949 Two prints of shop drawings indicating the proposed dimensions and material specifications for each of the components involved shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval purposes within three weeks after the award of contract. These drawings will be reviewed by the Division at the earliest possible date and one print will be returned marked "Approved," or "Returned for Revisions as Noted." Eight sets of drawing s shall then be submitted for final approval. Appropriate action shall be taken by the Contractor after final approval to insure that the earliest possible erection of these items can be achieved. Resubmission of drawings to obtain final approval by the Division will not be considered as being just cause for delay in the completion of any contract.
715.42.9 4.2-Type E2: The pole shall consist of a base with anchor bolts and nuts and
pipe shaft. The shaft shall be standard four ( 4) inch Schedule 40 (DN 100) pipe conforming to the requirements of ASTM A501 and shall be welded to the steel base. A handhole shall be provided near the base. The base shall be a one -piece cast steel anchor base, ASTM A27, Grade 65 -35, of adequate strength, shape and size sec ured to the lower end of the pipe shaft by two continuous electric arc welds. The base shall telescope the shaft and the one weld shall be on the inside of the base at the end of the shaft, while the other weld shall be on the outside at the top of the ba se. The design shall be such that the welded connection and base shall develop the calculated yield strength of the adjacent shaft section to resist bending action. Anchor bolts shall be fabricated from steel meeting the requirements of ASTM F1554, Grade 55. The threaded end of each anchor bolt shall be galvanized for a length sufficient to extend down through the grout and into the concrete foundation. Four galvanized nuts and washers or clips, as required, shall be furnished with each pole. The anchor bolts shall be capable of resisting, at yield strength stress, the bending moment of the shaft at its yield strength stress. Bolts, nuts and washers or clips shall be galvanized to meet ASTM A153. Each anchor bolt shall be furnished with one cap nut (aco rn). specifications for each of the components involved shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval purposes with three weeks after the award of contract. These drawings wi ll be reviewed by the Division at the earliest possible date and one print will be returned marked "Approved," or "Returned for Revisions as Noted." Eight sets of drawings shall then be submitted for final approval. Appropriate action shall be taken by t he Contractor after final approval to insure that the earliest possible erection of these items can be achieved. Resubmission of drawings to obtain final approval by the Division will not be considered as being just cause for delay in the completion of an y contract.
715.42.9 4.3-Type E3: The pole shall consist of a base with anchor bolts and nuts and
a tubing shaft. The shaft shall be fabricated from United States Standard 13 Ga. (0.095 °inch) weldable grade commercial quality carbon steel meeting ASTM A607 Gr. 45 after fabrication. A h andhole shall be provided near the base. The base shall be fabricated from structural quality hot -rolled carbon steel plate with a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi. The base plate shall telescope the shaft and be circumferentially welded t op and bottom. The design shall be such that the welded connection and base shall develop the calculated yield strength of the adjacent shaft section to resist bending action. Anchor bolts shall be fabricated from steel meeting the requirements of ASTM F 1554, Grade 55. The threaded end of each anchor bolt shall be galvanized for a length sufficient 950 to extend down through the grout and into the concrete foundation. Four galvanized nuts and washers or clips as required shall be furnished with each pole. T he anchor bolts shall be capable of resisting, at yield strength stress, the bending moment of the shaft at its yield strength stress. Bolts, nuts and washers or clips shall be galvanized to meet ASTM A153. Each anchor bolt shall be furnished with one cap nut (acorn). The finish for all exposed parts shall be hot -dipped galvanizing in accordance with ASTM A123. specifications for each of the components involved shall be submitte d by the Contractor for approval purposes within three weeks after the award of the Contract. These drawings will be reviewed by the Division at the earliest possible date and one print will be returned marked "Approved," or "Returned for Revisions as Note d." Eight sets of drawings shall then be submitted for final approval. Appropriate action shall be taken by the Contractor after final approval to insure that the earliest possible erection of these items can be achieved. Resubmission of drawings to obt ain final approval by the Division will not be considered as being just cause for delay in the completion of any contract.
715.42.9 4.4-Mill Test Reports and Certification: Mill test reports or certifications
of conformance to Specifications for materia ls and design shall be supplied for pedestal pole signal supports (Types E1, E2 and E3) as required in subsection 715.42.9.1.6.
715.42.10 Electrical Conduit: Following are minimum design requirements for
underground conduit housing signal control cable and other electrical wiring. Unless otherwise specified on the Plans, all conduit shall be two ( 2) inches in diameter. The Plans will call for type of conduit to be used. Approximate lengths of conduit are shown on the Plans. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine exact lengths of conduit runs in the field.
