101400-Signage.pdf

Batavia VAMC Contract #36C24219C0228

Improve Ground Water, Building 30 Project #528A4-18-203

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SECTION 10 14 00

SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies directional signs exterior signage, code required signs and temporary signs.

B. This section specifies exterior signage.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Electrical Work: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.

B. Steel Supports: Section 05 50 00, Metal Fabrications.

C. Concrete Post Footings: Section 03 30 53, MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Provide signage that is the product of one manufacturer, who has provided signage as specified for a minimum of three (3) years. Submit manufacturer’s qualifications.

B. Installer’s Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the installation of signage of the type as specified in this Section.

Submit installer’s qualifications.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

AND SAMPLES.

B. Exterior Sign Samples: 152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 inches) samples of each color and material.

C. Manufacturer's Literature:

1. Showing the methods and procedures proposed for the anchorage of the signage system to each surface type.

2. Manufacturer’s printed specifications and maintenance instructions.

D. Sign Location Plan, showing location, type and total number of signs required.

E. Shop Drawings: Scaled for manufacture and fabrication of sign types.

Identify materials, show joints, welds, anchorage, accessory items, mounting and finishes.

F. Full size layout patterns for dimensional letters.

G. Manufacturer’s qualifications.

H. Installer’s qualifications.

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1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of

Construction”.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

611-14..................Anodized Architectural Aluminum

2603-13.................Voluntary Specification, Performance

Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and

Panels

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

A117.1-09...............Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

A36/A36M-19.............Carbon Structural Steel

A240/A240M-20...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

A666-15.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar

A1011/A1011M-18a........Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-

Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength

B36/B36M-18.............Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B152/B152M-19...........Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar

B209-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

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B209M-14................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

(Metric)

B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)

C1036-16................Flat Glass

C1048-18................Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass

C1349-17................Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate

D1003-13................Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

D4802-16................Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

F. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

MIL-PRF-8184F...........Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.

MIL-P-46144C............Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-14...................National Electrical Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SIGNAGE GENERAL

A. Provide signs of type, size and design shown on the construction documents.

B. Provide signs complete with lettering, framing and related components for a complete installation.

C. Provide graphics items as completed units produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings and fastenings.

D. Do not scale construction documents for dimensions. Verify dimensions and coordinate with field conditions. Notify Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) of discrepancies or changes needed to satisfy the requirements of the construction documents.

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2.2 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Thermal Movements: For exterior signs, allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes 67 degrees C (120 degrees F) ambient and 100 degrees C (180 degrees F) material surfaces.

B. Provide installed electrical components and sign installations bearing the label and certifications of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., and comply with NFPA 70 as well as applicable federal codes for installation techniques, fabrication methods and general product safety.

2.3 INTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS (NOT USED)

2.4 EXTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).

B. Finish:

1. ALUMINUM FINISHES:

a. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611.

2.5 INTERIOR SIGN TYPES (NOT USED)

2.6 EXTERIOR SIGN TYPES

A. General:

1. Fabricate signs that comply with VA Signage Design Manual.

B. Text and Graphics:

1. Illuminated Signs: Form graphics with router and backed with 3 mm

(0.0125 inch) thick minimum translucent white acrylic diffuser.

Mechanically fasten diffuser and letter voids to sign face.

2. Non-illuminated Signs: Provide surface applied reflective white opaque vinyl graphics.

C. Illuminated Monument with Electronic Message Center:

1. Provide sign with an illuminated sign cabinet mounted to a concrete base with a reveal between the base and the cabinet.

2. Construct sign of an aluminum extrusion system including the following integral features:

a. Concealed hinge for lamp access.

b. Water relief channel for proper drainage.

c. Ballast bracket channel and enclosed electrical raceway with cover.

d. Internal flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to base.

3. Display:

a. Character Height: 7 pixel font.

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b. The Estimated LED Lifetime: 100,000+ hours.

c. The viewing angle to be 90 degrees horizontal x 40 degrees vertical.

d. Provide allowance for service access to the sign to be from the front.

e. Provide graphic capability to include text, graphics, logos, basic animation, multiple font styles and sizes.

f. Power: 120/240 VAC single phase.

g. Display Dimming: 64 levels with automatic, scheduled or manual control.

h. Communication Connections: Ethernet Fiber and Radio.

