SECTION 10444

NON-ILLUMINATED INTERIOR MESSAGE PANELS

Date: 02/01/02 Arcadia - (Curved Face Sign System)

PART 1 - GENERAL

**THIS SECTION INCLUDES SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOTAL INTEGRATED INTERIOR SIGN SYSTEM. SELECT APPROPRIATE TYPE OR TYPES BELOW. CONSULT MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG FOR STYLES; CONSULT MANUFACTURER'S REP. FOR COMPLETION OF SCHEDULE.

**CAVEAT: APCO supports the goal of making facilities accessible and has developed guidelines in an effort to promote voluntary compliance. APCO provides information and guidelines on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on a voluntary basis, having used extreme care and high standards to assure accuracy in interpretation of the law. However, all information, either written or verbal, is strictly an interpretation and is presented with no warranty either expressed or implied. APCO officers, staff, representatives, and/or consultants assume no legal responsibility for the accuracy of presentations, comments or other ADA information. Neither is liability assumed for the outcome of decisions, contracts, commitments or obligations made on the basis of this information. APCO guidelines are taken from the Department of Justice's final rules implementing Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, printed in the Federal Register, 28 CFR, Part 36, 26 July 1991. APCO recommends that anyone affected by ADA obtain a copy of The Americans with Disabilities Act and consult their legal counsel.

1.01 SUMMARY

A.Section includes: Interior non-illuminated directional, control, and information surface mounted signage as complete integrated modular system.

B.Related sections:

1.Section 01630: Product Options and Substitutions.

2.Section 03300: Cast-in-Place Concrete.

3.Section 04220: Concrete Unit Masonry.

4.Section 08110: Steel Doors and Frames.

5.Section 08210: Wood Doors.

6.Section 09260: Gypsum Board Systems.

7.Section 09510: Acoustical Ceilings.

8.Section 09900: Painting.

9.Section 09960: Vinyl Wall Covering.

C.Unit prices: Provide installed unit price for each type unit in designed system for extra possible required signage.

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1.02REFERENCES

A.Standards of the following as referenced:

1.American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

B.Industry standards:

1.Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, "Americans with Disabilities Act", Public Law 101-336, (ADA).

2.ANSI A117.1: Providing Accessibility and Useability for Physically Handicap People, 1986 edition.

3.Federal Register Part III, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, 28 CFR Part 36: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities, Final Rule, July 26, 1991.

4.Federal Register Part II, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 36 CFR Part 1191: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Amendment to Final Guidelines, September 6, 1991.

1.04DEFINITIONS

A.Terms:

1.Braille: Grade 2 Braille including 189 part-word or whole word contractions in addition to Grade 1 Braille 63 characters. Tactile is required whenever braille is required; see SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Article below.

2.Non-tactile: Letters and numbers on signs with width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and stroke width ratio between 1:5 and 1:10 using upper case "X" to calculate ratios. Use typestyles with medium weight; upper and lower case lettering is permitted; serif typestyles are permitted. See SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Article below.

3.Symbols: Symbol itself is not required to be tactile but equivalent verbal description is required both in tactile letters and braille.

4.Tactile: 1/32" raised capital letters without serifs at least 5/8" height and not more than 2" height based on upper case "X". Braille is required whenever tactile is required; see SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Article below.

1.05SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.Signage under this section is intended to include items for identification, direction, control, and information of building where installed as complete integrated system from a single manufacturer.

B.ADA design requirements:

1.Signage requiring tactile graphics:

a.Wall mounted signs designating permanent rooms and spaces such as, room numbers and restroom, department, office, and fire exit identifications.

b.Individually applied characters are prohibited.

2.Signage not requiring tactile graphics but require compliance to other ADA requirements: All other signs providing direction to or information about function of space such as, directional signs (signs with arrow), informational signs (operating hours, policies, etc.), regulatory signs (no smoking, do not enter), and ceiling and projected wall mount signs.

3.Excluded signage:

a.Exterior signs.

b.Building directories.

c.Menus.

d.Temporary signs, include personnel signs and tenant identification; suite numbers are not considered temporary.

C.ADA performance requirements:

1.Tactile graphics signs mounting requirements:

a.Single doors: Mount 60" to sign centerline above finish floor and on wall adjacent to latch side of door.

b.Openings: Mount 60" to sign centerline above finish floor adjacent opening.

c.No wall space adjacent latch side of door, opening, or double doors: Mount 60" to sign centerline above finish floor on nearest adjacent wall.

1.06SUBMITTALS

A.Product data:

1.Manufacturer's signed statement regarding compliance with QUALITY ASSURANCE Article.

2.Manufacturer's product literature indicating units and designs selected.

