6275-C - Construction of Wayfinding Signage, 3.Statement of Work/ SpecificationsWayfinding Signage Project
City of Denton, TX
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 3
February 2, 2017
Denton, TX
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Chester, PA 19380
T 484.266.0648
www.merjedesign.com
Lee Engineering, LLC
3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1660
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 248-3006 office
(817) 528-7193 mobile
www.leeengineering.com
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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY
1. GENERAL
1. WORK COVERED BY DOCUMENTS
A. Project Identification: Project consists of Vehicular, Pedestrian post and panel directional signs, parking
signs, and identification signs located within The City of Denton, Texas. General sign components consist
of footings, custom fabricated poles, surface painted sign panels, High Intensity grade reflective vinyl
copy/arrows/background and graphic artwork. All exposed surfaces shall receive a graffiti protectant
clear coating. Installations shall require Manual and Machine digging/drilling into concrete or brick paver
sidewalks as well as soil. Where unforeseen conditions present themselves the fabricator will be
responsible for engineering spread footers, meeting the same requirements as outlined in the design intent
drawings at no additional cost to the owner. On-going coordination and sequencing will be required with
current streetscape programs based on construction and installation schedules. In order to minimize
impacts to existing utilities, the contractor is responsible for contacting the One Call system prior to
installation and shall identify this process with in a critical path project schedule chart. Representatives
from the city and design team will be available to review locations where a conflict presents it self.
Custom mounting methods may be required for locations that interfere with underground utilities.
Reference Section 1.3 (below) for project schedule. The final design and certification of these signs shall
be the responsibility of the fabricator, approval of the design is required by MERJE and The City of
Denton.
B. Project Information
1. Project Location: Denton, TX
2. Owner: The City of Denton
3. Administrator: The City of Denton
4. Designer: MERJE, West Chester PA & LEE Engineering
C. Designer Identification: The Contract Documents, dated July 1, 2016 were prepared by MERJE/Lee
Engineering.
D. The Work consists of:
1. Fabrication and Installation of Wayfinding System.
2. WORK SEQUENCE
A. The Work sequence will be negotiated with the selected contractor at the time of contract award.
3. USE OF PREMISES
A. General: The space available to the Contractor for the performance of the work, either exclusively or in
conjunction with others performing other construction as part of the project, is shown on the sign location
plans.
B. Access to sign locations may be limited; obtain The City of Denton approval of proposed routes of
access.
C. Make other arrangements for storage.
4. WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS
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A. Separate Contract: Owner has a separate contract for performance of certain construction operations at
Project site. Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract
begins. This contract includes the following: streetscape and road repairs
B. Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly,
without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract.
2. PRODUCTS (Not Used)
3. EXECUTION
1. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
A. A preconstruction meeting will be held at a time and place designated by the Owner and Administrator
for the purpose of clarification of the project and for the purpose of identifying responsibilities of the
Owner, Administrator and the Contractors personnel and explanation of administrative procedures.
B. The Contractor shall also use this meeting for the following:
1. Agenda: Construction Schedule, Safety, Security, Cleaning up, Subcontractor procedures relating
to; Submittals, Change Orders, Applications for payment and record documents.
2. Attendees: Representatives from the following shall be present; The City of Denton and the
consultant team.
2. SECURITY PROCEDURES
A. Provide secure storage for materials
B. Secure completed work as required to prevent loss or damage
3. COORDINATION
A. If necessary, inform each party involved, in writing, of procedures required for coordination; include
requirements for giving notice, submitting reports and attending meetings.
B. Prepare coordination drawings where limited space available may cause conflicts in the locations of
installed products, and when required to coordinate installation of products.
1. Where space is limited, show plan and cross section dimensions of space available, including
structural obstructions.
2. Coordinate shop drawings prepared by separate entities.
3. Show installation sequence when necessary for proper installation.
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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
1. GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of
construction during performance of the Work, including the following:
1. Construction Schedule.
2. Submittals Schedule.
3. Daily construction reports.
4. Material location reports.
5. Field condition reports.
6. Special reports.
7. Construction photographs.
2. DEFINITIONS
A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and
controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and
resources.
1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early
start and finish times.
2. Predecessor activity is an activity that must be completed before a given activity can be started.
B. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where
activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities
can be performed and the critical path of Project.
C. Critical Path: The longest continuous chain of activities through the network schedule that establishes the
minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.
D. Event: The starting or ending point of an activity.
E. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.
1. Float time is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either Owner or Contractor, but is a jointly
owned, expiring Project resource available to both parties as needed to meet schedule milestones
and Contract completion date.
2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early
start of the following activity.
3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely
affecting the planned Project completion date.
F. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater
detail.
G. Milestone: A key or critical point in time for reference or measurement.
H. Diagram: A graphic diagram of a schedule, showing activities and activity relationships.
3. SUBMITTALS
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A. Submittals Schedule: Submit 5 copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular
format:
1. Scheduled date for first submittal.
2. Submittal category (action or informational).
3. Name of subcontractor.
4. Description of the Work covered.
5. Scheduled date for Administrators final release or approval.
B. Preliminary Construction Schedule: Submit 5 printed copies; one a single sheet of reproducible media,
and one a print.
C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit 5 printed copies of initial schedule, one a reproducible print
and one a blue- or black-line print, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.
D. Construction Photographs: Submit two prints of each photographic view within seven days of taking
photographs.
1. Format: 3” x 5” smooth-surface matte prints on single-weight commercial-grade stock, enclosed
back to back in clear plastic sleeves that are] punched for standard 3-ring binder.
2. Identification: On back of each print, provide an applied label or rubber-stamped impression with
the following information:
a. Name of Project.
b. Sign Location #.
c. Date photograph was taken
d. Name of Contractor.
3. Negatives: Submit a complete set of photographic negatives in protective envelopes as a Project
Record Document. Identify date photographs were taken.
E. Daily Construction Reports: Submit five copies at weekly intervals.
F. Material Location Reports: Submit five copies at weekly intervals.
G. Field Condition Reports: Submit five copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.
H. Special Reports: Submit five copies at time of unusual event.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Prescheduling Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 1
Section 01010 Summary – Preconstruction Meeting. Review methods and procedures related to the
Preliminary Construction Schedule and Contractor's Construction Schedule, including, but not limited to,
the following:
1. Discuss constraints, including phasing and milestones
2. Review schedule for work of Owner's separate contracts.
3. Review time required for review of submittals and resubmittals and approvals
4. Review requirements for utility checks.
5. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.
6. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.
7. Review submittal requirements and procedures.
5. COORDINATION
A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction
activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.
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B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts,
Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.
1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.
2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in
proper sequence.
2. PRODUCTS
1. SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE
A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by
construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing,
fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.
1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's
Construction Schedule.
2. Initial Submittal: Submit concurrently with preliminary bar-chart schedule. Include submittals
required during the first 20 days of construction. List those required to maintain orderly progress
of the Work and those required early because of long lead-time for manufacture or fabrication.
3. Final Submittal: Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's
Construction Schedule.
2. CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final
Completion.
1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early
completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.
B. Activities:
1. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for long lead items and major
items, requiring a cycle of more than 30 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement
cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and
delivery.
2. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 1 Section
"Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's
Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.
3. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial
Completion, and allow time for Designer's and Owner’s Representative administrative procedures
necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.
C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as
follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.
1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.
2. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.
3. Work by Owner: Include a separate activity for each portion of the Work performed by Owner.
4. Products Ordered in Advance: Include a separate activity for each product. Include delivery date
indicated in Division 1 Section "Summary." Delivery dates indicated stipulate the earliest
possible delivery date.
5. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:
a. Coordination with existing construction.
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b. Uninterruptible services.
c. Use of premises restrictions.
d. Seasonal variations.
e. Environmental control.
6. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work,
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Subcontract awards.
b. Submittals.
c. Mockups.
d. Fabrication.
e. Deliveries.
f. Installation.
g. Curing.
D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule.
E. Cost Correlation: At the head of schedule, provide a cost correlation line, indicating planned and actual
costs. On the line, show dollar volume of the Work performed as of dates used for preparation of
payment requests.
F. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission,
prepare a time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the
overall project schedule.
G. Bar-Chart Schedule: Submit preliminary horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule within seven
days of date established for the Notice to Proceed
H. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each
week with a continuous vertical line. Outline significant construction activities for first 30 days of
construction. Include skeleton diagram for the remainder of the Work and a cash requirement prediction
based on indicated activities.
3. REPORTS
A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information
concerning events at Project site:
1. List of subcontractors at Project site.
2. List of separate contractors at Project site.
3. Approximate count of personnel at Project site.
4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.
5. Accidents.
6. Meetings and significant decisions.
7. Unusual events (refer to special reports).
8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.
9. Meter readings and similar recordings.
10. Emergency procedures.
11. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.
12. Change Orders received and implemented.
13. Construction Change Directives received.
14. Services connected and disconnected.
15. Substantial Completions authorized.
B. Material Location Reports: At weekly intervals, prepare a comprehensive list of materials delivered to
and stored at Project site. List shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported plus items
recently delivered. Include with list a statement of progress on and delivery dates for materials or items
of equipment fabricated or stored away from Project site.
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C. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the
Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Submit with a request for information on CSI Form
13.2A. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for
changing the Contract Documents.
4. SPECIAL REPORTS
A. General: Submit special reports directly to Owner within one day of an occurrence. Distribute copies of
report to parties affected by the occurrence.
B. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at Project site,
whether or not related directly to the Work, prepare and submit a special report. List chain of events,
persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar
pertinent information. Advise Owner in advance when these events are known or predictable.
