Removal, Relocation, and Rebuilding of Existing Signal Art. 895.02 SECTION 891. ILLUMINATED SIGN
891.01 Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing an
illuminated sign.
891.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
a.Illuminated Sign ................................................................................. 1084.01
891.03 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per each for ILLUMINATED SIGN, FIBER-OPTIC or ILLUMINATED SIGN, LED. REMOVAL AND RELOCATION SECTION 895. REMOVAL, RELOCATION, AND REBUILDING OF EXISTING SIGNAL AND APPURTENANCES
895.01 Description. This work shall consist of the removal, removal and
relocation, and/or the rebuilding of existing signal items and appurtenances in the construction of signalized intersections. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
895.02 Relocation. All existing signal items shall be removed and relocated
as shown on the plans. The installation shall be done according to the specifications for the specific item. Any damage done to the existing signal items or appurtenances shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at his/her own expense, as directed by the Engineer. Relocation of the existing traffic signal controller and its associated equipment shall also consist of reusing the controller cabinet. Anchor rods, nuts, and washers shall be new for the installation of an existing traffic controller. The controller shall be installed according to Article 857.03. Relocation of an existing signal head shall consist of removing an existing signal head, optically programmed signal head, light emitting diode (LED) signal head, or combination signal head and installing it according to Article 880.03. Installation of the pedestrian signal head shall be according to Article 881.03. Installation of an existing illuminated sign shall be according to Section 891. Relocation of an existing signal post, controller cabinet, or mast arm assembly and pole shall include the removal and installation on a new concrete foundation with new anchor rods, nuts, and washers, according to Article 878.03. Art. 895.03 Removal, Relocation, and Rebuilding of Existing Signal When removing an existing pedestrian push-button, the related sign shall be removed and installed at the new location. The push-button shall be installed according to Article 876.03.
895.03 Rebuilding Signal Head. The existing signal components shall be
removed and altered by adding or removing signal faces and/or mounting hardware. The additional signal faces and/or sections shall be of the same type and make as the existing signals. All lenses and reflectors shall be cleaned, and the reassembled signal head shall be cleaned and repainted. Rebuilding an existing signal head may require removing old components and/or adding new components. All components removed from the existing signal head and not reused shall be disposed of as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor may, without additional compensation, furnish all new components, in lieu of rebuilding. Installation shall be according to
Article 880 — 03.
895.04 Modifying Existing Controller. This work shall consist of modifying
an existing controller to change the existing sequence of operation to the proposed sequence of operation. Both the existing and the proposed sequence of operation will be shown on the plans. Upon completion, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer five paper copies of the cabinet wiring diagram.
895.05 Removal. Removal of existing signal and appurtenances shall be as
follows.
a.Existing Traffic Signal Equipment. The existing traffic signal equipment at an intersection shall be removed and disposed of as listed on the plans and as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any items of equipment damaged during the process to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All equipment shall be stored off the job site at an approved location, and electrical components shall be stored indoors.
b.Handhole. The frame and cover of an existing handhole shall be broken off the top section of the handhole wall to a minimum depth of 3 ft (900 mm) below the surrounding grade, or as specified, backfilled with approved material, and the surface reconstructed to match the adjoining area. The concrete debris shall be disposed of outside the right-of-way, and the frame and cover disposed of as directed by the Engineer. If the handhole is located in the sidewalk area, the entire sidewalk square or squares where the handhole is located shall be replaced with new sidewalk.
c.Concrete Foundation. The concrete foundation shall be removed to a level at least 3 ft (900 mm) below the adjacent grade, backfilled with approved material, and the surface reconstructed to match the adjoining area. The foundation shall be disposed of outside the right-of-way. If the concrete foundation is located in the sidewalk area, the entire sidewalk square or squares where the concrete foundation is located shall be replaced with new sidewalk.
d.Electric Cable from Conduit. An existing electric cable shall be removed, as directed by the Engineer, from a conduit. Removal, Relocation, and Rebuilding of Existing Signal Art. 895.08
895.06 Removal and Reinstallation. This work shall consist of removing an
existing electric cable from a conduit and then reinstalling it in an existing or a new conduit. The conduit shall be cleaned and swabbed prior to reinstallation of cable.