715.42.10 1-Type R (Rigid Steel Conduit): The steel conduit shall conform to
American Standard Specification for rigid steel conduit, zinc -coated ASA C80 -1 and current amendments. Each length of conduit shall be furnished with one coupling. Running threads shall not be used on conduit for connection and coupling. All cut ends of conduit shall be reamed to remove rough edges. Bends of rigid conduit shall be so ma de that the conduit will not be injured and the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced.
715.42.10 2-Type F -(Flexible, Liquid -tight Conduit): Conduit shall be approved by
Underwriters Laboratories. Conduit shall have galvanized steel core over which is extruded a polyvinyl chloride cover. Standard liquid -tight connectors shall be used for conduit connection. Conduit shall protect electrical conductors from moisture, oil, grease, dirt, chemicals, corrosives, fumes, abrasion, et c.
715.42.10 3-Type P (Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit): Type P (Polyvinyl Chloride
Conduit) shall be made of polyvinyl chloride plastic using polyvinyl chloride fillers where fillers are used. The conduit shall meet all requirements of EPC -40-PVC as contained in 951 NEMA Standards Publication TC2, shall be Under writers' Laboratories approved, and shall be suitable for direct burial.
715.42.10 4 -Type H (High Density Polyethylene Conduit): Type H conduit shall be
extruded from virgin HDPE resin tested in accordance with ASTM D3350, NEMA TC 7, and ASTM F2160. Typ e H Conduit shall meet the following requirements:
715.42.11 Junction Boxes: Following are minimum design requirements for junction
boxes for signal cable and other electrical wiring. The type will be noted on the Plans. Junction boxes are shown on the Plans shall be installed where indicated. The Contractor may, with the app roval of the Engineer and at their own expense, install additional junction boxes to facilitate the work of installing conduit and pulling signal control cable.
715.42.11 1-Type L - (Light Duty): The box shall meet the requirements of Standard
Drawing TE S-50.
715.42.11 2-Type H -(Heavy Duty): The junction box shall consist of a concrete box
with a cast iron frame and either a cast iron or ductile iron cover. The box shall meet the requirements of Standard Drawing TES -50 for the 10” x 10” size or TEL -43 for the 18” x 18” size. Precast concrete junction boxes shall be fabricated in accordance with the requirements of MP 604.02.40. If cast in place in a paved area, the interior shall be formed and the exterior wall and floor may be poured directly agai nst a smooth, well -trimmed hole in the pavement and ground. If cast in place in other than a paved area, the interior and top three ( 3) inches of the exterior shall be formed to provide the size and shape shown on the standard drawing. The Type H (10x10) junction box cover and frame shall have a minimum weight of 90 pounds. Type H (10x10) cover frame shall be cast integral with the concrete box.
715.42.11 3-Type M (Magnetic Probe Box): The box shall have a minimum inside
dimension of four 4 inch by four (4) inch by four ( 4) inch. The junction box and lid shall be of copper -free aluminum meeting Federal Specifications W -C-583b. 952 The cover shall be attached to the box by monel or stainless steel screws. The cover shall also contain a neoprene gasket of sufficient size to make it watertight. The wall thickness on the boxes shall not be less than 1/4 in ch. The lid shall have a checkered non -slip surface.
715.42.11 4-Types A, B, and C: Junction boxes Types A, B, and C shall meet the
dimensions and requirements as shown on the Plans. Type A and B boxes shall be fabricated from steel conforming to ASTM A36 with galvanizing in accordance with ASTM A123. Wall thickness shall be three ( 3) inch for Types A and B and not less than 14 gauge for Type C.
715.42.12 Messenger Cable: The messenger cable shall be of the diameter specified on
the signalization plan and shall be fabricated on seven steel wires, double galvanized and twisted into a single concentric strand to conform to the following: Diameter (Inches ) Size Of Wire (No.) Tensile Strength (Pounds ) ½ 8 12,100 7/16 9.5 9,350 3/8 11 6,950 5/16 12 5,350 ¼ 14 3,150 3/16 16 1,900 The Contractor shall, when requested by the Division, furnish in suitable form a certified report of the cable to show compliance with this Specification.
