EP310-1-6a.pdf

Introduction: Construction Project Signs EP 310-1-6a 01 Jun 06

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The use of signs to identify Corps managed or supervised design, construc-tion, and rehabilitation projects - both for military and civil works - is an important part of efforts to keep the public informed of Corps work. For this purpose, a construction project sign package has been adopted. This package consists of two signs: one for project identification and the other to show on-the-job safety performance of the contractor.

These two signs are to be displayed side by side and mounted for reading by passing viewers. Exact placement location will be designated by the contracting officer’s representative.

The panel sizes and graphic formats have been standardized for visual consistency throughout all Corps operations.

Panels are fabricated using HDO plywood or aluminum with dimensional lumber uprights and bracing. The sign faces are nonreflective vinyl.

All legends are to be die-cut or computer-cut in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the white panel back-ground following the graphic formats shown on pages 16-2 and 16-3. The Communication Red panel on the left side of the construction project sign with Corps Signature (reverse version) is screen-printed onto the white back-ground.

A display of these two signs is shown on the following two pages. Mounting and fabrication details are provided on page 16-4.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Construction Project Identification Sign

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Below are two samples of the Construc-tion Project Identification sign showing how this panel is adaptable for use to identify either military (top) or civil works projects (bottom). The graphic format for this 4’x 6' sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below.

The large 4’x 4' section of the panel on the right is to be white with black legend.

The 2’x 4' section of the sign on the left with the full Corps Signature (reverse version) is to be screen-printed Commu-nication Red on the white background The designation of a sponsor in the area indicated is optional with Military or Civil Works construction signs. Signs may list one sponsoring entity. If agreement on a sponsor designation cannot be achieved, the area should be left blank.

This sign is to be placed with the Safety Performance sign shown on the following page. Mounting and fabrication details are provided on page 16-4.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Legend Group 1: One- to two-line description of Corps relationship to project.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19”

Legend Group 2: Division or District Name (optional). Placed below 10.5” reverse Signature (6” Castle).

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular

Legend Group 2a: One- to three-line identifica-tion of Military or Civil Works sponsor (optional). Place below Corps Signature to cross-align with Group 5a-b.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19"

Legend Group 3: One- to three-line project title legend describes the work being done under this contract.

Color: Black Typeface: 3" Helvetica Bold Maximum line length: 42"

Legend Group 4: One- to two-line identification of project or facility (civil works) or name of sponsoring department (military).

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 42"

Cross-align the first line of Legend Group 4 with the first line of the Corps Signature (US Army Corps) as shown.

Legend Groups 5a-b: One- to five-line identification of prime contractors including:

type (architect, general contractor, etc.), corporate or firm name, city, state. Use of Legend Group 5 is optional.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 21"

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown. Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standards as specified in Appendix D.

Sign Legend Panel Post Specification Mounting Color Type Size (A) Size Size Code Height Bkg/Lgd

CID-01 various 4’x6’ 4”x4” HDO-3 48” WH-RD/BK

4.5” 2”

6.25”

10.5”

2.5”

3” 3” 42” 3”

6”

4.5”

4.5”

6”

2.25”

9.5”

1.875” 1.875” 1.875” 1.875”

7.75”

3” 21” 1” 21” 2”