704-1 Description.
Furnish and install tubular markers at the locations called for in the Standard Plans or in the Plans.
704-2 Materials.
Meet the following requirements: Durable Tubular Markers ................................ ....Section 991 Standard Tubular Markers ................................ ..Section 991
704-2.1 Product Acceptance on the Project: Use tubular markers listed on the
Department’s Approved Product List (APL).
704-3 Installation Requirements.
Install tubular markers in accordance with the manufa cturer’s installation instructions posted on the APL. Use the same color as the pavement marking being emphasized .
704-4 Method of Measurement.
The quantity to be paid will be the plan quantity of the number of tubular markers furnished, installed, and ac cepted.
704-5 Basis of Payment.
Prices and payments will be full compensation for work specified in this Section, including the cost of labor, materials, and incidental items required to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. 704 - 1 Tubular Marker - each. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 705 OBJECT MARKERS AND DELINEATORS
705-1 Description.
Furnish and install object markers to mark obstructions within or adjacent to the roadway of the types and at the locations called for in the Standard Plans or in the Plans. Furnish and install delineators along the side of the roadway to indicate the ali gnment of the roadway as indicated in the Standard Plans or in the Plans.
705-2 Materials.
705-2.1 General: Meet the following requirements:
Flexible Post Delineators* ................................ ....Section 993 Barrier Delineators* ................................ .............Section 993 Retroreflective Sign Sheeting* ............................. Section 700 *Use products listed on the Department’s Approved Product List (APL).
705-2.2 Flanged U -Channel Posts: Meet the mechanical requirements of ASTM A499,
Grade 60. Galvanize after fabrication in accordance with ASTM A123, to produce a smooth uniform finish free from defects affecting strength, durability, and appearance. Punch or drill 3/8-inch diameter holes on 1 -inch centers through the center of the post, starting approximately 1 inch from the top and extending the full length of the post. Punching or dr illing operations shall be completed prior to galvanization. The weight per foot of a manufacturer’s U -channel size shall not vary more than plus or minus 3.5% of its specified weight per foot. Machine -straighten the U-channel to a tolerance of 0.4% of the length.
705-2.3 Round Aluminum Posts: Meet the requirements of Standard Plans,
Index 700-010.
705-2.4 Retroreflective Sheeting: Use Types IV, V or XI sheeting. The retroreflective
area shall be in accordance with the MUTCD.
705-2.5 Aluminum Panel: For Object Markers and Nonflexible Delineators, adhere
retroreflective sheeting to 6061 T6 aluminum meeting ASTM B209. Use 0.040-inch sheet aluminum for Type 2 markers and nonflexible delineators. Use 0.080-inch sheet aluminum for Type 1, Type 3, and Type 4 markers. Prepare aluminum in accordance with recommendations of the sheeting manufacturer.
705-3 Installation Requirements.
Install delineators and object markers in accordance with the MUTCD, Standard Plans and Plans.
705-3.1 Object M arkers: For uniformity, all Type 1 markers shall be OM1 -3 style
markers, all Type 2 markers shall be OM2 -2V style markers, and all Type 4 (end of road) markers shall be OM4 -3 style markers. Install object markers at a mounting height of 4 feet measured in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 700-101. Attach Type 1 and Type 4 object markers to round aluminum posts in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 700-010. Install Type 2 and Type 3 object markers directly to 3 lb/ft flanged U -Channel p osts using two 1/4 -inch bolts spaced to fit holes on the post . Use attachment hardware (nuts, bolts, clamps, brackets, braces, etc.) of aluminum or galvanized steel. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents