1. UFGS 10 14 00.10 Exterior Signage.pdf

USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS- 10 14 00. 10 ( August 2017)

Change 1 - 11/ 18

Pr epar i ng Act i v i t y: USACE Superseding UFGS- 10 14 00. 10 ( Apr i l 2006)

UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS

Ref er ences ar e i n agr eement wi t h UMRL dat ed Januar y 2022

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 14 00.10

EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Wind Load Requirements

1.2.2 Character Proportions and Heights

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.6 WARRANTY

1.7 EXTRA STOCK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MODULAR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SYSTEM

2.1.1 Free-Standing Base Mount Pylon/Monolith Type Signs

2.1.1.1 Framing

2.1.1.2 Exterior Sheeting Panels

2.1.1.3 Mounting

2.1.1.4 Finishes

2.1.2 Panel And Post/Panel Type Signs

2.1.2.1 Posts

2.1.2.2 Panel Framing System

2.1.2.3 Panels

2.1.2.4 Finishes

2.1.2.5 Mounting

2.1.3 Changeable Letter Directories

2.1.3.1 Frame and Trim

2.1.3.2 Header Plates

2.1.3.3 Door Glazing

2.1.3.4 Door Construction

2.1.3.5 Door Locks

2.1.3.6 Fabrication

2.1.3.7 Finishes

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2.1.3.8 Mounting

2.1.3.9 Changeable Letters

2.2 ILLUMINATION

2.3 GRAPHICS FOR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

2.3.1 Graphics

2.3.2 Messages

2.4 METAL PLAQUES

2.4.1 Cast Metal Plaques

2.4.1.1 Fabrication

2.4.1.2 Size

2.4.1.3 Border

2.4.1.4 Background

2.4.1.5 Mounting

2.4.1.6 Finish

2.4.2 Chemically Etched Metal Plaques

2.4.2.1 Fabrication

2.4.2.2 Size

2.4.2.3 Finish

2.4.3 Frost and Surface Oxidized Plaques

2.4.3.1 Fabrication

2.4.3.2 Size

2.4.3.3 Finish

2.5 DIMENSIONAL BUILDING LETTERS

2.5.1 Fabrication

2.5.2 Typeface

2.5.3 Size

2.5.4 Finish

2.5.5 Mounting

2.6 ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS

2.7 ANODIC COATING

2.8 ORGANIC COATING

2.9 STEEL PRODUCTS

2.10 CAST BRONZE

2.11 VINYL SHEETING FOR GRAPHICS

2.12 GLASS

2.13 FIBER-REINFORCED POLYESTER (FRP) PANELS

2.14 ACRYLIC SHEET

2.15 POLYCARBONATE SHEET

2.16 ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

2.17 SHOP FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

2.17.1 Factory Workmanship

2.17.2 Dissimilar Materials

2.17.3 Shop Painting

2.18 COLOR, FINISH, AND CONTRAST

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Anchorage

3.1.2 Protection and Cleaning

3.2 FIELD PAINTED FINISH

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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS- 10 14 00. 10 ( August 2017)

Change 1 - 11/ 18

Pr epar i ng Act i v i t y: USACE Superseding UFGS- 10 14 00. 10 ( Apr i l 2006)

UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS

Ref er ences ar e i n agr eement wi t h UMRL dat ed Januar y 2022

SECTION 10 14 00.10

EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

08/ 17, CHG 1: 11/ 18

NOTE: Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on cover s t he r equi r ement s f or common t ypes of ext er i or s i gns, di mensi onal bui l di ng l et t er s, and met al pl aques.

Adher e t o UFC 1-300-02 Uni f i ed Faci l i t i es Gui de Speci f i cat i ons ( UFGS) For mat St andar d when edi t i ng t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on or pr epar i ng new pr oj ect speci f i cat i on sect i ons. Edi t t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on f or pr oj ect speci f i c r equi r ement s by addi ng, del et i ng, or r evi s i ng t ext . For br acket ed i t ems, choose appl i cabl e i t em( s) or i nser t appr opr i at e i nf or mat i on.

Remove i nf or mat i on and r equi r ement s not r equi r ed i n r espect i ve pr oj ect , whet her or not br acket s ar e present.

Comment s, suggest i ons and r ecommended changes f or t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on ar e wel come and shoul d be submi t t ed as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) .

PART 1 GENERAL

NOTE: Ref er ence t hi s speci f i cat i on and dr awi ngs t o t he st andar ds of UFC 3- 120- 01, Si gn St andar ds t hat i ncl udes gr aphi cs, l et t er i ng st y l e and ot her key components.

