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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 been fastened to the rails.

713.04Method 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.

713.05Basis of Payment

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 to complete the work.

713-A Permanent Barricades - per linear foot {meter} OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURES

715.01Description

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 submitting 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.

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.

715.02Materials

Materials shall comply in general with the requirements given in the applicable Sections of Division 800, MATERIALS and in particular to the following:

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. OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURE RENOVATION AND RELOCATION 614

715.03Construction Requirements

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.

715.04Method 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.

715.05Basis of Payment

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.

715-A Overhead Roadway Sign Structure No. ___ - per lump sum OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURE RENOVATION AND RELOCATION

717.01Description

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 relocation of the existing signs, their supports, and foundations, and the reinstallation of the sign assemblies on their supports with new foundations as detailed on the plans. The plans will show the extent of work to be performed under this item. If new supports or foundations are required, the Contractor shall be responsible for the same design requirements as specified in Article 715.01.

717.02Materials

Materials involved in the work under this Section will be basically the reuse of existing signs and their supports. No bolts, nuts, or washers which are removed shall be reused; new materials shall be equal to or better in design than the old materials. Any replacement or new materials required shall comply with the appropriate requirements of Article 715.02.

717.03Construction Requirements

The renovation of existing overhead roadway sign structures may include work to the existing sign, sign structure, or sign appurtenances. The plans will show the work to be done under the renovation item.