PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Interior panel signs.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. Department of Justice - Title II regulation (28CFR Part 35) and Title III
regulation (28 CFR Part 36).
B. ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 Standard on Accessible and Useable Buildings and facilities or applicable standards of authorities having jurisdiction.
C. ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities – ADAAG.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit the following according to the Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.
B. Product Data: Manufacturers descriptive literature for each sign product specified including installation instructions.
C. Shop Drawings: Elevation and plan drawings for each sign type showing: material, thickness, color, design, shape, size, edge, corner; text, Braille and/or pictogram layout, and components.
D. Sample: Provide a sample of each sign product specified to verify compliance with the drawings and specifications.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products in protective packaging until ready for installation.
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Provide signs based on ASE, Inc. Product Series: [ BE 100 (1/8”) ] [ BE 101 (1/4”) ] Blast-EtchedÒ Melamine Plastic
Architectural Signs & Engraving, (ASE, Inc.) 10110 Highway 12, Orofino, ID 83544. Ph: (800) 599-8371 Fax: (800) 599-8372.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Melamine Laminate: High wear melamine resin impregnated surface papers are bonded under heat and pressure to kraft papers impregnated with phenolic resins.
1. Resistant to abrasion, stains, solvents and heat.
2. Exceeds the performance characteristic of NEMA LD 3-1995.
3. Non-glare matte finish.
4. Available in solid or decorative colors.
B. Acrylic Sheet: Cast methyl methacrylate non-glare acrylic sheet.
C. Lexan: Polycarbonate resin thermoplastic.
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Signs shall comply with the regulations and standards referenced in 10440.1.2.
B. Melamine plate shall be CNC cut to specifications with square or radius corners, and/or custom shapes.
C. Masking material shall be CNC cut to specifications.
D. A Blast-Etched process shall be used to etch away the background to a depth of 1/32 inch leaving the text, symbols, grade 2 Braille, and borders (if applicable) integral with the sign.
E. Sign face shall be of one-piece construction; engraved tactile characters are not acceptable.
F. Comply with requirements indicated for material, thickness, finish, color, design, shape, size and details of construction.
G. Text and symbols shall contrast with their background, i.e. light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. Edges shall be painted.
2.4 SIGNS
A. Provide signs in accordance with Section 10440.3.4 (See sign schedule and drawings.)
B. Sandblasted melamine signs:
1. Colors:
a. [Text and graphics color selected by Architect][Text and graphics
color selected by Architect from manufacturers standard colors]
b. Background color selected by Architect.
2.
Sign size: Refer to sign schedule and/or drawings.]
3.
Text size: [5/8
inch high (min)][Size], raised 1/32 inch, with grade 2 Braille below text.
4.
Graphics:
International symbols for indicated information.
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that substrate has been properly prepared and that surfaces are cured.
B. Notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Locate signs where indicated or directed by Architect. Install level and plumb in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
B. Locate in accordance with Section 10440.1.2.
3.3 PROTECTION
Protect installed products until project completion. Clean signs according to manufacturers instruction.
3.4 SCHEDULES
[Sign Schedule][Reference to location of Sign Schedule][Sign Drawings][Reference to location of Sign Drawings
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