������������������������ SECTION 10442

 

��������������� NON-ILLUMINATED INTERIOR SIGNS

 

This section is based on signs manufactured by ADA Sign Systems, located at the following address:

���� 1200 Industrial Road

���� Unit 13

���� San Carlos, CA 94070

���� Tel:� (415) 593-1718

���� Fax:� (415) 593-1610

 

ADA Sign's basic sign is polycarbonate plastic with graphics and text on the back of the face, rather than on the surface.� Integral Braille is standard and tactile letters, symbols, and pictograms are normal options.� Clear inserts for changeable names or messages, frames, custom artwork, and over 600 typefaces are among the many options available.� Also included are retrofit signs, which are the same as the basic plastic sign but are designed to be adhered directly to existing signs.

PART 1� GENERAL

 

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Delete items below not required for project.� If the scope or quantity of signs is not indicated on the drawings, it will be necessary to specify the scope in the specifications.� In that case, edit the brief description below and add a detailed Sign Schedule at the end of the section.

��� A.� Sign Types:

������� 1.� Plastic signs.

������� 2.� Retrofit signs.

 

��� B.� Sign Applications:

������� 1.� Directional and informational signs.

������� 2.� Room identification signs.

������� 3.� Directories.

������� 4.� Other signs as required to facilitate access by persons with disabilities.

 

��� C.� Attachment devices and accessories as required for a complete installation.

 

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

��� A.� Section 10400 - Exterior Signs.

 

1.3 REFERENCES

Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

��� A.� ADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

 

��� B.� ANSI A117.1 - American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities ‑ Providing Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

 

��� C.� California Building Code, Part 2 of California Code of Regulations, Title 24.

 

��� D.� UBC Standard 33-2.

 

��� E.� UBC Standard 10-2, 1994 edition.

 

1.4 SUBMITTALS

 

��� A.� Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

 

��� B.� Product Data:� Manufacturer's literature for standard components.

 

��� C.� Shop Drawings:� Show each sign type, style, colors and method of attachment.� For each sign, show type, lettering, location, and dimensions.

 

��� D.� Samples:� Full size sample of each sign type, including methods of attachment.

 

��� E.� Selection Samples:� Color samples.

 

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

��� A.� Regulatory Requirements:� Comply with requirements for assuring access for persons with disabilities in accordance with federal and local regulations, including:

������� 1.� Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

Delete any regulations not applicable to the location of the project.� Add any others that are applicable.

������� 2.� ANSI A117.1.

������� 3.� California Building Code.

������� 4.� Uniform Building Code, _______ edition.

������� 5.� UBC Standard 33-2.

������� 6.� UBC Standard 10-2 (1994 edition).

 

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

 

��� A.� Package signs separately or in like groups of names, labeled as to names enclosed.� Include installation template, attachment system, and installation instructions.

 

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

��� A.� Do not install signs until ambient temperature has reached that recommended by sign manufacturer and will be maintained at that temperature during and after installation of signs.

 

 

PART 2� PRODUCTS

 

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

 

��� A.� Provide products manufactured by ADA Sign Systems, 1200 Industrial Road, Unit 13, San Carlos, CA.� Telephone: (415) 593‑1718.� Fax: (415) 593‑1610.

 

��� B.� Provide signs made by one manufacturer.

 

2.2 SIGN TYPES

There are 2 basic sign types in this section:� Plastic signs (which have� a great variety of options), and retrofit signs (which are applied directly to existing signs).� First, delete sign types not required and make the option selections for the types to be included, then go on to Materials and delete everything that doesn't apply.

��� A.� Plastic Signs:� Plastic back panel with separate backpainted plastic face, integral raised Braille on face, and tactile letters and symbols.

In this type of sign room names and numbers and other graphics may be placed on the back of the face plate before it is backpainted.� If that style of graphics is not required, delete both of the following 2 paragraphs, otherwise delete the one that is not applicable.

������� 1.� Graphics:� Precision-cut vinyl graphics applied to subsurface of acrylic lens set in backing panel.

������� 2.� Graphics:� Silkscreening on reverse side of matte plastic face.

������� 3.� Changeable message signs:� Clear lens with replaceable name insert.

������� 4.� "In Use/Vacant" type messages:� Provide slide bars.

Delete the following frames if not required.� Otherwise, delete the type that is not required.� If frames are used, delete all the edge treatments below.

