Attachment 84 - Wayfinding and Signage.docx

SECTION 10 14 00 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

03/19

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies interior room id, directional / wayfinding and regulatory signage for the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) based on the newly developed signage standard.

The scope of this project is to provide interior signage for the building C construction project. The Contractor will be responsible for programming the sign system based on the established sign standards, preparing all submittals, manufacturing of new signs and graphics, installation, and all other associated activities for a complete project. The solution must be brand name (Continuum) or equal to function and match finishes and sizes that are in the construction drawings.

Sign system programming includes developing the final sign location plans, message schedule and drawings following the established WRNMMC sign standard. Detailed on-site walk-throughs to field verify all locations will be required by an experienced environmental graphic designer. No signs shall be manufactured until final sign message schedule and field verification has been completed by the contractor and submitted to the COR for approval. Contractor is responsible for ensuring the signage system and its installation adhere to all Federal Codes including, but not limited to, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Unified Federal Criteria Design (UFC), The Joint Commission (JACO), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and DoD regulations.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B221 (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes Walter Reed Wayfinding 111007

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INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC A117.1 COMM (2017) Standard And Commentary Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

36 CFR 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Pre-Award Submittals; G

GSA Schedule 078 Information & Physical Address for Sign Vendor

Physical Sign Sample – Small Framed Directional

Manufacturer's printed literature showing specifications and certifications that meet specified requirements.

Preconstruction Submittals; G

Sign Message Schedule Location Plans Detailed Sign Drawings

Operation and Maintenance Data; G Operating Instructions Closeout Submittals; G Warranty

1.4 VENDOR QUALITY ASSURANCE & ABILITY TO RE-ORDER

Obtain signage from a single manufacturer. Sign manufacturer shall be on GSA Schedule 078 to ensure ease of re-orders and have a local manufacturing facility to support the evolving nature of future signage requirements at WRNMMC over the next several years (location to be within 60 miles of WRNMMC). 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 4 other similar Federal Healthcare (DoD or VA) signage projects within the last 8 years of similar scope and value. This is a brand name or equal procurement per 48 CFR 811, 104-70. Signs shall meet all salient characteristics specified. Basis of Design is Continuum by Creative Sign Service, Inc. P: 301-345-3700 E: creative@creativesignage.com.

Please submit information on the proposed sign vendor that meets the above requirements including name, address, GSA Schedule contract number and past performance information with the Contractor’s price proposal. If providing an or equal product, please submit written confirmation the product meets all specifications in this section and the construction drawings.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Materials must be packaged to prevent damage and deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Product must be delivered to the jobsite in manufacturer's original packaging and stored in a clean, dry area in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Ship signs to site only when ready for installation. Due to limited storage, WRNMMC will only provide on-site conditioned storage for signage being installed within 5 business days.

1.6 EXTRA MATERIALS

Provide a 5% allowance of each sign type (rounded up to the nearest whole quantity) to accommodate any modifications after field verification. All modifications must be approved by COR. Any portion of the allowance not used shall be provided in the sign types selected by WRNMMC as attic stock.

1.7 WARRANTY

Warrant the interior signage for a period of 1 year against defective workmanship and material. Warranties must be signed by the authorized representative of the manufacturer. Submit warranty accompanied by the document authenticating the signer as an authorized representative of the guarantor. Guarantee that the signage products and the installation are free from any defects in material and workmanship from the date of delivery.

1.8 GENERAL FABRICATION QUALITY

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 to 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.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 INTERIOR SIGN PRODUCTS

Signs must meet all specifications in this document and construction drawings, including fit, finish, construction and functionality. This section provides general specifications for standard sign types. The construction drawings add greater specificity. Sign system must be component-based Continuum brand name or equal.

2.2 GENERAL INTERIOR SIGN REQUIREMENTS

a. All signs where applicable shall be in accordance with 36 CFR 1191, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilitates and ICC A117.1 COMM

b. Tactile and braille characters shall be raised minimum 0.793 mm (1/32 in) where required by ADA. Characters shall be accompanied by Grade 2 Braille and conform to 36 CFR 1191.

c. Type Styles: Refer to Drawing Standards for Approved Design

d. Finish and Contrast: Signs shall be non-glare finish with adequate contrast.

e. Where specified, sign components shall securely seat into the sign frame via a spring clip feature or similar which permits in field installation and removal of varying thickness component materials up to 1/4" to sit flush faced to one another in the frame.

f. Aluminum frame/system to be Type II, Class I clear satin anodized with a minimum of 75% recycled content. Profile depth shall be .75" with a subtle radius and chamfer profile. Aluminum holder shall have precision mitered corners that are mechanically assembled via concealed fasteners. Aluminum extrusions must conform to ASTM B221. Anodized finish must conform to AA DAF45.

g. Signs must have the capability to mechanically fasten to the wall.

h. Color and graphics shall be 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 unless specified for a certain component in the construction drawings.