NOTE: Ar my f aci l i t i es not excl uded by TI 800- 01 Desi gn Cr i t er i a wi l l be accessi bl e i n accor dance wi t h 36 CFR, Par t 1191, Amer i cans wi t h Di sabi l i t i es Act ( ADA) Accessi bi l i t y Gui del i nes f or Bui l di ngs and Facilities.

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Dr awi ngs wi l l i ndi cat e l ocat i on, di mensi ons, el evat i ons, schedul es, cont ent , det ai l s and such ot her i nf or mat i on as r equi r ed t o i ndi cat e t he ext ent of t he wor k. The same t er mi nol ogy or t i t l es used i n t he speci f i cat i on, f or t he di f f er ent t ypes of s i gnage, wi l l be used on t he dr awi ngs and schedul es.

Desi gner must coor di nat e and i ncor por at e exi st i ng s i gnage pol i cy and desi gns, as r equi r ed, f or new pr oj ect s on exi st i ng f aci l i t i es.

Thi s sect i on cover s some of t he mor e common ext er i or s i gn t ypes. When ot her s i gn t ypes ar e t o be used, speci f i cat i ons wi l l be modi f i ed accor di ngl y.

Pr oduct sel ect i ons must be based on aest het i c val ues, appear ance, and cost as r el at ed t o pr oj ect needs.

Addi t i onal Gui dance on t he devel opment of s i gnage syst ems i s avai l abl e i n USACE EP 310- 1- 6a and 6b, Si gn St andar ds Manual . The document i s avai l abl e f r om t he USACE Publ i cat i ons Depot , 2803 52nd Avenue, Hyat t svi l l e, MD 20781, 301- 394- 0081/ 82/ 83/ 84.

1.1 REFERENCES

NOTE: Thi s par agr aph i s used t o l i s t t he publ i cat i ons c i t ed i n t he t ext of t he gui de speci f i cat i on. The publ i cat i ons ar e r ef er r ed t o i n t he t ext by basi c desi gnat i on onl y and l i s t ed i n t hi s par agr aph by or gani zat i on, desi gnat i on, dat e, and t i t l e.

Use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e when you add a RI D out si de of t he Sect i on' s Ref er ence Ar t i c l e t o aut omat i cal l y pl ace t he r ef er ence i n t he Ref er ence Ar t i c l e. Al so use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e t o updat e t he i ssue dat es.

Ref er ences not used i n t he t ext wi l l aut omat i cal l y be del et ed f r om t hi s sect i on of t he pr oj ect speci f i cat i on when you choose t o r econci l e r ef er ences i n t he publ i sh pr i nt pr ocess.

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z97.1 (2015) Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS C1.1M/C1.1 (2012) Recommended Practices for Resistance Welding

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2020; Errata 1 2021) Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS D1.2/D1.2M (2014; Errata 1 2014; Errata 2 2020) Structural Welding Code - Aluminum

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A36/A36M (2019) Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM A123/A123M (2017) Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

ASTM A653/A653M (2020) Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A924/A924M (2020) Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A1011/A1011M (2018a) Standard Specification for Steel Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength

ASTM B26/B26M (2018; E 2018) Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings

ASTM B62 (2017) Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

ASTM B108/B108M (2019) Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings

ASTM B209 (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

ASTM B209M (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric)

ASTM B221 (2021) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

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ASTM B221M (2021) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)

ASTM C1036 (2021) Standard Specification for Flat Glass

ASTM D3841 (2016) Standard Specification for Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels

ASTM E84 (2020) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS (NAAMM)

NAAMM AMP 500 (2006) Metal Finishes Manual

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA

20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)

National Electrical Code

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL (SAE)

SAE AMS3611 (2011; Rev E; Stabilized (S) 2011) Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate General Purpose

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All exterior signage must be provided by a single manufacturer. Exterior signage must be of the design, detail, sizes, types, and message content shown on the drawings, must conform to the requirements specified, and must be provided at the locations indicated. Submit exterior signage schedule in electronic media with spread sheet format. Spread sheet must include sign location, sign type, and message. Signs must be complete with lettering, framing as detailed, and related components for a complete installation. Each sample must consist of a complete sign panel with letters and symbols. Samples may be installed in the work, provided each sample is identified and location recorded. Submit [three] [_____] color samples for each material requiring color and 305 mm 12 inch square sample of sign face color sample.

1.2.1 Wind Load Requirements

Exterior signage must be designed to withstand [_____] km/h mph windload.

Submit design analysis and supporting calculations performed in support of specified signage.

