Effective with the December 2018 Letting 420 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 637 Signing
637.1Description
under the contract.
637.2Materials
637.2.1 Sign Base Materials 637.2.1.1 Aluminum Extrusions
reasonably close to the shape illustrated, with no interlocking arrangement, and c onforming to the minimum weight requirements the plans specify. Use the same style and brand of extrusion required for all the work under the contract. Use aluminum extrusions co nforming to ASTM B221, alloy 6061- T6, 6063-T5, or 6063-T6.
preparing the aluminum to receive reflective material.
one inch of extrusion width.
637.2.1.2 High-Density Overlaid Plywood
plywood. Use 7-ply material manuf actured from a group 1 wood an d conforming to the requirements for B-B or better high-density overlay exterior plywood intended for use in highway signs, and suitable for applying reflective sheeting to without furt her surface pre paration other than as specified below in 637.3.2 .
feet by 2 feet or less with th e horizontal dimension no greater than the vertical dimension, the contractor may use 1/2 inch thick material. 637.2.1.3 Sheet Aluminum
scale, ragged edges, holes, turned-down cor ners, or other defec ts that might affect their appearance or intended use. Use blanks conf orming to the Aluminum Association, Inc., requirements for commercial flatness and uniformi ty of thickness. Perform sheari ng, cutting, and punching before coating and applying reflective or other surface material.
corners unless the plans show otherwise. Ensure punched or dril led holes are round; free from tears, raggedness, and distortion of the metal; and of the diameter an d location the plans show.
B921, class 2.
the indicated sign width: WIDTH NOMINAL THICKNESS 30 inches a nd under .......................................................................................................... .................. 0.080 inch Greater than 30 through 36 inches ............................. ............................................................... .......... 0.100 inch Over 36 inches ............................................................................................................... ..................... 0.125 inch
indicated sign size: SIZE NOMINAL THICKNESS 24 inches x 24 inches ........................................................................................................ .................. 0.080 inch 30 inches x 30 inches ........................................................................................................ .................. 0.100 inch 36 inches x 36 inches and l arger .............................. ............................................................... ............ 0.125 inch 637.2.2 Sign Face Materials 637.2.2.1 General
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 421 2019 Standard Spec ifications 637.2.2.2 Reflective Sheeting
a warranty for the reflectives heeting, turn the warranty over to the department. 637.2.2.3 Nonreflective Sheeting
with a protective liner. Ensure that sheeting thickness, without liner, is from 0.003 to 0.005 inches inclusive.
crazing, chalking, blistering, delamination, or loss of adhesio n. 637.2.3 Sign Message Material 637.2.3.1 (Vacant) 637.2.3.2 Stencil Paste
application. 637.2.3.3 Electronic Cuttable Overlay Film 637.2.3.3.1 General
overlay film from the same manufacturer and with the same warra nty as the underlying reflective sheeting. 637.2.3.3.2 Performance Requirements
daytime luminance factors applicable to an equivalent backgroun d sheeting material of the same color with no overlay.
adhesive. Ensure that the protecti ve lining for the adhesive is removable without soaking in water or other solvents.
ASTM D4956 for similar colored retroreflective sheeting. For blue films, 55 percent or greater is acceptable. 637.2.3.4 Vandalism Sticker
shop located at: 3609 Pierstorff St. Madison, WI 53704
outside the sign border, or just inside the sign border if the space between the edg e of the sign and the border is not sufficient to accommodate the sticker.
lowest edge or corner of the sign , parallel with the border or edge of the sign, and at t he left corner or left side of the sign.
637.2.3.5 Sheeting Material Iden tification Code and Installati on Date
- On type I signs, in the lower right corner. - On type II signs, in the upper right corner.
3609 Pierstorff St. Madison, WI 53704
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 422 2019 Standard Spec ifications Add 637.2.3.6 to specify fabr ication stickers for signs. 637.2.3.6 Fabrication Stickers
sheeting. Include the sign fabric ation company name and address in the message. Apply the message as specified in 637.3.2.4.1 .
- Type I signs: in the lower right corner, below t he date sticker . - Type II signs: in the upper right corner, below the date sticke r. 637.2.4 Sign Mounting Hardware 637.2.4.1 Type I Signs
stitch hardware, use self-locking nuts, bolts, washers, and other hardware as follows:
protective stainless steel flat washer against each post clip. Provide the following:
alloy 356.0-T6. 637.2.4.2 Type II Signs 637.2.4.2.1 Ground-Mounted Signs
bolts, washers, and other steel hardware treated in one of the following ways:
bolts after plating or coating. 637.2.4.2.2 Overhead-Mounted Signs
637.2.5 Color
637.2.6 Permanent Barricades
the plans show installing on woo d posts, fabricate conforming t o the following: Plywood ................................................................................................................................................. 637.2.1.2 Wood pos ts ............................................................................................................................................... 634.2.1 Mounting ha rdware ............................................................................................................................. 637.2.4.2.1
637.3Construction
637.3.1 Definitions
and non-removable messages. They are ground mounted on steel po sts and are used in unlighted overhead locations.
signs, having sheet aluminum or plywood base material, and refl ective or non-reflective backgrounds, and non-removable messages. 637.3.2 Manufacture and Assembly 637.3.2.1 General
standard series approved by the FHWA. Ensure that the corners o f type I signs are square, but make the borders as the plans show.