D. Non-illuminated Post and Panel Sign:

1. Provide non-illuminated sign cabinet mounted to steel posts with adjustable reveal between posts and cabinet.

2. Construct sign of aluminum extrusion system including the following integral features:

a. Water relief channel for proper drainage.

b. Internal flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to posts.

c. Extruded aluminum posts.

d. Extruded aluminum reveal which is adjustable and frame retainer

(maximum 25 mm (1 inch) face dimension) to allow for sign face removal.

3. Weld sign cabinet at mitered corners and provide internal bracing to ensure structural rigidity. Shop weld and grind exposed welds smooth so surface is consistent with surrounding surface, and accepts paint finish in like manner.

4. Sign Faces: 2.3 mm (0.090 inch) thick aluminum. Mount aluminum faces into the framed extruded cabinet to allow for removal from the top or side, so faces can be changed without affecting extruded sign structure.

E. Non-illuminated Post and Stacking Bar Sign:

F. Non-illuminated Single Post Sign:

1. Provide sign constructed of an extruded aluminum square post with aluminum plate sign panel.

2. Sign Panel: 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) aluminum plate. Mechanically fasten panel to support post with tamper resistant fasteners.

3. Posts: Aluminum, minimum 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness.

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a. Post Caps: Welded or mechanically attached with concealed fasteners.

G. Non-illuminated Single Post Traffic Regulatory Sign:

1. Construct sign of extruded aluminum square post with aluminum plate sign panel.

2. Sign Panel: 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) aluminum plate with surface applied reflective vinyl traffic regulatory decals. Mechanically fasten to support post with tamper resistant fasteners.

3. Posts: Aluminum with minimum 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness.

Post caps to be welded or mechanically attached with concealed fasteners.

4. Provide reflective traffic control symbols complying to Department of Transportation, Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices in color, shape, proportions, text and symbols.

2.7 FABRICATION

A. Form work to required shapes and sizes, with true curve lines and angles. Provide necessary rebates, lugs and brackets for assembly of units. Provide concealed fasteners wherever possible.

B. Shop fabricate so far as practicable. Fasten joints flush to conceal reinforcement, or weld joints, where thickness or section permits.

C. Level and assemble contract surfaces of connected members so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable, without applying filling compound.

D. Signs: Fabricate with fine, even texture to be flat and sound.

1. Maintain lines and miters sharp, arises unbroken, profiles accurate and ornament true to pattern.

2. Plane surfaces to be smooth, flat and without oil-canning, free of rack and twist.

3. Maximum variation from plane of surface plus or minus 0.3 mm (0.015 inches). Restore texture to filed or cut areas.

E. Finish extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Fabricate square turns, sharp corners, and true curves.

F. Finish hollow signs with matching material on all faces, tops, bottoms and ends. Miter edge joints to give appearance of solid material.

G. Do not manufacture signs until final sign message schedule and location review has been completed by the COR and forwarded to contractor.

H. Drill holes for bolts and screws. Mill smooth exposed ends and edges with corners slightly rounded.

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I. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water.

J. Movable Parts, Including Hardware: Cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding or deformation of members. Center doors and covers in opening or frame.

1. Align contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.

K. Pre-assemble items in shop to minimize field splicing and assembly.

Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for re-assembly and coordinated installation.

L. Prime painted surfaces as required. Apply finish coating of paint for complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show.

1. Finish surface smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter and other imperfections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Locate signs as shown on the construction documents Sign Location

Plans.

B. Where not otherwise indicated conform to the VA Signage Design Manual for installation requirements.

C. At each sign location there are no utility lines behind each sign location that will be affected by installation of signs.

1. Correct and repair damage done to utilities during installation of signs at no additional cost to Government.

D. Provide inserts and anchoring devices which must be set in concrete or other material for installation of signs. Submit setting drawings, templates, instructions and directions for installation of anchorage devices, which may involve other trades.

E. Refer to Sign Message Schedule for mounting method. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the Sign Location Plan and the dimensions given on elevation and Sign Location Plans. When exact position, angle, height or location is not clear, contact COR for resolution.

F. When signs are installed on glass, provide blank glass back up to be placed on opposite side of glass exactly behind sign being installed.

Provide blank glass back that is the same size as sign being installed.

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G. Touch up exposed fasteners and connecting hardware to match color and finish of surrounding surface.

H. At completion of sign installation, clean exposed sign surfaces. Clean and repair adjoining or adjacent surfaces that became soiled or damaged as a result of installation of signs.

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