1.2.2 Character Proportions and Heights

Letters and numbers on indicated signs for handicapped-accessible buildings must have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10. Characters and numbers on indicated signs must be sized according to the viewing distance from which they are to be read. The minimum height is measured using an upper case letter "X". Lower case characters are permitted.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: Revi ew submi t t al descr i pt i on ( SD) def i ni t i ons i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES and edi t t he f ol l owi ng l i s t , and cor r espondi ng submi t t al i t ems i n t he t ext , t o r ef l ect onl y t he submi t t al s r equi r ed f or t he pr oj ect . The Gui de Speci f i cat i on t echni cal edi t or s have cl assi f i ed t hose i t ems t hat r equi r e Gover nment appr oval , due t o t hei r compl exi t y or cr i t i cal i t y, wi t h a " G. " Gener al l y, ot her submi t t al i t ems can be r evi ewed by t he Cont r act or ' s Qual i t y Cont r ol Syst em. Onl y add a “ G” t o an i t em, i f t he submi t t al i s suf f i c i ent l y i mpor t ant or compl ex i n cont ext of t he pr oj ect .

For Ar my pr oj ect s, f i l l i n t he empt y br acket s f ol l owi ng t he " G" c l assi f i cat i on, wi t h a code of up t o t hr ee char act er s t o i ndi cat e t he appr ovi ng aut hor i t y. Codes f or Ar my pr oj ect s usi ng t he Resi dent Management Syst em ( RMS) ar e: " AE" f or Ar chi t ect - Engi neer ; " DO" f or Di st r i ct Of f i ce ( Engi neer i ng Di v i s i on or ot her or gani zat i on i n t he Di st r i ct Of f i ce) ; " AO" f or Ar ea Of f i ce; " RO" f or Resi dent Of f i ce; and " PO" f or Pr oj ect Of f i ce. Codes f ol l owi ng t he " G" t ypi cal l y ar e not used f or Navy, Ai r For ce, and NASA pr oj ect s.

The " S" c l assi f i cat i on i ndi cat es submi t t al s r equi r ed as pr oof of compl i ance f or sust ai nabi l i t y Gui di ng Pr i nci pl es Val i dat i on or Thi r d Par t y Cer t i f i cat i on and as descr i bed i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL

PROCEDURES.

Choose t he f i r st br acket ed i t em f or Navy, Ai r For ce and NASA pr oj ect s, or choose t he second br acket ed i t em f or Ar my pr oj ect s.

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Approved Detail Drawings ; G[, [_____]]

SD-03 Product Data

Modular Exterior Signage System

Installation

Exterior Signage ; G[, [_____]]

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Wind Load Requirements

SD-04 Samples

Exterior Signage ; G[, [_____]]

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Protection and Cleaning ; G[, [_____]]

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

Signs, plaques, and dimensional letters must be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products. Items of equipment must essentially duplicate equipment that has been in satisfactory use at least 2 years prior to bid opening.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Materials must be wrapped for shipment and storage, delivered to the jobsite in manufacturer's original packaging, and stored in a clean, dry area in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.6 WARRANTY

Manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a one year period must be provided.

1.7 EXTRA STOCK

NOTE: A suf f i c i ent number of message panel s/ bar s and l et t er s f or f ut ur e use f or changes and message r epl acement must be speci f i ed.

Provide [_____] extra interchangeable message panels and extra stock of the following: [[_____] message bars of each color and size for sign types [_____].] [[_____] pressure-sensitive letters in each color and size for sign type [_____].] [[_____] changeable message strips for sign type [_____].]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MODULAR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SYSTEM

NOTE: Omi t s i gnage syst ems not r equi r ed f or pr oj ect .

Si gnage f or Navy pr oj ect s shoul d be desi gned i n accor dance wi t h t he Act i v i t y ' s Base Ext er i or Ar chi t ect ur al Gui de or Base Si gnage Gui de. Check wi t h act i v i t y concer ni ng st andar ds on saf et y r egul at or y s i gns ( i . e. f i r e and r adi at i on) .

Enamel f i ni sh i s mor e economi cal t han anodi zed, but may not per f or m as wel l ; t her ef or e, may not be cost ef f ect i ve. Desi gner shoul d i nvest i gat e l ocal condi t i ons t o make det er mi nat i on.

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Exterior signage must consist of a system of coordinated directional, identification, and regulatory type signs located where shown.

Dimensions, details, materials, message content, and design of signage must be as shown. Submit manufacturer's descriptive data and catalog cuts.

2.1.1 Free-Standing Base Mount Pylon/Monolith Type Signs

NOTE: Dr awi ngs shoul d show mount i ng hei ght s and mount i ng det ai l s.