������� 5.� Frame:� Extruded aluminum; finish: ________.

������� 6.� Frame:� Acrylic; color: _________.

Delete all but one of the following edge treatments, unless frames are used, then delete all edge treatments.

������� 7.� Edge treatment:� Plain.

������� 8.� Edge treatment:� Polished.

������� 9.� Edge treatment:� Sanded.

������� 10. Edge treatment:� Beveled.

������� 11. Edge treatment:� Bullnosed.

Delete all but one of the following corner treatments.

������� 12. Corners:� Square.

������� 13. Corners:� 1/2 inch radius.

������� 14. Corners:� 3/8 inch radius.

������� 15. Corners:� 5/16 inch radius.

������� 16. Corners:� 1/4 inch radius.

������� 17. Corners:� 1/8� inch radius.

Delete all but one of the following color paragraphs.� Edit to suit project.

������� 18. Colors:� Custom colors as directed by Architect, two-color design with solid background color and contrasting typeface and pictogram color.

������� 19. Colors:� Custom colors as directed by Architect, two-color design with two-color background color and contrasting typeface and pictogram color.

������� 20. Colors:� Custom colors as directed by Architect, _______________________________________________.

������� 21. Colors:� As indicated on drawings.

Delete all but one of the following paragraphs on the color of the raised letters and symbols.

������� 22. Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� Black.

������� 23. Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� White.

������� 24. Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� As indicated on drawings.

������� 25. Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� ________.

Delete all but one of the following typeface paragraphs.� The manufacturer has 600 standard typefaces available.

������� 26. Typeface:� As indicated on drawings.

������� 27. Typeface:� To be selected by Architect.

������� 28. Typeface:� ____________.

Delete all but one of the following mounting paragraphs.

������� 29. Mounting:� Flush mounted on wall.

������� 30. Mounting:� Standoff mounted as indicated on drawings.

������� 31. Mounting:�� ___________.

Simple signs may be fully described in the specifications rather than on the drawings.� Additional features that may need to be described include:� dimensions and which type of graphics is used for room numbers and names (subsurface or tactile).

��� B.� Retrofit Signs:� ADA Sign Systems "ADAptographics" sign system consisting of backpainted plastic face applied directly to existing signs, with integral raised Braille and tactile letters and symbols.

������� 1.� Graphics:� Silkscreening on reverse side of matte plastic face.

Delete all but one of the following color paragraphs.� Edit to suit project.

������� 2.� Colors:� Custom colors as directed by Architect, two-color design with solid background color and contrasting typeface and pictogram color.

������� 3.� Colors:� Custom colors as directed by Architect, two-color design with two-color background color and contrasting typeface and pictogram color.

������� 4.� Colors:� Custom colors as directed by Architect, _______________________________________________.

������� 5.� Colors:� As indicated on drawings.

Delete all but one of the following paragraphs on the color of the raised letters and symbols.

������� 6.� Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� Black.

������� 7.� Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� White.

������� 8.� Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� As indicated on drawings.

������� 9.� Tactile letters, numbers, and symbols color:� ________.

Delete all but one of the following typeface paragraphs.� The manufacturer has 600 standard typefaces available.

������� 10. Typeface:� As indicated on drawings.

������� 11. Typeface:� To be selected by Architect.

������� 12. Typeface:� ____________.

������� 13. Dimensions:� To cover existing signs exactly.

 

��� C.� Directories:� Plastic, of same construction as plastic signs; see drawings for design: both permanent message areas and multiple changeable messages are required.

 

2.3 MATERIALS

Based on the sign types specified above, delete the materials below that are not required.

��� A.� Plastic Sign Materials:

Delete one of the following base material paragraphs.

������� 1.� Base material:� Acrylic.

������� 2.� Base material:� Polyvinyl Chloride.

Delete all but one of the following base thickness paragraphs.

������� 3.� Base thickness:� 1/8 inch.

������� 4.� Base thickness:� 3/16 inch.

������� 5.� Base thickness:� 1/4 inch.

������� 6.� Base thickness:� 1/2 inch.

������� 7.� Face:� Matte polycarbonate, 0.01 inch thick, backpainted.

Delete the following lens paragraph if no changeable message areas are included.

������� 8.� Lenses:� Matte finished acrylic, 0.0625 inch thick.

Delete the following paragraph if no "In Use/Vacant" type signs are included.