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2.3 INTERIOR SIGN FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR WALL MOUNTED SIGNS

a. Readily accept sign parts and design elements of various thicknesses (room numbers, inserts, paper, dry erase, woods, metals, etc) while in service after installation without customization to maximize system flexibility.

b. Feature a push and slide method for insert and component removal requiring no special tools.

c. Allow sign inserts and components to be easily removed with no portion of the frame requiring disassembly.

2.4 INTERIOR SIGN COMPONENTS FOR CONTINUUM WALL FRAME SYSTEM

Sign components are comprised of two-ply and three-ply construction:

a. 1/8” P95 acrylic with opaque direct to substrate digital print, backed with high opacity .001” two-sided pressure sensitive blackout film and 3mm expanded PVC sheet. Subsurface and surface printed per drawings.

b. Removable 1/16” non-glare acrylic lens with full color vinyl or laminated paper message insert and removable 1/8” background panel shall be 2 layers of 3mm thick aluminum sandwiching a core containing UV stabilized low density polyethylene.

2.5 BACKPLATE PANELS FOR WALL MOUNTED SIGNAGE

Backplate panels (where applicable) to be ¾” MDF panel with laminated face, back and edge banding to match Omnova Surf(x) 3D Laminate. All sides including the back must be laminated for material stability.

2.6 DIMENSIONAL DEPARTMENT LETTERS

Letters must be flat cutout 1/4" aluminum. Letters to be anodized aluminum or painted as specified in the construction drawings.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SIGN SYSTEM PROGRAMMING & FIELD VERIFICATION

Contractor is responsible to perform sign system programming. This includes developing final sign location with associated plans, sign message schedule per location and detailed drawings conforming to the sign standard of each sign. Detailed on-site walk-through to field verify all locations will be required by an experienced environmental graphic designer. No signs shall be manufactured until final sign message schedule and field verification has been completed by the contractor and submitted to the COR for approval.

3.2 TYPESETTING & FINAL LAYOUTS

As part of the manufacturing process, perform final typesetting / production files in accordance with the provided graphics and sign system standards. Original vector artwork files for all standard graphics, icons and artwork will be provided to the contractor on a CD.

3.3 INSTALLATION

All installation activities shall be coordinated with the facility and construction schedules which may require a phased installation. Installation shall occur during normal business hours unless approved by the COR. The COR may request certain sensitive or high traffic areas be installed after-hours on an as needed basis.

Signs must be installed plumb and true and in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions at locations and typical heights as show in the drawings.

Mounting height and mounting location must conform to 36 CFR 1191.

3.4 Anchorage

Anchorage must be in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions. In high humidity interior spaces (for example, bathrooms, locker rooms, pools, trainers) and unconditioned spaces, use corrosion-resistant anchors/fasteners or with approval by the manufacturer, waterproof silicone adhesive. Anchorage not otherwise specified or shown must include slotted inserts, expansion shields, and powder-driven fasteners when approved for concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry; machine carriage bolts for steel; lag bolts and screws for wood. Exposed anchor and fastener materials must be compatible with metal to which applied and must have matching color and finish.

a. Signs mounted to painted gypsum board surfaces must be removable for painting maintenance. Signs with MDF panels shall use 50-pound minimum rated drywall anchors with #8 by 2.5” screws. Screws shall install thru pre-drilled holes in the MDF panel concealed behind the removal sign insert components. Aluminum framed signs without MDF panels shall be mounted with 50-pound minimum rated drywall anchors with #8 by 2” screws. Screws shall install thru pre-drilled holes in the sign frame concealed behind the removable sign insert components.

b. Suspended overhead signs must maintain an 84” minimum clearance to the bottom of the sign from the finished floor. Illuminated exit signs should not be blocked by ceiling signs and fire sprinkler heads should not have their spray pattern impacted by a ceiling sign. The sign should be relocated if any of these situations occur, with COR approval.

Ceiling Signs Under 20 Pounds: Shall be mounted to lay-in ceiling grids with clip connections to ceiling tees or thru ceiling grid as required.

Ceiling Signs Over 20 Pounds: Shall be mounted to the concrete roof deck with a threaded rod, threaded coupling and red head wedge anchors with appropriate weight rating. If reaching the roof deck is not feasible, mount the threaded rod or cable to a Unistrut with appropriate weight rating that spans a load bearing structural element between the ceiling grid and roof deck.

c. Install signs mounted on metal surfaces with magnetic tape.

d. Install signs mounted on fabric surfaces with hook and loop tape or pin mount.

e. Install signs mounted on glass with tape and silicone. Provide a matching back plate to conceal attachment method of sign.

f. Mount signs on masonry, stone or marble with tape and silicone unless mechanical fasteners are required for integrity of mounting. Any signs mechanically mounted to masonry, stone or marble in Building 1 must be approved prior to installation by COR.

3.5 PROTECTION & CLEANING

Protect the work against damage during construction. Contractor shall repair any damage caused by construction. See section 3.8 and 3.9 for more detailed repair requirements for wall and ceiling repair.

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