3.Evidence of manufacturer's computerized data retrieval program for tracking of Project for sign typography, message strip requirements and other pertinent data from schedule input to final computerized typography on finished product.

B.Shop drawings:

1.Indicate materials, sizes, configurations, and applicable substrate mountings.

2.Typography sample for message strips and headers copy.

3.Artwork for special ** graphics. ** headers. **

4.Signage schedule complete with location of each sign and required copy; include floor plans, if required.

C.Samples: Full size samples for holder, insert, and copy in colors specified. Provide sample in small size sign. Samples will ** not ** be returned for use in Project.

**MANUFACTURER HAS AVAILABLE SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR PERSONAL COMUPTERS - PC, CALLED "SIGNWORD " ENABLING END USER TO PRODUCE GRAPHICS ON INSERT OR SIGN FACE. INFO IN MAIN CATALOG, CALL MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY AT LISTED TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR MORE INFO.

D.Contract close out:

1.Furnish appropriate checklist for aiding in reordering after Date of Substantial Completion. Maintain computer schedule program for ** five ** years for ordering new signage required by Owner.

2.Maintenance data and cleaning requirements for exterior surfaces.

**3.Furnish one complete SignWord Pro software package Windows 3.0 or Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4.0 or later in Owner selected format for PC type computer.

**4.Furnish one complete packaged SignWord Color paper system with clear cover overlay.

1.07QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.Qualifications:

1.Manufacturer:

a.Work required under this section from manufacturers regularly engaged in work of this magnitude and scope for minimum of five years.

b.Maintain computer link between schedule input and computerized typography production.

1.08DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.Indicated in Delivery, Storage, and Handling Section.

**USE EITHER A. ABOVE or A. BELOW.

A.Acceptance at site: Coordinate delivery of work to Project site under this section for immediate installation.

1.09SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A.Schedule system installation after related finishes have been completed.

 

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01MANUFACTURED UNITS

A.Acceptable product:

1.APCO; Arcadia-Curved Face Sign System; 388 Grant Street SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, USA. Phone; (404) 688-9000. Fax; (404) 577-3847.

**2.Other manufacturer's products are acceptable if submitted in accord with Product Options and Substitutions section and are in strict compliance with these specified requirements.

B.Provide the following assemblies; locate where indicated in SCHEDULES Article for Arcadia.
    1. Surface Mounted Curved Face Signs; Arcadia Series 1000 Vertical Configuration or Series 2000 Horizontal Configuration. Combination of aluminum curved face sign plaques or combination of plaques, allowing for complete flexibility with size, configuration, and modularity for both single insert identification signs to directory formats in ceiling and projection styles.
    2. Free Standing Signs, Series 3000. Full surface graphic double-sided display, directional signs or changeable inserts for standard size paper inserts.
    3. Desk signs and office partition/panel attachments.

 

C.Design units with selected components below.

**COMPONENTS LISTED BELOW GIVE ONLY GENERAL INFORMATION. SCHEDULES ARTICLE REQUIRES COMPLETE SIGNAGE SCHEDULE DEVELOPED BY MANUFACTURER'S REP.

 

 

 

2.02COMPONENTS

    1. Holder:

Curved Face Sign surface mounted: aluminum extruded plaque with (.040" thick) clear lens protective overlay and paper insert material for computer generated SignWord paper insert ** or ADA insert **.

** Custom as indicated in SCHEDULES Article ** plaques utilizing silk screed second surface graphics in conjunction with paper or vinyl inserts.
    1. Sign holder size: Choose graphic area widths: **100mm**150mm**215mm**280mm**430mm** select type from below:
    2. Individual plaque ** name plate ** room ** floor ** identification ** single sheet directory ** molded plastic inserts used as directory — consult manufacterer’s standards in published catalogue **

      3. Series 1000 (vertical) : 100mm width, choose heights:

      ** 45mm ** 60 ** 90 ** 100 ** 120 ** 150 ** 180 ** 215 ** 280mm **

      Series 1000: 150mm width, choose heights:

      ** 45mm ** 60 ** 90 ** 120 ** 150 ** 180 ** 215 ** 280 ** 355mm **

      Series 1000: 215mm width, choose heights: ** 60mm ** 90 ** 120 ** 150 ** 180 ** 195 ** 210 ** 215 ** 225 ** 240 ** 255 ** 270 ** 280 ** 285 ** 300 ** 315 ** 330** 355mm **

      Series 1000: 280mm width, choose heights: **90mm ** 120 **150 ** 180 ** 195 **210 ** 215** 225 ** 240 **255 ** 270 ** 280 ** 285 ** 300 ** 315** 330 ** 345 ** 355 ** 360 ** 375 ** 390 ** 405 ** 420 ** 430 ** 435 ** 450 ** 465mm **

