715.01 Description
SECTION 713 PERMANENT BARRICADE
713.01 Description.
This Section shall cover the work of furnishing and installing a complete permanent barricade system at the location shown on the plans or designated and in conformity with plan requirements and these specifications.
713.02 Materials.
Materials furnished for use shall be new, complying with the requirements specified on the plans and with the appropriate sections of Division 800, Materials, with special reference made to Sections 864, 880 and 881.
713.03 Construction Requirements.
a.General . All the work performed in the installation of the permanent barricade system shall be performed in a competent, workmanlike manner.
b.Erecting Posts . Posts shall be erected as specified in Item 630.03(a)1 unless shown otherwise on the plans.
c.Attaching Panels and Hazard Markers . Panels and hazard markers for the barricade shall be fastened to the rails in the manner shown on the plans. The reflectorized Type III sheeting may be affixed to the panels either before or after the panels have be en fastened to the rails.
713.04 Method of Measurement.
Permanent Barricades installed as directed and accepted will be measured in linear feet {meters} to the nearest 0.1 foot {0.1 m} from end to end of each continuous installation. No separate payment will be made for any item or part of the barricade system.
713.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . Accepted permanent barricade installed, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract bid price per linear foot {meter} for permanent barricade which shall be payment in full for the furnishing and installing of the barricade complete in place, including posts, rails, hardware, panels, reflectorized sheeting, and hazard markers and all equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary t o complete the work.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 713-A Permanent Barricades - per linear foot {meter} OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURES
715.01 Description
a.General . This Section shall cover the work of designing, furnishing, fabricating and erecting a complete permanent overhead sign supporting structure, less sign panels, complete in place, ready for attachment of sign panels and includes such auxiliary equipment as is specified by plan details. Such structures shall be designed in accordance with requirements noted hereinafter and plan details to the lines, grades and dimensions designated on the plans. The total length and upright height of the structures shall be verified by the contractor before s ubmitting the designs and details. The Contractor shall prepare and submit as soon as possible, after issuance of the notice to proceed, all required design drawings, design computations and other necessary supporting data for approval.
715.02 Materials.
b.Design, Fabric ation and Installation . The overhead roadway sign structures shall be designed, fabricated and installed in accordance with the requirements given in Section 718, STRUCTURES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING .
715.02 Materials.
Materials shal l comply in general with the requirements given in the applicable Sections of Division 800, MATERIALS and in particular to the following: Section 880, SIGN MATERIALS. Section 891, STRUCTURAL MATERIALS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING. Materials shall also comply with requirements that may be given on the Plans . Materials and equipment installed or used without approval of the Engineer shall be at the risk of subsequent rejection. The State will not be liable for materials purchased, work performed, or any delay incurred due to failure of the Contractor to secure prior approval. Failure of the Engineer to note unsatisfactory material as received will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility. Manufacturers' guarantees or warranties on materials customarily provided shall be delivered to the Engineer upon receipt of materials.
715.03 Construction Requirements.
a.Structures . The overhead roadway sign structures shall be installed in accordance with the requirements given in Section 718, STRUCTURES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING. The special brackets, braces, etc. which support the auxiliary equipment and to which the sign panels are affixed are classified as an integral part of the structure and shall be installed as noted in this Article or detailed on the plans or approved drawings.
b.Blank.
715.04 Method of Measurement.
Overhead Roadway Sign Structures will be measured separately by individual structures, complete in place and fully operational. Sign panels will be measured and paid for under Section 710, with the installation, mounting, etc. performed as provided therein.
715.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . Complete and accepted overhead roadway sign structures, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid for each structure. This payment shall be full compensation for all work and materials (except sign panels) necessary for an operational sign, complete in place on its supports at the designated locations. The contract lump sum price shall also include all costs for designing the sign structure, constructing foundations and furnishing and installing all other materials for the completion of the sign.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 715-A Overhead Roadway Sign S tructure No. ___ - per lump sum SECTION 717 OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURE RENOVATION AND RELOCATION
717.01 Description.
This Section shall cover the work of renovating designated existing overhead roadway sign structures. The renovation may include, but not be limited to, refurbishing the sign panels, reworking or replacing the electrical system, and reworking the support system. The plans will show the extent of work to be performed under this item. This Section shall also cover the work of relocating, or partially relocating, designated existing overhead roadway sign structures. The relocation may include, but not be limited to, removal or
Source: Alabama Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 614–614 of 934.