2.1.1.1 Framing

Interior framing must consist of [aluminum] [or] [galvanized steel] tube columns welded to companion plates. Perimeter framing must consist of [aluminum] [or] [steel] angle framing welded to the post and plate system as designed. Framing members must be designed to permit [access to electrical equipment] [and] [panel removal]. Mounting must be provided as shown. Framing members of steel must be finished with semi-gloss baked enamel or two-component acrylic polyurethane. Openings must be sealed from moisture and made tamper-proof.

2.1.1.2 Exterior Sheeting Panels

NOTE: I f panel s ar e t o be nonr emovabl e, use al umi num panel s t o per mi t wel di ng t o f r ame. Det ai l s wi l l be used as appl i cabl e f or l ocat i ons f or wel di ng.

I n pr oj ect l ocat i ons wi t h Envi r onment al Sever i t y Cl assi f i cat i ons ( ESC) C3 t hr u C5, do not use gal vani zed or enamel ed st eel pr oduct s f or panel s, br acket s, post s, f ast ener s, or har dwar e; use anodi zed al umi num or f i ber gl ass f or panel s. Al so use anodi zed al umi num or st ai nl ess st eel f or br acket s and post s, and use st ai nl ess st eel f or f ast ener s and har dwar e. See UFC 1- 200- 01 f or det er mi nat i on of ESC f or pr oj ect l ocat i ons.

Modular panels must be provided in sizes shown on drawings. Panels must be fabricated a minimum of [ 2.3 mm 0.090 inch thick [aluminum] [steel]] [

3.2 mm 0.125 inch thick fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP)]. [Panels must be heliarc welded to framing system [_____].] Top and end panels must be removable and must be secured by 5 mm 3/16 inch socket head jack nuts. Finish for metal panels must be [semi-gloss baked enamel] [two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45].

2.1.1.3 Mounting

Mount by securing to concrete foundation as indicated.

2.1.1.4 Finishes

Base finish must be [semi-gloss baked enamel] [or] [two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45] [_____]. Metal panel

SECTION 10 14 00.10 Page 9 system finish must be [baked enamel or two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45 [_____], as shown].

2.1.2 Panel And Post/Panel Type Signs

NOTE: Show det ai l s of s i gn f oundat i ons on dr awi ngs. I ncl ude pr ovi s i on f or conceal ed ent r y of el ect r i c ser vi ce t o i nt er nal l y i l l umi nat ed si gns t hr ough f oundat i on t o post .

2.1.2.1 Posts

One-piece [aluminum] [or] [galvanized steel] posts must be provided with minimum 3.2 mm 0.125 inch wall thickness. Posts must be designed to accept panel framing system described. The post must be designed to permit attachment of panel framing system without exposed fasteners. Caps must be provided for each post.

2.1.2.2 Panel Framing System

Panel framing consisting of aluminum sections and interlocking track components must be designed to interlock with posts with concealed fasteners.

2.1.2.3 Panels

Modular message panels must be provided in sizes shown on drawings.

Panels must be fabricated a minimum of [ [2.0] [2.3] [3.2] mm [0.080] [0.090] [0.125] inch aluminum] [ 3.2 mm 0.125 inch acrylic] [ 3.2 mm 0.125 inch fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP)]. [Panels must be designed to be interchangeable.] [Panels with metal return sheeting must have welded corners, ground smooth.] [Panels must be heliarc welded to framing system.] [Face panels must be removable to provide access to electrical components.]

2.1.2.4 Finishes

Post finish must be [semi-gloss baked enamel] [or] [two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45] [_____]. Metal panel system finish must be [baked enamel or two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45 [_____], as shown].

2.1.2.5 Mounting

[Provide permanent mounting by embedding posts in concrete foundation as indicated.] [Provide removable mounting by [[a steel] [an aluminum]] [[sleeve] [flange]] embedded in concrete as indicated.]

2.1.3 Changeable Letter Directories

NOTE: The di r ect or i es speci f i ed ar e st andar d changeabl e- l et t er t ype. Message st r i p t ypes ar e al so avai l abl e. Cor k boar d can be subst i t ut ed f or mol ded backi ng t o pr ovi de bul l et i n boar ds.

Let t er i ng i s avai l abl e i n set s of upper case, l ower case, and numer al s or as i ndi v i dual char act er s.

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Mel ami ne pl ast i c ( MP) header pl at es ar e a t ough phenol i c cor e mat er i al t hat i s sui t abl e f or non- di r ect sun ext er i or usage and i s r ecommended f or r ai sed l et t er i ng and br ai l l e.

2.1.3.1 Frame and Trim

Aluminum alloy finish must be [_____].

2.1.3.2 Header Plates

[Header plate must consist of background metal matching frame and having raised letters attached through the back.] [Header plate must consist of acrylic with raised acrylic letters.] [Header plate must consist of MP plastic with raised letters.]