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 423 2019 Standard Spec ifications (2) Where the department uses the term "message" in these specifications or on the plans, it includes letters, numerals, symbols, and borders. 637.3.2.2 Preparing Sign Pan els for Reflectorization 637.3.2.2.1 Aluminum Panels
solution of inhibited alkaline cl eanser at 160 to 180 F for 3 m inutes, followed by a thorough rinse in clean running cold water. Instea d of this method the contractor may use a grease solvent, such as naphtha, provided it applies the cleanser according to the manu facturer’s directions.
solution of phosphoric acid at 100 F. Then rinse the panels in a spray of cold water, followed by immersing for one minute in circulating hot water at 180 F. Dry the panels with forced warm air.
percent to 8 percent phosphoric acid at 100 F to the surface by swabbing, brushing, or spraying, and allowing it to remain for 5 mi nutes, then remove the acid using a cold water rinse and dry with forced warm air. 637.3.2.2.2 High-Density Overlaid Plywood Panels
or solvent. If the reflective sheeting manufacturer recommends, lightly sand the sign face surface then wipe with a solvent before applying the sheeting. 637.3.2.2.3 Handling Panels
clean canvas gloves between cle aning and etching operations and when applying the reflective sheeting. 637.3.2.3 Applying Reflective Sheeting
manufacturer’s recommendations. A pply reflective sheeting according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
must resist stripping from the panel with a stiff putty knife; and must withstand 8 hours of soaking in water at 75 F without appreciable loss of adhesion.
contractor shall not extend the reflective sheeting from one pa nel to adjacent panels. Wrap the sheeting a minimum of 1/4 inch around the top and bottom edges of each panel. 637.3.2.4 Applying Messages on Type II Signs 637.3.2.4.1 Signs with Black or D ark Message on a White, Yello w, or Orange Background
underlying reflective sheeting approves for that application.
according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Ensure that the resultant c omposite produces the required background color. 637.3.2.4.2 Signs with White M essage on a Red, Blue, Brown, or Green Background
to a background of colored refle ctive sheeting from the same ma nufacturer. Apply according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
Ensure that the resultant backg round is unifo rm and has the req uired background color. Use the brand of transparent paste that the reflective sheeting manufacturer rec ommends.
according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Ensure that the resultant c omposite produces the required background color. 637.3.2.4.3 Signs with Yellow Message on a Brown Background
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 424 2019 Standard Spec ifications 1. Individually cut the borders, letters, numerals, and symbols from yellow reflective sheeting and apply them to a background of brown refle ctive sheeting from the same manu facturer. Apply according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
Ensure that the resultant backg round is unifo rm and has the req uired background color. Use the brand of opaque paste that the reflective sheeting manufacturer recommen ds. 637.3.2.5 Applying Clear Finish
sign panel according to the manufacturer's instructions after applying the backgr ound and message for reflective type I and II signs and allowing them to dry complet ely. 637.3.2.6 Applying Messages on Type I Signs
message between each aluminum extrusion.
637.3.2.4.1(1) .
of 637.3.2.4.2(1) . Use type SH sheeting for the message.
specified in 637.3.2.4 . 637.3.2.7 Assembling Type I Signs
extrusion fabricator’s recomm endations and in a manner the engineer approves.
637.3.2.8 Assembling Type II Signs 637.3.2.8.1 General
sheet aluminum for permanent type II signs.
use more than one vertical j oint on wider type II signs.
637.3.2.8.2 Battens Over Joints
sign, attach a 6-inch batten of the same material as the sign b ase by screws or riv ets to the back of the sign and covering the joint.
not cut the face of the sign. For battens on plywood signs, the contractor may use one inch by 6-inch lumber pressure treated conforming to 507.2.2.6 using one of the waterborne preservatives specified in 507.2.3 . Use battens that extend the fu ll length of the joint, except stop horizontal battens within 10 inches of each sign post to allow mounting of the sign base mat erial directly on the post, and stop vertical battens within 10 inches of horizontal stiffeners or s tringers to allow mounting the sign base material directly on them. Additionally, the contractor shall not use horizontal battens if locating a horizontal stiffener or stringer as specified below properly ba ttens the joint. 637.3.2.8.3 Horizontal Stiffeners
posts in 634.2.1(3) . Screw 2 horizontal stiffeners to the back of each type II sign with one or more of the following:
36 inches.
