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812Wood Sign Supports

MD · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 910–910 Save this section

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812 — WOOD SIGN SUPPORTS 2026 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS CATEGORY 800 TRAFFIC SECTION 812 — WOOD SIGN SUPPORTS

812.01 Description

Furnish and install wood sign supports.

812.02 Materials

Wood 921.05 Preservatives 921.06 Wood supports shall be No. 1 dense grade.

812.03 Construction

Auger or dig holes using methods approved by the Engineer. Place supports in a plumb position and to the specified depth and lateral orientation. Backfill using suitable excavation material, and compact in place. Do not drive or hammer supports into undisturbed earth. When specified, wood sign supports shall have drilled holes conforming to the breakaway requirements specified in AASHTO Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals, or as shown in the Contract Documents.

812.04 Measurement and Payment

Wood Sign Supports will be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per linear foot for the length and size specified. The payment will be full compensation for all excavation, backfill, drilled holes, and for all material, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

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Source: Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials, 2026 Edition. Pages 910–910 of 1,138. View official source ↗

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