2.1.3.3 Door Glazing

Door glazing must be [clear safety or tempered glass minimum 6 mm 1/4 inch thick.] [clear acrylic sheet 4.8 mm 3/16 inch thick.] [clear polycarbonate sheet [4.8] [6.4] mm [3/16] [1/4] inch thick.]

2.1.3.4 Door Construction

Door frame must be of same material and finish as surrounding frame.

Corners must be mitered [, reinforced] [, welded], and assembled with concealed fasteners. Hinges must be standard with manufacturer, in finish to match frames and trim. Glazing must be set in frame with resilient glazing channels.

2.1.3.5 Door Locks

Door locks must be manufacturer's standard and must be keyed alike.

2.1.3.6 Fabrication

Frames and trim must be assembled with corners [reinforced] [welded] and mitered to hairline fit, with no exposed fasteners. Removable changeable directory panel must consist of [ 6 mm 1/4 inch thick white acrylic with clear acrylic letter tracks] [exterior grade plywood] [aluminum] [rubber] back with [vinyl] [polycarbonate] [corkboard] covering backgrooved 6 mm 1/4 inch on centers to receive letters.

2.1.3.7 Finishes

Post finish must be [semi-gloss baked enamel] [or] [two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45] [_____]. Metal panel system finish must be [baked enamel or two-component acrylic polyurethane] [anodized conforming to AA DAF45 [_____], as shown].

2.1.3.8 Mounting

Directories must be mounted to supporting structures with concealed fasteners in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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2.1.3.9 Changeable Letters

NOTE: Al l ow f or changes and message r epl acement by speci f y i ng a suf f i c i ent number of l et t er s f or f ut ur e use. For ot her l et t er i ng t ypes, speci al equi pment may be r equi r ed t o appl y messages. I f so, be sur e t o i ncl ude t he equi pment and oper at i ng i nst r uct i ons. I n ar eas wher e vandal i sm i s a pr obl em, acr yl i c sol vent may be used t o gl ue l et t er s t o t he backgr ound. Thi s l i mi t s changi ng of t he message.

Changeable letters must be upper-case or upper and lower-case [helvetica medium] [_____]. Tabbed vinyl letters and numbers must be furnished in accordance with the [drawings] [and] [schedule].

2.2 ILLUMINATION

NOTE: Coor di nat e i l l umi nat i on wi t h Di v i s i on 26 and avai l abl e el ect r i c ser vi ce.

Ext er i or s i gns wi t h t he message " EMERGENCY" shoul d be connect ed t o an emer gency power sour ce.

Concealed lighting must be provided within panel framing members.

Lighting must be controlled by a photocell device. [Top] [Back] lighting must be provided by [T-12 slimline lamps, [120] [277] [_____] volt, 60-hertz, single-phase, Type 1, or Type 2 ballast] [_____]. Ballast must be integrally mounted, high power factor and rated for use down to minus 29 degrees C minus 20 degrees F ambient starting temperature. Ballast and wiring within the sign must be in metal raceways. Electrical equipment must be UL or FM listed and comply with NFPA 70 . Illumination must be evenly distributed. A switch on the interior of the sign must be provided to turn off power in the sign. Switch must be readily accessible when sign is open.

2.3 GRAPHICS FOR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

2.3.1 Graphics

NOTE: Choose t he appr opr i at e par agr aph f or t he gr aphi cs appl i cat i on. The pr ocess of s i l k- scr eeni ng f or l ar ge ar eas, t ype, et c. does not weat her pr oper l y wi t hout pr oper pr ot ect i ve over spr ay pr ot ect i on wi t h UV i nhi bi t or s.

Signage graphics must conform to the following:

[ a. [Cast] [Custom fabricated] [Plate] aluminum letters, [6] [13] [_____] mm [1/4] [1/2] [_____] inch thick must be provided and fastened to the message panel with concealed fasteners. Letters must project [_____] mm inches from face of panel. ]

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[ b. Pressure sensitive precision cut vinyl letters [with reflecting surface] [_____] must be provided. ]

[ c. Message must be applied to panel using the silkscreen process.