Horizontal stiffeners are no t required for the following:
both the top and the bottom of the sign.
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 425 2019 Standard Spec ifications 2. Signs mounted on horizontal stringers.
Position the center of the stiffeners 9 inches above the bottom of the sign and 9 inches below the top of the sign, respectively. Except on signs having a vertical dimension of 27 inches or less, then center only one stiffener on the back o f the sign. Ensure that stiffeners extend the full length of the sign. 637.3.2.8.4 Horizontal Stringers
stringers to the back of each sh eet aluminum sign panel with a horizontal dimension greater than 77 inches. If mounted on one or more posts; fasten the sign, each stringer, and each post at their points of intersection with a bolt or lag screw passing through or into all 3 parts of the assembly. 637.3.3 Installing Signs 637.3.3.1 General
643.3.4.3 to make their messages unreadable during both daytime and nigh ttime. Maintain the covering in good condition until t he message becomes applicable and the engineer orders the covering removed or until the contract expires.
637.3.3.2 Placing and Orienting
on the main line roadways, front age roads, ramps, and intersecting roads as the plans show or as the engineer directs.
Exercise care to preserve stakes. Reset stakes lost, damaged, d isplaced, or removed.
centerline of the roadway that t he sign serves, and so the sign faces slightly away from the motorists line of sight in order to avoids pecular reflection and glare. 637.3.3.3 Fastening Signs to Supports
others, then follow the method of mounting the plans show.
type F Reflective Sheeting, place a fiber, nylon, or clear plas tic washer between the head of the bolt or screw and the face of the sign. F or signs, place a metal washer on the bolt beneath the nut.
to torque limitations and other ins tallation instructions provi ded by the sign mounting system manufacturer. Provide a copy o f those instructions to the engin eer.
manufacturer’s recommendations. 637.3.3.4 Performance
previously accepted sign installations if the department subseq uently discovers evidence of defective materials or improper installati on. Deficiencies that warrant d epartment action include but are not limited to the following: - Sign posts more than five degrees out of plumb. - Signs twisted by more than 5 degrees from plan orientation. - Signs with delaminated or warped plywood. - Signs with bubbling, fading, delaminating, or buckling sheeti ng. 637.3.4 Permanent Barricades
an engineer-approved method. If fabric ating barricades as allowed under 637.2.6, conform to: Install wo od posts ............................................ ............................................................................................ 634.3 Attach barricade boards to the posts .......................... ........................................................................... 637.3.3.3
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 426 2019 Standard Spec ifications 637.4 Measurement
completed.
as the area of sign face for individually mounted signs and the area of the entire base panel for multiple signs mounted as an assembly.
acceptably completed.
637.5Payment
items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION UNIT
637.0600-0699 Sign Flags Permanent (type) EACH
637.1000 - 1999 Signs Type I (reflectivity) SF
637.2000 - 2999 Signs Type II (reflectivity) (folding) SF
637.5450 - 5455 Barricades Permanent (type) EACH
and temporary flags; and for pr eserving and resetting sign location stakes.
department will pay separately for associated signs.
Effective with the December 2018 Letting 427 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 638 State Owned Signs and Supports
638.1Description
638.2Materials
plans show. Unless the contracts pecifies otherwise, use the sa me sheeting type as the existing sign being revised.
638.3Construction
638.3.1 General
form one complete sign.
to 643.3.4.3 .
in 635, 636 , and 637 if using steel supports. 638.3.2 Moving Signs
locations. This work does not i nclude moving structural steel supports, or moving or removing the footings.
move the posts or supports, unless provided otherwise.
transport smaller size signs atta ched to their supports, provided it uses methods that do not damage the sign. 638.3.3 Moving Sign Supports
channel or other supports and transport to and erect these supports at new locations, and remove any resulting unused concrete footings.
and transport to, and erect the su pports at new locations, and remove any resulting unused concrete footings.
638.3.4 Removing Signs
palletized for handling with a fo rklift. Contact the region sig ning coordinator at least 3 business days in advance to coordinate the shipment and drop-off location.
otherwise. Dispose of these si gns off the right-of-way. 638.3.5 Removing Sign Supports
become the contractor’s property, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Satisfactorily dispose of supports off the right-of-way. R emove unused concrete footings as specified in 638.3.8 . 638.3.6 Revising Signs
operations so a sign is out of s ervice for the least time pract icable and, if possible, revise the message without removing the sign from its support.
copy. Unless the contract specif ies otherwise, use new message units similar to existing message units already on the sign revised. Fasten demountable copy to t ype I sign panels with aluminum rivets or aluminum self-tapping screws. Place aluminum rivets or alumi num self-tapping screws at the ends