3. EXECUTION
1. CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At bi-weekly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual
construction progress and activities. Issue schedule 3 days before each regularly scheduled progress
meeting.
1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been
recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting.
2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to,
changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.
3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.
B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Administrator, Designer, Owner’s Representative
and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.
2. CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
A. Photographer: Contractors photographer.
B. Photographic Prints: 3” x 5”
C. Date Stamp: Unless otherwise indicated, date and time stamp each photograph as it is being taken so
stamp is integral to photograph.
D. Preconstruction Photographs: Before starting construction, take 2 color photographs of Project site and
surrounding properties from different vantage points. Show existing conditions adjacent to property.
E. Construction Progress: On a weekly basis take minimum 2 color photographs of each sign location and
minimum of 9 color photographs in-shop production of sign materials. Photographer shall select vantage
points to best show status of construction and progress since last photographs were taken.
1. Field Office Prints: Retain one set of prints of periodic photographs in field office at Project site,
available at all times for reference. Identify photographs the same as for those submitted to
Designer.
F. Final Completion Construction Photographs: Take 2 color photographs after date of Substantial
Completion of each sign location for submission as Project Record Documents.
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SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
1. GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product
Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for submitting schedules and reports,
including Contractor's Construction Schedule and the Submittals Schedule and construction
photographs.
2. DEFINITIONS
A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Administrators, Designer's and Owner’s
Representative’s responsive action.
B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Designer and Owner’s
Representative’s approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.
3. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. General: Electronic copies of CAD Drawings of the Contract Drawings will be provided by Designer for
Contractor's use in preparing submittals.
B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction
activities.
1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and
related activities that requires sequential activity.
2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing
will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.
a. Designer and Owner’s Representative reserve the right to withhold action on a submittal
requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.
C. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress
Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements for scheduled performance of related
construction activities.
D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.
Time for review shall commence on Designer's receipt of submittal.
1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if
processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. Construction
Manager will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for
coordination.
2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.
3. Allow [10] days for processing each resubmittal.
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4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals
enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.
E. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.
1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.
2. Provide a space approximately 4 by 5 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's
review and approval markings and action taken by Designer and Construction Manager.
3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:
a. Project name.
b. Date.
c. Name and address of Designer and Owner’s Representative.
d. Name and address of Contractor.
e. Name and address of subcontractor.
f. Name and address of supplier.
g. Name of manufacturer.
h. Unique identifier, including revision number.
i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.
j. Other necessary identification.
F. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on
submittals.
G. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Designer or
Construction Manager observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial
submittal may serve as final submittal.
1. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling.
Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form.
H. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators,
installers, and authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction
activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.
I. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Designer and
Owner’s Representative in connection with construction.
2. PRODUCTS
2. ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.
1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of
product or equipment.
1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not
suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.
2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.
3. Include the following information, as applicable:
a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.
b. Manufacturer's product specifications.
c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.
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C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop
Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.
1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:
a. Dimensions.
b. Identification of products.
c. Fabrication and installation drawings.
d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.
e. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.
f. Templates and patterns.
g. Schedules.
h. Design calculations.
i. Notation of coordination requirements.
j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.
2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings
on sheets at least 11 x 17 inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches .
3. Number of Copies: Submit copies of each submittal, as follows:
a. Initial Submittal: Submit one correctable, translucent, reproducible print and one blue- or
black-line print. Designer, through Owner’s Representative, will return the reproducible
print.
b. Final Submittal: Submit three blue- or black-line prints, unless prints are required for
operation and maintenance manuals. Submit five prints where prints are required for
operation and maintenance manuals. Designer and Owner’s Representative will retain two
prints; remainder will be returned.
D. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:
1. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for mockups.
2. Samples for Approval: Submit color samples consisting of units or sections of units showing the
full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.
3. Preparation: Mount, display, or package Samples in manner specified to facilitate review of
qualities indicated. Prepare Samples to match Designer's sample where so indicated. Attach label
on unexposed side that includes the following:
a. Generic description of Sample.
b. Product name or name of manufacturer.
c. Sample source.
4. Additional Information: On an attached separate sheet, prepared on Contractor's letterhead,
provide the following:
a. Size limitations.
b. Compliance with recognized standards.
c. Availability.
d. Delivery time.
5. Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a final check of these
characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between final
submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.
a. If variation in color, pattern, texture, or other characteristic is inherent in the product
represented by a Sample, submit at least three sets of paired units that show approximate
limits of the variations.
b. Refer to individual Specification Sections for requirements for Samples that illustrate
workmanship, fabrication techniques, details of assembly, connections, operation, and
similar construction characteristics.
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6. Number of Samples for Initial Selection: Submit one full set of available choices where color,
pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product
line. Designer through Owner’s Representative, will return submittal with options selected.
7. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control
comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine
final acceptance of construction associated with each set.
a. Samples not incorporated into the Work, or otherwise designated as Owner's property, are
the property of Contractor.
8. Samples for Verification
1. Aluminum Post: For each form, finish, and color, on 6-inch- long sections of extrusions. All
custom extrusion die shall be approved prior to fabrication.
2. Aluminum Sheet: Squares of sheet at least 4 inches by 4 inches.
3. Paint Swatches: For each painted color, provide a 3” by 6” inch aluminum sheet. Clearly indicate
on the back the color specification, date and submittal number.
4. Reflective Vinyl Sheet: 8 by 10 inches for each color required.
5. Examples of all graphic image process, including materials, methods, colors and finishes, patterns,
imagery, letters, numbers and other graphic devices.
6. Sample of the following
i. Finial (VDIR.3)
ii. Brick Material (PARK.2
iii. Sign Panel (PDIR.2)
7. Full Size Prototype Sign: A full size prototype VDIR.3 and PDIR.2 sign type, shall be constructed
and installed in place. The prototype will be fabricated of all materials, process, colors and
finishes as outlined in the design intent drawings. The sign will ultimately be used as a component
of the system. The City of Denton will provide exact location and messages upon completion of
shop drawings.
E. Product Schedule or List: Prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work
and their intended location. Include the following information in tabular form:
F. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Construction
Progress Documentation" for Owner’s Representative action.
G. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress
Documentation."
H. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion
of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.
Include the following information in tabular form:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.
2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.
3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.
2. INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.
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1. Number of Copies: two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity
responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer
or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.
3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality
Requirements."
B. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or
person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of
designers and owners, and other information specified.
C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product
complies with requirements.
D. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with
requirements. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification
Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.
E. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer
complies with requirements and, where required, is authorized for this specific Project.
F. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that
manufacturer complies with requirements. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where
required.
G. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material
complies with requirements.
H. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard
form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.
I. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal
maintenance of products and equipment.
J. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and
design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions and
other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable.
Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.
K. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's
recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include
name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer. Include the following, as
applicable:
1. Preparation of substrates.
2. Required substrate tolerances.
3. Sequence of installation or erection.
4. Required installation tolerances.
5. Required adjustments.
6. Recommendations for cleaning and protection.
L. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service
representative's tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service representative making report.
2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.
3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.
4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and,
if not, what corrective action was taken.
5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies
with requirements.
6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.
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7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.
M. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or
bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts of
deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.
3. EXECUTION
2. CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW
A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and
field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Designer and Construction Manager.
B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and
location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's
approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for
compliance with the Contract Documents.
3. DESIGNER'S AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S ACTION
A. General: Designer and Owner’s Representative will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's
approval stamp and will return them without action.
B. Action Submittals: Designer and Owner’s Representative will review each submittal, make marks to
indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Designer and Construction Manager will
stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as
follows:
C. Informational Submittals: Designer and Owner’s Representative will review each submittal and will not
return it, or will reject and return it if it does not comply with requirements. Designer and Construction
Manager will forward each submittal to appropriate party.
D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.
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SECTION 01781 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
1. GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Project Record Documents,
including the following:
1. Record Drawings.
2. Record Specifications.
3. Record Product Data.
2. SUBMITTALS
A. Record Drawings: Comply with the following:
1. Number of Copies: Submit 1 set of marked-up Record Prints.
2. Number of Copies: Submit copies of Record Drawings as follows:
a. Initial Submittal: Submit one set of plots from corrected Record CAD Drawings and one
set of marked-up Record Prints. Designer will initial and date each plot and mark whether
general scope of changes, additional information recorded, and quality of drafting are
acceptable. Designer will return plots and prints for organizing into sets, printing, binding,
and final submittal.
b. Final Submittal: Submit one set of marked-up Record Prints,
B. Record Specifications: Submit one copy of Project's Specifications, including addenda and contract
modifications.
C. Record Product Data: Submit one copy of each Product Data submittal.
1. Where Record Product Data is required as part of operation and maintenance manuals, submit
marked-up Product Data as an insert in the manual instead of submittal as Record Product Data.
2. PRODUCTS
2. RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Record Prints: Maintain one set of blue- or black-line white prints of the Contract Drawings and Shop
Drawings.
1. Preparation: Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that
shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or
entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.
a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be difficult to
identify or measure and record later.
b. Accurately record information in an understandable drawing technique.
c. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before
enclosing concealed installations.
2. Content: Types of items requiring marking include, but are not limited to, the following:
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a. Dimensional changes to Drawings.
b. Revisions to details shown on Drawings.
c. Depths of foundations.
d. Locations and depths of underground utilities.
e. Changes made by Change Order or Construction Change Directive.
f. Changes made following Designer's written orders.
g. Details not on the original Contract Drawings.
h. Field records for variable and concealed conditions.
i. Record information on the Work that is shown only schematically.
3. Mark the Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever is most capable of showing actual
physical conditions, completely and accurately. If Shop Drawings are marked, show cross-
reference on the Contract Drawings.
4. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between
changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.