895.07 Method of Measurement. Removal, and removal and reinstallation of
existing electric cable will be measured for payment in place in feet (meters). If two or more cables in a conduit are to be removed, or removed and reinstalled, each cable will be measured for payment separately. Concrete foundations, when specified, will be measured for payment according to Article 878.04.
895.08 Basis of Payment. Removal and Relocation will be paid for at the
contract unit price per each for RELOCATE EXISTING SIGNAL HEAD, RELOCATE EXISTING PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEAD, RELOCATE EXISTING ILLUMINATED SIGN, or RELOCATE EXISTING PEDESTRIAN PUSH-BUTTON. Removal and reinstallation of existing traffic signal items will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for RELOCATE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER, RELOCATE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL POST, or RELOCATE EXISTING MAST ARM ASSEMBLY AND POLE. Concrete foundations, when specified, will be paid for according to
Article 878 — 05.
Rebuilding an existing signal head will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for REBUILD EXISTING SIGNAL HEAD. Modifying an existing controller will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for MODIFY EXISTING CONTROLLER. Some of the parts and equipment required for the completion of this work may be listed on the plans as separate pay items. Removal of an existing electric cable will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot (meter) for REMOVE ELECTRIC CABLE FROM CONDUIT. Removing and reinstalling the electric cable will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot (meter) for REMOVE AND REINSTALL ELECTRIC CABLE FROM CONDUIT. Removal of existing traffic signal equipment will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for REMOVE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT. Removal of existing handholes will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for REMOVE EXISTING HANDHOLE. Removal of existing concrete foundations will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE FOUNDATION. Art. 1001.01 Cement
Division 1000 — Materials
SECTION 1001. CEMENT
1001.01 Cement Types. Cement shall be according to the following.
a.Portland Cement. Acceptance of portland cement shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non-Qualified Plants”. Portland cement shall be according to AASHTO M 85, and shall meet the standard physical and chemical requirements. The Contractor has the option to use any type of portland cement listed in AASHTO M 85 unless a specific cement is specified for a construction item. Inorganic processing additions shall be limited to granulated blast-furnace slag according to the chemical requirements of AASHTO M 302, Class C or F fly ash according to the chemical requirements of AASHTO M 295, and cement kiln dust.
b.Portland-Pozzolan Cement. Acceptance of portland-pozzolan cement shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non-Qualified Plants”. Portland-pozzolan cement shall be according to AASHTO M 240 and shall meet the standard physical and chemical requirements. The Contractor has the option to use portland-pozzolan cement unless a specific cement is specified for a construction item. Inorganic processing additions shall be limited to granulated blast-furnace slag according to the chemical requirements of AASHTO M 302, Class C or F fly ash according to the chemical requirements of AASHTO M 295, and cement kiln dust. The pozzolan constituent for Type IP using Class F fly ash shall be a maximum of 25 percent of the weight (mass) of the portland-pozzolan cement. The pozzolan constituent for Type IP using Class C fly ash shall be a maximum of 30 percent of the weight (mass) of the portland-pozzolan cement. The pozzolan constituent for Type IP using microsilica or high-reactivity metakaolin shall be a maximum of ten percent. The pozzolan constituent for Type IP using other materials shall have the approval of the Engineer. Portland-pozzolan cement may be used in concrete mixtures when the air temperature is below 40 °F (4 °C), but the Engineer may request a trial batch of the concrete mixture to show the mix design strength requirement will be met.
c.Portland Blast-Furnace Slag Cement. Acceptance of portland blast-furnace slag cement shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non-Qualified Plants”. Portland blast-furnace slag cement shall be according to AASHTO M 240 and shall meet the standard physical and chemical requirements. The Contractor has the option to use portland blast-furnace slag cement unless a specific cement is specified for a construction item. Inorganic processing
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Source: Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 762–765 of 1,217. View official source ↗