SECTION 10440

INTERIOR SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Refer to Drawings for sign types, sign copy listing, and sign locations.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Interior die-raised aluminum signage.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for each type of sign.

B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, and large-scale sections of typical members and other components. Show mounting methods, grounds, mounting heights, layout, spacing, reinforcement, accessories, and installation details.

1. Provide message list for each sign, including large-scale details of wording, lettering, art work, and braille layout.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of sign material indicated that involves color selection.

D. Samples for Verification: For each type of sign, include the following Samples to verify color selected.

E. Qualification Data: For Installer.

F. Maintenance Data: For signage cleaning and maintenance requirements to include in maintenance manuals.

G. Replacement Instructions: Provide in writing, instructions to Owner on how to replace name inserts, turn around time required, etc.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain each sign type through one source from a single manufacturer.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with code provisions as adopted by authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of signage and are based on the specific system indicated. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with A/E or Designer’s approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Where sizes of signs are determined by dimensions of surfaces on which they are installed, verify dimensions by field measurement before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. For signs supported by or anchored to permanent construction, advise installers of anchorage devices about specific requirements for placement of anchorage devices and similar items to be used for attaching signs.

1. For signs supported by or anchored to permanent construction, furnish templates for installation of anchorage devices.

 

PART 2-PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: The design for each sign is based on the product named. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide either the named product or a comparable product by one of the other manufacturers specified.

2.2 INTERIOR DIE-RAISED SIGNAGE

A. Manufacturer:

1. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide signs as manufactured by The Supersine Company, Division of Stamp-Rite, Inc., Detroit, Michigan 800-328-1988 or approved equal.

B. Sign Construction:

1. Plate material shall be .102" 3003 alloy H-14 Aluminum Sheet. The plate shall have smooth, even, level surfaces, constructed to remain flat under installed conditions within tolerance of plus or minus 1/16" measured diagonally.

2. Signs shall be mechanically fabricated with smoothly Finished square cut edges.

3. Corners shall be (rounded to radius or square) as indicated on Sign Type Drawings.

4. All characters, Braille, and graphics are to be raised 1/32” (0.032”) by a die-raised ™ process. The character shoulder of the style indicated on the Sign Type Drawings shall be precisely formed, with sharp, well-defined edges, not rolled or embossed.

5. The raised characters and graphics shall be masked to allow the background and Braille to be painted with smooth, acrylic enamel Finish. The character and graphic portions of the signs shall be anodized, with a satin finish.

6. Back-shields (if required) at all wall mounted locations shall be cut from .102" H-14 Aluminum, and painted.

7. Back-shields at signs mounted on glass shall be cut from 1/32" thick acrylic sheet, with a reverse screen printed colored background.

C. Colors:

1. Plate background and Braille: Custom color to match Architect's sample.

2. Raised characters and graphics: Standard color as selected by Architect.

3. Aluminum and acrylic back-shields: Color to match sign background.

2.3 INTERIOR DIE-RAISED SIGNAGE WITH NAME INSERTS

A. Manufacturer:

1. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide signs as manufactured by The Supersine Company or approved equal.

B. Sign Construction:

1. Plate material shall be .102" 3003 alloy H-14 Aluminum Sheet. The plate shall have smooth, even, level surfaces, constructed to remain flat under installed conditions within a tolerance of plus or minus 1/16" measured diagonally.

2. Signs shall be mechanically fabricated with smoothly finished square cut edges.

3. Corners shall be rounded to radius indicated on Sign Type Drawings.

4. All characters, Braille, and graphics are to be raised 1/32” (0.032”) by a die-raised ™ process. The character shoulder of the style indicated on the Sign Type Drawings shall be precisely formed, with sharp, well-defined edges, not rolled or embossed.

5. The raised characters and graphics shall be masked to allow the background and Braille is to be painted with a smooth acrylic enamel finish. The character and graphic portions of the signs shall be anodized, with a satin finish.

6. Back-shields at all wall mounted locations shall be cut from .102" H-14 Aluminum, and shall receive a painted finish.

7. Back-shields at signs mounted on glass shall be cut from 1/32" thick acrylic sheet, with a reverse screen printed colored background.

C. Supplementary Construction for Name Inserts:

1. Radiused window opening in face plate shall be mechanically cut, as indicated on the Sign Type Drawings. Face plate window shall allow for complete view of name on insert, and shall completely overlay insert edges.

2. Back-plate material shall be .031" thick H-14 3003 alloy aluminum sheet.

3. Back-plate shall be mechanically fabricated with square cut edges and radius corners as indicated on Sign Type Drawings.

4. Spacers shall be fabricated of .063" thick H-14 3003 alloy aluminum sheet.

5. Spacers are to be placed between the face and back-plate to allow name insert to be Accessible from the right hand side of sign. Spacers shall allow insert to drop down into position at window opening. (Manufacture shall provide a vandal resistant screw to secure name insert). This gravity-lock position shall prevent insert from being removed from the side unless raised to previous insert position.

6. Name insert shall be fabricated of .032" thick clear acrylic. Reverse-painted to match sign color.

7. Names shall be reverse die-cut 3mm Gerber vinyl. Characters shall be precisely formed, with sharp, well-defined edges.

D. Colors:

1. Plate background and Braille: Custom color to match Architect's sample.

2. Raised characters and graphics: Standard color as selected by Architect.

3. Aluminum and acrylic back-shields: Color to match sign background.

4. Field color for name insert: Custom color to match Architect's sample.

5. Name insert characters: Custom color to match Architect's sample.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate sign units and accessories where indicated on Sign Location Drawings, using mounting methods of the type described in Sign Type Drawings, and in compliance with the manufacturers' instructions.

1. Examine areas to receive signage; notify Building Contractor/Architect in writing of unacceptable substrate. Beginning work indicates acceptance of substrate.

2. Install signs level, plumb, and at the height indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion or other defects in appearance.

3. Mount directly on glass with double face foam tape, reinforce with clear silicone adhesive. Install back shield on opposite side of glass

4. Mount wall signs by mechanically fastening back-shield to wall: Mount sign to back-shield with double face foam tape and reinforce with clear silicone adhesive.

3.2 CLEANING AND PROTE

A. At completion of the installation, clean soiled sign surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Protect units from damageuntil acceptance by the Owner.