5. Mark important additional information that was either shown schematically or omitted from
original Drawings.
6. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, alternate numbers, Change Order numbers, and
similar identification, where applicable.
B. Record CAD Drawings: Immediately before inspection for Certificate of Substantial Completion, review
marked-up Record Prints with Designer and Owner’s Representative. When authorized, prepare a full set
of corrected CAD Drawings of the Contract Drawings, as follows:
1. Format: Same CAD program, version, and operating system as the original Contract Drawings.
2. Incorporate changes and additional information previously marked on Record Prints. Delete,
redraw, and add details and notations where applicable.
3. Refer instances of uncertainty to Designer through Owner’s Representative for resolution.
C. Newly Prepared Record Drawings: Prepare new Drawings instead of preparing Record Drawings where
Designer determines that neither the original Contract Drawings nor Shop Drawings are suitable to show
actual installation.
1. New Drawings may be required when a Change Order is issued as a result of accepting an
alternate, substitution, or other modification.
2. Consult with Designer and Owner’s Representative for proper scale and scope of detailing and
notations required to record the actual physical installation and its relation to other construction.
Integrate newly prepared Record Drawings into Record Drawing sets; comply with procedures for
formatting, organizing, copying, binding, and submitting.
D. Format: Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD
DRAWING" in a prominent location.
1. Record Prints: Organize Record Prints and newly prepared Record Drawings into manageable
sets. Bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.
2. Record CAD Drawings: Organize CAD information into separate electronic files that correspond
to each sheet of the Contract Drawings. Name each file with the sheet identification. Include
identification in each CAD file.
3. Identification: As follows:
a. Project name.
b. Date.
c. Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS."
d. Name of Designer and Construction Manager.
e. Name of Contractor.
2. RECORD SPECIFICATIONS
A. Preparation: Mark Specifications to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies from
that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.
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1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be
readily identified and recorded later.
2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment
furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.
3. Record the name of the manufacturer, supplier, Installer, and other information necessary to
provide a record of selections made.
4. For each principal product, indicate whether Record Product Data has been submitted in operation
and maintenance manuals instead of submitted as Record Product Data.
5. Note related Change Orders, Record Drawings, and Product Data where applicable.
3. RECORD PRODUCT DATA
A. Preparation: Mark Product Data to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies
substantially from that indicated in Product Data submittal.
1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be
readily identified and recorded later.
2. Include significant changes in the product delivered to Project site and changes in manufacturer's
written instructions for installation.
3. Note related Change Orders, Record Drawings, and Product Data where applicable.
4. MISCELLANEOUS RECORD SUBMITTALS
A. Assemble miscellaneous records required by other Specification Sections for miscellaneous record
keeping and submittal in connection with actual performance of the Work. Bind or file miscellaneous
records and identify each, ready for continued use and reference.
3. EXECUTION
1. RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE
A. Recording: Maintain one copy of each submittal during the construction period for Project Record
Document purposes. Post changes and modifications to Project Record Documents as they occur; do not
wait until the end of Project.
B. Maintenance of Record Documents and Samples: Store Record Documents and Samples in the field
office apart from the Contract Documents used for construction. Do not use Project Record Documents
for construction purposes. Maintain Record Documents in good order and in a clean, dry, legible
condition, protected from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for
Designer's and Owner’s Representative reference during normal working hours.
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SECTION 01730
REMOVALS, CUTTING, AND PATCHING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Rubbish Removal: Section 01500.
1.02 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Existing Conditions: Do not disturb existing structures, construction,
materials or equipment unless required by the Contract.
1. Do not cut, drill or remove structural members such as
joists, beams or columns supporting construction that is to remain unless
expressly required by the Contract Documents.
B. Existing Paint: Assume existing painted surfaces to contain lead based
paints. Take precautions as required to prevent spread of lead containing
particles and dust.
C. Items to Remain the Property of the State: The following items shall
remain the property of the State and shall be stored at the site where directed:
1. To be determined by Owner and provided to contractor
at pre-construction meeting.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Match the appearance and performance of existing corresponding
materials as closely as practicable, unless otherwise indicated.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Prior to cutting, drilling or removal, investigate both sides of the surface
involved. Determine the exact location of structural members.
B. If unforeseen obstructions are encountered, take precautions necessary to
prevent damage and obtain instructions from the Owner’s Representative before
proceeding with the Work.
3.02 PREPARATION
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A. Prepare existing surfaces properly to receive and, where required, bond
with the Work.
3.03 REMOVALS, CUTTING, AND ALTERING
A. In addition to the items indicated to be removed on the Drawings,
remove existing construction superseded by the Work except items such as pipes,
conduits, recessed boxes, and ducts which are built into existing construction that
is to remain. Cut off and conceal such items at face of remaining construction.
Provide cover plates on recessed boxes.
B. Remove and alter existing construction as required to install and connect
the Work to adjacent construction in an approved manner.
C. Cut and alter existing materials as required to perform the Work. Limit
cutting to the smallest amount necessary. Core drill round holes and saw cut
other openings where possible.
D. Perform cutting, drilling, and removals in a manner which will prevent
damage to construction which is to remain.
E. Perform removal of items to remain the property of the State with such
care as necessary to prevent damage to these items.
3.04 PATCHING
A. Patch existing construction and finishes defaced, damaged, or left
incomplete due to alterations and removals. Patching, except as otherwise
indicated, shall be limited to the areas which have been cut or altered. Finish
patched surfaces to match existing adjacent surfaces as closely as practicable.
B. Perform patching around items penetrating existing construction in a
manner that will maintain the water and fire resistive capability of the existing
construction.
C. Paint patched areas and cover plates to match existing adjacent surfaces
as closely as practicable using same type of paint. Painting, except as otherwise
indicated, shall be limited to the areas which have been patched.
D. Where surfaces exposed by removals are to remain as exposed surfaces,
paint such areas to match existing adjacent surfaces as closely as practicable
using same type of paint.
3.05 REINSTALLATION
A. Where reinstallation of removed items is indicated, reinstall them to a
condition equal to or better than their condition before removal.
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SECTION 03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
1. GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies cast-in place concrete, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, mix
design, placement procedures, and finishes. Contractor may NOT use/reuse any existing footings.
2. DEFINITIONS
A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of blended hydraulic
cement, fly ash and other pozzolans, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, and silica fume.
3. SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of manufactured material and product indicated.
B. Design Mixes: For each concrete mix. Include alternate mix designs when characteristics of materials,
project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.
1. Indicate amounts of mix water to be withheld for later addition at Project site.
C. Steel Reinforcement Shop Drawings: Details of fabrication, bending, and placement, prepared according
to ACI 315, “Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement.” Include material, grade, bar schedules,
stirrup spacing, bent bar diagrams, arrangement, and supports of concrete reinforcement. Include special
reinforcement required for openings through concrete structures.
D. Formwork Shop Drawings: Prepared by or under the supervision of a qualified professional engineer
detailing fabrication, assembly, and support of formwork. Design and engineering of formwork are
Contractor’s responsibility.
E. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for
compliance of the following with requirements indicated, based on comprehensive testing of current
materials:
F. Material Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that each of the following items complies with
requirements:
1. Cementitious materials and aggregates.
2. Form materials and form-release agents.
3. Steel reinforcement and reinforcement accessories.
4. Admixtures.
5. Curing materials.
6. Bonding agents.
7. Adhesives.
G. Minutes of preinstallation conference.
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4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has completed concrete Work similar in material,
design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in construction with a
record of successful in-service performance.
B. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in
jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind
indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for formwork and shoring and reshoring
installations that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.
C. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products
complying with ASTM C 94 requirements for production facilities and equipment.
1. Manufacturer must be certified according to the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s
Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities.
D. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency, acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, qualified according to ASTM C 1077 and ASTM E 329 to conduct the testing indicated, as
documented according to ASTM E 548.
1. Personnel conducting field tests shall be qualified as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician,
Grade 1, according to ACI CP-1 or an equivalent certification program.
E. Source Limitations: Obtain each type or class of cementitious material of the same brand from the same
manufacturer’s plant, each aggregate from one source, and each admixture from the same manufacturer.
F. ACI Publications: Comply with the following, unless more stringent provisions are indicated:
1. ACI 301, “Specification for Structural Concrete.”
2. ACI 117, “Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials.”
G. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 1
Section “Project Meetings.”
1. Before submitting design mixes, review concrete mix design and examine procedures for ensuring
quality of concrete materials. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with cast-
in-place concrete to attend, including the following:
a. Contractor’s superintendent.
b. Independent testing agency responsible for concrete design mixes.
c. Ready-mix concrete producer.
d. Concrete subcontractor.
5. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, and handle steel reinforcement to prevent bending and damage.
2. PRODUCTS
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1. FORM-FACING MATERIALS
A. Smooth-Formed Finished Concrete: Form-facing panels that will provide continuous, true, and smooth
concrete surfaces. Furnish in largest practicable sizes to minimize number of joints.
1. Plywood, metal, or other approved panel materials.
2. Exterior-grade plywood panels, suitable for concrete forms, complying with DOC PS 1, and as
follows:
a. High-density overlay, Class 1, or better.
b. Medium-density overlay, Class 1, or better, mill-release agent treated and edge sealed.
c. Structural 1, B-B, or better, mill oiled and edge sealed.
d. B-B (Concrete Form), Class 1, or better, mill oiled and edge sealed.
2. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 , as required by structural engineer.
3. REINFORCEMENT ACCESSORIES
A. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening
reinforcing bars and welded wire fabric in place. Manufacture bar supports according to CRSI’s “Manual
of Standard Practice” from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete or fiber-reinforced concrete of greater
compressive strength than concrete, and as follows:
1. For concrete surfaces exposed to view where legs of wire bar supports contact forms, use CRSI
Class 1 plastic-protected or CRSI Class 2 stainless-steel bar supports.
4. CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I.
1. Fly Ash: ASTM C 618, Class F.
B. Normal-Weight Aggregate: ASTM C 33, uniformly graded, and as follows:
1. Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size: 3/4 inch .
2. Combined Aggregate Gradation: Well graded from coarsest to finest with not more than 18
percent and not less than 8 percent retained on an individual sieve, except that less than 8 percent
may be retained on coarsest sieve and on No. 50 sieve, and less than 8 percent may be retained on
sieves finer than No. 50.
C. Water: Potable and complying with ASTM C 94.
5. ADMIXTURES
A. General: Admixtures certified by manufacturer to contain not more than 0.1 percent water-soluble
chloride ions by mass of cementitious material and to be compatible with other admixtures and
cementitious materials. Do not use admixtures containing calcium chloride.
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B. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.
C. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A.
D. Corrosion-Inhibiting Admixture: Commercially formulated, anodic inhibitor or mixed cathodic and
anodic inhibitor; capable of forming a protective barrier and minimizing chloride reactions with steel
reinforcement in concrete.
6. CURING MATERIALS
A. Evaporation Retarder: Waterborne, monomolecular film forming, manufactured for application to fresh
concrete.
B. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing
approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. dry.
C. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171, polyethylene film or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.
D. Water: Potable.
7. RELATED MATERIALS
A. Bonding Agent: ASTM C 1059, Type II, non-redispersible, acrylic emulsion or styrene butadiene.
B. Epoxy-Bonding Adhesive: ASTM C 881, two-component epoxy resin, capable of humid curing and
bonding to damp surfaces, of class and grade to suit requirements, and as follows:
1. Type II, non-load bearing, for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.
8. CONCRETE MIXES
A. Prepare design mixes for each type and strength of concrete determined by either laboratory trial mix or
field test data bases, as follows:
1. Proportion normal-weight concrete according to ACI 211.1 and ACI 301.
B. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed mix designs for the
laboratory trial mix basis.
C. Footings and Foundation Walls: Proportion normal-weight concrete mix as follows:
1. Compressive Strength (28 Days): 5400 psi .
2. Maximum Slump: 4 inches .
3. Maximum Slump: 5 inches .
9. FABRICATING REINFORCEMENT
A. Fabricate steel reinforcement according to CRSI’s “Manual of Standard Practice.”
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10. CONCRETE MIXING
A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete according to ASTM C 94, and furnish
batch ticket information.
1. When air temperature is between 85 and 90 deg F , reduce mixing and delivery time from 1-1/2
hours to 75 minutes; when air temperature is above 90 deg F , reduce mixing and delivery time to
60 minutes.
3. EXECUTION
1. FORMWORK
A. Design, erect, shore, brace, and maintain formwork, according to ACI 301, to support vertical, lateral,
static, and dynamic loads, and construction loads that might be applied, until concrete structure can
support such loads.
B. Construct formwork so concrete members and structures are of size, shape, alignment, elevation, and
position indicated, within tolerance limits of ACI 117.
C. Limit concrete surface irregularities, designated by ACI 347R as abrupt or gradual, as follows:
1. Class A, 1/8 inch .
D. Construct forms tight enough to prevent loss of concrete mortar.
E. Fabricate forms for easy removal without hammering or prying against concrete surfaces. Provide crush
or wrecking plates where stripping may damage cast concrete surfaces. Provide top forms for inclined
surfaces steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical. Kerf wood inserts for forming keyways, reglets,
recesses, and the like, for easy removal.
1. Do not use rust-stained steel form-facing material.
F. Set edge forms, bulkheads, and intermediate screed strips for slabs to achieve required elevations and
slopes in finished concrete surfaces. Provide and secure units to support screed strips; use strike-off
templates or compacting-type screeds.
G. Provide temporary openings for cleanouts and inspection ports where interior area of formwork is
inaccessible. Close openings with panels tightly fitted to forms and securely braced to prevent loss of
concrete mortar. Locate temporary openings in forms at inconspicuous locations.
H. Do not chamfer corners or edges of concrete.
I. Form openings, chases, offsets, sinkages, keyways, reglets, blocking, screeds, and bulkheads required in
the Work. Determine sizes and locations from trades providing such items.
J. Clean forms and adjacent surfaces to receive concrete. Remove chips, wood, sawdust, dirt, and other
debris just before placing concrete.
K. Retighten forms and bracing before placing concrete, as required, to prevent mortar leaks and maintain
proper alignment.
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L. Coat contact surfaces of forms with form-release agent, according to manufacturer’s written instructions,
before placing reinforcement.
2. EMBEDDED ITEMS
A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items required for adjoining work that is
attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete. Use Setting Drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
1. Install anchor bolts, accurately located, to elevations required.
3. REMOVING AND REUSING FORMS
A. General: Formwork, for sides of beams, walls, columns, and similar parts of the Work, that does not
support weight of concrete may be removed after cumulatively curing at not less than 50 deg F for 24
hours after placing concrete provided concrete is hard enough to not be damaged by form-removal
operations and provided curing and protection operations are maintained.
B. Clean and repair surfaces of forms to be reused in the Work. Split, frayed, delaminated, or otherwise
damaged form-facing material will not be acceptable for exposed surfaces. Apply new form-release
agent.
C. When forms are reused, clean surfaces, remove fins and laitance, and tighten to close joints. Align and
secure joints to avoid offsets. Do not use patched forms for exposed concrete surfaces unless approved
by Architect.
4. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
A. General: Comply with CRSI’s “Manual of Standard Practice” for placing reinforcement.
B. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, ice, and other foreign materials.
C. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement. Locate and support
reinforcement with bar supports to maintain minimum concrete cover. Do not tack weld crossing
reinforcing bars.
D. Set wire ties with ends directed into concrete, not toward exposed concrete surfaces.
5. JOINTS
A. General: Construct joints true to line with faces perpendicular to surface plane of concrete.
B. Construction Joints: Install so strength and appearance of concrete are not impaired, at locations
indicated or as approved by Architect.
6. CONCRETE PLACEMENT
A. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork, reinforcement, and embedded items is
complete and that required inspections have been performed.
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B. Do not add water to concrete during delivery, at Project site, or during placement, unless approved by
Architect.
C. Before placing concrete, water may be added at Project site, subject to limitations of ACI 301.
D. Deposit concrete continuously or in layers of such thickness that no new concrete will be placed on
concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness. If a section cannot be placed
continuously, provide construction joints as specified. Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.
E. Deposit concrete in forms in horizontal layers no deeper than 24 inches and in a manner to avoid inclined
construction joints. Place each layer while preceding layer is still plastic, to avoid cold joints.
F. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 306.1 and as follows. Protect concrete work from physical
damage or reduced strength that could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures.
1. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below 40 deg F, uniformly heat water and
aggregates before mixing to obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 50 deg F and
not more than 80 deg F at point of placement.
2. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow. Do not place concrete on frozen
subgrade or on subgrade containing frozen materials.
3. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical
accelerators, unless otherwise specified and approved in mix designs.
G. Hot-Weather Placement: Place concrete according to recommendations in ACI 305R and as follows,
when hot-weather conditions exist:
1. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature below 90 deg F at time of
placement. Chilled mixing water or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided
water equivalent of ice is calculated to total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to
cool concrete is Contractor’s option.
2. Cover steel reinforcement with water-soaked burlap so steel temperature will not exceed ambient
air temperature immediately before embedding in concrete.
3. Fog-spray forms, steel reinforcement, and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade
moisture uniform without standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.
7. MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS
A. Filling In: Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures, unless otherwise indicated, after work of
other trades is in place. Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place construction.
Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated or required to complete Work.
8. CONCRETE PROTECTION AND CURING
A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures.
Comply with ACI 306.1 for cold-weather protection and with recommendations in ACI 305R for hot-
weather protection during curing.
B. Evaporation Retarder: Apply evaporation retarder to unformed concrete surfaces if hot, dry, or windy
conditions cause moisture loss approaching 0.2 lb/sq. ft. x h before and during finishing operations.
Apply according to manufacturer’s written instructions after placing, screeding, and bull floating or
darbying concrete, but before float finishing.
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C. Formed Surfaces: Cure formed concrete surfaces, including underside of beams, supported slabs, and
other similar surfaces. If forms remain during curing period, moist cure after loosening forms. If
removing forms before end of curing period, continue curing by one or a combination of the following
methods:
D. Unformed Surfaces: Begin curing immediately after finishing concrete. Cure unformed surfaces,
including floors and slabs, concrete floor toppings, and other surfaces, by one or a combination of the
following methods:
9. CONCRETE SURFACE REPAIRS
A. Defective Concrete: Repair and patch defective areas when approved by Architect. Remove and replace
concrete that cannot be repaired and patched to Architect’s approval.
B. Patching Mortar: Mix dry-pack patching mortar, consisting of one part portland cement to two and one-
half parts fine aggregate passing a No. 16 sieve, using only enough water for handling and placing.
C. Repairing Formed Surfaces: Surface defects include color and texture irregularities, cracks, spalls, air
bubbles, honeycombs, rock pockets, fins and other projections on the surface, and stains and other
discolorations that cannot be removed by cleaning.
D. Repairing Unformed Surfaces: Test unformed surfaces, such as floors and slabs, for finish and verify
surface tolerances specified for each surface. Correct low and high areas. Test surfaces sloped to drain
for trueness of slope and smoothness; use a sloped template.
E. Perform structural repairs of concrete, subject to Architect’s approval, using epoxy adhesive and patching
mortar.
F. Repair materials and installation not specified above may be used, subject to Architect’s approval.
G. When locating a footer within a single pavement block (max. 5’-0” x 5’-0”), adjacent to at least 2
expansion joints, the entire block of pavement shall be removed and replaced with the same materials and
finish of adjacent sidewalk areas.
10. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to sample materials,
perform tests, and submit test reports during concrete placement according to requirements specified in
this Article.
B. Testing Services: Testing of composite samples of fresh concrete obtained according to ASTM C 172
shall be performed according to the following requirements:
C. When strength of field-cured cylinders is less than 85 percent of companion laboratory-cured cylinders,
Contractor shall evaluate operations and provide corrective procedures for protecting and curing in-place
concrete.
D. Strength of each concrete mix will be satisfactory if every average of any three consecutive compressive-
strength tests equals or exceeds specified compressive strength and no compressive-strength test value
falls below specified compressive strength by more than 500 psi .
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SECTION 10436 - POST AND PANEL SIGNS
1. GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Non illuminated, single-sheet-type post and panel signs. All Signs, Post and Panel should be retro-
reflective as stated in the Document Drawings. Signs shall be fabricated according to TXDOT’s
MUTCD Retroreflective and non-reflective sheeting specifications.
2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Structural Performance: Provide post and panel signs capable of withstanding the effects of gravity loads
and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated, determined according
to ASCE 7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures":
1. Wind Loads: Determine loads based on a uniform pressure from an ultimate wind speed of 105
mph acting in any direction.
B. Thermal Movements: Provide post and panel signs that allow for thermal movements resulting from the
following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling, opening
of joints, overstressing of components, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects. Base
engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-
sky heat loss.
1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces.
3. SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material descriptions,
dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes. Include manufacturer's written
instructions for maintaining and cleaning sign surfaces.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for post and panels signs.
1. Include plans, elevations, and at least 3/4-inch scale sections of typical members and other
components and construction details. Show anchors, reinforcement, accessories, layout, and
installation details.
2. Include message list, with details of wording and lettering layout, at least half size. Include full-
size details of graphics.
3. Provide Graphic layouts for each sign location and its associated message. Minimum scale: 1” = 1’
– 0” Must be reviewed and approved by the Client and Designer prior to fabrication.
4. Fabricator shall provide a Structural Engineer Seal (Texas Appropriate Certification) for all shop
drawings indicating fasteners, construction, installation, footers or other structural components
C. Samples for Verification: For 3 sets of each type of product indicated, of size below:
1. Aluminum Post: For each form, finish, and color, on 6-inch- long sections of extrusions. All
custom extrusion die shall be approved prior to fabrication.
2. Aluminum Sheet: Squares of sheet at least 4 inches by 4 inches.
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3. Paint Swatches: For each painted color, provide a 3” by 6” inch aluminum sheet. Clearly indicate
on the back the color specification, date and submittal number.
4. Reflective Vinyl Sheet: 8 by 10 inches for each color required.
5. Examples of all graphic image process, including materials, methods, colors and finishes, patterns,
imagery, letters, numbers and other graphic devices.
6. Sample of the following
i. Finial (VDIR.3)
ii. Brick Material (PARK.2
iii. Sign Panel (PDIR.2)
7. Full Size Prototype Sign: A full size prototype VDIR.3 and PDIR.2 sign type, shall be constructed
and installed in place. The prototype will be fabricated of all materials, process, colors and
finishes as outlined in the design intent drawings. The sign will ultimately be used as a component
of the system. The City of Denton will provide exact location and messages upon completion of
shop drawings.
D. Cost for mobilization, product data, shop drawings, mock-ups, samples and other submittals shall be
included within the Lump Sum Bid Proposal.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: An authorized representative of sign manufacturer for installation and
maintenance of units required for this Project.
1. Installer shall be capable of providing replacement message panels within 10 working days of
receipt of order.
B. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of post and panel sign through one source from a single
manufacturer.
C. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of post and panel signs
and are based on the specific type and model indicated.
1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Designer, except with Designer’s
approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Designer for
review.
2. Suggested Modifications shall not increase cost or schedule of project.
5. DELIVERY AND HANDLING
A. Deliver post and panel signs in protective covering and crating to protect sign components and surfaces
against damage.
6. COORDINATION
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A. Coordinate installation of anchorages for post and panel signs. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and
directions for installing anchorages and other items that are to be embedded in concrete. Deliver such
items to Project site in time for installation.
B. Coordinate delivery time so signs can be installed within 24 hours of receipt at Project site.
7. WARRANTY
A. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion. The post, panel, footers, sign faces,
materials and fasteners shall be free of defects, including. but not limited to the following; scaling,
peeling, fading, warping, vinyl shrinking, and corrosion.
2. PRODUCTS
1. MATERIALS
A. Aluminum:
a. Aluminum Plate: Aluminum plate for all signs shall conform to ASTM-B209, alloy and temper recom-
mended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use and finish indicated, to the dimensions and
thickness indicated on drawings.
b. Aluminum shall be finished as indicated on Drawings. Finish shall be uniformly applied without waviness,
‘oil-canning,’ or other imperfections. Exposed aluminum shall exhibit no markings, scratches, or blemish-
es.
c. Clear anodic finish: Manufacturer’s standard Class 1 clear anodic coating, 0.018 mm or thicker, over a sat-
in (directionally textured) mechanical finish, complying with AAMA 611 and AAMA 2605.
B. Structural Steel:
a. Hot-Rolled Structural-Steel Shapes: ASTM A 36/A 36M or ASTM A 529/A 529M.
b. Steel Tubing or Pipe: ASTM A 500, Grade B.
c. Steel Members Fabricated from Plate or Bar Stock: ASTM A 529/A 529M or ASTM A 572/A 572M,
42,000-psi (290-MPa) minimum yield strength.
d. Bolts for Steel Framing: ASTM A 307 or ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M) as necessary for design loads and
connection details.
e. For steel exposed to view on completion, provide materials selected for surface flatness, smoothness, and
freedom from surface blemishes. Do not use materials whose surfaces exhibit pitting, seam marks, roller
marks, rolled trade names, or roughness.
C. Acrylic:
a. Clear Acrylic: For sign component construction. Color: Clear. Material to be consistent, rigid and stable,
conforming to ASTM D4802-10 for index of refraction; specific gravity; luminous transmittance; haze;
water-absorption; shrinkage; thermal stability; deflection temperature under flexural load; tensile strength
and elongation at break; impact strength; spectral transmittance of Type UVF and UVT sheet; abrasion re-
sistance; coating adhesion; and chemical resistance.
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b. Clear Matte Acrylic: For sign component construction. Color: Clear Matte. Material to be consistent, rigid
and stable, conforming to ASTM D4802-10 for index of refraction; specific gravity; luminous transmit-
tance; haze; water-absorption; shrinkage; thermal stability; deflection temperature under flexural load; ten-
sile strength and elongation at break; impact strength; spectral transmittance of Type UVF and UVT sheet;
abrasion resistance; coating adhesion; and chemical resistance.
c. Clear Non-Glare Acrylic: For sign component construction. Color: Clear Non-Glare. Material to be con-
sistent, rigid and stable, conforming to ASTM D4802-10 for index of refraction; specific gravity; luminous
transmittance; haze; water-absorption; shrinkage; thermal stability; deflection temperature under flexural
load; tensile strength and elongation at break; impact strength; spectral transmittance of Type UVF and
UVT sheet; abrasion resistance; coating adhesion; and chemical resistance.
D. Polycarbonate:
a. Polycarbonate shall be UV resistant with minimum 5 year written warranty against breakage, yellowing
and loss of light transmission.
E. Adhesives and Tapes:
Foam Tape:
a. Provide 3M double coated foam tape 4016, 4032 or equal. Adhesive shall be A-20 Acrylic. Carrier shall be
urethane foam
Laminating Adhesive:
b. A Provide Flexcon V9590 D/FPFW clear or equal.
VHB Foam Tapes:
c. Provide 3M Scotch VHB 4930
d. Adhesive shall be Acrylic VHB
e. Carrier shall be closed cell foam
Silicone Adhesive:
f. TTs-00230C, ASTM C920 Clear, (Acetoxy Cure)
Epoxy:
g. 3M DP-110 or equal
F. Vinyl Film
Non-Reflective Graphics:
a. Use 3.0 mil thick 3M Scotchcal Film 220 Series or approved equal.
b. Color of vinyl material is to be integral and not surface applied unless specifically noted.
Translucent Graphics:
c. Use 3M Scotchcal translucent film or approved equal.
Reflective Graphics:
a) Custom color background and characters printed with 3M inks directly.
b) Series 3930 sheeting incorporates a pressure sensitive adhesive and should be applied to the sign
substrate at temperature of 65˚F/18˚C or higher by any of the following methods:
1) Mechanical squeeze roll applicator – refer to 3M Information Folder (IF) 1.4 for more details.
2) Hand squeeze roll applicator – refer to 3M IF 1.6 for more details.
c) Splices: Series 3930 sheeting must be butt spliced when more than one piece of sheeting is used on
one piece of substrate. The sheeting pieces should not touch each other. This is to prevent buckling
as the sheet expands in extreme temperature and humidity exposure.
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d) For traffic sign use, substrates found to be most reliable and durable are properly prepared
aluminum sheets and extrusions. Plastic substrates are NOT acceptable.
e) High intensity prismatic sheeting may be processed into traffic signs by any of the imaging
methods describe below:
1) Screen Processing: Series 3930 sheeting may be screen processed into traffic signs before or
after mounting on a sign substrate, using 3M Process Colors Series 880I or Series 880N. Refer to
3M IF 1.8 for more details.