      Series 1000: 430mm width, choose heights: ** 180 ** 195 ** 210 ** 225 ** 240 ** 255 **270 ** 280 ** 285 ** 300 ** 315 ** 330 ** 345 ** 355 ** 360 ** 375 ** 390 ** 405 ** 420 ** 430 ** 435 ** 450 ** 465 ** 480 ** 495 ** 510 ** 525 ** 540 ** 555 ** 570 ** 585 ** 600 ** 615 ** 630 ** 645mm **

      Series 2000 (horizontal): 100mm Height, choose width:

      **100mm ** 120 ** 150 ** 180 ** 210 ** 215 ** 225 ** 300 ** 355 ** 360 ** 405 ** 430 ** 450 ** 510 ** 610 ** 762 ** 915mm **

      Series 2000: 150mm Height, choose width:

      ** 150mm ** 180 ** 210 ** 215 ** 225 ** 255 ** 280 ** 300 ** 355 ** 360 ** 405 ** 430 ** 450 ** 510 ** 610 ** 762 ** 915 ** 1067 ** 1219mm **

      Series 2000: 215mm Height, choose width:

      ** 120mm ** 150 ** 180 ** 210 ** 215 ** 225 ** 255 ** 280 ** 300 ** 355 ** 360 ** 405 ** 430 ** 450 ** 510 ** 610 ** 762 ** 915 ** 1067 ** 1219mm **

      Series 2000: 280mm Height, choose width:

      ** 215mm ** 280 ** 300 ** 355 ** 360 ** 405 ** 430 ** 450 ** 510 ** 610 ** 762 ** 915 ** 1067 ** 1219mm **

    3. Color: Natural Satin anodized finish. Selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard 44 painted colors.
    4. End Caps: Molded plastic end caps: sizes ** 100mm ** 150mm ** fabricated intergal color plastic 430mm ** 215mm **

      5. Color: ** 02 - Black ** 78 - Pearl Grey ** paint selected from manufacturer’s standard 44 colors.

      Full coverage metal caps (.040") aluminum, sizes: ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm ** 280mm **

      Color: Paint selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard 44 colors ** Natural Satin anodized finish **

    5. Mounting:

a. Surface: ** Wall ** Ceiling ** Desk **

    1. Fastening: ** VT - Vinyl Tape ** MF - Mechanical Fastener **
    2. Custom as indicated in SCHEDULES Article.
    3. Office partition / Panel attachment, Series 1000 choose ** Panel Clip — formed aluminum ** Panel Clip — Stainless wire ** sign holder width sizes: ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm **
    4. Series 2000 panel clip formed aluminum, choose sign holder height sizes ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm **
    5. Desk Signs: Series 1000 choose width sizes ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm ** Height ** 45mm ** 60mm **

 

    1. Inserts:

SignWord paper inserts (50 qty.) per package:

    1. Sizes in height: ** 45mm ** 60 ** 90 ** 100 ** 120 ** 150 ** 8 1/2" (215mm) ** 11" (280mm)**
    2. Plastic Message Bands:

      3. Choose from widths: ** 215mm ** 280mm **

      Heights: ** 30mm ** 45mm ** 60mm **

      ** 430mm width choose height ** 45mm ** 60mm **

    3. Changeable Slide (aluminum): choose width: ** 150mm ** 215mm** height: ** 30mm **
    4. Decorative Metallic Perforated Inserts:

      5. Choose from metallic ** "Squares" pattern perforated metal satin finish ** "Capsules" pattern perforated metal stainless finish ** "Micro-Perf" pattern stainless finish **

    5. Decorative Metallic Solid Inserts ** "Dimpled" texture silver finish ** "Ribbed" texture silver finish **
    6. Clear overlay, matte one side .040" thick polyester.
    7. Custom as indicated in the SCHEDULES Article

C.Graphics:

1.Type sizes: Selected from manufacturer's standard sizes indicated in SCHEDULES Article for particular units; meet ADA requirements for letter proportions and sizes.

**SELECT TYPE STYLE: STANDARD TYPESTYLES AT SAME COST ARE AS FOLLOWS:

HM, helvetica medium; HR, helvetica regular.

M, melior; MSB, melior semi-bold.

O, optima; OSB, optima semi-bold.

CC, craw clarendon; CCB, craw clarendon book.

E; eurostyle; EB, eurostyle bold; EBE, eurostyle bold extended; EE, eurostyle extended.

FM; Futura.

