SECTION 01580

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SIGNS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Project Identification Sign.

Project Informational Signs.

Maintenance.

Removal.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [01010 - Summary of Work] [01011 - Summary of Project]: [Contractor use of premises] [Owner occupancy] [____________________].

Section [01500 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls.] [01570 Traffic Regulation.]

Section 01500 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls: Field offices and sheds.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Design sign and structure to withstand [50] [_____] miles/hr ([80] [_____] km/hr) wind velocity.

Sign Painter: Experienced as a professional sign painter for minimum [three] [_____] years.

Finishes, Painting: Adequate to withstand weathering,

fading, and chipping for duration of construction.

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings [and product data] under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Show content, layout, lettering, colors [,] [;] [foundation,] [structure,] [sizes,] [and grades] [of] [members.]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

SIGN MATERIALS

Structure and Framing: [New] [used], [wood] [metal] [__________], structurally adequate.

Sign Surfaces: Exterior grade plywood with medium density overlay, minimum [3/4] [_____] inch ([19] [_____] mm) thick, standard large sizes to minimize joints.

Rough Hardware: [Galvanized] [aluminum] [or] [brass].

Paint and Primers: Exterior quality, [two] [_____] coats; sign background of [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

Lettering: Exterior quality paint, [contrasting] [__________] colors[.] [as selected.]

****** [OR] ******

Lettering: Pre-cut vinyl self-adhesive products, [white.] [__________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

Install project identification sign within [30] [_____] days after date fixed by [Notice to Proceed.] [Owner-Contractor Agreement.]

Erect at [designated location] [location of high public visibility adjacent to main entrance to site].

[Erect supports and framing on secure foundation, rigidly braced and framed to resist wind loadings.]

Install sign surface plumb and level, with butt joints. Anchor securely.

Paint exposed surfaces of sign, supports, and framing.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN

[One] [_____] painted sign of construction, design, and content shown on Drawings, location designated.

****** [OR] ******

[One] [_____] painted sign, [48] [_____] sq ft ([4.5] [_____] sq m) area, bottom [6] [_____] feet ([2] [_____]

above ground.

Content:

Project [number,] title, [logo] and name of Owner as indicated on Contract Documents.

Names and titles of Authorities.

Names and titles of Architect/Engineer and Consultants.

Name of Prime Contractor[.] [and major Subcontractors.]

Graphic Design, Colors, Style of Lettering: Designated by Architect/Engineer.

****** [OR] ******

Lettering: Series [C] [_____] of Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs, Public Roads Administration, Federal Works Agency.

PROJECT INFORMATIONAL SIGNS

Paint informational signs of same colors and lettering as Project Identification sign, or standard products; size lettering to provide legibility at [100] [_____] foot ([30] [_____] m) distance.

Provide at each field office, storage shed, [and directional signs to direct traffic into and within site]. Relocate as Work progress requires.

MAINTENANCE

Maintain signs and supports clean. Repair deterioration and damage.

REMOVAL

Remove signs, framing, supports, and foundations at completion of Project and restore the area.

END OF SECTION