TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE SECTION 865
564 SECTION 865 – TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE
865.1Description.
This work consists of providing and installing temporary pavement marking tape.
865.2Materials.
A.Temporary Pavement Marking Tape Section 1071.5
865.3Construction.
A.Submit a schedule of operations for the engineer’s approval before starting any pavement
marking work. Submit the schedule 2 -weeks before the striping application.
B.Perform pavement marking layout as needed to ensure accurate placement.
C.Clean pavement surface of oil, surface treatment, curing compound, dirt, grease, concrete
laitance, and other contaminants to a width at least 4 -inches wider than the marking to be applied.
D.Ensure ambient and surface temperatures and the relative humidity conforms to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Confirm the atmospheric and pavement surface conditions with the engineer prior to starting work.
E.Place a quality control strip as directed by the engineer to demonstrate that the application
equipment is working properly and applying markings as required. Repeat the demonstration whenever there is a change in equipment settings or as directed by the e ngineer when the quality of the line being applied is in question. Authorization to proceed will be given by the engineer when the quality control test indicates conformance. If the application of the control strip is on the actual roadway, correct any application that is not in compliance with the contract.
F.Apply temporary pavement marking tape in accordance with the contract and the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Apply in accordance with the following provisions unless approved otherwise by the engineer.
1.Apply pavement markings in the general direction of traffic.
2.Apply at an application speed of no more than 10 miles per hour .
3.All necessary markings shall be installed before the end of the workday. Install the markings as
soon as possible after weather interrupts the work.
G.Remove existing pavement markings that conflict with new or altered traffic patterns as well as
any layout markings installed that detract from the overall appearance or function of pavement markings in accordance with Section 868.
H.Request engineer to perform retroreflectivity testing once pavement marking at the location is
complete.
I.The engineer will evaluate the pavement markings for defects after application. Correct pavement
marking defects as directed by the engineer.
TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE SECTION 865
565 865.4 Method of Measurement.
A.The Department will measure linear pavement markings as the number of linear feet of pavement
markings placed and accepted.
B.The Department will measure symbols and transverse pavement markings as the number of
square feet placed and accepted. Symbols and transverse pavement markings will be measured in accordance with the following square foot values:
1.Straight arrow symbol 12.50 ft²
2.Left and right arrow symbol 15.50 ft²
3.Combination arrow symbol 20.00 ft²
4."ONLY" legend 23.00 ft²
5."SCHOOL" legend 35.00 ft²
6."STOP" legend 23.50 ft²
7.“AHEAD” legend 40.00 ft²
8.Transverse line, 8 -inch 0.66 ft² / linear foot
9.Transverse line, 12 -inch 1.00 ft² / linear foot
10.Transverse line, 16 -inch 1.33 ft² / linear foot
11.Transverse line, 24 -inch 2.00 ft² / linear foot
12."RXR" railroad crossing symbol 69.00 ft²
13.Left and right 18 -foot lane reduction arrow symbol 40.90 ft²
C.The Department will measure bike, shared lane, pedestrian, and accessible parking space marking
as the number of square feet placed and accepted. Symbol and legend dimensions per the DE MUTCD as described:
1.Bike symbol helmeted bicyclist symbol with a 2' x 6' arrow symbol.
2.Pedestrian symbol walking pedestrian 4' x 8' with a 2’ x 6’ arrow symbol.
3.Accessible parking space marking 40" x 40".
4.Shared lane marking helmeted bicyclist symbol with 5" W chevrons.
865.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay the quantity of linear pavement markings at the contract unit price per
linear foot. Price and payment constitute full compensation for:
1.Performing pavement marking layout work;
2.providing and placing all materials;
3.preparing pavement, including sandblasting, sweeping, and cleaning or removal of curing
compound on PCC pavement;
4.protecting uncured pavement markings from vehicle damage; and
5.repairing defective work as directed by the Department.
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B.The Department will pay the quantity of symbols and transverse pavement markings at the
contract unit price per square foot. Price and payment constitute full compensation for:
1.Performing pavement marking layout work;
2.providing and placing all materials;
3.preparing pavement, including sandblasting, sweeping, and cleaning or removal of curing
compound on PCC pavement;
4.protecting uncured pavement markings from vehicle damage; and
5.repairing defective work as directed by the Department.
Item Description Unit 865001 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, 4" LF 865002 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, 6" LF 865003 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, 10" LF 865004 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, 12" LF 865005 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, SYMBOL/LEGEND SF 865006 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE MARKING EACH 865007 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, PEDESTRIAN SYMBOL EACH 865008 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, BIKE SYMBOL EACH 865009 TEMPORARY MARKINGS, TAPE, SHARED LANE SYMBOL EACH
BLACKOUT PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE SECTION 866
567 SECTION 866 – BLACKOUT PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE
866.1Description.
This work consists of providing, installing, and removing blackout pavement marking tape.
866.2Materials.
A.Blackout Pavement Marking Tape Section 1071.7
866.3Construction.
A.Submit a schedule of operations for the engineer’s approval before starting any pavement
marking work. Submit the schedule 2 -weeks before the striping application.
B.Perform pavement marking layout as needed to ensure accurate placement.
C.Clean pavement surface of oil, surface treatment, curing compound, dirt, grease, concrete
laitance, and other contaminants to a width at least 4 -inches wider than the marking to be applied.
D.Ensure ambient and surface temperatures and the relative humidity conforms to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Confirm the atmospheric and pavement surface conditions with the engineer prior to starting work.
E.Apply blackout pavement marking tape in accordance with the contract and the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Do not apply blackout tape on Portland cement concrete pavement. Apply in accordance with the following provisions unless approved otherwise by the engineer.
1.Apply pavement markings in the general direction of traffic.
2.Apply at an application speed of no more than 10 m iles per hour .
3.All necessary markings shall be installed before the end of the workday. Install the markings as
soon as possible after weather interrupts the work.
F.Remove existing pavement markings that conflict with new or altered traffic patterns as well as
any layout markings installed that detract from the overall appearance or function of pavement markings in accordance with Section 868.
G.The engineer will evaluate the pavement markings for defects after application. Correct pavement
marking defects as directed by the engineer.
866.4Method of Measurement.
A.The Department will measure blackout pavement markings as the number of linear feet of
pavement markings placed and accepted.
866.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay the quantity of linear pavement markings at the contract unit price per
linear foot. Price and payment constitute full compensation for:
1.Performing pavement marking layout work;
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 574–577 of 779.