923TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

923.01Temporary Pavement Marking Tape

Temporary pavement marking tape shall be furnished in three colors and two types. It shall consist of a white or yellow film that provides both dry and wet retro- reflectivity on a conformable backing of 4 in. minimum width and designed for marking either asphalt or concrete pavements. Black temporary pavement marking tape shall consist of a matte film on a conformable backing which is designed for marking asphalt pavement. White and yellow temporary pavement marking tape shall be in accordance with ASTM D4592. 10

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Type I tape shall be selected from the QPL of Temporary Pavement Marking Tape, Type I. Temporary pavement marking tape Type I will be placed and maintained on the QPL in accordance with ITM 806, Procedure H.

A Type C certification in accordance with 916 shall be provided for the Type I temporary pavement marking tape.

923.02Temporary Raised Pavement Marker

Temporary pavement markers shall be desi gned to be affixed with adhesive to the 20 pavement surface and shall be in accordance with ASTM D4280. Adhesive shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Markers shall be selected from the QPL of Temporary Raised Pavement Markers. Temporary raised pavement markers will be placed and maintained on the QPL in accordance with ITM 806.

923.03Construction Warning Lights

Construction warning lights shall be self- illuminated by means of an electric lamp behind the lens. Types A and C shall also be externally illuminated by reflex-reflective 30 elements built into the lens to enable it to be seen by the light from the headlights of oncoming traffic.

The batteries shall be entirely enclosed in a case. The case shall be secured by a locking device which can be opened with a special tool.

The light from types A and B shall have a flash rate of 65 ±10 pulsations per 40 minute from -20°F to 150°F.

2 . O n - T i m e On-time is defined as the period of the flash when instantaneous intensity is equal to or greater than the effective intensity as specified in 923.03(b)1.

a . T y p e A The light shall have an on-time of no less than 10% of the flash cycle.

The light shall have an on-time of no less than 8% of the flash cycle.

The light beam projected upon a surface perpendicular to the axis of the light beam shall produce a lighted area within the solid angle bounded by the two vertical 923.02

planes 9° from the vertical plane through the axis of the optical system and two planes 5° above and below the horizontal plane through the optical axis of the system.

For Type A, the effective intensity shall not drop below 4.0 candles within the area specified herein during the first 336 h of continuous flashing.

For Type B, the effective intensity shall not drop below 35 candles within the area specified herein during the first 168 h of continuous flashing.

For Type C, the effective intensity shall not drop below 2.0 candles within the area specified herein during the first 168 h of continuous burning.

The illuminated lens shall be uniformly bright in appearance over its entire illuminated surface when viewed from any point within the angle defined in 923.03(b).

For types A and C, the specific intensity of the lens when acting as a reflex-reflector at an observation angle of 0.2 of a degree shall be no less than the following:

Entrance Angle degrees Specific Intensity Candles per Footcandle 0 18 10 14 20 7

The effective intensity of types A and B lights shall be calculated using the Guide for Calculating the Effective Intensity of Flashing Signal Lights as approved by the Illuminating Engineering Society, June, 1961. The intensity of the Type C light shall be tested in accordance with SAE Standard J 575d, Lighting Equipment and Photometric Tests. Reflex-reflection shall be tested in accordance with SAE Standard J 594d.

The lens shall be no less than 7 in. in diameter including for a reflex-reflector ring of 1/2 in. minimum width around the periphery for types A and C.

Unless otherwise directed, types A, B, and C shall have uni-directional lenses.

If the light uses an incandescent lamp, the chromaticity of the lens color shall be 923.03

defined by the tri-stimulus coordinates of the Commission International d'Eclairage Standards. When tested with illuminants from 2856 K to 2366 K, the lens color shall 100 fall within the area of the chromaticity diagram in accordance with the 1931 Commission International d'Eclairage Standard Observer as defined by the following coordinates.

X Y Z 0.543 0.452 0.005 0.548 0.452 0.000 0.584 0.411 0.005 0.589 0.411 0.000

If the light uses other than an incandescent lamp, the light output shall be in the same range as the light obtained with the incandescent lamp and the specific lens.

The minimum relative luminous transmittance of the lens with illuminant at 110 2856 K shall be 0.440.

The lens shall be plastic of one-piece construction and shall meet the test requirements in accordance with SAE J 576b, except that the exposure time and condition, paragraph 3.4.3, for the purposes of this standard shall be one year.

If swivel capabilities as described herein are not incorporated in the device used to mount a type A or C light on a barricade or sign, the head shall be mounted on the housing in a manner allowing it to be swiveled through a minimum 90° arc in a horizontal plane. If swiveling is accomplished by rotation of the head, construction shall be such that the head rotation shall not damage the wiring.

2 . C a s e The case shall be so constructed and closed as to exclude moisture that would affect the specified operation of the light. The case shall have a weephole to allow the escape of moisture from condensation. 130

Photoelectric controls, if provided on types A or C lights, shall keep the light operating whenever the ambient light falls below 20 footcandles.

923.04Flashing Arrow Sign

The flashing arrow sign shall be an all weather, self-contained, flashing sign designed to display the required flashing messages continuously for a minimum of 24 h without servicing. A reserve storage battery shall be provided to automatically 923.04

operate the flashing arrow sign for a minimum period of 8 h if there is a power failure 140 of the primary source.

The flashing arrow sign shall have a control unit which incorporates a photo-controlled transfer relay for automatic lamp intensity settings. The highest photo-controlled setting shall be full intensity for daylight operation. The lowest photo-controlled setting shall be for night- time operation and shall be 50% of full intensity when the ambient light level drops below five footcandles. A minimum of two interim photo-controlled settings shall automatically increase or decrease the lamp intensity in direct proportion to the ambient light level.

The flashing arrow sign shall have a manual control unit for adjusting lamp intensity when automatic operation becomes unsatisfactory. The manual control shall be fully adjustable between the minimum limit of 30% of full lamp voltage and maximum limit of full lamp voltage.

An indicator light shall be provided on the back of the sign to provide confirmation that the flashing arrow sign is operating. The indicator light shall be visible for 500 ft.

Solar power assisted units shall incorporate a target sight device and leveling mechanism to aid the user for positioning of the unit prior to use. The device shall be attached to the elevated portion of the flashing arrow sign and not to the fixed support frame.

The lamps shall be electronically operated by means of a solid state controller. An automatic lamp intensity regulator shall hold the lamp output constant with varying battery voltage. The control system shall incorporate a full-time tracking system designed to track ambient light for 24 h a day. The control system shall adjust lamp intensity to provide maximum system efficiency. The controller shall be in a 170 weatherproof, ventilated, lockable enclosure.

The lamps shall provide amber beams with a minimum of 20° horizontal and 6° vertical field of view. The minimum effective luminance within the required beam shall not be less than one-half the effective luminance at the beam center.

The battery bank shall consist of 12V, deep cycle batteries. The battery bank shall be of sufficient capacity to power the unit for 15 days with no assistance from the sun. A battery condition indicator and a test switch shall be provided to monitor the battery charge of the system. The batteries shall be secured in a well ventilated, weatherproof 180 lockable housing. A low battery charge indicator which shall be visible to maintenance personnel driving past the sign shall be provided to indicate the need to recharge the batteries. The battery bank shall be at full charge when delivered to the project site.

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The unit shall be equipped with a sign/solar panel lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism shall be designed to safely carry the capacity of the sign’s load. The lifting mechanism shall incorporate a positive locking device to secure the panel in a raised or lowered position.

Solar power assisted flashing arrow signs to be used shall be selected from the 190 QPL of Solar Power Traffic Control Devices.

Flashing arrow sign shall be fu eled by diesel fuel only.

When connected to an AC electrical power source, provisions shall be made to prevent electrocution.

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FLASHING ARROW SIGN GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS200 TypeA T ypeB T ype C SOLAR POWER ASSISTED Minimum Board Size 2 ft high by 4 ft wide** 2.5 ft high by 5 ft wide 4 ft high by 8 ft wide 4 ft high by 8 ft wide Minimum No. of Lamps Flashing Arrow Flashing Double Arrow Sequential Chevron (3 heads minimum) 5 in. head, 5 in. shaft* 5 in. head, 4 in. shaft* 5 in. head (See Note) Same as Type A 5 in. head, 5 in. shaft* 5 in. head, 3 in. shaft* 7 in. shaft Lamp Type Sealed Beam: 12.8V, not to exceed 3A Average rated life: 300 h minimum Candlepower: 1000 candles minimum 9700 candles maximum (See Note) Same as Type A Sealed Beam: 12.8V, not to exceed 3A Average rated life: 300 h minimum Candlepower: 600 candles at normal voltage and >250 candles at low voltage Lens Color Amber Amber Amber Amber Board Color Flat Black Flat Black Flat Black Flat Black Flashing Rate 30-50 F.P.M. (50% on time)

25-40F.P.M

(50% on time)

30-50F.P.M

(50% on time)

(50% on time) Message (Left or Right) Flashing Arrow, Flashing Double Arrow, or Sequential Chevron Flashing Arrow, Flashing Double Arrow Flashing Arrow, Flashing Double Arrow Flashing Arrow, Flashing Double Arrow, or Warning Bar Minimum mounting height (to bottom of board) 7 ft 7 ft 7 ft 7 ft Where Allowed Where normal sp eed limit is <40 mph (See Note) All rural and urban locations Stationary Operations Tangent Sections (See 801.15(a)) Required minimum Visibility 0.5 mi 0.75 mi 1 mi 1 mi * When flashing a single or double arrow(s), the lamp (s) nearest the arrow points shall not be illuminated. ** Either rectangular or arrow shaped black background sign will be allowed. Note: General specifications for a TypeB f l a s h i ng arrow sign are shown in the MUTCD. 923.04

923.05Portable Changeable Message Sign

Portable changeable message signs shall be capable of displaying 3 lines with 8 characters per line. Letter height shall be a minimum of 18 in. The sign shall have automatic dimming capability for nighttime operation. Portable changeable message signs shall be selected from the QPL of Solar Power Traffic Control Devices.

923.06Temporary Worksite Speed Limit Sign Assembly

The temporary worksite speed limit sign assembly shall be an all weather, self-contained unit designed to display speed limit signs in accordance with the 210 MUTCD and as shown on the plans. The signs shall be installed on frangible posts or mounted on movable stands or trailers in accordance with 910.14(f). The power source shall be capable of operating the strobe lights, without service, for the period which the sign is in effect. An on/off switch will be required.

923.07Tubular Marker

The vertically placed portion of this device shall consist of high density polyethylene plastic in accordance with ASTM D5203. The base material shall be butyl rubber in accordance with ASTM D5900 or high impact polystyrene in accordance with ASTM D4549. Epoxy material used to attach the base to the roadway 220 surface shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The tubular portion shall be reflectorized with high intensity reflective sheeting in accordance with

919.01(b)1 as shown on the plans

923.08Automated Flagger Assistance Device

The Automated Flagger Assistance Device, AFAD, shall alternately display either a STOP sign and a SLOW sign or a steadily illuminated CIRCULAR RED and a flashing CIRCULAR YELLOW lens to control traffic while being operated by a handheld remote control. AFADs shall meet the requirements of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Control Devices, Chapter 6E. Each AFAD shall be equipped with two 230 handheld remote controls. Trailer mounted AFAD’s shall be equipped with a gate arm.

Only automated flagger assistance devices from the QPL of Solar Powered Traffic Control Devices shall be used. Automated flagger assistance devices will be placed and maintained on the QPL in accordance with ITM 955.

The STOP and SLOW signs shall have a minimum width of 24 in. with lettering 240 that is at least 8 in. in height. The WAIT ON STOP sign shall be visible along the same line of view of the STOP sign face.

A “STOP HERE ON RED”, R10-6 or R10-6a, sign shall be installed on the right- hand side of the approach at the point at which drivers are expected to stop when the CIRCULAR RED lens is illuminated.

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Red/Yellow lens AFAD shall have at least one set of CIRCULAR RED and 250 CIRCULAR YELLOW lenses that are 12 in. in diameter and in accordance with the Institute of Transportation Engineers, ITE, Purchase Specification for Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads.

The STOP sign face in STOP/SLOW AFAD shall be supplemented by a circular, red stop beacon. The SLOW sign face shall be supplemented by either: a circular, yellow warning beacon, or Type B warning lights with a minimum viewing distance of 1,000 ft.

Gate arms shall be made of reinforced thermoplastic or tubular aluminum. When in the horizontal positions the arm shall have a 2 ft to 4 ft mounting height above the pavement surface.

The battery and controller cabinets sha ll be in accordance w ith NEMA Standard 250 Enclosure 3R requirements and be provided with a hasp and lock. The AFAD shall include a manual override of the handheld remote at the device. The AFAD shall not have any means by which it can operate on a pre-set or pre-timed basis. 270

Two handheld, cordless remote controls shall be provided with each AFAD. The remote control shall be waterproof and display signal receipt confirmation. The remote shall use a frequency hopping, spread spectrum radio signal with frequencies outside the 700 MHz band, 698 MHz to 806 MHz. The remote control device shall be programmable to control either one unit or two units simultaneously and shall control the units over a one-mile range.

Batteries shall be deep cycle type and be capable of operating the AFAD continuously for two days, 24 hrs per day without a need of re-charging. An audible low battery voltage alarm sound system shall be provided. The battery charging system shall consist of a solar panel. Solar panels shall be UL 1703 certified.

The trailer, if used, shall be designed to withstand a 60 mph wind loading with a 1.3 gust factor when the AFAD is set up in operating position. The trailer shall be painted safety orange, SAE-AMS-STD-595, color No. 12300. The trailer shall be provided with a minimum of two leveling jacks, each operated by a crank which locks 290 in place.

923.09Acceptance of Temporary Traffic Control Devices

Temporary traffic control devices will be accepted by visual inspection unless otherwise indicated. 923.09