104423_Signage.pdf

US Forest Service BWS 1622.000

PAYSON RANGER STATION

Construction Documents

ROOM SIGNS 101423 - 1

SECTION 104423 – ROOM SIGNS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Room-identification signs – interior and exterior.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Accessible: In accordance with the accessibility standard.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

B. Sign Schedule: Use same designations specified or indicated on Drawings or in a sign schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS

A. Accessibility Standard: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities for signs.

2.2 SIGNS

A. Interior Room-Identification Signs: Sign with smooth, uniform surfaces; with message and characters having uniform faces, sharp corners, and precisely formed lines and profiles; and as follows:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Photopolymer face sheet with raised graphics laminated to acrylic backing sheet to produce composite sheet.

a. Composite-Sheet Thickness: Manufacturer's standard for size of sign.

b. Surface-Applied Graphics: Applied vinyl film or paint.

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c. Color(s): As shown on drawings.

2. Sign-Panel Perimeter: Finish edges smooth.

a. Edge Condition: Square cut.

b. Corner Condition in Elevation: Square.

3. Mounting: Two-face tape. If mounting to glass provide solid backer plate to hide mounting.

4. Text and Typeface: Accessible raised characters and Braille Helvetica or similar typeface. Finish raised characters to contrast with background color, and finish Braille to match background color.

2.3 EXTERIOR ROOM SIGNS

A. Zinc Alloy: 1/8” zinc, alloy and temper recommended by metal producer for interior and exterior use.

B. Paints and Coatings for Sheet Materials: Inks, dyes, and paints that are recommended by manufacturer for optimum adherence to surface and are UV and water resistant for colors and exposure indicated.

C. Colors: Selected by Architect and in accordance with local and Federal Standards.

D. Finish and Contrast: Matte finish, with characters contrasting with background by at least 20%.

E. Letters and Braille Characters:

1. Raised 1/32” upper case, san serif or simple serif, accompanied with Grade 2 Braille.

Raised characters at least 5/8” high.

2. Letters and Numbers: Width-to-height ratio from 3:5 to 1:1, stroke width to height ratio from 1:5 to 1:10.

3. Text: See Door Schedule and sign details.

4. Mounting: Two-Face Tape: Manufacturer's standard high-bond, foam-core tape, 0.045 inch thick, with adhesive on both sides.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard sign assemblies according to requirements indicated.

B. Surface-Engraved Graphics: Machine engrave characters and other graphic devices into panel surface indicated to produce precisely formed copy, incised to uniform depth.

1. Engraved Opaque Acrylic Sheet: Fill engraved graphics with manufacturer's standard enamel.

2. Engraved Metal: Fill engraved graphics with manufacturer's standard baked enamel.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of signage work.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install signs using mounting methods indicated and according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Install signs level, plumb, true to line, and at locations and heights indicated, with sign surfaces free of distortion and other defects in appearance.

B. Room-Identification Signs: Install in locations on walls as indicated.

C. Mounting Methods:

1. Two-Face Tape: Clean bond-breaking materials from substrate surface and remove loose debris. Apply tape strips symmetrically to back of sign and of suitable quantity to support weight of sign without slippage. Keep strips away from edges to prevent visibility at sign edges. Place sign in position, and push to engage tape adhesive.

3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Remove and replace damaged or deformed signs and signs that do not comply with specified requirements. Replace signs with damaged or deteriorated finishes or components that cannot be successfully repaired by finish touchup or similar minor repair procedures.

B. Remove temporary protective coverings and strippable films as signs are installed.

C. On completion of installation, clean exposed surfaces of signs according to manufacturer's written instructions, and touch up minor nicks and abrasions in finish. Maintain signs in a clean condition during construction and protect from damage until acceptance by Owner.

END OF SECTION 104423