**ADA REQUIREMENTS SUGGESTS USE OF HM, OSB, and FUTURA AS RELEVANT TYPESTYLES.

2.Type style or styles: ** HM. ** HR. ** M. ** MSB. ** O. ** OSB. ** CC. ** CCB. ** E. ** EB. ** EBE. ** EE. ** FM. **

3.Type code or codes: ** Uppercase. ** Initial caps. ** Combination. ** Indicated in SCHEDULES Article. **
    1. Imprint colors: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard 40 non-glare screening ink colors per unit and indicated in SCHEDULES Article; color contrast background colors in accord with ADA requirements.

4. Copy/Message List: Indicated in SCHEDULES Article.

 

    1. Mounting Options:
    1. Series 1000 Projection Wall Mount, choose width sizes:

      2. ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm ** 280mm **

      Height for 100mm ** 100mm **

      Height for 150mm ** 150mm ** 8 1/2" (215mm) ** 11" (280mm) **

      Height for 215mm ** 150mm ** 180mm ** 8 1/2" (215mm) ** 11" (280mm) **

      Height for 280mm ** 11" (280mm) ** 17" (430mm) **

      Series 2000 Projection Wall Mount, choose heights: ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm **

      280mm**

      Width for 100mm ** 100mm **

      Width for 150mm ** 150mm ** 180mm ** 8 1/2" (280mm) **

      Width for 215mm ** 8 1/2" (280mm) ** 11" (280mm) **

      Width for 280mm ** 11" (280mm) ** 17" (430mm) **

    2. Series 1000 Ceiling Mount — Flush, choose width sizes: **215mm ** 280mm ** 430mm**

      3. Height for 215mm ** 8 1/2 (215mm) **

      Height for 280mm ** 11" (280mm) **

      Height for 430mm ** 150mm ** 180mm ** 8 1/2" (215mm) ** 225mm ** 240mm ** 270mm ** 11" (280mm) ** 300mm **

      Series 2000 Ceiling Mount - Flush choose heights:

      ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mmm ** 280mm**

      Width for 100mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" **

      Width for 150mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" **

      Width for 215mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" ** 42" ** 48" **

      Width for 280mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" ** 42" ** 48" **

    3. Series 1000 Ceiling Mount — Wire Suspended, choose width sizes:

      4. **215mm ** 280mm ** 430mm **

      Height for 215mm ** 8 1/2 (215mm) **

      Height for 280mm ** 11" (280mm) **

      Height for 430mm ** 150mm ** 180mm ** 8 1/2" (215mm) ** 225mm ** 240mm ** 270mm ** 11" (280mm) ** 300mmm **

      Series 2000 Ceiling Mount — Wire Suspended, choose height sizes:

      ** 100mm ** 150mm ** 215mm ** 280mm **

      Width for 100mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" **

      Width for 150mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" **

      Width for 215mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" ** 42" ** 48" **

      Width for 280mm ** 17" ** 24" ** 30" ** 36" ** 42" ** 48" **

    4. Series 3000 FreeStanding Signs: double sided viewing

Sizes: ht. ** 48" ** 60" **

Width: ** 280mm (11") ** 430mm (17") **
    1. Display options:

** 11" x 17" ** 8 1/2" x 11" ** with decorative metal below (Ref. Section 2.02 B)

** Vinyl insert below **

** Full 11" x 48" ** 11" x 60" vinyl or paper insert with clear cover.

** Plastic message bands with decorative metal ** paper ** vinyl **

b. Color: Paint selection from manufacturer’s 44 colors ** Natural Satin Anodized **

 

 

2.03FABRICATION

A.Shop assembly:

1.Fabricate units to configurations indicated on reviewed shop drawings.

2.Provide copy on inserts, and covers required on reviewed shop drawings and in accord with ADA requirements.

3.Provide additional blank paper as specified in SCHEDULES Article.

4.Wrap each individual unit with polyethylene, include instruction sheets for removal and replacement inserts and installation.

 

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01EXAMINATION

A.Verification of conditions: ** Indicated in Coordination Section. ** OR **

1.Examine areas to receive signage; notify Architect in writing of unacceptable substrate.

2.Beginning work indicates acceptance of substrate. Subsequent modifications to substrate or signage becomes this section's complete responsibility.

3.02INSTALLATION

A.Install signage holders in locations with mounting types indicated in accord with reviewed shop drawings. Square, plumb, and level units.

B.Install inserts not more than 48 hours prior to Date of Substantial Completion complete with correct copy in place. Conform to ADA requirements for tactile graphics signage.

3.03CLEANING

A.Clean exposed surfaces not more than 48 hours prior to Date of Substantial Completion in accord with manufacturer's written cleaning instructions.

3.04SCHEDULES

A.See attached sheet for Schedule.

 

END OF SECTION 10444