647Removing, Storing, and Relocating Signs, Sign Panel

ASSEMBLIES, SIGN SUPPORTS, AND FOUNDATIONS

647-1DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of removing and disposing, storing, and relocating

individual sign panels, sign panel assemblies, sign supports, and sign support foundations.

647-1.01Definition. Sign Panel Assembly – a group of contiguous sign panels attached by means of

bars, on the same sign support(s).

647-2MATERIALS. All new materials used shall comply with the requirements of §644, or 645 as

applicable.

647-3CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

647-3.01General. Sign panels, sign panel assemblies, sign supports, and sign support foundations shall

be removed, stored, or relocated in accordance with the contract documents, standard sheets, MUTCD and materials details. Sign locations in the contract documents are approximate.

647-3.02Remove and Dispose Overhead Sign Structures. Removal of overhead sign structures shall be

done in accordance with §644-3.06 A. Lifting of overhead sign structures shall be done in accordance with §107-05P. Lifting. Lift Plans are required. No lifting shall be permitted over traffic. Designated sign structures and any attached pole-mounted sign panel assemblies or overhead signs requiring disposal, but not relocation or storage, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site. All concrete sign footings shall be removed to a minimum depth of 1 foot below existing ground and shall be restored to match the surrounding area to the satisfaction of the engineer. Any work to relocate or remove and store existing sign panels from the overhead sign structure is performed under a separate item.

647-3.03Relocate Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. Overhead sign panels or sign panel

assemblies shall be removed from the overhead sign structure by removing the bolts or other attachment device from the structure. Care shall be exercised in removing the sign, sign panel assembly to prevent damage to any part of the reflectorized sign face or characters and to the existing stringers or stiffeners. Any part damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State. Signs, sign panel assemblies shall be reinstalled in accordance with §645-.3. All hardware, steel angles, and bearing pads needed to reattach the sign panel, sign panel assembly to the relocated sign shall be new. Existing stringers and stiffeners shall remain attached to the sign panel(s).

647-3.04Remove and Store Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. Overhead sign panels or sign

panel assemblies shall be removed from the existing overhead structure by removing the bolts or other attachment device from the support structure. Care shall be exercised in removing the sign, sign panel assembly to prevent damage to any part of the reflectorized sign face or characters and to the existing stringers, structure or stiffeners. Signs shall be transported to the storage location(s) identified in the 647-3.05 269 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 contract documents. Any part damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

647-3.05Remove and Dispose Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. Overhead sign panels or

sign panel assemblies shall be removed from the site and shall become the property of the contractor. Care shall be exercised to prevent damage to the sign structure or sign supports.

647-3.06Relocation of Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Ground-mounted sign

panels, sign panel assemblies shall be detached from the support structure or posts by removing the bolts or other attachment device from the support structure or posts. Care shall be exercised in removing the sign, sign panel assembly to prevent damage to any part of the reflectorized sign face or characters and to the existing stringers or stiffeners. The existing stringers and stiffeners shall remain attached to the sign panel(s). Any part damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State. Signs, sign panel assemblies shall be reinstalled in accordance with §645-3 on new posts and foundations. All hardware used to attach the sign panel(s), sign panel assembly to the post(s) shall be new.

647-3.07Remove and Store Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. Ground-mounted

sign panels, sign panel assemblies shall be detached from the support structure or posts by removing the bolts or other attachment device from the support structure or posts. Care shall be exercised in removing the sign, sign panel assembly to prevent damage to any part of the reflectorized sign face or characters and to the existing stringers or stiffeners. Care shall also be exercised to avoid damage to any structures or supports that will not be removed. Signs shall be transported to the storage location(s) identified in the contract documents. Any part damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

647-3.08Remove and Dispose Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. Existing ground-

mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies shall be detached from the posts by removing the bolts or other attachment device from the posts. Ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies shall be removed from the site and become the property of the contractor. Care shall be exercised to prevent damage to the sign structure or sign supports.