������� 9.� Slide bars:� Acrylic, 1/16 inch thick, backpainted.

������� 10. Inserts:� Clear polycarbonate, 0.015 inch thick, with vinyl copy applied to first surface.

 

��� B.� "ADAptographics System":� Matte polycarbonate, 0.01 inch thick, backpainted.

 

��� C.� Tactile Letters, Symbols, and Pictograms:

������� 1.� Material:� Acrylic, 1/32 inch thick.

������� 2.� Copy:� Laser or machine-cut precise characters with square cut edges free from irregularities.

������� 3.� Comply with ADAAG Section 4.30.4 for raised characters, symbols, and pictograms.

������� 4.� Bond copy securely to signs.

 

��� D.� Braille:� Computer-generated precision embossed Grade 2 Braille conforming to ADAAG Section 4.30.4.

������� 1.� Where not integral with signs, provide on strips of� matte finished polycarbonate, 0.01 inch thick.

 

��� E.� Flush Mounting Method:� Double-sided foam tape, with permanent adhesive as recommended by sign manufacturer for applicable substrates.

 

��� F.� Accessories:� Manufacturer's standard accessories for types of signs required.

 

 

PART 3� EXECUTION

 

3.1 EXAMINATION

 

��� A.� Verify site conditions are acceptable and substrates are ready to receive signs.

 

3.2 PREPARATION

 

��� A.� Protect adjacent areas during sign installation; take special precautions as necessary to prevent adhesives from coming into contact with finished surfaces.

 

��� B.� Surface Preparation:� Clean surfaces and prepare as recommended by sign manufacturer for proper attachment of signs.

 

3.3 INSTALLATION

 

��� A.� Install signs in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and installation instructions.� Install level, plumb, true to line, and with sign surfaces free from distortions and defects.

 

��� B.� Install signs after surfaces to which they are to be mounted have been completely finished.

 

��� C.� Install in locations indicated on drawings and in conformance to applicable regulatory requirements.

Edit the following list of sign types to suit the project and to coordinate with the sign schedule.

������� 1.� Tactile signs required by regulations (ADA tactile):� Mount at 60 inches above finish floor in location where a person can approach within 3 inches of sign without entering a door swing area.

������� 2.� Stairway signs:� Mount approximately 60 inches above floor immediately adjacent to door on strike side, readily visible when door is open.

������� 3.� Toilet room signs:� Mount symbols centered on door.� Mount room number/name signs in same manner as ADA tactile signs.

������� 4.� Other signs:� Mount where indicated on drawings.

 

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

 

��� A.� Clean sign surfaces in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

 

��� B.� Protect signs from damage until substantial completion.

Delete all of the following Sign Schedule paragraphs that are not applicable.� It is possible to describe the scope of the signage generally without preparing a detailed schedule, but that method would be reserved for a preliminary specification or for a contract under which the signage is to be furnished under a cash allowance.� The paragraphs below are examples of scope descriptions.

3.5 SIGN SCHEDULE (See Drawings)

 

3.6 SIGN SCHEDULE

 

��� A.� See drawings for directional and informational signs.

 

��� B.� See drawings for room signs, and directional and informational signs.

 

��� C.� Provide one plastic sign for each room, with tactile room number and name.

 

��� D.� Provide one plastic sign for each office, with tactile room number and changeable name.

 

��� E.� Stairway Signs:� Provide plastic signs at stairways conforming to applicable regulations.

������� 1.� Provide both tactile information and Braille.

������� 2.� Identify stairway and floor level, and indicate whether there is roof access, or upper or lower terminus of stairway.

 

��� F.� Toilet Room Signs:� Provide plastic signs conforming to applicable regulations.

The following are toilet room signs that comply with the California Building Code.

������� 1.� Symbols mounted centered on doors:

����������� a.� Men's rooms:� 12 inch equilateral triangle, vertex pointing up; 0.25 inch thick.

����������� b.� Ladies' rooms:� 12 inch diameter circle; 0.25 inch thick.

����������� c.� Unisex toilets:� 12 inch diameter circle with equilateral triangle, vertex pointing up, inscribe in circle, circle and triangle each 0.25 inch thick.

����������� d.� Color:� Contrasting with door.

����������� e.� Symbols:� As selected from manufacturer's standard symbols.

������� 2.� Room number and name sign mounted adjacent to doors.

 

 

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