9-1 Division 9
SIGNING
900-1 Description
Furnish, fabricate and erect complete traffic sign systems in accordance with the contract.
900-2 Acceptance of Signs
Before final inspection of the signs, clean exposed sign a nd support surfaces and repair the sign as may be deemed necessary to ensure the safety, effectiveness and neat appearance of the work. Maintain responsibility for the signs until accepted by the Engineer . Any damaged sign will not be accepted by the Engineer . Any repairs to the signs before final acceptance of the project are to be approved by the Engineer . Do not perform any repair work without written approval. Make repairs only in the presence of the Engineer. Handle, transport and store all signs in accordance with the sheeting manufacturer’s recommendations. Failure to comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations during the handling, transport ing and storing of the signs will be cause for rejection. The Contractor may request early Engineer acceptance of part or all of the highway signs, including sign panels, retroreflective sheeting and associated hardware, before final project acceptance. Sign supports will not be accepted early. To be accepted before final project acceptance, the signs shall be required for traffic control at that phase of project construction. If the Engineer accepts the signs, the Contractor will be relieved of the responsibility for any damage or theft that may occur to the signs, retroreflective sheeting or associated hardware, with exception of any damage caused by the Contractor or any subcont ractor working on the project.
900-3 Alternate Design
Standard designs for Types A, B, C, D, E or F signs will be shown in the contract. Instead of the standard design, the Contractor may submit for approval an alternate design for sign panels differing in component parts and construction details from those shown in the contract. Provide any alternate designs that are in accordance with the MUTCD . Submit complete details of the alternate sign designs to the Engineer for approval. Include the dimensions, thickness and alloys of the component parts, and typical shop drawings of all fabrication , erection and construction details. Alternate design for supports and footings will not be permitted.
900-4 Covering of Signs
Cover signs or portions of signs with opaque mate rial if erected on roads open to traffic and not yet applicable. Keep signs or portions of signs covered until instructed to remove the covering. Provide covering for entire signs by an approved method provided by sheeting manufacturer that will prevent the messages from being read or seen during b oth day and night conditions and that will caus e no harm to the sheeting face.