2. Guidelines-FS-Reflective_Marker.docx

Sign and Poster Guidelines for the Forest Service Chapter 14 Manufacturing Specifications

14.3 Retroreflective Signs

14.3.1 Description

All materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supplies used to manufacture retroreflective signs as well as their packaging and shipment to the designated destination must comply with this specification, drawings, and other specifics of the requisition. There can be no marks, blemishes, or damage of any kind that may result in noticeable defects on any of the surfaces of the finished product. If not specifically defined herein, the contracting officer will pre-approve repair and/or method of repair of defects.

Aluminum—The aluminum substrate shall be alloy 5052-H38 or 6061-T6 from flat sheet stock conforming to the requirements of ASTM B209 and FP-03 section 718.05. Minimum thickness shall be 0.8 inch for panels up to 30 inches and 0.12 inch for larger panels. The back side of the sign shall not be painted.

14.3.6 Fonts

Unless otherwise specified, text for legends shall be Highway Gothic, ASA Series C lettering for 3-inch and 4-inch characters. Series D lettering should be used on 5-inch and 6-inch characters. Characters that are 7 inches and above should use Series E lettering. Directional and guide signs shall be in all capital letters as shown in the MUTCD, Figure 2H-2. General forest Information signs not covered by MUTCD may use upper- and lower-case text.

14.3.7 Paint

Paint applied to any surface of the substrate shall be premium grade exterior, silicone alkyd enamel. Colors should match the color of the HDO plywood substrate or sheeting, as specified in the order.