2) Thermal Transfer Printing: Series 3930 sheeting may be imaged with 3M Thermal Transfer
Ribbon Series TTR2300 in conjunction with the Matan SprinG3 or Matan Spot4 thermal transfer
printers. Additionally, series 3930 sheeting may be imaged by the Durst RHO 161 TS printer, by
Sherine Industries: (604) 513-1887. All applications utilizing the above printers must be covered
with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate.
3) 3M ElectroCut Film Series 1170 may be used to provide transparent colored background copy
for traffic control signs on high intensity prismatic sheeting. Both materials then must be covered
with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Product Bulleting
1170 for fabrication procedures.
4) Vinyl Graphic Films: Scotchcal Vinyl Series 7720 and Series 7725 may be used to provide
copy for traffic control signs on high intensity prismatic sheeting. Both materials then must be
covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Scotchcal
product literature for more information.
f) All of the above methods utilizing series 3930 reflective sheeting must be warranted for a period of
eight (8) years and shall not excessively fade, discolor, crack, craze, peel, blister or lose reflectivity
such that the signs become visually unsuitable for their intended purpose.
G. Metals
a) Aluminum Components: Finish for all aluminum components shall be #220 Inline Brush with
eased corners and brushed edges
b) Sign components shall be pre-drilled in proper locations prior to any pretreatment process.
c) Pretreatment: All surfaces shall be cleaned, primed, and pre-treated as required prior to finishing.
d) Clear Coat: Apply protective clear coat to all painted, printed, and vinyl surfaces. Contractor shall
verify all product warranties.
e) Finished work shall be crisp, accurate, visibly free from flow lines, streaks, bleeding, blisters or
other imperfections.
H. Acrylic
a) All background colors shall be spray painted with Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane. Finish with
prime coating under a minimum color coat of 1.5 mil dry film thickness.
b) Translucent or transparent acrylic specified for the purpose of transmitting light should be free
from internal flaws or variations in color.
I. Custom High Pressure Laminate Graphic Panels
a) Description: Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) material composed of required layers of
phenolic resin impregnated brown kraft filler paper to produce specified thicknesses, surfaced by a
layers of melamine overlay, graphics imaged on saturation grade paper with UV resistant pigment
based process color inks, and with an optically clear UV overlay that will resist no less that 99%
of all sunlight and UV rays, as well as provides a graffiti resistant surface that allows for removal
with standard cleaners.
b) Process: For purposes of this specification, layers of material described A.1 are to be assembled,
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and heat / pressure consolidated at approximately 1200 PSI at temperatures exceeding 275° Fahr-
enheit at manufacturer’s prescribed time frames. All manufacturing processes of printing, press-
ing, machining, finishing and crating to be accomplished within a single stand alone manufactur-
ing facility to ensure consistent quality control and providing standard product delivery times of
three weeks.
c) Artwork: The graphic material and images are to be supplied by and under the supervision of the
Designer or Owner. To include mechanicals, text, photographs, transparencies, film and other
graphic source materials incorporated into digital graphic production artwork files in manufactur-
er’s required file formats. All graphics must be assembled by computer designers familiar with
and experienced in the process of digital printing and submitting production artwork files that
meet the artwork requirements of the manufacturer.
d) Acceptable Manufacturer: iZone Imaging, 2526 Charter Oak Dr., Suite 100, Temple, TX 76502.
Tel: 888.464.9663, Email: info@izoneimaging.com, Web: http://www.izoneimaging.com
- or Approved Equal Vendor
J. Dye-Sublimated Printed Graphic Panels
a) Process: Product substrates selected shall be able to withstand the 350 degree F (177 degree C)
temperature of the powder coating oven. This includes and is not limited to aluminum, steel, glass,
MDF, ceramic and high temperature plastics.
b) Characteristics: Coating shall be super durable polyurethane powder coated finish that is resistant
to abrasion, humidity and corrosion. It shall be anti-graffiti, scratch resistant and non-combustible.
The coating process shall be applicable for both interior and exterior applications. Coating shall
withstand high traffic and extreme weather.
c) Capability: Embed process capability shall allow parts from the size of a button to 24 feet (7315
mm) in length. Includes dimensional objects, flat and embossed sheets, extruded profiles, and
folded panels.
d) Warranty: Manufacturer’s Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s standard warranty for up to 10 years
depending on location, substrate, environment and amount of direct sunlight.
e) Acceptable Manufacturer: Direct Embed Coating Systems; 6 Morris St., Paterson, NJ 07501. Tel:
954.825.0410, Email: info@directembedcoating.com, Web: http://www.directembedcoating.com.
- or Approved Equal Vendor
K. Aluminum Extrusions:
a) ASTM B 221, alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use
and finish indicated, and with at least the strength and durability properties of alloy 6061-T6.
2. ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners: Use concealed, fasteners fabricated from metals that are noncorrosive to sign material and
mounting surface. Where fasteners are exposed, use tamper resistant fasteners.
B. Anchors and Inserts: Use stainless-steel or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts. Use torque-controlled
expansion-bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors. Furnish inserts, as required, to be set into concrete.
C. Concrete for Postholes: Comply with requirements "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for normal-weight, air-
entrained, poured in place ready-mix CLASS B concrete with a minimum 28-day compressive strength of
5400 psi, unless otherwise indicated.
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3. FABRICATION, GENERAL
A. General: Provide post and panel signs of configurations indicated.
1. Welded Connections: Comply with AWS standards for recommended practices in shop welding.
Provide welds behind finished surfaces without distortion or discoloration of exposed side. Clean
exposed welded surfaces of welding flux and dress exposed and contact surfaces. Chemical
welding is not an acceptable substitute.
2. Mill joints to tight, hairline fit. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water penetration.
3. Preassemble signs in the shop to greatest extent possible. Disassemble signs only as necessary for
shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and installation, in location
not exposed to view after final assembly.
4. Conceal fasteners if possible; otherwise, locate fasteners where they will be inconspicuous.
5. Single ground mounted signs shall meet criteria as specified relative to aluminum materials and
structural supports for signs.
4. POSTS
A. General: Fabricate posts to lengths required for mounting method indicated. Field verify conditions ,
document and adjust post length according to ground conditions that may slope or be uneven. Double
post signs shall be delivered and trimmed to exact size in the field.
1. Baseplate Method: Provide posts with baseplates, flanges, or other fittings, welded to bottom of
posts. Drill holes in baseplate for anchor-bolt connection.
a. Provide anchor bolts of size required for connecting posts to concrete foundations
B. Aluminum Posts: Manufacturer's standard 0.25-inch- thick, extruded-aluminum tubing. Provide stop
blocks in slots to hold panels in position. Include post caps, fillers, spacers, access panels, and related
accessories required for complete installation.
1. Custom (Decorative Base)
2. TXDOT Design Standard as noted by TX designation on sign type nomenclature
5. SIGN PANELS
A. General: Provide smooth sign panel surfaces constructed to remain flat under installed conditions within
a tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 inch measured diagonally from corner to corner.
1. Coordinate dimensions and attachment methods to produce message panels with closely fitting
joints. Align edges and surfaces with one another in the relationship indicated.
2. Increase metal thickness or reinforce with concealed stiffeners or backing materials as needed to
produce surfaces without distortion, buckles, warp, or other surface deformations.
3. Continuously weld joints and seams, unless other methods are indicated; grind, fill, and dress
welds to produce smooth, flush, exposed surfaces with welds invisible after final finishing.
4. All roadside break-away panels and posts shall conform to TXDOT Design standards.
B. Unframed Single-Sheet Panels: Provide unframed single-sheet sign panels with edges mechanically and
smoothly finished.
1. Panel Material: .125 - .25-inch- thick aluminum sheet
a. Panel Finish: Surface painted, utilizing Matthews polyurethane paints or equal
b. Panel Coating: Dupont Imron 5000, Anti-Graffiti Protectant or equal
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c. Component matching paints and coatings are required.
2. Edge Condition: Routed and/or Square cut or as indicated on the drawings.
3. Corner Condition: As indicated on Drawings
C. Message Panel Materials:
1. Aluminum Sheet: In thicknesses indicated.
a. Panel Finish: Surface painted
b. Panel Coating: Anti Graffiti Protectant Vinyl Film, as manufactured by 3M Corporation
c. Color: As indicated.
2. Edge Condition: Square cut.
3. Corner Condition: Square.
4. Color: As indicated.
GRAPHICS
A. Surface-Applied Copy and Background: Provide High Intensity grade reflective vinyl film with pressure-
sensitive adhesive backing. Apply copy to exposed face of sign panel.
B. Use 3M High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting Series 3930, with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170
overlaminate.
a) Custom color background and characters printed with 3M inks directly.
b) Series 3930 sheeting incorporates a pressure sensitive adhesive and should be applied to the sign
substrate at temperature of 65˚F/18˚C or higher by any of the following methods:
1) Mechanical squeeze roll applicator – refer to 3M Information Folder (IF) 1.4 for more details.
2) Hand squeeze roll applicator – refer to 3M IF 1.6 for more details.
c) Splices: Series 3930 sheeting must be butt spliced when more than one piece of sheeting is used on
one piece of substrate. The sheeting pieces should not touch each other. This is to prevent buckling
as the sheet expands in extreme temperature and humidity exposure.
d) For traffic sign use, substrates found to be most reliable and durable are properly prepared
aluminum sheets and extrusions. Plastic substrates are NOT acceptable.
e) High intensity prismatic sheeting may be processed into traffic signs by any of the imaging
methods describe below:
1) Screen Processing: Series 3930 sheeting may be screen processed into traffic signs before or
after mounting on a sign substrate, using 3M Process Colors Series 880I or Series 880N. Refer to
3M IF 1.8 for more details.
