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RENOVATE CANTEEN PLAZA VA Project No. 640-12-124P Palo Alto, CA VA Palo Alto Health Care System

DIRECTORIES

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SECTION 10 13 00

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies exterior medical center pedestrian directional signs, and campus map signs.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 10 14 00, SIGNAGE/ Section 10 13 00, DIRECTORIES.

B.. Finishes, Division 09, FINISHES.

1.03 MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Sign manufacturer shall provide evidence that they regularly and presently manufacture signs similar to those specified in this section as one of their principal products.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

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

SAMPLES.

B. Samples: Directory panels and frames, with letters and symbols, each type. Submit 2 sets. One set of samples will be retained by COR, other returned to Contractor.

1. Color samples of each color, 150 mm x 150 mm (6 inches x 6 inches. Show anticipated range of color and texture.

2. Sample of typeface, arrow and symbols in a typical full size layout.

C. Manufacturer's Literature:

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

2. Manufacturer’s printed specifications, anchorage details, installation and maintenance instructions.

D. Samples: Directory 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.

1.05 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.

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

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

1.06 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 Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

B209-07 ...................................... Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate B221-08 ...................................... Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and tubes.

C. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

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

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

1.07 MINIMUM SIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Directional/Informational Signs:

1. Type Styles: As shown. Characters shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1.

Characters shall have a stroke width-to-height ratio of between 1:5 and 1:10.

2. Character Height: minimum 75 mm (3 in) high for overhead signs. As shown, for directional signs.

4. Mounting Location and Height: As shown.

1.08 COLORS AND FINISHES:

Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINSIHES.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Signs of type, size and design shown on the drawings and as specified.

B. 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 drawings for dimensions. Contractor to verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings. Resident Engineer to be notified of any discrepancy in drawing, in field directions or conditions, and/or of any changes required for all such construction details.

E. The Sign Contractor, by commencing work of this section, assumes overall responsibility, as part of his warranty of work, to assure that assemblies, components and parts shown or required within the work of the section, comply with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall further warrant: That all components, specified or required to satisfactorily complete the installation are compatible with each other and with conditions of installations.

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2.02 PRODUCTS

A. Aluminum:

1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209.

2. Extrusions and Tubing: ASTM B221.

B. Cast Acrylic Sheet: MIL-PRF-8184F; Type II, class 1, Water white non-glare optically clear. Matt finish water white clear acrylic shall not be acceptable.

C. Polycarbonate: MIL-P-46144C; Type I, class 1.

D. Vinyl: 0.1 mm thick machine cut, having a pressure sensitive adhesive and integral colors.

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

CONCRETE, Cast-in-place Concrete.

G. Steel: See Section 05 12 00, STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING.

2.03 SIGN STANDARDS

A. Topography:

1. Type Style: Helvetica Regular. Initial caps or all caps as indicated in Sign Message Schedule.

2. Arrow: See graphic standards in drawings.

3. Letter spacing: See graphic standards on drawings.

4. Letter spacing: See graphic standards on drawings.

5. All text, arrows, and symbols to be provided in size, colors, typefaces and letter spacing shown. Text shall be a true, clean, accurate reproduction of typeface(s) shown. Text shown in drawings are for layout purposes only; final text for signs is listed in Sign Message Schedule.

B. Project Colors and Finishes: See Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

2.04 SIGN TYPES

A. General:

1. EN designation indicates exterior non-illuminated sign.

B. Text and Graphics:

1. Non-illuminated Signs: Surface applied reflective white opaque vinyl graphics.

C. Panel Signs:

1. Reveals between sign cabinet panels are to be extruded aluminum. This extruded connector shall be adjustable to allow for either flush, 3/8” (one inch) reveal between the sign cabinet panels as indicated.

D. Non-illuminated Pathway - Sign Types EN-11.04

1. Sign is a non-illuminated sign cabinet mounted to concrete at grade base with a reveal between the aluminum base and the cabinet.

2. Sign shall be constructed of an aluminum extrusion system including the following integral features: water relief channel for proper drainage, anti-bird spikes in the cap, internal flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting at base, and vinyl applied graphics to allow for changeability

3. Sign is to be installed with a cast-in-place “J” bolt type mounting to an in grade concrete base.

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E. Non-illuminated Campus Map- Sign Types EN-17.01

1. Sign is a non-illuminated sign cabinet mounted to concrete at grade base with a reveal between the aluminum base and the cabinet.

2. Sign shall be constructed of an aluminum extrusion system including the following integral features: water relief channel for proper drainage, anti-bird spikes in the cap, internal flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting at base, and vinyl applied graphics to allow for changeability.

3. Map Graphic to be vandal proof, weather and fade resistant. Coordinate graphic design image with the COR.

4. Sign is to be installed with a cast-in-place “J” bolt type mounting to an in grade concrete base.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Design components to allow for expansion and contraction for a minimum material temperature range of 56 °C (100 °F), without causing buckling, excessive opening of joints or over stressing of adhesives, welds and fasteners.

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

C. Shop fabricate so far as practicable. Joints fastened flush to conceal reinforcement, or welded where thickness or section permits.

D. Contact surfaces of connected members be true. Assembled so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable, without use of filling compound.

E. Signs shall have fine, even texture and be flat and sound. Lines and miters sharp, arises unbroken, profiles accurate and ornament true to pattern. Plane surfaces be smooth flat and without oil-canning, free of rack and twist. Maximum variation from plane of surface plus or minus

0.3 mm (0.015 inches). Restore texture to filed or cut areas.

F. Level or straighten wrought work. Members shall have sharp lines and angles and smooth su1rfaces.

G. Extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Square turns and corners sharp, curves true.

H. Drill holes for bolts and screws. Conceal fastenings where possible. Exposed ends and edges mill smooth, with corners slightly rounded. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water.

I. Finish hollow signs with matching material on all faces, tops, bottoms and ends. Edge joints tightly mitered to give appearance of solid material.

J. All painted surfaces properly primed. Finish coating of paint to have complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show. Finished surface smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter and other imperfections.

K. Movable parts, including hardware, are to be cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding or deformation of members. Doors and covers centered in opening or frame. All contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.

L. Pre-assemble items in shop to greatest extent possible 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.

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M. No signs are be manufactured until final sign message schedule and location review has been completed by the Resident Engineer & forwarded to contractor.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Protect products against damage during field handling and installation. Protect adjacent existing and newly placed construction, landscaping and finishes as necessary to prevent damage during installation. Paint and touch up any exposed fasteners and connecting hardware to match color and finish of surrounding surface.

B. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the sign location plan and the dimensions given on elevation and sign location drawings. Where otherwise not dimensioned, signs shall be installed where best suited to provide a consistent appearance throughout the project. When exact position, angle, height or location is in doubt, contact Resident Engineer for clarification.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for all signs that are damaged, lost or stolen while materials are on the job site and up until the completion and final acceptance of the job.

D. Remove or correct signs or installation work Resident Engineer determines as unsafe or as an unsafe condition.

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

F. Locate signs as shown on the Sign Location Plans.

G. Certain signs may be installed on glass. A blank glass back up is required to be placed on opposite side of glass exactly behind sign being installed. This blank glass back up is to be the same size as sign being installed.

H. Contractor will be responsible for verifying that behind each sign location there are no utility lines that will be affected by installation of signs. Any damage during installation of signs to utilities will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to correct and repair.

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

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