Type V - A “super high -intensity ” retroreflective sheeting, typically used for delineators. This sheeting is typically a metalized mi croprismatic retroreflective element material. Type VI - An elastomeric, high -intensity retroreflective sheeting without adhesive. This sheeting is typically a vinyl microprismatic retroreflective material. DOTD Type X - A super high -intensity retroreflec tive sheeting having highest retroreflectivity characteristics at medium distances. This sheeting is typically an unmetalized microprismatic retroreflective element material.
1015.05.2 Fluorescent Pink Retroreflective Sheeting: Signs
for temporary control of tra ffic through incident management areas shall be Type VI fluorescent pink retroreflective sheeting and shall comply with the MUTCD. Temporary traffic control signs for incident management shall be placed to notify motorists of upcoming incidents on the roa dway, and shall be removed from public view once the incident has been managed. Physical properties shall comply with ASTM D4956. Photometric properties shall be as follows.
1015.05.2 1 Retroreflectivity: Minimum Coefficients of
Retroreflection shall be as specif ied in Table 1015 -1. Table 1015 -1 Coefficients of Retroreflection for Fluorescent Pink Sheeting1 Observation Angle, degrees Entrance Angle, degrees Fluorescent Pink 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 -4 +30 -4 +30 180 1Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (RA) (cd lx-1m-2)
1015.05.2 2 Color and Daytime Luminance: Color
Chromaticity Coordinates and Daytime Luminance Factors shall be as specified in Table 1015 -2. Table 1015 -2 Fluorescent Pink Color Specifications Limits (Daytime) Chromaticity Coordinates (corner points) 1 Luminance Factor, min. 1 2 3 4 5 Y% x y x y x y x y x y 20 0.600 0.340 0.450 0.332 0.430 0.275 0.536 0.230 0.644 0.290 1 The five pairs of chromaticity coordinates measured with CIE 2° Standard Observer and 45/0 (0/45) geometry and CIE D65 Standard Illuminant.
1015.05.3 DOTD Type X Retroreflective Sheeting: Physical
properties shall comply with ASTM D4956. Color shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 11. Luminance shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 2. Retroreflectivity properties shall be as follows:
1015.05.3 1 Retroreflectivity: Minimum Coefficients of
Retroreflection shall be as specified in Table 1015 -3. Table 1015 -3 Coefficients of Retroreflection for DOTD Type X Sheeting1 Observation Angle, (degrees) 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 Entrance Angle, (degrees) -4 +30 -4 +30 White 560 280 200 100 Yellow 420 210 150 75 Orange 210 105 75 37 Green 56 28 20 10 Red 84 42 30 15 Blue 28 14 10 5.0 Brown 17 8.4 6.0 3.0 Fluorescent Yellow -Green 450 220 160 80 Fluorescent Yellow 340 170 120 60 Fluorescent Orange 170 84 60 30 1Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (R A) (cd lx-1m-2)
1015.05.4 Adhesive Classes: The adhesive required for
retroreflective sheeting shall be Class 1 (pressure sensitive) as specified in ASTM D4956.
1015.05.5 Accelerated Weathering: Reflective sheeting, when
processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's Table 1015 -2 Fluorescent Pink Color Specifications Limits (Daytime) Chromaticity Coordinates (corner points) 1 Luminance Factor, min. 1 2 3 4 5 Y% x y x y x y x y x y 20 0.600 0.340 0.450 0.332 0.430 0.275 0.536 0.230 0.644 0.290 1 The five pairs of chromaticity coordinates measured with CIE 2° Standard Observer and 45/0 (0/45) geometry and CIE D65 Standard Illuminant.
1015.05.3 DOTD Type X Retroreflective Sheeting: Physical
properties shall comply with ASTM D4956. Color shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 11. Luminance shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 2. Retroreflectivity properties shall be as follows:
1015.05.3 1 Retroreflectivity: Minimum Coefficients of
Retroreflection shall be as specified in Table 1015 -3. Table 1015 -3 Coefficients of Retroreflection for DOTD Type X Sheeting1 Observation Angle, (degrees) 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 Entrance Angle, (degrees) -4 +30 -4 +30 White 560 280 200 100 Yellow 420 210 150 75 Orange 210 105 75 37 Green 56 28 20 10 Red 84 42 30 15 Blue 28 14 10 5.0 Brown 17 8.4 6.0 3.0 Fluorescent Yellow -Green 450 220 160 80 Fluorescent Yellow 340 170 120 60 Fluorescent Orange 170 84 60 30 1Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (R A) (cd lx-1m-2)
1015.05.4 Adhesive Classes: The adhesive required for
retroreflective sheeting shall be Class 1 (pressure sensitive) as specified in ASTM D4956.
1015.05.5 Accelerated Weathering: Reflective sheeting, when
processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's Table 1015 -2 Fluorescent Pink Color Specifications Limits (Daytime) Chromaticity Coordinates (corner points) 1 Luminance Factor, min. 1 2 3 4 5 Y% x y x y x y x y x y 20 0.600 0.340 0.450 0.332 0.430 0.275 0.536 0.230 0.644 0.290 1 The five pairs of chromaticity coordinates measured with CIE 2° Standard Observer and 45/0 (0/45) geometry and CIE D65 Standard Illuminant.
1015.05.3 DOTD Type X Retroreflective Sheeting: Physical
properties shall comply with ASTM D4956. Color shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 11. Luminance shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 2. Retroreflectivity properties shall be as follows:
1015.05.3 1 Retroreflectivity: Minimum Coefficients of
Retroreflection shall be as specified in Table 1015 -3. Table 1015 -3 Coefficients of Retroreflection for DOTD Type X Sheeting1 Observation Angle, (degrees) 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 Entrance Angle, (degrees) -4 +30 -4 +30 White 560 280 200 100 Yellow 420 210 150 75 Orange 210 105 75 37 Green 56 28 20 10 Red 84 42 30 15 Blue 28 14 10 5.0 Brown 17 8.4 6.0 3.0 Fluorescent Yellow -Green 450 220 160 80 Fluorescent Yellow 340 170 120 60 Fluorescent Orange 170 84 60 30 1Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (R A) (cd lx-1m-2)
1015.05.4 Adhesive Classes: The adhesive required for
retroreflective sheeting shall be Class 1 (pressure sensitive) as specified in ASTM D4956.
1015.05.5 Accelerated Weathering: Reflective sheeting, when
processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's Table 1015 -2 Fluorescent Pink Color Specifications Limits (Daytime) Chromaticity Coordinates (corner points) 1 Luminance Factor, min. 1 2 3 4 5 Y% x y x y x y x y x y 20 0.600 0.340 0.450 0.332 0.430 0.275 0.536 0.230 0.644 0.290 1 The five pairs of chromaticity coordinates measured with CIE 2° Standard Observer and 45/0 (0/45) geometry and CIE D65 Standard Illuminant.
1015.05.3 DOTD Type X Retroreflective Sheeting: Physical
properties shall comply with ASTM D4956. Color shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 11. Luminance shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 2. Retroreflectivity properties shall be as follows:
1015.05.3 1 Retroreflectivity: Minimum Coefficients of
Retroreflection shall be as specified in Table 1015 -3. Table 1015 -3 Coefficients of Retroreflection for DOTD Type X Sheeting1 Observation Angle, (degrees) 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 Entrance Angle, (degrees) -4 +30 -4 +30 White 560 280 200 100 Yellow 420 210 150 75 Orange 210 105 75 37 Green 56 28 20 10 Red 84 42 30 15 Blue 28 14 10 5.0 Brown 17 8.4 6.0 3.0 Fluorescent Yellow -Green 450 220 160 80 Fluorescent Yellow 340 170 120 60 Fluorescent Orange 170 84 60 30 1Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (R A) (cd lx-1m-2)
1015.05.4 Adhesive Classes: The adhesive required for
retroreflective sheeting shall be Class 1 (pressure sensitive) as specified in ASTM D4956.
1015.05.5 Accelerated Weathering: Reflective sheeting, when
processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's Table 1015 -2 Fluorescent Pink Color Specifications Limits (Daytime) Chromaticity Coordinates (corner points) 1 Luminance Factor, min. 1 2 3 4 5 Y% x y x y x y x y x y 20 0.600 0.340 0.450 0.332 0.430 0.275 0.536 0.230 0.644 0.290 1 The five pairs of chromaticity coordinates measured with CIE 2° Standard Observer and 45/0 (0/45) geometry and CIE D65 Standard Illuminant.
1015.05.3 DOTD Type X Retroreflective Sheeting: Physical
properties shall comply with ASTM D4956. Color shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 11. Luminance shall conform to ASTM D4956, Table 2. Retroreflectivity properties shall be as follows:
1015.05.3 1 Retroreflectivity: Minimum Coefficients of
Retroreflection shall be as specified in Table 1015 -3. Table 1015 -3 Coefficients of Retroreflection for DOTD Type X Sheeting1 Observation Angle, (degrees) 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 Entrance Angle, (degrees) -4 +30 -4 +30 White 560 280 200 100 Yellow 420 210 150 75 Orange 210 105 75 37 Green 56 28 20 10 Red 84 42 30 15 Blue 28 14 10 5.0 Brown 17 8.4 6.0 3.0 Fluorescent Yellow -Green 450 220 160 80 Fluorescent Yellow 340 170 120 60 Fluorescent Orange 170 84 60 30 1Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (R A) (cd lx-1m-2)
1015.05.4 Adhesive Classes: The adhesive required for
retroreflective sheeting shall be Class 1 (pressure sensitive) as specified in ASTM D4956.
1015.05.5 Accelerated Weathering: Reflective sheeting, when
processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, shall perform in accordance with the accelerated weathering standards in Table 1015 -4. Table 1015 -4 Accelerated Wea thering Standards1 Type Retroreflectivity2 Colorfastness3 Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/ Fluorescent Orange Orange/ Fluorescen t Orange All colors, except Orange/ Fluorescent Orange III 1 year 804 3 years 804 1 year 3 years III (for drums) 1 year 804 1 year 804 1 year 1 year V 1 year5 806 3 years5 806 1 year5 3 years5 VI 1/2 year 507 1/2 year 507 1/2 year 1/2 year DOTD X 1 year 808 3 years 808 1 year 3 years 1At an angle of 45° from the horizontal and facing south in accordance with ASTM G7 at an approved test facility in Louisiana or South Florida. 2Percent retained retroreflectivity of referenced table after the outdoor test exposure time specified. 3Colors shall conform to the color specification limits of ASTM D4956 after the outdoor test exposure time specified. 4ASTM D4956, Table 4. 5If outdoor weathering data is not available, artificial weathering according to ASTM D4956, Supplemental Requirement S3 may be used. 6ASTM D4956, Table 6. 7ASTM D4956, Table 7. 8Table 1015 -3. Reflective sheeting for signs, when processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations shall perform outdoors in accordance with the performance standards in Table 1015 -5. Table 1015 -5 Reflective Sheeting Performance Standards Type Retroreflectivity1 — Durability2 Colorfastness3 Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/Fluorescent Orange III 3 years 804 10 years 804 3 years DOTD X 3 years 805 10 years 805 3 years 1Percent retained retroreflectivity of referenced table after installation and the field exposure time specified. 2All sheeting shall maintain its structural integrity, adhesion and functionality after installation and the field exposure time specified. 3All colors shall conform to the color specification limits of ASTM D4956 after installation and the field exposure time specified. 4ASTM D4956, Table 4. 5Table 1015 -3.
1015.05.6 Temporary Signs, Barricades, Channelizing
Devices, Drums and Cones: Reflective sheeting for tempo rary signs, barricades, and channelizing devices shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III, except that temporary warning construction signs used on the mainline of freeways and expressways shall be fluorescent orange and meet the requirements of DOTD Type X. Reflective sheeting for vertical panels shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III. Reflective sheeting for drums shall be a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) wide and shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III, and the Supplemen tary Requirement S2 for Reboundable Sheeting as specified in ASTM D4956. Reflective sheeting for traffic cone collars shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III or Type VI.
1015.05.7 Sheeting Guaranty: The contractor shall provide the
Department with a guaranty from the sheeting manufacturer stating that if Reflective sheeting for signs, when processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations shall perform outdoors in accordance with the performance standards in Table 1015 -5. Table 1015 -5 Reflective Sheeting Performance Standards Type Retroreflectivity1 — Durability2 Colorfastness3 Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/Fluorescent Orange III 3 years 804 10 years 804 3 years DOTD X 3 years 805 10 years 805 3 years 1Percent retained retroreflectivity of referenced table after installation and the field exposure time specified. 2All sheeting shall maintain its structural integrity, adhesion and functionality after installation and the field exposure time specified. 3All colors shall conform to the color specification limits of ASTM D4956 after installation and the field exposure time specified. 4ASTM D4956, Table 4. 5Table 1015 -3.
1015.05.6 Temporary Signs, Barricades, Channelizing
Devices, Drums and Cones: Reflective sheeting for tempo rary signs, barricades, and channelizing devices shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III, except that temporary warning construction signs used on the mainline of freeways and expressways shall be fluorescent orange and meet the requirements of DOTD Type X. Reflective sheeting for vertical panels shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III. Reflective sheeting for drums shall be a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) wide and shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III, and the Supplemen tary Requirement S2 for Reboundable Sheeting as specified in ASTM D4956. Reflective sheeting for traffic cone collars shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III or Type VI.
1015.05.7 Sheeting Guaranty: The contractor shall provide the
Department with a guaranty from the sheeting manufacturer stating that if Reflective sheeting for signs, when processed, applied, and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations shall perform outdoors in accordance with the performance standards in Table 1015 -5. Table 1015 -5 Reflective Sheeting Performance Standards Type Retroreflectivity1 — Durability2 Colorfastness3 Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/Fluorescent Orange III 3 years 804 10 years 804 3 years DOTD X 3 years 805 10 years 805 3 years 1Percent retained retroreflectivity of referenced table after installation and the field exposure time specified. 2All sheeting shall maintain its structural integrity, adhesion and functionality after installation and the field exposure time specified. 3All colors shall conform to the color specification limits of ASTM D4956 after installation and the field exposure time specified. 4ASTM D4956, Table 4. 5Table 1015 -3.
1015.05.6 Temporary Signs, Barricades, Channelizing
Devices, Drums and Cones: Reflective sheeting for tempo rary signs, barricades, and channelizing devices shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III, except that temporary warning construction signs used on the mainline of freeways and expressways shall be fluorescent orange and meet the requirements of DOTD Type X. Reflective sheeting for vertical panels shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III. Reflective sheeting for drums shall be a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) wide and shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III, and the Supplemen tary Requirement S2 for Reboundable Sheeting as specified in ASTM D4956. Reflective sheeting for traffic cone collars shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III or Type VI.
1015.05.7 Sheeting Guaranty: The contractor shall provide the
Department with a guaranty from the sheeting manufacturer stating that if the retroreflective sheeting fails to comply with the performance requirements of this subsection, the sheeting manufacturer shall do the following : Table 1015 -6 Manufacturer's Guaranty -Reflective Sheeting Type Manufacturer shall restore the sign face in its field location to its original effectiveness at no cost to the Department if failure occurs during the time period1 as specified below Manufacturer shall replace the sheeting required to restor e the sign face to its original effectiveness at no cost to the Department if failure occurs during the time period1 as specified below Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/Fluorescent Orange III <3 years <7 years 7 - 10 years DOTD X <3 years <7 years 7 - 10 years 1 From the date of sign installation. Replacement sheeting for sign faces, material, and labor shall carry the unexpired guaranty of the sheeting for which it replaces. The sign fabricator shall be responsible for dating all signs with the month and year of fabrication at the time of sign fabrication. This date shall constitute the start of the guaranty obligation period .
1015.06 Nonreflective Sheeti Ng.
1015.06.1 General Requirements: Nonrefle ctive sheeting film
shall consist of an extensible, pigmented, weather -resistant plastic film. Face side of film shall be supported and protected by a paper liner which is readily removable after application without the necessity of soaking in water or ot her solvents. Colors shall match visually and be within the limits shown in Table 11 of ASTM D4956. the retroreflective sheeting fails to comply with the performance requirements of this subsection, the sheeting manufacturer shall do the following : Table 1015 -6 Manufacturer's Guaranty -Reflective Sheeting Type Manufacturer shall restore the sign face in its field location to its original effectiveness at no cost to the Department if failure occurs during the time period1 as specified below Manufacturer shall replace the sheeting required to restor e the sign face to its original effectiveness at no cost to the Department if failure occurs during the time period1 as specified below Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/Fluorescent Orange III <3 years <7 years 7 - 10 years DOTD X <3 years <7 years 7 - 10 years 1 From the date of sign installation. Replacement sheeting for sign faces, material, and labor shall carry the unexpired guaranty of the sheeting for which it replaces. The sign fabricator shall be responsible for dating all signs with the month and year of fabrication at the time of sign fabrication. This date shall constitute the start of the guaranty obligation period .
1015.06 Nonreflective Sheeti Ng.
1015.06.1 General Requirements: Nonrefle ctive sheeting film
shall consist of an extensible, pigmented, weather -resistant plastic film. Face side of film shall be supported and protected by a paper liner which is readily removable after application without the necessity of soaking in water or ot her solvents. Colors shall match visually and be within the limits shown in Table 11 of ASTM D4956. the retroreflective sheeting fails to comply with the performance requirements of this subsection, the sheeting manufacturer shall do the following : Table 1015 -6 Manufacturer's Guaranty -Reflective Sheeting Type Manufacturer shall restore the sign face in its field location to its original effectiveness at no cost to the Department if failure occurs during the time period1 as specified below Manufacturer shall replace the sheeting required to restor e the sign face to its original effectiveness at no cost to the Department if failure occurs during the time period1 as specified below Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/ Fluorescent Orange All colors, except Orange/Fluorescent Orange III <3 years <7 years 7 - 10 years DOTD X <3 years <7 years 7 - 10 years 1 From the date of sign installation. Replacement sheeting for sign faces, material, and labor shall carry the unexpired guaranty of the sheeting for which it replaces. The sign fabricator shall be responsible for dating all signs with the month and year of fabrication at the time of sign fabrication. This date shall constitute the start of the guaranty obligation period .
1015.06 Nonreflective Sheeti Ng.
1015.06.1 General Requirements: Nonrefle ctive sheeting film
shall consist of an extensible, pigmented, weather -resistant plastic film. Face side of film shall be supported and protected by a paper liner which is readily removable after application without the necessity of soaking in water or ot her solvents. Colors shall match visually and be within the limits shown in Table 11 of ASTM D4956.
1015.06.2 Adhesive Requirements: Sheeting shall have a pre -
coated pressure sensitive adhesive backing, which may be applied without additional coats on either sheeting or application surface. Adhesive shall comply with ASTM D4956, Class 1 (pressure sensitive).
1015.06.3 Physical Characteristics: The film shall be readily cut
by normal fabricating methods without cracking, checking or flaking. Applied film shall be fr ee from ragged edges, cracks, and blisters. The material shall have demonstrated its ability to withstand normal weathering without checking, cracking, or excessive color loss.
1015.07 Sign Enamels, Paints , Silk Screen Paste, and
OVERLAY FILM.
1015.07.1 Sign Enamels and Paints: These shall be applied in
accordance with the sheeting manufacturer's recommendations . Final appearance as well as materials used shall be subject to approval.
1015.07.2 Silk Screen Paste: Silk screen paste shall be mixed at
the factory, well ground t o a uniform consistency and smooth texture, and shall be free from water and other foreign matter. It shall dry within 18 hours to a film that does not run, streak, or sag. Paste which has livered, hardened, or thickened in the container, or in which pig ment has settled out so that it cannot be readily broken up with a paddle to a uniform usable consistency, will be rejected. Thinner shall be used in accordance with the sheeting manufacturer's recommendations. Paste shall have proper pigmentation and co nsistency for use in silk screen equipment. The material shall produce the desired color and the same retroreflectivity values as required for reflective sheeting of the same type and color when applied on reflective sheeting background. Paste shall meet the quality and test requirements for appearance, coarse particles, and moisture and water resistance as specified for sign paints.
1015.07.3 Overlay Film: Transparent electronic cuttable overlay
film shall produce the desired color and the same reflectivity val ues as required for reflective sheeting of the same type and color when applied on reflective sheeting background .
1015.06.2 Adhesive Requirements: Sheeting shall have a pre -
coated pressure sensitive adhesive backing, which may be applied without additional coats on either sheeting or application surface. Adhesive shall comply with ASTM D4956, Class 1 (pressure sensitive).
1015.06.3 Physical Characteristics: The film shall be readily cut
by normal fabricating methods without cracking, checking or flaking. Applied film shall be fr ee from ragged edges, cracks, and blisters. The material shall have demonstrated its ability to withstand normal weathering without checking, cracking, or excessive color loss.
1015.07 Sign Enamels, Paints , Silk Screen Paste, and
OVERLAY FILM.
1015.07.1 Sign Enamels and Paints: These shall be applied in
accordance with the sheeting manufacturer's recommendations . Final appearance as well as materials used shall be subject to approval.
1015.07.2 Silk Screen Paste: Silk screen paste shall be mixed at
the factory, well ground t o a uniform consistency and smooth texture, and shall be free from water and other foreign matter. It shall dry within 18 hours to a film that does not run, streak, or sag. Paste which has livered, hardened, or thickened in the container, or in which pig ment has settled out so that it cannot be readily broken up with a paddle to a uniform usable consistency, will be rejected. Thinner shall be used in accordance with the sheeting manufacturer's recommendations. Paste shall have proper pigmentation and co nsistency for use in silk screen equipment. The material shall produce the desired color and the same retroreflectivity values as required for reflective sheeting of the same type and color when applied on reflective sheeting background. Paste shall meet the quality and test requirements for appearance, coarse particles, and moisture and water resistance as specified for sign paints.
1015.07.3 Overlay Film: Transparent electronic cuttable overlay
film shall produce the desired color and the same reflectivity val ues as required for reflective sheeting of the same type and color when applied on reflective sheeting background .