Attachment D- VHA Interior Design Guide. See 10 14 00 Signage Specifications 2.doc

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 Station 610A4

SECTION 10 14 00

SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies interior signage for room identification, life safety and directional/ wayfinding.

All products shall be on GSA Schedule 078 for easy in future re-orders/updates. The proposed signage and wayfinding package will meet all Federal and Department of Veterans Affairs requirements for safety and ADA compliance. This project requires a combined environmental graphics design-build organization with significant experience in developing a large-scale interior signage/wayfinding scheme in a major medical center environment.

1.2 Quality Assurance

Sign Vendor shall be on GSA Schedule 078 to ensure ease of re-orders and customer support over the life of the system. Vendor shall provide evidence that they regularly and presently manufacture signs similar to those specified in this section as one of their principal products. Sign vendor shall have at least 15 years’ experience and have completed 3 other similar VA signage projects within the last 5 years of similar scope and value. This is a brand name or equal procurement per 48CFR811, 104-70. Signs shall meet all salient characteristics, match and be interchangeable with the existing sign system standard. Brand name / Basis of Design is Creative Sign Service, Inc. P: 301-345-3700 E: creative@creativesignage.com.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A.

Pre-Award – to Determine Overall Bid Technical Acceptance:

1. GSA Schedule Information for Sign Vendor

2. Past Performance – Provide contract number, point of contact, value and project description for 3 other similar VA signage projects completed within the last 5 years of similar scope and value.

3. Manufacturer’s printed literature showing specifications and certifications that meet all specified requirements.

6. Insert software as detailed in section 1.7.

1.4 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.

1.5 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

1.6 MINIMUM SIGN REQUIREMENTS

A.

Permanent Rooms and Spaces:

1.

Tactile and Braille Characters, raised minimum 0.793 mm (1/32 in). Characters shall be accompanied by Grade 2 Braille.

2.

Type Styles: Refer to sign drawings.

3.

Character Height: Minimum 16 mm (5/8 in) high, Maximum 50 mm (2 in).

4.

Symbols (Pictograms): Equivalent written description shall be placed directly below symbol, outside of symbol's background field. Border dimensions of symbol background shall be minimum 150 mm (6 in) high.

5.

Finish and Contrast: Background shall be non-glare acrylic finish with adequate contrast with background.

6.

Mounting Location and Height: To comply with ADA Regulations. Mount on wall adjacent to the latch side of the door and to avoid door swing and protruding objects.

7. Signs shall have a ¼” solid phenolic thermally fused fiber backplate laminated in dual sided thermofoil with two integral anodized aluminum rails containing 75% recycled aluminum.

8. Room identification signs shall be 6” x 9” Optima Black Font on CSS Off White Background with a magnetically mounted pocket and backplate mechanically mounted to the wall. Refer to sign drawings.

9. Signs shall have an insert software program with unlimited licenses that auto scales the copy to fit each sign appropriately allowing signs to be updated in house on any standard computer and printer while maintaining sign standards.

10. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and LED curing. Painting and screen printing shall not be used.

B.

Overhead Signs:

1.

Type Styles: Refer to sign drawings. 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.

3.

HDF ½” Core with 1/8” round over on leading edges. Vacuum Pressed finish to cover panel faces and sides (seamless finished edges and sides). Satin Silver Anodized track mechanically mounted to hold insert and clear shatter resistant lens.

4.

Mounting Location and Height: As shown.

C. Specifications Applicable to ALL Interior Signs (Refer to sign drawings):

1. Type Style: Black Optima Text unless noted otherwise. Refer to sign drawings.

2. Finish and Contrast: 2 and 3 Ply Non-Glare CSS Off White acrylic. Refer to sign drawings.

3. Signs Must Mechanically Fasten to the Wall (no adhesive mounting unless special exception in area exists).

4. Signs shall have a ¼” solid phenolic thermally fused fiber backplate laminated in dual sided thermofoil with two integral anodized aluminum rails containing 75% recycled aluminum.

5. Signs / pockets shall be magnetically mounted to backplate nested between aluminum bars.

6. Signs shall have anodized aluminum architectural frames and rails where applicable with 75% recycled content.

7. Signs / pockets shall be magnetically mounted into extruded aluminum sign frame.

8. Subsurface color and graphics unless required otherwise for ADA.

9. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and LED curing. Painting and screen printing shall not be used.

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 on GSA Schedule 078, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings and fastenings.

D.

Do not scale drawings for dimensions. Vendor to verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings. COR to be notified of any discrepancy in drawing, in field directions or conditions, and/or of any changes required for all such construction details.

2.2 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. Matte 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.

2.3 SIGN STANDARDS

Refer to drawing package. Signs must meet all specifications including fit, finish, construction and functionality.

2.4 construction Interior Signs are composed of a 2 Ply laminate, the first ply being 1/16” thick matte finish acrylic, the second ply being 4 mm thick closed cell PVC, and the laminate being a double coated pressure sensitive polypropylene film rated at 56 oz / in minimum adhesive per PSTC-1. Pocket signs created using No. 38 -.080” separating rib(s) to form insert space for custom computer-generated acetate with package results in 5-3/16” inserts and 2-1/16” inserts (the use of adhesive strips instead of ribs is not acceptable). Signs to nest into ¼” back-plate laminated in a dual sided thermofoil with two 1/8” x 8.5” integral anodized aluminum rails containing 75% recycled aluminum. Backplate material shall be a solid phenolic thermally fused fiber board (MDF, HDF, Acrylic, etc. is not acceptable). The room number portion to use injected molded ABS characters. Grade II Braille to be produced with high pressure surface beading directly below tactile number 3/16” minimum. Braille translation via Duxbury Braille translator. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and LED curing. Painting and screen printing shall not be used. Surface color or copy is not acceptable.

2.5 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 be cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding of 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.

M.

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

4.1 REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

A.

Protect products against damage during field handling and installation.

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 COR for clarification.

C.

Remove or correct signs or installation work COR determines as unsafe or as an unsafe condition.

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VA PROJECT# 610A4-138

10 14 00 - 8 9-2022