2) Thermal Transfer Printing: Series 3930 sheeting may be imaged with 3M Thermal Transfer
Ribbon Series TTR2300 in conjunction with the Matan SprinG3 or Matan Spot4 thermal transfer
printers. Additionally, series 3930 sheeting may be imaged by the Durst RHO 161 TS printer, by
Sherine Industries: (604) 513-1887. All applications utilizing the above printers must be covered
with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate.
3) 3M ElectroCut Film Series 1170 may be used to provide transparent colored background copy
for traffic control signs on high intensity prismatic sheeting. Both materials then must be covered
with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Product Bulleting
1170 for fabrication procedures.
4) Vinyl Graphic Films: Scotchcal Vinyl Series 7720 and Series 7725 may be used to provide
copy for traffic control signs on high intensity prismatic sheeting. Both materials then must be
covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Scotchcal
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product literature for more information.
f) All of the above methods utilizing series 3930 reflective sheeting must be warranted for a period of
eight (8) years and shall not excessively fade, discolor, crack, craze, peel, blister or lose reflectivity
such that the signs become visually unsuitable for their intended purpose.
6. ALUMINUM FINISHES
A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for
recommendations for applying and designating finishes.
B. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by the Aluminum Association for
designating aluminum finishes.
C. Baked-Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned with inhibited chemicals; Chemical
Finish: acid-chromate-fluoride-phosphate conversion coating; Organic Coating: as specified below).
Apply baked enamel complying with paint manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning, conversion
coating, and painting.
1. Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified-acrylic enamel primer/topcoat system complying with
AAMA 2603 except with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils , medium gloss.
2. Color: As indicated on drawings.
3. EXECUTION
1. INSTALLATION
A. Excavation: In firm, undisturbed or compacted soil, drill or (using a post-hole digger) hand-excavate
holes for posts to diameters and spacing indicated.
B. Excavation: In firm, undisturbed or compacted soil, drill or (using a post-hole digger) hand-excavate
holes for each post to minimum diameter recommended by sign manufacturer, but at least four times the
largest post cross-section.
1. Excavate hole depths approximately 39 inches below finished grade.
C. Set anchor bolts, mounting sleeves and other embedded items required for installation. Use templates
furnished by suppliers of items to be attached.
D. Install signs level, plumb, and at height indicated in the contract documents, with surfaces free from
distortion or other defects in appearance. All signs installed shall conform to BC MOTI’s standards for
offsets and standard heights.
E. Prior to any digging the contractor must contact for marked-out of Traffic Signal conduits at all
intersections where new signs shall be installed.
F. Fabricator/Installer is responsible for contacting the local Utility Call-In system prior to any digging. It is
the responsibility of the fabricator/installer to coordinate all calls, utility checks and footer production so
that it will not delay the installation of the sign program.
G. Installer shall coordinate sequencing, excavation, delivery, installation and clean-up with all related
construction projects including streetscaping, roadwork or utility projects.
H. Installer shall coordinate all excavation, delivery, installation and clean-up with adjacent businesses and
property owners as required.
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I. Fabricator shall replace all surfaces with like materials. All new surfaces adjacent to and within 10’ feet
of post, including the entire excavated area shall be returned to the same condition and quality, including,
materials, finish and grading that was present prior to excavation.
J. When locating a footer within a single pavement block (max. 5’-0” x 5’-0”), adjacent to at least 2
expansion joints, the entire block of pavement shall be removed and replaced with the same materials and
finish of adjacent sidewalk areas.
K. Lateral Offsets: The following minimum lateral offsets shall be used for placement of signs:
1. Urban Areas: 2’ – 0” min. from face of curb to edge of sign panel
L. The City of Denton representatives will be present at all field surveys and site markings prior to
installation. As part of a team including The City of Denton, representatives of the design team and other
agency representatives, the installer representative responsibilities will include;
1. Measuring and marking out (spray paint) final sign location number and placement
2. Recording measurements of sign placement from nearest intersection
3. Recording any field conditions that may alter or revise design intent
4. Record special field conditions, including custom pavers, colored concrete or other surface
treatments that will require treatments.
5. Record all message, sign type and location revisions, additions or subtractions that effect the
production or installation of the sign program. This information shall be forwarded to The City of
Denton and consultant team for review and approval.
2. CLEANING
A. At completion of installation, clean soiled surfaces of sign units according to manufacturer's written
instructions. This shall be included within the lump sum cost of the project
3. TRAFFIC CONTROL
A. Develop general Maintenance and Protection of Traffic plans for vehicular and pedestrian traffic in
accordance with the current MUTCD, TXDOT requirements. Details for traffic control device must
conform to the standard TXDOT details.
B. The contractor shall apply for all permits required by The City of Denton for the purposes of traffic
control. The cost for all permits and coordination shall be included within the Lump Sum Bid Proposal;
this includes but is not limited to equipment, manpower, police presence or any other devices required for
traffic control.
4. REMOVAL
A. The contractor shall remove all existing wayfinding, directional and trailblazer signs. This work shall be
completed prior to the installation of the new sign component.
5. ATTIC STOCK
A. Contractor shall supply attic stock components of posts, sign panels, brackets and other components as
requested and as outlined on the Bid Form.
B. If requested by the owner, contractor may provide storage space for attic stock. The cost of this will be a
negotiated fee between the city and the contractor on, per square footage basis.
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SECTION 10437 – Pylon Signs
1. GENERAL
1. RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Cast-In-Place Concrete: Section 03050.
2. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes pylon signs.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for concrete foundations and bases for
pylon signs.
2. Division 10 Section "Post and Panel Signs" for post-mounted signs.
3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Structural Performance: Provide pylon signs capable of withstanding the effects of
gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions
indicated, determined according to ASCE 7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures":
1. Wind Loads: Determine loads based on a uniform pressure from an ultimate wind
speed of 105 mph acting in any direction.
B. Thermal Movements: Provide pylon signs that allow for thermal movements resulting
from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by
preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of
connections, and other detrimental effects. Base engineering calculation on surface
temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.
1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F (67 deg C), ambient; 180 deg F
(100 deg C), material surfaces.
4. SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data Sheets: For each type of product indicated provided Manufacturers
published product data sheets. Include construction details, material descriptions,
dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes. Include manufacturer's
written instructions for maintaining and cleaning sign surfaces.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for pylon signs.
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1. Include plans, elevations, and at least 3/4-inch (1:20) scale sections of typical
members and other components. Show anchors, reinforcement, accessories, layout,
and installation details.
a. Show locations of electrical service connections.
2. Include message list, with details of wording and lettering layout, at least half size.
Include full-size details of graphics.
a. Include full-size templates for cutout characters and graphic symbols.
b. Include full-size spacing template for individually mounted dimensional
characters and graphic symbols for field-applied characters on pylons.
3. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring of externally illuminated
signs.
C. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer's color charts consisting of actual units or
sections of units showing the full range of colors available and project colors as specified
for the following:
1. Aluminum.
2. Die-cut vinyl characters and graphic symbols in typefaces specified.
D. Samples for Verification: For each type of product indicated, of size below:
1. Aluminum: For each form, finish, and color, on 6-inch- (150-mm-) long sections
of extrusions and squares of sheet at least 4 by 4 inches (100 by 100 mm).
4. Dimensional Characters: Full-size representative samples of each dimensional
character type required, showing style, color, and material finish and method of
attachment to sign background.
E. Quality Control Submittals:
1. Sign Fabricator Qualification Data: Certified statement from the fabricator indicat-
ing the capacity and number of years products similar to those specified for the
Work have been produced.
2. Sign Installer Qualification Data: Certified statement from the fabricator listing the
names of employees of the installation firm that are trained and approved to install
the specified products.
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: An authorized representative of sign manufacturer for
installation and maintenance of units required for the Work.
B. Source Limitations: Obtain pylon signs through one source from a single manufacturer.
C. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of
pylon signs and are based on the specific types and models indicated.
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1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except
with Director’s approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive
explanatory data to the Director’s Representative for review.
D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in
NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction,
and marked for intended use.
6. DELIVERY AND HANDLING
A. Deliver pylon signs in protective covering and crating to protect sign components and
surfaces against damage.
7. COORDINATION
A. Coordinate delivery time so signs can be installed within 24 hours of receipt at Project
site.
2. PRODUCTS
1. MATERIALS
A. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), alloy and temper
recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use and finish indicated,
and with at least the strength and durability properties of alloy 6061-T6.
B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), alloy and temper recommended
by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use and finish indicated, and with at least
the strength and durability properties of alloy 6061-T6.
C. Structural Steel:
1. Hot-Rolled Structural-Steel Shapes: ASTM A 36/A 36M or
ASTM A 529/A 529M.
2. Steel Tubing or Pipe: ASTM A 500, Grade B.
3. Steel Members Fabricated from Plate or Bar Stock: ASTM A 529/A 529M or
ASTM A 572/A 572M, 42,000-psi (290-MPa) minimum yield strength.
4. Bolts for Steel Framing: ASTM A 307 or ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M) as
necessary for design loads and connection details.
5. For steel exposed to view on completion, provide materials selected for surface
flatness, smoothness, and freedom from surface blemishes. Do not use materials
whose surfaces exhibit pitting, seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, or
roughness.
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D. Vinyl Film: Opaque, nonreflective vinyl film, 0.0035-inch (0.09-mm) minimum
thickness, with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, suitable for exterior applications.
E. Colored Coatings for Plastic Sheet: Nonfading coatings, including inks and paints for
copy and background colors. Use coatings that are recommended by manufacturers for
optimum adherence to type of plastic used.
2. ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners: Use concealed fasteners fabricated from metals that are noncorrosive to sign
material and mounting surface.
