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SECTION 02890 (34 41 14)
TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALIZATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
The Scope of work of this section includes the provision of various traffic signs
throughout Site to ensure safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
B.
This Section includes the following:
1.
Aluminum Panel Signs.
2.
Pavement Markings.
3.
Pedestrian Signals assembly, School Flashers, Detector assembly, Mast
Arms, Power Supplies and Components.
1.2
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each product indicated.
B.
Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, wiring diagrams and
attachments to other work.
1.
Verify dimensions by field measurements before fabrication and indicate
measurements on Shop Drawings.
2.
Provide message list for each sign, including large scale details of wording
and lettering.
C.
Samples: For each sign material indicated that involves color selection.
1.3
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Regulatory Requirements:
1.
Signs and Signalization shall conform to Standards of Broward County and
Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Index 600-660,
11860-11865, 17302-17346, 17355,17870 and FDOT Specifications and
Construction Details.
2.
Coordinate all work to be performed with appropriate approvals from Broward
County and local municipal traffic engineering departments.
3.
All Signalization and Warning Flashing Components shall conform to FDOT
and Broward County Roadway and Traffic Design Standards and Manual Of
Uniform Traffic Devices.
4.
Traffic regulating signs: Conform to the colors, dimensions and requirements
of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways
(ANSI D6.1).
5.
Signage and pavement markings: Conform to FDOT and Broward County
Traffic Engineering Department Requirements.
6.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): Provide conforming pavement
markings and signage.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
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2.1
MATERIALS:
A.
Sign panels: Aluminum Association Alloy 6061-T6, .080 gauge, unless otherwise
specified.
B.
Support members: Aluminum Association Alloy 6061-T6.
C.
Bolts: Aluminum Association Alloy 2024-T4 with an anodic coating 0.0002 inch thick
minimum and chromate sealed.
D.
Lockwashers: Aluminum Association Alloy 7075-T6 with an anodic coating 0.0002inch thick minimum and chromate sealed.
E.
Nuts: Aluminum Association Alloy 6262-T9.
F.
Concrete: 3000 psi at 28 days.
G.
Reflective sheeting: FDOT Type A.
2.2
FABRICATION:
A.
Prepare sign blanks and fabricate reflectorized sign faces to conform to the
applicable requirements of FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction, 1996, Sections 7004 and 700-5.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION
A.
3.2
General: Locate signs and accessories where indicated, using mounting methods in
compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and all applicable codes and
Standards of the FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Manual.
1.
Install signs level, plumb, and at heights indicated, with sign surfaces free
from distortion and other defects in appearance.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Routine inspection of proposed work must be coordinated with Broward County
Traffic Engineering and the Broward County School District inspection department.
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