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<br />EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
<br />spacing, interline spacing, and adherence to Design Intent
<br />Drawing layouts and Sign Message Schedule information.
<br />a. The proofs are to be scaled production art fi les, not
<br />full sized.
<br />b. Layouts are to be organized by sign type and by sign
<br />number within each sign type group.
<br />c. Each layout is to be identifi ed with the corresponding
<br />sign number.
<br />d. Submittals that do not follow these organization
<br />requirements may be rejected without review
<br />until corrected.
<br />B. During Fabrication Submittals:
<br />1. Fabricator is required to maintain the Project Schedule
<br />detailing fabrication and installation timelines, submitting
<br />weekly updates as changes occur.
<br />2. Upon request, Fabricator is to submit photo documentation
<br />of signage at various stages of fabrication and installation.
<br />Review of these photos does not rule out rejection
<br />of the sign during the punch list if they do not meet
<br />fabrication requirements.
<br />C. Post-Fabrication Submittals:
<br />Upon completion of the initial installation, the following are to be
<br />submitted to the Owner’s Representative.
<br />1. Maintenance instructions and manuals for all sign
<br />components (lighting, paint, etc.), along with fi nal amended
<br />shop drawings, as-installed sign location plans and approved
<br />graphic layout documents.
<br />2. Instructions for maintenance and waxing of painted, powder
<br />coated, and fi berglass elements.
<br />3. Templates for all insert-based signs, utilizing standard
<br />software for the Owner’s use in printing replacement inserts.
<br />4. One (1) pint of each fi nish paint color for touch-up purposes.
<br />5. Labeled, spare keys to master keyed locks on directory or
<br />kiosk signage.
<br />6. Warranty documentation, as outlined above.
<br />1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
<br />A. The materials, products, equipment, and performance
<br />specifi cations described within, establish a high-quality standard
<br />of required function, dimension, appearance, performance, and
<br />quality to be met by the Fabricator.
<br />B. Materials used for this project shall be new materials,
<br />not reconditioned.
<br />C. Fabricator shall only use workforce skilled and experienced with
<br />the products, fabrication methods, and installation requirements
<br />outlined for this project.
<br />D. Fabrication and installation are to withstand severe abuse and
<br />souvenir theft vandalism, but not less than the equivalent of
<br />resisting simple hand implements and tools (screwdrivers, knives,
<br />coins, keys, and similar items), and adult physical force. It is the
<br />fabricator’s responsibility to suggest alternate fabrication or
<br />installation methods, should they be deemed necessary to hinder
<br />theft or vandalism.
<br />E. Regulatory Requirements: Signage shall meet or exceed
<br />requirements of all current applicable local, state, and federal
<br />codes, including but not limited to:
<br />1. MUTCD standards manual, (current edition);
<br />2. 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible
<br />Design, including local modifi cations and amendments; and
<br />3. All local, state, and federal building and fi re codes as
<br />required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
<br />PART 2 - PRODUCTS
<br />2.1 MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. Approved manufacturers include:
<br />1. Acrylic Polyurethane Paint: Matthews Paint Company
<br />or Akzo Nobel
<br />2. Acrylic Sheets: Rohm and Hass Co, Acrylite or
<br />equivalent
<br />3. Adhesive Silicone: Dow Corning or equivalent
<br />4. Adhesive Tape: Polyfoam or “Isotac” by 3M
<br />or equivalent
<br />5. Banner Hanging System: Banner Saver
<br />6. Channel letter system: Let-R-Edge or equivalent
<br />7. Electronic Message Centers: Daktronics, Watchfi re,
<br />Vantage LED or equivalent
<br />8. Exterior Extrusions: SignComp, Charleston
<br />Manufacturing, LLC, Signal-Tech, or equivalent
<br />9. Exterior Perforated Vinyl: 3M
<br />10. Exterior Tactile signs: Gravoply or equivalent
<br />11. Exterior Vinyl: 3M or Oracal
<br />12. Fiberglass Embedded Panel: Pannier Graphics
<br />13. High Pressure Laminate: Folia, i-Zone, Trespa
<br />14. LED lighting system: General Electric, Principal LED,
<br />Philips, US LED or equivalent
<br />15. Panafl ex: 3M or equivalent
<br />16. Powder Coating: PPG Duranar or Akzo Nobel Interpon
<br />17. Proprietary sign frame systems: 2/90 Sign Systems,
<br />APCO Signs, Appenx, ASI Sign Systems Inc., Modulex,
<br />Takeform, Vista System
<br />18. Refl ective Digital Print: Sherine Industries or other
<br />equivalent 3M certifi ed digital printer
<br />19. Stainless Steel Strapping System: Band-It or equivalent
<br />2.2 MATERIALS
<br />A. Acrylic sheet: varying colors and thicknesses as noted on
<br />Design Intent Drawings. Translucent bright white cast
<br />acrylic (7328) is recommended for push-through copy and
<br />graphics. Translucent dull white cast acrylic (2447) may
<br />be used in instances where a bright white appearance
<br />is not desired. Opaque bright white cast acrylic (7508) is
<br />recommended for non-illuminated copy and graphics.
<br />B. Adhesive vinyl: opaque color, refl ective color, translucent
<br />color, and transparent color.
<br />C. Aluminum: suitable for ornamental work. Finish to be
<br />smooth and free of imperfections. Alloy based upon
<br />structural requirements of the signage design. Aluminum
<br />panels to be .125" minimum thickness unless
<br />otherwise specifi ed.
<br />D. Day/Night acrylic: Acrylite Day/Night, Casacryl or equivalent
<br />as noted within the Design Intent Drawings.
<br />E. Day/Night perforated vinyl: 3M Dual-Color Film (Series 3635);
<br />screen printed, or inkjet printed with solvent inks complying with
<br />3M printing specifi cations. It is recommended to use this vinyl on
<br />the fi rst surface of clear acrylic with a white diffuser vinyl on the
<br />reverse side.
<br />F. Electric Eye and/or Timer as indicated by the
<br />Owner’s Representative.
<br />G. Exterior grade paint: acrylic polyurethane paint in solid and
<br />metallic colors with primer and Super Satin Clearcoat fi nish.
<br />H. Fiberglass panels with embedded artwork are to be fabricated
<br />using 1/8" thick fi berglass panel with permanently embedded
<br />digital graphics. The panel must be a solid, one-piece panel with
<br />all graphic elements inseparable from the fi berglass in which
<br />they are embedded.
<br />I. Fonts/Typefaces: Fonts used within the Designer’s programs
<br />were purchased by and are licensed to the Designer. It is
<br />the responsibility of the fabricator to purchase the specifi ed
<br />licensed fonts for use within this program. See the Design Intent
<br />typography page for the specifi c fonts.
<br />J. High pressure laminate: Digital graphic surface papers
<br />encapsulated with melamine resins are pressed over a portion
<br />of recycled post-consumer kraft paper core sheets impregnated
<br />with phenolic resin. These sheets are bonded under pressures
<br />greater than 1200 pounds per square inch and at temperatures
<br />approaching 300°F (149°C). The 0.040" backs are sanded to
<br />facilitate bonding to other substrates.
<br />K. Illumination: per Design Intent Drawings, as LED or high-output
<br />fl uorescent lamps with 800 MA, exterior UL rated electronic
<br />ballasts per specifi cations. Specifi cations for T-8 lamps are
<br />specifi c to the 60,000 hour T-8 lamp.
<br />L. Matthew’s Paint refl ective white paint or 3M Matte White Light
<br />Enhancement Film.
<br />M. Miscellaneous mounting hardware: including but not limited
<br />to stainless or corrosion resistant screws, bolts, and hinges,
<br />adhesives, and stainless-steel cable.
<br />N. Perforated aluminum plate: varying hole patterns as specifi ed in
<br />Design Intent Drawings.
<br />O. Printed graphics shall all be printed at a minimum of 1200 DPI
<br />using exterior grade UV inks.
<br />P. Structural Steel: galvanized rolled steel or equal as required to
<br />meet structural requirements.
<br />2.3 SUBSTITUTIONS:
<br />A. Use of an "equivalent" product manufacture must be clearly
<br />identifi ed in the fabricator's quote and shop drawings.
<br />B. No substitution will be considered unless the Owner’s
<br />Representative and Designer have received written request
<br />for approval.
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