need an ES license for that. I say that an ER license is broader in scope and can do everything that an ES license can do. I can't seem to find the documentation to support my argument.

We have been pulling permits for signs (electric and non-electric) for years.

Somebody help!

I mosty agree with your analysis of ER vs ES. The only advantage and ES has is that it is a certified license and is good statewide. However, the scope of work permitted to be performed by a Sign Specialty - ET or ES would also be under the scope of work that an ER or EC could do.

See the "KNOW YOUR SCOPE" chart here:

http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/forms/elboard/know_your_scope.pdf

What I don't understand is how a person or company licensed under the ECLB in any category can perform work or install a NON-ELECTRIC SIGN?

It gets complicated.The eclb has stated that an electrician may act as the prime contractor on any job within his licensure. an er-ec-es-or et may erect any sign or billboard or do the construction on a pedistal sign. Yes I said billboard, on big poles up high in the sky. An example, when I was contracting I did all the steel and concrete work for structural pole basses for area lighting. Its not rocket science to an electrician. Normally an es or et may not run power wireing to the sign. But they may build the complete service for a billboard. The instalation of a non-electric sign is not regulated by the eclb and therefor may be done by anyone with out a license.