B. Anchors and Inserts: Use stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts. Use
torque-controlled expansion-bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors. Furnish inserts, as
required, to be set into concrete.
C. Concrete for Foundations: Comply with requirements in Division 3 Section "Cast-in-
Place Concrete" for normal-weight, air-entrained, ready-mix concrete with a minimum
28-day compressive strength of 4000 psi (17 MPa), unless otherwise indicated.
3. FABRICATION, GENERAL
A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard pylon sign assembly consisting of message
panels supported on foundation-mounted, structural framing system.
1. Welded Connections: Comply with AWS standards for recommended practices in
shop welding. Provide welds behind finished surfaces without distortion or
discoloration of exposed side. Clean exposed welded surfaces of welding flux and
dress exposed and contact surfaces.
2. Mill joints to a tight, hairline fit. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water
penetration.
3. Preassemble signs in the shop to greatest extent possible. Disassemble signs only
as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for
reassembly and installation, in location not exposed to view after final assembly.
4. Conceal fasteners if possible; otherwise, locate fasteners where they will be
inconspicuous.
4. STRUCTURE
A. Base: Provide pylon signs with integral base consisting of channels, angles, plates, or
other fittings. Drill holes in members for anchor-bolt connection.
1. Provide anchor bolts of size required for connecting base to concrete foundations.
B. Internal Frames: Manufacturer's standard internal steel framing system, designed to
withstand wind pressure indicated. Provide welded construction using mitered joints.
Cut, drill, and tap units to receive hardware, bolts, and similar items.
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1. Hot-dip galvanize steel framing system after fabrication to comply with
ASTM A 123/A 123M.
C. External Frames: Manufacturer's standard external aluminum framing system designed
to withstand design wind pressure indicated and for direct attachment of sign message
panels. Provide welded construction using mitered joints. Cut, drill, and tap units to
receive hardware, bolts, and similar items.
1. Frame Finish: Match finish of panels.
2. Corner Condition: Square corners.
5. SIGN PANELS
A. General:
1. Coordinate dimensions and attachment methods to produce message panels with
closely fitting joints. Align edges and surfaces with one another in the relationship
indicated.
2. Continuously weld joints and seams, unless other methods are indicated; grind, fill,
and dress welds to produce smooth, flush, exposed surfaces with welds invisible
after final finishing.
B. Flat Panels: Produce smooth sign panel surfaces, constructed to remain flat under
installed conditions within a tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) measured
diagonally from corner to corner.
1. Panel Material: 0.125-inch- (3.2-mm-) thick aluminum sheet
2. Panel Finish: High-performance organic coating.
3. Panel Finish: Manufacturer's standard semi gloss finish with UV inhibitors.
4. Provide clips welded to back of panels for installation without visible fasteners.
C. Illuminated Units: Make provisions for servicing and for concealed connection to electric
service. Coordinate electrical characteristics with those of the power supply provided.
6. GRAPHICS
A. Surface-Applied, Die-Cut Vinyl Copy: Provide die-cut characters from nonreflective
vinyl film with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing. Apply copy to exposed face of sign
panel.
B. Surface-Applied Cutout Characters: Cut copy characters from solid material of thickness
indicated. Produce precisely cut characters with square-cut, smooth edges. Apply to
exposed face of sign panel with concealed fasteners.
1. Material: 1/4-inch- (6-mm-) thick aluminum plate
7. ALUMINUM FINISHES
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A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products"
for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.
B. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by the
Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.
C. Class I, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A41 (Mechanical Finish: nonspecular as
fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural
Class I, clear coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with AAMA 611.
D. Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44 (Mechanical Finish: nonspecular
as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural
Class I, integrally colored or electrolytically deposited color coating 0.018 mm or
thicker) complying with AAMA 611.
1. Color: Match Architect's sample
E. Baked-Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned with inhibited
chemicals; Chemical Finish: acid-chromate-fluoride-phosphate conversion coating;
Organic Coating: as specified below). Apply baked enamel complying with paint
manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and painting.
1. Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified-acrylic enamel primer/topcoat system
complying with AAMA 2603 except with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5
mils (0.04 mm), medium gloss.
F. High-Performance Organic Coating Finish (Fluoropolymer Two-Coat System): AA-
C12C40R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned with inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish:
conversion coating; Organic Coating: Manufacturer's standard two-coat, thermocured
system consisting of specially formulated inhibitive primer and fluoropolymer color
topcoat containing not less than 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride resin by weight).
Prepare, pretreat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and
resin manufacturer's written instructions and AAMA [2604] [2605].
G. High-Performance Organic Coating Finish (Fluoropolymer Three-Coat System): AA-
C12C40R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned with inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish:
conversion coating; Organic Coating: Manufacturer's standard three-coat, thermocured
system consisting of specially formulated inhibitive primer, fluoropolymer color coat,
and clear fluoropolymer topcoat, with both color coat and clear topcoat containing not
less than 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride resin by weight). Prepare, pretreat, and
apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and resin manufacturer's
written instructions and AAMA 2605.
1. Color and Gloss: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
3. EXECUTION
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1. INSTALLATION
A. Excavation: In firm, undisturbed or compacted soil, excavate sign foundation to
dimensions indicated.
B. Set anchor bolts and other embedded items required for installation of signs. Use
templates furnished by suppliers of items to be attached.
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4. Install signs level, plumb, and at height indicated, with surfaces free from distortion or
other defects in appearance.
1. CLEANING
A. At completion of installation, clean soiled surfaces of sign units according to
manufacturer's written instructions.
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DECORATIVE METAL COATINGS - DYE SUBLIMATED PRINTED GRAPHIC PANELS
GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Permanent imaging thermally-embedded in flat surfaces and dimensional objects for the following
applications:
1. Signage and streetscape components.
1.2. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 09900 – Paints and Coatings.
1.3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Process: The process embeds a high resolution image deep into and throughout a super durable
powder coated layer. The image is embedded inside the powder and flows seamlessly over edges and
corners. It is not a film or a laminate. There are no visible corners and no delamination. The process
shall be capable of coating and decorating both flat surfaces and dimensional objects.
1. Product substrates selected shall be able to withstand the 350 degree F (177 degree C)
temperature of the powder coating oven. This includes and is not limited to aluminum, steel,
glass, MDF, ceramic and high temperature plastics.
B. Characteristics: Coating shall be super durable polyurethane powder coated finish that is resistant to
abrasion, humidity and corrosion. It shall be anti-graffiti, scratch resistant and non-combustible. The
coating process shall be applicable for both interior and exterior applications. Coating shall withstand
high traffic and extreme weather.
1. Available characteristics include anti-skid, antimicrobial, post-formable and super texture.
C. Capability: Embed process capability shall allow parts from the size of a button to 24 feet (7315 mm)
in length. Includes dimensional objects, flat and embossed sheets, extruded profiles, and folded
panels.
1.4. SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used.
C. Shop Drawings: For all fabrications, including details of construction and attachment to adjacent
surfaces.
D. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150
mm) square representing actual product, color, and patterns.
E. Sustainability Submittals:
1. Certificates for percentage of recyclable base materials, recyclable transfer film and organic
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water-based inks.
2. Coating Process documentation of polyurethane powders emitting zero or near zero volatile
organic compounds (no VOC’s).
1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 3 years experience manufacturing similar products.
Manufacturer shall have capability to provide a “delegated design” responsibility including prototypes,
value engineering and budget analysis.
B. Quality Assurance Process: The following services shall be provided by the manufacturer to deliver
the specified product for installation.
1. Project Management: Management of the design facilitation, review, prototype and
implementation process.
2. Value Engineering: Reviewing possible cost saving approaches for single or multiple
production pieces.
3. Prototype Development: Creating a full design element or portion of the element that reflects
the final production piece.
4. Production/Fabrication: Creation of the final production piece.
5. Coating and Embedding: The powder coating and embedded decoration of the final production
piece.
6. Installation and Service: Installation of the final production piece as well the maintenance of
the final piece after installation.
C. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application
workmanship.
1. Finish areas designated by Designer.
2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Designer.
3. Rework mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.6. PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.
1.7. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
B. Handling: Handle materials to avoid damage.
1.8. PROJECT CONDITIONS
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A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits
recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental
conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.
1.9. SEQUENCING
A. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of
construction progress.
1.10. WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s standard warranty for up to 10 years depending on
location, substrate, environment and amount of direct sunlight.
2. PRODUCTS
1.1. MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Direct Embed Coating Systems; 6 Morris St., Paterson, NJ 07501. ASD.
Tel: (954) 825-0410. Email: info@directembedcoating.com.
Web: http://www.directembedcoating.com.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
1.2. COATING SYSTEM
A. Powder Coating with Embedded Image using DECS Equipment: As manufactured by Direct Embed
Coating Systems. Coating shall be resistant to abrasion, humidity and corrosion; anti-graffiti, scratch
resistant, non-combustible, super-durable (UV resistant), and TGIC free (non-toxic). Suitable for
both interior and exterior applications. Coating shall withstand high traffic and extreme weather..
1. Substrate Material: As indicated on the Drawings.
2. Image Source: As indicated on the Drawings.
3. Color: As indicated on the Drawings.
4. Finish: Matte.
1.3. APPLICATIONS/SCOPE
A. Sign and Streetscapes: As detailed on the Drawings for the following applications.
1. Identity.
2. Wayfinding.
3. Banners.
4. Landmarks.
5. Overhead.
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3. EXECUTION
1.1. EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory
preparation before proceeding.
1.2. PREPARATION
A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by
the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
1.3. INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and in proper relationship to adjacent surfaces.
1.4. PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products until completion of project.
B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
END OF SECTION