715.42.13 Conductors: All conductors used for traffic signal control and external
circuitry shall be solid or stranded copper wire as required, unless otherwise specified. Wire sizes shall be based on American Wire Gage (AWG). The copper wire shall conform to the requirements of ASTM B3 and B8, latest revision. IMSA specification numbers refer to the International Municipal Signal Associations, Inc., latest revisions on wire and cable specifications. All sin gle conductors shall have clear, distinctive and permanent markings on the outer surfaces throughout the entire length, showing the manufacturer's name or trademark, insulation type -letter designation, conductor size and voltage rating. Conductors for tr affic signal and supplemental flasher installations shall be rated for 600- volt operation. The insulation shall be a minimum TW Grade or as specified. All conductors subject to flexing, such as opening and closing of the cabinet doors or on removal of equipment from the cabinet, shall be stranded. Conductors No. 14 AWG through No. 10 AWG, inclusive, shall be 19 -strand and conductors No. 16 AWG shall be 26 -strand. Conductors in traffic actuated controller cabinets between the power service terminals and the "AC+" terminals on the external signal load switching devices shall have an ampacity of 20 amperes at 160 °F. This ampacity shall include all switching devices and connections to switching devices in this circuit as well as signal light neutrals and interference suppressors. Conductors in pre -timed controller cabinets between the power service terminals and the controller bus to the signal light circuits shall have an ampacity of 20 amperes at 160 °F. This 953 ampacity shall include all switching devices and connections to switching devices in this circuit as well as signal light neutrals and interference suppressors. All other conductors in the signal light circuits (both traffic actuated and pre -timed system) shall be No. 14 AWG s olid conductor cable meeting IMSA Specification No. 19 -1 or 20 -1. Five-conductor signal light cable shall be used as a minimum per signal conductor run (see 660.16). Power service conductors to the breakers (fuse) in all controller cabinets shall be No. 8 AWG service wire. Conductors between the power service terminals, the "AC+" on all flasher units and the duplex receptacle shall have ampacity of 20 amperes at 160 °F. This ampacity shall include all switching devices and connections to switching devi ces in this circuit as well as signal light neutrals and interference suppressors. Conductors for traffic loops shall be continuous No. 14 THWN stranded wire to the detector terminals or the feeder cable junction box or condulet. Detector feeder cable from the loop wire terminals to the detector terminals shall be two - conductor cable, No. l4 AWG -THW, meeting IMSA Specification 19 -2, 20 -2 or 50 -2. The two conductor pair for each feeder shall be twisted together with approximately two (2) turns per foot. All other multi -conductor detector writing, unless otherwise specified, shall be No. 14 AWG cable meeting IMSA Specifications No. 19 -1 or 20 -1. Single conductor detector wiring shall be No. 14 AWG -THWN stranded, unless otherwise specified. Interconne ct cable shall be No. 14 AWG cable meeting IMSA Specification No. l9 -1 or 20-1. All conductors used in the signal controller cabinets shall be No. 22 AWG, or larger. Conductors smaller than No. 14 AWG shall conform to Military Specification: MIL -W- 1687 8D, Type B, Vinyl -Nylon Jacket, 600 -volt, 105º C. Conductors No. 14 AWG and larger shall be as specified.
715.42.14 Supplemental Flashing Beacons and Mountings:
715.42.14 1-Flashing Signal Heads: The signal head shall provide an indication in
one dire ction only and shall be adjustable through 360 degrees about a vertical axis. Housing: Each head shall be constructed primarily of aluminum and aluminum castings and stainless steel, shall meet all requirements in 715. 42.14.1 and shall accept lenses and lamps as described in the paragraph on Optical Unit. The signal head housing shall be one piece, corrosion -resistant aluminum alloy die casting complete with integrally cast top, bottom, and sides. All cast metal parts shall have a tensile strength of n ot less than 17,000 psi. All parts shall be clean, smooth and free from flaws, cracks, blowholes and other imperfections. The die cast aluminum housing, door and cast visor of the signal heads shall comply with the following specifications or latest revi sion thereof: Die Castings SC -84A, SC -84B, SG-100A, SG -100B, S -12A or S -12B of ASTM B85. When required by the Engineer, the successful bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence that the materials comply with the foregoing requirements. The top and bott om of the signal housing shall have round openings to accommodate standard 1½ in waterproof pipe brackets or trunnions. The portion of the housing adjacent 954 to the bracket shall be properly reinforced so as to have sufficient strength to resist shock, vibration and impact damage. Each signal head shall have lugs for the mounting of at least one six -position, twelve - terminal barrier type terminal block. Each signal head shall have lugs or pads such that backplates may be mounted without drilling or tapping the head housing. The housing door shall be a one -piece square casting having two hinge locations on the left side and at least one latch location on the right side. The hinges shall have stainless steel pins at least 3/16 inch in diameter. The latch shall consist of : (1) a latch jaw on the door and a stainless steel latch screw, wing nut and washer securely affixed to the housing or (2) a captive wing nut, washer and screw assembly on the door and a captive nut in the housing. It shall be possi ble to open and remove the door without the use of any tools. The door shall have a gasketed opening that shall provide a visible lens diameter of 7 - ¾ in. to eight ( 8) inch for a nominal eight ( 8) inch lens. All lenses shall be as described in Optical Unit. The door shall have four equally spaced visor attachment points around the lens opening. The section and door shall be one -piece, corrosion -resistant aluminum alloy die castings. Visors and refle ctions shall be made from sheet aluminum or die castings. Sheet aluminum parts shall be manufactured from corrosion -resistant aluminum sheet having a tensile strength of at least 20,000 psi except that reflectors shall be manufactured from the aluminum al loy suggested by the manufacturer. All hinge pins and latch parts shall be Type 304, stainless steel. Miscellaneous parts and hardware shall be made of non -corrosive materials. All parts shall have sufficient strength to show minimal damage under severe loading conditions. Visors shall be at least seven ( 7) inches long and shall be described as standard (cut - away), tunnel, or full circle. Heads shall be supplied with standard visors unless otherwise noted on the plans or unless prior permission from th e Division has been received. Visors shall be designed with a downward tilt between 32 and 5 degrees to eliminate the return of outside rays entering the unit from above the horizontal ( known as sun phantom). Visors shall be not less than 0.05 in ch thick . All mounting brackets, trunnions, and suspensions shall be finished with yellow enamel. The door and the outside of the visor shall also be finished with yellow enamel. The inside of the visor shall be finished with flat black enamel. All enamel shal l be best quality, over baked meeting Federal Specifications TT -E489. Optical Unit: The optical unit shall consist of the lamp, lampholder, reflector, lens gasket and lens, shall be so designed that all light emitted by the unit passes through the lens a nd so that any possibility of false indications is eliminated. The lampholder shall be of heat resisting material designed to properly position a medium screw base traffic signal lamp, with means to accommodate a lamp having light center 2 -7/16 in ch in length for the 60 -watt series. The lampholder shall be provided with a lamp grip to prevent the lamp from working loose due to vibration. Provision shall be made on either the lampholder or the reflector holder to permit rotation of the lamp so that lead-in wires are up, and the lamp shall be retained securely in that position, but no change in position of the socket with respect to the optical center of the reflector shall occur. The metal portion of the lampholder shall be compatible with brass or copper. 955 Each lampholder shall be provided with two code No. 18 or larger lead wires, Type TEW, 600 -watt, AWM fixture wire with 2/64 in ch, 105º C rating thermoplastic insulation, securely fastened to the socket, and with sufficient length to reach the terminal bl ock with the holder door fully open. The thermoplastic insulation shall at minus 30 ° F be capable of being bent six times around a one ( 1) inch mandrel without damage to its insulating properties at rated voltage. Reflectors shall be specular aluminum in accordance with the latest ITE specifications and shall be mounted in a reflector holder. The reflector holder shall provide a rigid reflector mounting to assure proper alignment between the lens and the reflector with the door closed. The reflector sha ll have a lampholder opening in the back. The reflector shall have a hood or flange on the outer edge to stiffen the reflector and insure its dimensional stability. The reflecting surface shall be totally free from flaws, scratches, defacements and mecha nical distortion. Reflectors shall be spun or drawn from aluminum not less than 0.025 in ch thick. The lens gasket shall be a slotted circular neoprene gasket specifically designed to exclude moisture, dust and road film. The optical unit shall be sealed to exclude moisture and dust. This may be accomplished in one of two ways:
715.42.14 2-Flashing Mechanism: The signal head shall flash at a rate of not less than
50 not more than 60 flashes per minute with each lamp being lighted 50 percent (50%) of the time. The closing and opening of the flashing contacts shall be accomplished in such a manner as to avoid undue pitting and burning at 10 amps, 1 15 volts, A/C, continuous make and break duty. The flasher shall be equipped with adequate radio interference filter and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. Solid state flashers meeting current NEMA TS Standards and capable of the above specified out puts and circuit ratings are acceptable.
715.42.14 3-Time Clocks: The clock motors shall be designed for synchronous
operation on 115 volts, 60 cycle, single phase alternating current. The clocks shall be programmable for circuit on -off operation at 15 minute intervals of the day. In addition, the clocks must be capable of skip -a-day operation. Each clock dial shall provide from one to 48 operations per day, minimum 15 -minute settings. Each clock shall be capable of operating in a "power off" conditio n for a minimum of 10 hours. Drive for the clock when electric power is off shall be provided by a reserve spring which is wound automatically during "power -on" periods. All time clocks must be easily accessible and demountable and fit within the control ler cabinet. Electronic time switches as specified under Auxiliary Traffic Signal Equipment are an acceptable alt ernate to the above time clock.
715.42.14 4-Flasher Cabinet: Flasher cabinets shall conform to the requirements of
715.42.8 3.
The cabinet shall be provided with the necessary opening and attachments for mounting and connecting in the manner specified by one of the following options as indicated on the plans.
715.42.14 4.1-(Optional ): Mounting to wooden poles by means of lag screws.
715.42.14 4.2-(Optional ): Mounting to steel poles using pole attachment clamps.
715.42.14 4.3-(Optional ): The flasher mechanism may be located within one of the
signal heads when the head is of special design to permit this mounting without hindering the functioning of the flasher.
715.42.14 4.4-(Optional ): The timing mechanism may be located within a bui lding
and housed in a non -weatherproof cabinet.
715.42.14 5-Mounting: The mounting of the sign must conform to one of the
following types:
715.42.14 5.1-Post Mounted: The post mounted sign shall be located so that the
nearest edge of the sign is not less than six (6) feet not more than twelve ( 12) feet from the edge of the traveled way or a minimum of Two ( 2) feet and a maximum of six (6) feet outside an unmountable curb. 957 The bottom of the sign shall be a minimum of eight ( 8) feet and not more than 1 5 feet above the pavement grade at the center of the highway.
715.42.14 5.2-Pedestal Mounted: Use the same criteria as for subsection
715.42.14 5.1 -Post Mounted.
715.42.14 5.3-Span Wire: The sign shall be located over the center of the lane that it
faces on a two -lane roadway and in the center of the lanes it faces on a multi -lane roadway. The span wire mounting shall be such that a minimum of seventeen ( 17) foot and a maximum of nineteen ( 19) foot clearance is maintained from the pavement to the bottom of the sign. The span wire shall have a maximum sag of five percent (5%) of the span.
715.42.14 5.4-Mast Arm: The mast arm mounted sign shall be located so that the
center of the sign is located over the lane or lanes to be controlled by the signs. The mast arm mounting shall be such that a minimum of seventeen ( 17) foot and a maximum of nineteen ( 19) foot clea rance is maintained from the pavement to the bottom of the sign.
715.42.14 6-Warranties and Guarantees: Any and all equipment shall be covered
by manufacturer's written guarantee or warranty for a period of 12 months with respect to parts, workmanship a nd performance of product. The department reserves the right to withhold any payments which may be due, should it be discovered that the equipment does not meet the Specifications. The manufacturer shall make available, at no cost, engineering data, dia grams, etc., on any later changes or improvements which would increase the performance of the equipment purchased. The manufacturer shall furnish instructions for installing and maintaining the equipment and assistance as required for timing and operation of the equipment.
715.42.14 7-Construction Methods: The materials furnished and used shall be new,
except as may be specified on the Plans. All workmanship for electric work shall be in accordance with the details shown on the plans, the above Specifi cations, Special Provisions for 715.42 (Traffic Signals) as applicable, the Standard Drawing TES -36 and the requirements of the current National Electrical Code in addition to any local codes.
715.43 Electrical Material Compliance Documentation and
CERTIF ICATION :
715.43.1 Description: This work shall consist of providing documentation and
certification for quality assurance of electrical items furnished and installed including, but not limited to the following items: electric motors, control panels, lighting systems, traffic control systems, wiring, conduits, video monitors, message signs, communications, and other electrical equipment and supplies.
715.43.2 Electrical Equipment Documentation: All electrical equipment shall be f rom
an approved source, approved product list, or be approved by MCS&T before equipment or materials are ordered and installed. The Division will not be liable for any material purchased, labor performed, or delay to the work prior to such approval. 958 The Contractor shall submit the following items to the Engineer for approval:
715.43.3 Certification o f Electrical Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish a Letter of
Certification stating that all electrical materials are in conformance with Contract document. Also, the Contractor shall submit to Engineer all electrical documentation in accordance with MP 715.43.00. 715.44: Blank
715.45 Bentonite :
Bentonite shall meet the requirements of Section 3 of American Petroleum Institute Standard 13A and Supplements.