991-1 Tubular Markers.
991-1.1 General: This subarticle describes the material requirements for tubular markers
installed in accordance with Section 704. All Tubular Marker products shall be listed on the Department’s Approved Products List (APL).
991-1.2 Dimensions : The post shall have a minimum diameter of 3 inches. The base of
the tubular marker shall have a maximum diameter, width, or length of 8 inches. The height of the tubular marker above the pavement surface shall be 36 inches.
991-1.3 Color : Tubular Marker color must be uniform and integral throughout entire
height of the post. The base may be black in color.
991-1.3 1 White : The yellowness in dex shall not exceed 12, tested in accordance
with ASTM E313. The daytime 45 degrees, 0 degrees luminance factor, Cap Y, shall be a minimum of 70, tested in accordance with ASTM E1349 .
991-1.3 2 Yellow : The daytime 45 degrees, 0 degrees luminance factor, Cap Y,
shall be a minimum of 60, tested in accordance with ASTM E1349.
991-1.4 Retroreflective Sheeting : The color of the retroreflective sheeting shall match
the color of the tubular marker. The retrore flective sheeting shall be abrasion resistant Type IV or Type V and meet the requirements of Section 994. The retroreflective sheeting shall meet supplementary requirements for reboundable sheeting as stated in section S.2 of ASTM D4956. The sheeting shall wrap around the entire circumference of the tube and have a minimum vertical dimension of 10 inches. The top of sheeting shall be 1 -1/2 inches plus or minus 1/2 inch below the top of post.
991-1.5 Product Testing : Manufacturers seeking evaluation of Tubu lar Markers must
include test reports from the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) documenting the product meets the requirements of this Section. NTPEP impact testing must be performed on concrete in accordance with NTPEP Evaluation of Temporary Traffic Control Devices: Flexible Delineators for the category of High Speed Applications and for hot weather test temperature only. Impact tests shall be performed only on tubular markers measuring 36 inches above the pavement surface. Products listed on the IPL for Managed Lane Markers prior to July 2021 will be acceptable on projects until June 30, 202 4 to allow a grace period to complete the required testing. Acceptable products are those meeting the following requirements after rec eiving an average of 45 bumper impacts per sample and an average of 15 0 tire impacts per sample:
1.All posts shall self -restore to within 15 degrees list or lean from vertical.
2.All posts shall have a minimum of 50% of its cross-section, at any point along the post height, free of tears or cracks.
991-1.6 Approved Product List Submission Requirements : Manufacturers seeking
evaluation of Tubular Marker products for inclusion on the APL shall submit an application in accordance with Section 6 and include the following documentation. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents Table 991-1 Documentation Requirement Installation Instructions Include mounting surface preparations, and touch-up and repair procedures. Separate installation instructions are required for different substrates. Identify adhesive types and mechanical anchor types for attachment of base to substrate. National Testing Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) audit report See Section 991-1.5 Product Label Photo Displays the Product Name. Displays additional label requirements, if needed. Product Photo Displays the significant features of the product. Displays location of Manufacturer name and model number. Technical Data Sheet, marker Uniquely identifies the product and includes product specifications, storage instructions, and recommended installation materials and equipment as applicable. Product Sample Upon request from the Department, submit a sample of the tubular marker mounting material or hardware. If the product is a system comprised of multiple parts, a sample of each part must be submitted. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 992 HIGHWAY LIGHTING MATERIALS
992-1 General.
992-1.1 Pole Design Criteria : The light poles and bracket arms shall be in accordance
with the requirements of the AASHTO LRFD Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, the FDOT Structures Manual and with the specific requirements contained in this Section .
992-1.2 Luminaires, Driver, etc.: All luminaires shall be one of the products listed in
the Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Manufacturers seeking evaluation of their product shall submit an application and sample luminaire in accordance with Section 6. The light source for luminaires shall be either light emitting diodes (LED), magnetic induction or pla sma induction. The luminaire housing shall be constructed of precision cast aluminum with a corrosive resistant polyester powder coat finish. The standard color shall be gray. The housing shall have an electrical terminal block to attach the luminaire cable and a hinged door which provides direct access to internal parts. Hinged doors are not required for high mast luminaires and underdeck luminaires. All hardware on the exterior of the housing shall be stainless steel. The refractor and lens shall consist of glass or an optical grade polymer. The manufacturer shall place a permanent tag in the luminaire housing imprinted with: the manufacturer name, luminaire voltage, lamp wattage, and provide a blank area for the Contractor to inscribe the installation date. Luminaire s shall meet the following requirements: UL 1598 listed and labeled for installation in wet locations by an OSHA recognized “Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory” (NRTL) , be capable of maintaining 94.1% intensity at 10,000 hours with an ambient temperature of 25°C (IES LM-80) and have IESNA light distribution curves (IES LM-79) by an EPA recognized laboratory. The driver shall be rated for 100,000 hours and have a power factor greater than or equal to 90% at full load with a total harmonic distortion less than or equal to 20% at full load. The fixture shall accommodate a circuit voltage of 480V. Luminaires shall be provided with a minimum 10kV/10kA internal surge suppression module meeting UL 1449/ANSI C62.41.2 Category C. The manufacturer shall su bmit a five-year non-prorated full warranty on all components of the luminaire to the Department. The warranty shall begin on the project acceptance date and include all components of luminaire .
992-1.3 Conductors : All conductors shall be color-coded stranded copper meeting the
requirements of NEMA WC 70. All conductors shall be tested and listed by a NRTL. Service and circuit conductors shall be single -conductor cable Type THWN-2 and shall not be smaller than No. 6 AWG. Bonding ground conductor shall have a green jacket and shall not be smaller than No. 6 AWG.
992-1.4 Conduit: Conduit shall meet the requirements of Section 630.
992-1.5 Electrical Ground Rod: The electrical ground rods shall be 5/8 inch copper clad
steel. Electrical ground rods shall be sectional type where length exceeds 10 feet. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
Source: Florida Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 1191–1192 of 1,299.