Silkscreened images must be executed with photo screens prepared from original art. Handcut screens will not be accepted. Original art must be defined as artwork that is a first generation pattern of the original specified art. Edges and corners must be clean. Rounded corners, cut or ragged edges, edge buildup, bleeding or surfaces pinholes will not be accepted. ]

[ d. Message letters must be cut out from panel. Panel cutouts must be backed with [ 2.0 mm 0.080 inch FRP] [ 3.2 mm 0.125 inch acrylic] where cutouts occur. ]

[ e. Message must be cut out from panel. Acrylic letters [3] [6] [13] mm [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] inch thick must be projected through the cutout area and chemically welded to 3.2 mm 0.125 inch thick acrylic backup sheet. ]

[ f. Message must be embedded in FRP sheet and completely covered with thermosetting polyester resin. Message must be embedded minimum 0.8 mm 1/32 inch . Sheets must be processed in one piece, in one process, to prevent delamination. ]

[ g. Message must be applied using the frisket method. Photomechanically reproduced graphic masks must be applied to the sign face which has been coated with the graphics color. A background must then be applied to the exposed surfaces. Handcut masks will not be accepted.

Edges that are nicked, cut, or ragged will not be acceptable. A protective overcoat containing UV-resistant additives must be applied. ]

[ h. Message must be engraved in non-corrosive, three-ply fiberglass laminate. Message must be core color or paint filled multiple colors. ]

2.3.2 Messages

NOTE: Choose t ypef ace consi st ent wi t h t ot al s i gnage syst em and Act i v i t y St andar ds. Show message cont ent , s i zes, and col or s on dr awi ngs or i n a message schedul e.

See [drawings] [and] [schedule] for message content. Typeface:

[Helvetica medium] [_____]. Type size [_____] [as indicated].

2.4 METAL PLAQUES

Design and location of plaques must be as indicated.

2.4.1 Cast Metal Plaques

2.4.1.1 Fabrication

Cast metal plaques must have the logo, emblem and artwork cast in the [bas relief] [flat relief] [_____] technique. Plaques must be fabricated from [prime aluminum] [bronze] [yellow brass].

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2.4.1.2 Size

Plaque size must be [_____] [as indicated].

2.4.1.3 Border

Border must be [flat band] [plain edge] [bevel] [custom ornamental as indicated] [_____].

2.4.1.4 Background

Background texture must be [leather] [fine pebble] [_____].

2.4.1.5 Mounting

Mounting must be [concealed] [rosettes and anchors] [rosettes and toggle bolts] [invisible] [_____].

2.4.1.6 Finish

Finishes must consist of [aluminum light colored sandblasted background.

Letters must be satin polished and entire plaque must be sprayed with two coats of clear lacquer.] [aluminum with background sprayed dark gunmetal colored lacquer. Letters must be satin polished and entire plaque sprayed with two coats clear lacquer.] [bronze with dark finish oxidized background. Letters must be satin polished and entire plaque sprayed with two coats of clear lacquer.] [[aluminum] [bronze] with sprayed background. Letters must be satin polished.]

2.4.2 Chemically Etched Metal Plaques

2.4.2.1 Fabrication

Plaque must be chemically [single-] [double-] etched one-piece [brass] [bronze] [_____] [0.8128] [1.6256] [3.175] [6.35] mm [0.032] [0.064] [0.125] [0.250] inch thick.

2.4.2.2 Size

Plaque size must be [_____] [as shown].

2.4.2.3 Finish

[Single-etched raised areas must be in [gold-tone] [silver-tone] [bronze-tone] finish and recessed areas must be colorfilled.] [Double-etched raised areas must be [gold-tone] [silver-tone] and recessed textured areas must be [gold-tone] [silver-tone] colorfilled.]

2.4.3 Frost and Surface Oxidized Plaques

2.4.3.1 Fabrication

Plaque must be frosted and surface oxidized one - piece [anodized aluminum] [brass] [bronze] [stainless steel] [1.02] [3.175] mm [0.040] [0.125] inch thick.

2.4.3.2 Size

Plaque size must be [_____] [as shown].

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2.4.3.3 Finish

[Material finish must be [satin] [polished].] [Frosted areas must be oxidized [black for aluminum or stainless steel] [or] [black or brown, for brass or bronze].]

2.5 DIMENSIONAL BUILDING LETTERS

NOTE: These l et t er s ar e f or di r ect appl i cat i on t o ext er i or bui l di ng sur f aces. Dr awi ngs must show mount i ng t ype det ai l s.

2.5.1 Fabrication

Letters must be fabricated from [cast aluminum] [cast bronze] [ 2.29 mm

0.090 inch aluminum sheet] [ 3.17 mm 0.125 inch aluminum sheet] [extruded aluminum] [_____]. Letters must be cleaned by chemical etching or cleaned ultrasonically in a special degreasing bath. Letters must be packaged for protection until installation.

2.5.2 Typeface

Typeface must be [helvetica medium] [_____] [as indicated].

2.5.3 Size

Letter size must be [_____] [as indicated].

2.5.4 Finish

[Anodized aluminum] [Baked enamel or two-component acrylic polyurethane] [[Polished] [Oxidized] bronze with clear coat] finish must be provided.

2.5.5 Mounting

[Threaded studs] [Steel U-bracket, cap screws, and expansion bolts] of number and size as recommended by manufacturer, must be used for concealed anchorage. Letters which project from the building line must have stud spacer sleeves. Letters, studs, and sleeves must be of the same material. Supply templates for mounting.

2.6 ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS

Aluminum alloy products must conform to ASTM B209M ASTM B209 for sheet or plate, ASTM B221M ASTM B221 for extrusions and ASTM B26/B26M or ASTM B108/B108M for castings. Aluminum extrusions must be provided at least 3 mm 1/8 inch thick and aluminum plate or sheet at least 16 gauge thick. Welding for aluminum products must conform to AWS C1.1M/C1.1 .

2.7 ANODIC COATING

NOTE: Edi t t he f ol l owi ng r equi r ement s as necessar y f or t he pr oj ect .

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Anodized finish must conform to AA DAF45 as follows:

[ Clear (natural) designation AA-M10-C22-A31, Architectural Class II

0.010 mm 0.4 mil or thicker. ]

[ Integrated color anodized designation AA-M10-C22-A32, Architectural Class 0.010 to 0.018 mm 0.4 to 0.7 mil . ]

[ Electrolytically deposited color - anodized designation AA-M10-C22-A34, Architectural Class II 0.010 to 0.018 mm 0.4 to 0.7 mil .

2.8 ORGANIC COATING

NOTE: Edi t t hi s par agr aph t o i ncl ude onl y t ypes and f i ni shes bei ng used.

Clean, prime and give surfaces a [semi-gloss baked enamel] [or] [two-component acrylic polyurethane] finish in accordance with NAAMM AMP 500, AMP 505, with total dry film thickness not less than 0.030 mm 1.2 mils .

2.9 STEEL PRODUCTS

Structural steel products must conform to ASTM A36/A36M. Sheet and strip steel products must conform to ASTM A1011/A1011M . Welding for steel products must conform to AWS D1.2/D1.2M .

2.10 CAST BRONZE

Fabricate components with sharp corners, flat faces, and accurate profiles. Remove and polish burrs and rough spots. Finish faces to a uniform high luster. Cast bronze must be in accordance with ASTM B62.

2.11 VINYL SHEETING FOR GRAPHICS

Vinyl sheeting must be 5 to 7 year premium type and must be in accordance with the flammability requirements of ASTM E84 and must be a minimum 0.08 mm 0.003 inch film thickness. Film must include a precoated pressure sensitive adhesive backing, Class 1, or positionable pressure sensitive adhesive backing, Class 3.

2.12 GLASS

Glass must be in accordance with ASTM C1036, Type I, Class 1, Quality q3 and ANSI Z97.1 .

2.13 FIBER-REINFORCED POLYESTER (FRP) PANELS

Fiber-reinforced polyester (FRP) must be in accordance with ASTM D3841, Type II, Grade 1, Class 124, [_____] [as indicated].

2.14 ACRYLIC SHEET

Acrylic sheet must be in accordance with the flammability requirements of ASTM E84 and must conform to ANSI Z97.1 .

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2.15 POLYCARBONATE SHEET

Polycarbonate sheet must conform to SAE AMS3611.

2.16 ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

Exposed anchor and fastener materials must be compatible with metal to which applied and must match in color and finish and must be non-rusting, non-corroding, and non-staining. Exposed fasteners must be tamper-proof.

2.17 SHOP FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

2.17.1 Factory Workmanship

Work must be assembled in the shop, as far as practical, ready for installation at the site. Work that cannot be shop assembled must be given a trial fit in the shop to ensure proper field assembly. Holes for bolts and screws must be drilled or punched. Drilling and punching must produce clean, true lines and surfaces. Welding to or on structural steel must be in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M . Welding must be continuous along the entire area of contact. Exposed welds must be ground smooth.

Exposed surfaces of work must have a smooth finish and exposed riveting must be flush. Fastenings must be concealed where practical. Items specified to be galvanized must be by hot-dip process after fabrication if practical. Galvanization must be in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM A653/A653M , as applicable. Other metallic coatings of steel sheet must be in accordance with ASTM A924/A924M . Joints exposed to the weather must be formed to exclude water. Drainage and weep holes must be included as required to prevent condensation buildup.

2.17.2 Dissimilar Materials

NOTE: I f s i gns ar e t o have ext ensi ve met al par t s or ar e t o be anchor ed t o st r uct ur al st eel , i ncl ude t hi s par agr aph. Ot her wi se edi t as appr opr i at e.

Where dissimilar metals are in contact, or where aluminum is in contact with concrete, mortar, masonry, wet or pressure-treated wood, or absorptive materials subject to wetting, the surfaces must be protected with a coat of asphalt varnish or a coat of zinc-molybdate primer to prevent galvanic or corrosive action.

2.17.3 Shop Painting

Surfaces of miscellaneous metal work, except nonferrous metal, corrosion resisting steel, and zinc-coated work, must be given one coat of zinc-molybdate primer or an approved rust-resisting treatment and metallic primer in accordance with manufacturer's standard practice. Surfaces of items to be embedded in concrete must not be painted. Upon completion of work, damaged surfaces must be recoated.

2.18 COLOR, FINISH, AND CONTRAST

NOTE: Col or must be speci f i ed i n t hi s par agr aph unl ess i dent i f i ed el sewher e i n f i ni sh par agr aphs.

Del et e col or por t i on i f cover ed el sewher e.

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Edi t i ng of col or r ef er ence sent ence( s) must be coor di nat ed wi t h t he Gover nment . Gener al l y t he 09 06 00 SCHEDULES FOR FI NI SHES or dr awi ng i s used when t he pr oj ect i s desi gned by an Ar chi t ect or I nt er i or desi gner . Col or must be sel ect ed f r om manuf act ur er s st andar d col or s or i dent i f i ed as a manuf act ur er s col or i n t hi s speci f i cat i on onl y when t he pr oj ect i s ver y s i mpl e and has mi ni mal f i ni shes. Coor di nat e choi ce of col or s wi t h manuf act ur er ' s i nf or mat i on as r egar ds t o col or f ast ness. Coor di nat e col or sel ect i ons wi t h i nst al l at i on st andar ds, i f one exi st s.

When t he Gover nment di r ect s t hat col or be l ocat ed i n t he dr awi ngs a not e must be added t hat st at es:

" Wher e col or i s shown as bei ng speci f i c t o one manuf act ur er , an equi val ent col or by anot her manuf act ur er may be submi t t ed f or appr oval .

Manuf act ur er s and mat er i al s speci f i ed ar e not i nt ended t o l i mi t t he sel ect i on of equal col or s f r om ot her manuf act ur er s. The wor d " col or " as used her ei n i ncl udes sur f ace col or and pat t er n. "

Pr i or t o speci f y i ng a cust om col or f i ni sh, r esear ch t o det er mi ne i f addi t i onal cost and l ead t i me i s f easi bl e. Not e t her e i s of t en a mi ni mum or der r equi r ement ; t hi s r equi r ement wi l l al so af f ect f ut ur e or der s.

When a manuf act ur er ' s name, st ock number , pat t er n, and col or i s used, be cer t ai n t hat t he pr oduct conf or ms t o t hi s speci f i cat i on, as edi t ed.

Color must be [in accordance with Section 09 06 00 SCHEDULES FOR FINISHES.] [as indicated on the drawings.] [selected from manufacturers standard colors.] [[______.] Color listed is not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers.] For buildings required to be handicapped-accessible, the characters and background of signs must be eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish. Characters and symbols must contrast with their background - either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Signs, plaques, or dimensional letters must be installed in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions at locations shown on the approved detail drawings ; submit drawings showing elevations of each type of sign; dimensions, details, and methods of mounting or anchoring; shape and thickness of materials; and details of construction. A schedule showing the location, each sign type, and message must be included.

Circuits installed underground must conform to the requirements of Section 33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION. Steel conduits installed underground and illuminated signage mounted directly on buildings must be in conformance with the requirements of Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Signs must be installed plumb and true at mounting

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3.1.1 Anchorage

Anchorage and fastener materials must be in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions for the indicated substrate. Anchorage not otherwise specified or indicated must include slotted inserts, expansion shields, and powder-driven fasteners when approved for concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry; machine carriage bolts for steel; lag bolts and screws for wood.

3.1.2 Protection and Cleaning

The work must be protected against damage during construction. Hardware and electrical equipment must be adjusted for proper operation. Glass, frames, and other sign surfaces must be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. After signs are completed and inspected, cover all project identification, directional, and other signs which may mislead the public. Covering must be maintained until instructed to be removed by the Contracting Officer or until the facility is to be opened for business. Submit [six] [_____] copies of maintenance instructions listing routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guides. The instructions must include simplified diagrams for the equipment as installed. Signs must be cleaned, as required, at time of cover removal.

3.2 FIELD PAINTED FINISH

Miscellaneous metals and frames must be field painted in accordance with Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS. Anodized metals, masonry, and glass must be protected from paint. Finish must be free of scratches or other blemishes.

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