993-1 Description.
This section specifies the material requirements for flexible post delineators and barrier delineators.
993-2 Approved Product List .
All flexible post and barrier delineators shall be one of the products listed on the Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Manufacturers seeking evaluation of products for inclusion on the APL shall submit an application in accordance with Section 6 and include the following documentation. A separate application must be submitted for each product to be evaluated, showing that the product meets the applicable requirements.
993-3 Flexible Post Delineators.
993-3.1 Dimensions: The post shall have a minimum width of 3 inches facing traffic and
of such length to generally provide a height of 48 inches above the pavement surface.
993-3.2 Color: The post shall be opaque white. The yellowness index shall not exceed 12
when tested in accordance with ASTM E313. The daytime 45 degrees, 0 degrees luminance factor, Cap Y, shall be a minimum of 70, tested i n accordance with ASTM E1347 or ASTM E1164.
993-3.3 Retroreflective Sheeting: The reflective sheeting shall be Types IV, V, or XI
and meet the requirements of Section 994. The reflective sheeting shall have a minimum width of 3 inches and have a minimum a rea of 30 square inches.
993-3.4 Impact Performance: Six of the eight posts shall be capable of returning to a
vertical position plus or minus 10 degrees with no delaminating. N o post shall split, crack, break, or separate from base. Posts shall be tested and evaluated according to the National Testing Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) Evaluation of Temporary Traffic Control Devices : Flexible Delineators, for the following categories: Table 993-1 Submittal Compliance Requirements Documentation Requirements Installation Instructions Surface preparation and installation procedures Label Displays the n ame of the manufacturer , Name of product, APL number, National Testing Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) Test Report For flexible post delineators: NTPEP Evaluation of Temporary Traffic Control Devices - Flexible Delineators , for the proposed mounting category Product Photo Displays the significant features of the product and product packaging. Technical Data Sheet a. Uniquely identifies the product ,
b.Product specifications,
c.Installation materials and equipment.
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993-3.4 1 Pavement /Surface Mounted: Use the Metropolitan Delineator
Applications category for Hot Weather with a minimum of 10 impacts (default testing procedure uses a maximum of 200 impacts).
993-3.4 2 Ground Mounted: Use the Ground Mount Side of Roadway
Applications category for Hot Weather (default testing procedure u ses a maximum of 10 impacts).
993-4 Barrier Delineators .
993-4.1 General: Barrier delineators shall consist of retroreflective sheeting permanently
adhered to 0.090 -inch minimum thick body. The body shall have a flexible hinge which allows the reflector to fold down and spring back to an upright position after impact. Barrier delineators for guardrail shall be designed for mounting to the web of steel posts or designed for mounting to the top of wood posts. Barrier delineators for concrete barri er, traffic railings, and vehicular longitudinal channelizing devices (LCDs) shall be designed for mounting to the top of barrier .
993-4.2 Retroreflective Sheeting: The sheeting for barrier delineators shall be Type IV
or XI meeting the requirements of Se ction 994. The sheeting shall be yellow or white, depending on the locations of use for each. The dimensions of the retroreflective sheeting shall be a minimum of 3 inches wide by 4 inches high. The sheeting shall be installed by the delineator manufacture r. Delineators for use on median barriers must have yellow sheeting on both sides. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 994 RETROREFLECTIVE AND NONREFLECTIVE SHEETING AND SIGN PANEL FABRICATION
994-1 Description.
994-1.1 General: This Section specifies the requirements for ret roreflective and
nonreflective sheeting and sign panel materials and fabrication. This includes the sign sh eeting materials such as transparent and opaque process inks for retroreflective sheeting materials , vinyl and transparent overlays.
994-2 Retroreflective and Nonreflective Sheeting Systems .
994-2.1 Materials: Retroreflective sheeting material shall be classified in accordance
with and meet the requirements of ASTM D4956. Overlay materials include colored and colorless transparent overlays and vinyl. Inks include transparent and opaque silkscreen inks as well as inkjet inks used in digital print systems.
994-2.2 Approved Product List (APL): All sheeting, process inks and overlay materials
shall be listed as a system on the Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Sign sheeting systems shall consist of base sheeting wi th ink and/or overlay materials. Products with an ASTM classification of Type XI or greater will not be accepted for qualification on the APL for fluorescent orange. Manufacturers seeking evaluation of their products need to submit product data sheets, per formance test reports from an independent laboratory showing the sign sheeting system meets the requirements of this Section, and a APL application in accordance with Section 6. Information on the APL application shall include the individual materials comp rising the sign sheeting system and identify colors, ASTM base sheeting classification, adhesive backing class, availability of transparent and/or opaque backing and availability of liner type s.
994-2.3 Performance Requirements :
994-2.3 1 General: Sheeting, process inks and overlay materials shall be tested in
accordance with, and meet all the performance requirements of ASTM D4956, including Supplemental Requirement S2, Reboundable Sheeting Requirements , except as amended in this Section. For performance requirements that are color dependent, each color included in the APL application shall be tested and meet the requirements identified in ASTM D4956 or this Section as applicable. All sign sheeting systems consisting of inks and/or overlays will be tested as a system consisting of white base sheeting and each color of ink and/or overlay. Panels for testing sheeting shall be prepared in accordance with 994 -3 for testing. The in -service life for the sign sheeting system shall equal the life of the reflective base sheeting of the system .
994-2.3 2 Retroreflective Intensity: The retroreflectivity of sheeting and
sheeting systems shall meet the minimum initial requirements as stated for all observation and entrance angles as identified in ASTM D4956. The 0.2 and 0.5 degree observation angles with an entrance angle of minus 4 degrees per ASTM D4956 shall be used for in -service requirements. Rotational sensitivity shall be tested in accordance with AASHTO M268. Rotationally sensitive sheeting will be noted on the APL.
994-2.3 3 Clear Overlay Films: Clear overlay film shall be compatible with the
sign sheeting system and not delaminate or dis color for the in -service life of the system. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
Source: Florida Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 1203–1204 of 1,299.