Acceptance,” to the Engineer for approval. After approval, the Engineer will distribute the drawings to the following:
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL PEDESTAL
3832.1SCOPE
Provide traffic control signal pedestals (base and shaft) that support vehicle signal heads, pedestrian signal heads, and warning flashers.
3832.2REQUIREMENTS
A Traffic Control Signal Pedestal Provide traffic control signal pedestals in accordance with the Contract. Provide traffic control signal pedestals meeting the applicable requirements for structural supports specified in AASHTO LRFD Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals and current interims. B Pedestal Shaft B.1 Aluminum Pedestal Shafts Provide aluminum pedestal shafts and hardware in accordance with the Contract. C Pedestal Base Provide pedestal bases for 4 inch pedestal shafts in accordance with the Contract. Provide traffic signal pedestal washers in accordance with the Contract. C.1 Painted Pedestal Base Shop paint pedestal bases on the inner and outer surfaces with two coats of prime paint in accordance with 3532, “Exterior Polyurethane Paint,” if specified in the Contract. Ensure the dried primer is 3 mil thick. Finish paint the outer surface with two coats of paint meeting the requirements of 3532, “Exterior Polyurethane Paint,” or the equivalent manufacture’s shop coat paint as specified in 2565.3V, “Painting.” Ensure the combined thickness of the primer and finish coats is 5 1/2 mil. Repair or replace pedestal bases scratched or damaged during installation as approved by the Engineer. C.2 Pedestal Base Access Door Provide aluminum pedestal access doors. C.3 Pedestal Cap Provide aluminum pedestal caps listed on APL, Signals. Provide pedestal caps for each pedestal shaft if using straight mount plumbizers for signal and pedestrian head mounting. C.4 Pedestal Slipfitter Collar Provide pedestal slipfitter collars manufactured as specified in the Contract.
Before ordering from the signal supplier, ascertain from the Engineer the number of required 1 1/2 inch inside threaded hubs (side openings) in the pedestal slipfitter collar.
3832.3SAMPLING AND TESTING
The Engineer will inspect and approve the pedestal shafts and pedestal bases before installation.
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