603GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND DEVICES

603-1 Description.

The provisions contained in this Section include general requirements for all traffic control signals and devices.

603-2 Equipment and Materials.

603-2.1 General: Only use traffic control signals and devices that are listed on the

Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Manufacturers seeking evaluation of their products for the APL must submit an applicatio n in accordance with Section 6. Only use new equipment and materials, except as specified in the Contract.

603-2.2 Exceptions: The Department may grant exceptions to the requirements of

603-2.1 by permit to evaluate new technology or for other circumsta nces that are found to be in

the public interest.

603-2.3 Uniformity: Only use compatible units of any one item of equipment, such as

signal heads, detectors, controllers, cabinets, poles, signal system or interconnection equipment, etc.

603-2.4 Hardware and Fittings Used for Installation: Ensure that all assembly

hardware, including nuts, bolts, external screws and locking washers less than 5/8 inch in diameter, are Type 304 or 316 passivated stainless steel. Use stainless steel bolts, screws and studs meeting the requirements of ASTM F593. Use nuts meeting the requirements of ASTM F594. Ensure all assembly hardware greater than or equal to 5/8 inch in diameter is galvanized. Use bolts, studs, and threaded rod meeting the requirements of ASTM A307. Use structural bolts meeting the requirements of ASTM F3125, Grade A325. Use high-strength steel anchor bolts and U -bolts, having a minimum yield strength of 55,000 psi and a minimum ultimate strength of 90,000 psi.

603-2.5 Galvanizing: Meet the requirements of Section 962 when galvanizing for fittings

and appurtenances for all structural steel (including steel poles).

603-2.6 Environmental Specifications: Ensure system electronics intended for

installation outdoors or within a roadside cabinet satisfactoril y performs all required functions during and after being subjected to the environmental testing described in National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) TS2, 2.2.7, 2.2.8, and 2.2.9.

603-3 Definitions.

Traffic Control Signals and Devices: Any signal or device; manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed or controlled in any manner. Traffic control signals and devices regulate, warn, or guide traffic on, over or adjacent to a street, highway, pedestrian facility, or bikeway by authority of a public agency having jurisdiction. Traffic control signals and devices include, but are not limited to, controller assemblies (controller c abinets and their contents); signal heads including their hanging or mounting devices; vehicle detection systems ; pedestrian detection systems; motorist FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents information systems, video equipment, network devices, dynamic message signs, highway advisory radios, cameras, and other equipment used within a traffic control system.

603-4 Systems Approval Requirement.

The Engineer will review and approve any system design plan of traffic control signals and devices, that is controlled or operated from a remote locati on by computers or similar devices, and which affects the movement of traffic on any portion of the State Highway System, prior to installation.

603-5 Submittal Data Requirements.

Prior to the installation of equipment and within 30 days after the precons truction conference, submit a listing of all traffic control signals, devices, and hardware with Department APL approval numbers to the Engineer for approval on Form 750 -010-02, Submittal Data - Traffic Control Equipment . Alternate or modified forms are un acceptable. Submit a separate form for each cabinet location. For non -structural equipment or materials that do not have a n APL approval number, submit the manufacturer’s descriptive literature and technical data fully describing the equipment to the Engin eer for approval. The Engineer will submit forms received from the Contractor to the District Traffic Operations Engineer for concurrence. Develop shop drawings for all structural support materials and other special designs, such as non-electrical, non -mechanical, or other fabricated items, which may not be specifically detailed in the Plans. Have the Specialty Engineer approve all shop drawings. Do not submit shop drawings for those items that have been previously evaluated and approved. Provide a complete operable signal installation as specified in the Contract regardless of any failure of the Department to discover or note any unsatisfactory material.

603-6 Documentation for Electronic Equipment.

Prior to final acceptance, submit the following documen tary items obtained from the manufacturer for the electronic equipment listed below:

603-7 Department -Furnished Equipment Installed By Contractor.

Where the Contract includes installation of Department -furnished equipment, the Department will turn over such equipment to the Contractor when the construction progress allows or as designated in the Contract. The Department will test and certify the equipment to be in proper condition and ready to use and will bear the costs of correcting any defects in the equipment prior to pick -up by the Contractor. The Engineer will coordinate the pick -up and installation of the equipment. Maintain the equipment in proper operational condition after pick - up at no cost to the Department, until either final acceptance or the equ ipment is returned to the Department. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 608 MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTIES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND DEVICES

608-1 Description.

This Section sets forth manufacturers’ warranty requirements for traffic control signals and devices furnished to the Department. Manufacturer and Contractor costs associated with transferring, submitting, and delivering equipment warranties, requirements, terms, and conditions are part of the work and are included in the pay item for the equipment or construction feature utilizing the equipment.

608-2 Manufacturers’ Warranty Provisions.

608-2.1 General: Submit all warranties provided by the equipment manu facturer for the

specific equipment included in the Contract. Ensure that all warranties are fully transferable from the Contractor to the owner of the equipment within the project limits . Ensure that warranties cover defects for at least the duration spec ified in the Contract Documents from the date of final acceptance in accordance with 5 -11. Transfer warranties upon final acceptance in accordance with 5-11. Submit all warranties and warranty transfers to the Engineer. In accordance with 611 -5, the Contractor’s responsibility for warranty repairs, warranty replacement, troubleshooting, or other costs associated with repair or replacement of traffic control signals and devices within the contract’s project limits will terminate 90 days after final acceptance in accordance with 5 -11.

608-2.2 Terms and Conditions : Ensure that the terms and conditions of warranties are

documented by the manufacturer for equipment submittals on construction projects. Include terms for a specified service performance with provi sions for repair parts and labor, or for replacement. Ensure warranties require the manufacturer to furnish replacements for any part or equipment found to be defective during the manufacturer’s warranty period at no cost to the owner of the equipment wi thin the project limits. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents