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SECTION 10400

INTERIOR MODULAR SIGN SYSTEM 

PART 1            GENERAL

1.01          Summary

  1. Directories
  2. Directional Signs
  3. Room Identification Signs 

1.02          Related Sections

  1. Section 01600 – Product Options and Substitutions

1.03          Submittals

  1. Submit a full size sample of an actual sign type for the project.
  2. Submit shop drawings for each sign type on the project listing size, letter form, size of each insert, and letter heights.
  3. Submit manufacturer’s technical data and installation instructions.
1.04          References
  1. American with Disabilities Act – 1990 (ADA)
  2. ANSI A117.1 – 1992
  3. ADAAG – Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
 1.05          Quality Assurance
  1. Sign types will comply with ADA, ANSI, and ADAAG referenced above.
  2. Sign fabricator will have at least five years experience in production and installation and have the capacity to complete job on schedule.
  3. All signs in this section will be provided by a single manufacturer.

PART 2            Products

2.01          Manufacturer

  1. ABC SignWorks Inc. –  Fort Collins, CO
    The Wayfinder System
2.02          Manufactured Units
  1. Sign types shall consist of a backplate, changeable sign face inserts, and manufacturer’s style of insert retainer such as end caps or snap-in clips.
  1. Backplates of manufacturers materials that can be mounted directly to the wall.
  2. Inserts shall be fully changeable and be available in a wide variety of colors, materials, and textures that can be combined to enhance interior finishes.
  3. Copy may be raised text, Braille, vinyl, and /or subsurface (ADA compliance must be maintained).
2.03          Substitutions
  1. Other manufacturer’s products are acceptable if submitted with manufacturer’s technical data and literature at least 10 days ahead of bid deadline.
  2. Substitutions must be submitted in accordance with Section ______ -  Product Options and Substitutions.
2.04          Materials
  1. Backplates – per manufacture’s specifications
  2. Sign face inserts with matte finish:

    1. Acrylic – high impact acrylics or ABS plastics
    2. Other materials may be used for inserts – manufactured to provide specifications upon request.

  3. Raised copy – Machine-cut copy from matter finish opaque acrylic sheet and Chemically welded onto sign face inserts.  Thickness not less than 1/32”.
  4. Braille – Grade 2 braille manufactured using the Edgerton method.
  5. Vinyl copy – Provide opaque vinyl film – 2mm high performance- with pressure sensitive adhesive backing, suitable for interior applications.
  6. Subsurface copy – Machine cut copy by reverse engraving clear material with second surface color on clear acrylic.
  7. Colored coatings

    1. Acrylic – Use non-fading color coatings, including inks and paints for copy and background colors, which are recommended by acrylic manufacturers for optimum adherence to surface.

PART 3            EXECUTION

3.01          Installation

  1. Locate sign units and accessories where shown on schedule, using mounting methods of type described and in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions, unless otherwise indicated.
  2. Install sign units level, plumb and at height indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion or other defects of appearance.
  3. Wall Mounted Panel Signs
    Attach sign units to wall surfaces using the methods indicated below.

    1. Foam tape mounting:  Use double sided foam tape, of thickness indicated to mount signs to smooth, nonporous surfaces.  Do not use this method alone for vinyl covered or rough surfaces.
    2. Silicone adhesive mounting:  Use liquid silicone adhesive recommended by the sign manufacturer to attach sign units to irregular, porous, or vinyl covered surfaces.  Use double sided foam tape where recommended by sign manufacturer to hold the sign in place until the adhesive has fully cured.
    3. Concealed mechanical fasteners:  Use hidden fasteners recommended by the sign manufacturer to attach heavier sign units to the walls.  These fasteners must not be corrosive to sign materials or mounting surface.

  4. ADA Compliance:  All signs are to be installed in accordance with ADA standards referenced in Section 1.04 References.
3.02          Cleaning and Protection
  1. At completion of installation, clean soiled sign surfaces in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.  Protect units from damage until acceptance by owner.

 

END OF SECTION 10401.

 
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