SECTION_10_14_30-Exterior_Signage-06.25.2018.pdf

Lower Roosevelt Field Renovation EXTERIOR SIGNAGE United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York

DCM Architecture & Engineering, LLC 101430 - 1 Project No. 17-003 June 25, 2018

SECTION 10 14 30 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Related Documents: Provisions established within the General and Sup-plementary Conditions of the Contract, Division 1 - General Requirements and the Drawings are collectively applicable to this Section.

B. Section Includes:

1. Exterior dimensional letters of cut metal construction.

2. Exterior dimensional letters of cast metal construction.

3. Plaques.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Supplier: Obtain all products in this section from a single supplier.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Products shall meet requirements of the Americans

With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and local amendments and modifications.

C. Installer: Installation shall be performed by installer specialized and experi-enced in work similar to that required for this project.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with requirements of Division 1.

B. Product Data: Submit product data for specified products. Include material de-tails for each sign specified.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including dimensions, anchorage, and accessories.

D. Samples: Submit supplier’s standard color chart for selection purposes and se-lected colors for verification purposes.

E. Installation: Submit supplier’s installation instructions.

F. Closeout Submittals:

1. Submit operation and maintenance data for installed products, including precautions against harmful cleaning materials and methods.

2. Submit warranty documents specified herein.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Comply with requirements of Division 1.

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1. Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time require-ments to avoid construction delays.

2. Deliver products in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged con-tainers with identification labels intact.

3. Store products protected from weather, temperature, and other harmful conditions as recommended by supplier.

4. Handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Project Warranty: Comply with requirements of Division 1.

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit manufacturer's standard warranty document executed by authorized company official.

1. Warranty Period: One (1) year from product ship date. Warranty specifically excludes letter mounting substrate.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Dimensional Letter Signs and Plaques:

1. Cosco Industries; Cast Aluminum: www.coscoarchitecturalsigns.com.

2. APCO Graphics, Inc.: www.apcosigns.com

3. ASI Sign Systems, Inc.: www.asisignage.com

4. Mohawk Sign Systems: www.mohawksign.com

5. InPro Corporation Architectural Signage: www.inprocorp.com

B. Equivalents: Subject to compliance with all material and performance require-ments outlined in these specifications, “or equal” products by other manufacturers will be considered for use subject to review by the Architect. The Architect’s deci-sion regarding equivalency is final.

C. Material:

1. Cut metal: Stainless Steel in Polished Face and Sides

2. Cast metal: Aluminum in Satin Anodized.

D. Fabricated Letters:

1. Letterstyle: To be determined by Government.

2. Letter Cap Height: As per drawings.

3. Letter Depth: Cut metal: ¼” , Cast metal; 1”

E. Mounting Method:

1. Cut metal: Flush Mount.

2. Cast metal: Stud Mount.

2.2 GENERAL SIGNAGE APPLICATIONS

A. General: Comply with requirements indicated for materials, thicknesses, finishes, colors, designs, shapes, sizes, and details of construction.

http://www.coscoarchitecturalsigns.com/ http://www.apcosigns.com/ http://www.asisignage.com/ http://www.mohawksign.com/ http://www.inprocorp.com/

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B. Design, fabricate, and install sign assemblies to prevent buckling, opening up of joints, and over-stressing of welds and fasteners.

C. Mill joints to a tight, hairline fit. Form joints exposed to the weather to ex-clude water penetration.

D. Conceal fasteners if possible; otherwise, locate fasteners where they will be inconspic-uous.

E. Create signage to required sizes and layout. Comply with requirements indicated for design, dimensions, finish, color, and details of construction.

2.3 PLAQUES

A. Color and Font: To be determined by the Government.

Part 3 – EXECUTION

2.4 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify installation conditions previously estab-lished under other sections are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Scheduling of installation by Owner or it’s representative implies that substrate and conditions are prepared and ready for product installation. Proceeding with installa-tion implies installer’s acceptance of substrate and conditions.

2.5 INSTALLATION

A. Install product in accordance with supplier’s instructions.

B. Install product in locations indicated using mounting methods recommended by sign manufacturer and free from distortion, warp, or defect adversely af-fecting appearance.

C. Install product level, plumb, and at heights indicated.

D. Install product at heights to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act Ac-cessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and applicable local amendments and reg-ulations.

E. Install signs within the following tolerances and in accordance with manu-facturer's recommendations:

1. Interior Signs: Within 1/4 inch vertically and horizontally of intended location.

2. Exterior Signs: Within 1 inch vertically and horizontally of intended location.

2.6 CLEANING, PROTECTION, AND REPAIR

A. Repair scratches and other damage which might have occurred during installation.

Replace components where repairs were made but are still visible to the unaided eye from a distance of 10 feet.

B. Remove temporary coverings and protection to adjacent work areas. Clean installed

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Remove construction debris from project in accordance with provisions in Division 1.

2.7 SIGN SCHEDULE

A. Refer to drawings for sizes, locations and layout of signage types, sign text copy, and graphics.

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