Attachment_3_-_UFC_3-120-01_1MAR14_Chng3_12DEC17_section_3-3-7.pdf

UFC 3-120-01

1 March 2014

Change 3, 12 December 2017

3-3.6.1 Specialty Community Identification Signs.

Limited use of specialty community identification signs is permitted to identify communities, housing areas, districts, or other installation-specific specialty facilities.

These signs may be customized to align with the unique architectural characteristics of each area or installation, as required. Use the general guidance and design principles provided in this UFC for these types of non-standard signage options.

3-3.7 Water Tower Signage and Graphics.

Water towers must comply with UFC 3-535-01 for marking and lighting requirements for airfield obstructions. Service logos and shields are not required for all water towers.

When applied, these guidelines apply only to water towers and may not be used for other highly visible structures. The face of the water tower tank must display only the Service branch seal or logo and the approved font identification; no additional graphics or lettering will be applied (see Figure 3-17). The paint scheme for the symbol and letterforms must be consistent with the approved colors associated with the appropriate Service branch logo. The application of each logo template may vary in overall size but must maintain the composition and proportions as provided by the digital artwork. The shapes of the seals, symbols, or letterforms must not be altered in any way.

Only apply Service logos and shields to water towers with a background color for the body of the tank that is a uniform light tone consistent with installation standards. Due to the diversity of water tower tank shapes, configurations, and orientations, the following guidelines are provided to facilitate consistent and effective implementation:

• Avoid a cluttered appearance by having no more than two applications of the symbol and letterforms on one tank.

• Orient the symbol and letterforms on the side(s) of the tank that provide the best visibility for the public.

• Size the symbol and letterforms to be easily read from a reasonable distance.

• Position the symbol and letterforms in a manner that minimizes visual interference by railings or other structural elements and minimizes distortion due to any vertical curvature of the tank surface.

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UFC 3-120-01

1 March 2014

Change 3, 12 December 2017

Figure 3-17 Water Tower Signs.

3-4 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.

All traffic control devices must conform to the requirements specified in the latest versions of the MUTCD and the SDDCTEA DoD Supplement to the MUTCD. The MUTCD defines the standards used to install and maintain all traffic control devices.

Exceptions to the MUTCD must be approved by SDDCTEA. SDDCTEA executes DoD’s overall transportation engineering program on behalf of the Services.

3-4.1 Fabrication and Installation.

All sign colors for traffic control devices will be in accordance with the MUTCD. Material selection and installation must consider the effects of local climatic conditions. Painting sign posts and the backs of signs is prohibited. Wood for sign faces is prohibited.

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