Part I - General
1.1 Scope
A. Furnish all materials, labor and equipment necessary to complete installation of tactile sign systems shown on drawings and herein specified. Installation shall include all appropriate hardware and adhesive.
1.2 Submittals
A. Manufacture's illustrated product literature and specifications.
B. Installation instructions.
C. Complete shop drawings.
1.3 Quality Assurance
A. Manufacturer to have a minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing signage.
B. All signage to be manufactured by one manufacturer.
1.4 References
ADA Section 4.30 Signage
Sec. 4.30.4 - Raised and Brailled Characters and Pictograms
Sec. 4.30.5 - Finish and Contrast
Sec. 4.30.6 - Mounting Location and Height
Part II - Products
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturer or Manufacturer's Representative
A. Sign International, Inc.
P.O. Box 20054
Beaumont, TX 77720-0054
Phone: (800)590-7446
Fax: (409)842-5659
SignInternational.com
2.2 Materials
A. Sign Panels
1.Sign panels shall be of a 1/8" 3-Ply laminate. Top layer and bottom layer are acrylic. Center core is constructed of dense fire retardant phenolic.
2.3 Fabrication
A. Letter style to be _________________________________ upper case and accompanied by Grade 2 Braille. Letter size and text per sign schedule and drawings.
B. Graphics and borders (if applicable) are to be top layer remnant of sand blasted core. Individually applied and hand spaced graphics are not acceptable
C. Corners (square or radius) with edges routed.
D. Plaque assembly to be mounted with double faced tape and silastic adhesive.
2.4 Finishes
A. Graphic sign panel colors to be selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
B. Substrate (background) color to be natural core color or painted a standard or custom color using polyurethane or enamel sign paint.
Part III - Execution
3.1 Installation
A. Install tactile sign system in accordance with manufacturer's written installation instructions and shop drawings.
3.2 Cleaning & Protection
A. Wash all surfaces clean following installation.
3.3 Warranty
A. Sign International's architectural signage systems carry a five year manufacturer's limited warranty.