647-3.09Remove and Dispose Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly, Type A Sign

Supports and Foundations. Existing ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies and/or Type A sign supports shall be removed from the site and become the property of the contractor. Type A sign post foundations shall be completely removed. The disturbed area shall be restored to match the surrounding area to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

647-3.10Remove and Dispose High-Capacity Type A and Type B Ground-Mounted Sign Supports

and Foundations. Existing ground-mounted sign supports and/or foundations shall be removed from the site and become the property of the Contractor. High-Capacity Type A sign post foundations shall be completely removed. Type B footings shall either be completely removed or shall be cut to a depth of at least 1 foot below existing ground. Backfilling and surfacing shall be performed to match the surrounding area to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

647-4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

647-4.01General. The size of sign panels, sign panel assemblies shall be measured as the product of

overall width and height equaling a number of square feet and rounded to the nearest square foot. Overall width for sign panel assemblies shall be measured as the total width neglecting spaces between sign panels. 647-4.02 270 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Vertical spaces less than one foot between panels, or sign panel assemblies shall be included in the calculation of overall height. For vertical spaces one foot or more, the panel, sign panel assembly heights shall be measured separately. The total area shall be the sum of the individual areas measured. When ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies are mounted back to back, only the larger side shall be measured when the entire structure is to be removed. When one or both of two back to back panels are relocated or removed and stored, separate panel measurements shall be made.

647-4.02Remove and Dispose Overhead Sign Structures. The work will be measured as the number of

overhead sign structures completely removed and disposed, including any overhead sign panels that are also to be removed and disposed.

647-4.03Relocate Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. The work will be measured as the

number of overhead sign panels, sign panel assemblies relocated.

647-4.04Remove and Store Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. The work will be measured

as the number of overhead sign panels, sign panel assemblies removed and stored.

647-4.05Remove and Dispose Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. The work will be

measured as the number of overhead sign panels, sign panel assemblies removed and disposed from structures or supports that will not be removed.

647-4.06Relocation of Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. The work will be

measured as the number of ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies relocated.

647-4.07Remove and Store Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. The work will be

measured as the number of ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies removed and stored.

647-4.08Remove and Dispose Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly. The work will be

measured as the number of ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies removed and disposed.

647-4.09Remove and Dispose Ground-Mounted Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly, Type A Sign

Supports and Foundations. The work will be measured as the number of ground-mounted sign panels, sign panel assemblies and foundations removed and disposed.

647-4.10Remove and Dispose High-Capacity Type A and Type B Ground-Mounted Sign Supports

and Foundations. The work will be measured as the number of ground-mounted sign supports and foundations removed and disposed.

647-5BASIS OF PAYMENT. The unit price bid for removing, storing, and relocating signs shall be

compensation in full for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the work. No additional payment will be made for the restoration of surfaces when foundations are removed. Payment for new sign supports, and foundations will be made under separate pay items. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit

647.20Removal of Cantilever Overhead Sign Panel(s), Structure, and Foundations Each

647.21Removal of Single Span Overhead Sign Panel(s), Structure, and Foundations Each

647.22Removal of Multi-Span Overhead Sign Panel(s), Structure, and Foundations Each

647.23Relocate Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Each

647.24Remove and Store Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Each

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647.25Remove and Dispose Overhead Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Each

647.31Relocate Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size I (Under 30 Square Feet) Each

647.32Relocate Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size II (30-100 Square Feet) Each

647.33Relocate Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size III (Over 100 Square Feet) Each

647.41Remove and Store Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size I (Under 30 Square Feet) Each

647.42Remove and Store Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size II (30-100 Square Feet) Each

647.43Remove and Store Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size III (Over 100 Square Feet) Each

647.51Remove and Dispose Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size I (Under 30 Square Feet) Each

647.52Remove and Dispose Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size II (30-100 Square Feet) Each

647.53Remove and Dispose Sign Panel, Sign Panel Assembly Size III (Over 100 Square Feet) Each

647.61Remove and Dispose Signs, Ground Mounted Type A Sign Supports and Foundations Each

- Size I (Under 30 Square Feet) )

647.62Remove and Dispose Signs, Ground Mounted Type A Sign Supports and Foundations Each

- Size II (30-100 Square Feet)

647.63Remove and Dispose Signs, Ground Mounted Type A Sign Supports and Foundations Each

- Size III (Over 100 Square Feet)

647.64Remove and Dispose High Capacity Type A Ground Mounted Sign Support and Each

Foundation

647.65Remove and Dispose Type B Ground Mounted Sign Support and Foundation Each