Title: Twitter Under Investigation for “X” Sign Installation at San Francisco Headquarters
Subtitle: City officials claim lack of proper permits as the reason for investigation
San Francisco, CA – Twitter’s rebranding efforts have hit a snag as the giant “X” sign installed on the company’s headquarters is being investigated by city officials for lacking proper permits. According to officials, a building permit and planning review are necessary to ensure the sign’s structural integrity and safe installation.
Patrick Hannan, spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, emphasized the importance of following regulations in a statement on Sunday. “A building permit is required to make sure the sign is structurally sound and installed safely,” he explained. “Planning review and approval is also necessary for the installation of this sign.”
The city’s investigation commenced after an inspector visited Twitter headquarters last Friday, notifying the company of their violations and requesting access to the roof for sign inspection, as detailed in a complaint filed with the city.
Twitter representatives claimed that the sign was merely a “temporary lighted sign for an event,” as stated in the complaint. However, when city inspectors attempted to gain access to the roof on Saturday for a second inspection, they were denied entry once again by the tenant, according to the complaint.
Twitter has thus far not responded to the city’s request for comment on the matter, leaving the investigation ongoing.
The District 6 supervisor, Matt Dorsey, who represents the area where Twitter’s headquarters are located, expressed disappointment with the company’s response. Dorsey suggested that Twitter adopt a more cooperative approach and work harmoniously with city officials.
“I would like to sort of extend an olive branch. I think there’s a lot of people in city government who would welcome the opportunity to work with a large employer like X, and let’s figure out what we’re going to do with the sign, but we can have a good productive partnership with a city employer,” Dorsey said.
This incident is not Twitter’s first encounter with sign-related issues. As previously reported, San Francisco police intervened earlier this week to prevent workers from removing the brand’s iconic bird logo from the side of their headquarters. The police stated concerns about pedestrian safety, noting that the workers had failed to tape off the sidewalk to protect passersby from potential falling hazards.
The investigation into the “X” sign installation incident continues, bringing attention to Twitter’s adherence to city regulations and its relationship with local authorities.