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Best Sign Systems, Inc. Interior Signage
 
         
SECTION 10440
 
         
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INTERIOR SIGNAGE
 
         
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Best Sign Systems; interior signs. . This section is based on the products of Best Sign Systems, which is located at:
1202 N. Park Avenue
P. O. Box 577
Montrose, CO 81402-0577
Tel: (800) 235-BEST
Fax: (970)249-0223
Email: sales@bestsigns.com
www.bestsigns.com

Best Sign Systems is a leading manufacturer of architectural sign systems. Utilizing its exclusive Graphic Blast(r) process, Best manufactures architectural and ADA compliant interior and exterior signage, directories, awards and plaques, and donor recognition products meeting nearly any requirement on materials such as plastics, woods, Corian(r), tile, marble, Avonite(r), glass, mirror, and fiberglass.
 
          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. Refer to the website for graphics. If sufficient project information is available, include a list of signs in the schedule at the end of this specification.
 
          A.Interior signage of the following types:
          1.ADA compliant interior signage, with raised borders.
          2.ADA compliant interior signage, without borders.
          3.ADA compliant interior signage, custom construction.
          4.Wood framed interior signage, 1/2 inch (13 mm) wall width.
          5.Wood framed interior signage, 7/8 inch ( 22 mm) wall width.
          6.Solid hardwood interior signage.
          7.Captive message signs.
          8.Changeable message signs
          9.Word and picture signs.
          10.Fire evacuation, area of rescue assistance and specialty signs.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 10410 - Directories.
 
          B.Section 10420 - Plaques.
 
          C.Section 10430 - Exterior Signage.
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          A.ICC/ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities; 1998.
 
          B.USATBCB - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
 
          1.4SUBMITTALS
 
          A.Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
 
          B.[ Product Data ]: Manufacturer's descriptive literature.
 
          C.Shop Drawings: List sign styles, lettering, locations and dimensions of each interior sign.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
 
          D.Selection Samples: One complete set of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors.
 
          E.Verification Samples: Two full size samples, representing type, style and color specified including method of attachment.
 
          1.5QUALITY ASSURANCE
 
          A.Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1 and ADAAG.
 
          1.6DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.Inspect products upon receipt. Store products in manufacturer's packaging until ready for installation.
 
          1.7PROJECT CONDITIONS
 
          A.Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results.
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: Best Sign Systems, Inc., which is located at: 1202 N. Park Ave. ; Montrose, CO 81401; Toll Free Tel: 800-235-BEST; Tel: 970-249-BEST; Email: request info; Web: www.bestsigns.com
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
 
          B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
 
          C.Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
 
          2.2INTERIOR SIGNS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete products from list below which are not required.
 
          A.ADA-Compliant Interior Signage:
          1.Style: HC300 ADA System by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Four-in one construction with raised borders; three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core signs with lettering and symbols raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face; and 3/8 inch (10 mm) wide, 1/32 inch (1 mm) raised perimeter border with 1/8 inch (3 mm) inside radius.
          3.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick or 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick as required.
          4.Construction: One-piece; added-on or engraved characters not acceptable.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of two lettering styles following.
          5.Lettering Style: Standard Medium, upper case.
          6.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          7.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          8.Performance: Non-static, fire-retardant, and self-extinguishing.
          9.Contrast: Letters numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          10.Corners: Outside radius, 1/2 inch (13 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          11.Color of Plastic: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          12.Finish of Plastic: Matte.
          13.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **Delete sign types not required for project from list below.
          14.Letter and Number Sizes:
          a.Room numbers, 5/8 inch (16 mm).
          b.Lettering for room usage and directional identification, 5/8 inch (16 mm).
          c.Lettering for restroom identification, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high; corresponding symbols 3 inches (76 mm) high.
          15.Sign Margins: Letters and numbers centered on sign.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below.
          16.Sign Sizes:
          a.Restroom signs, 6 inches by 8 inches (152 mm by 203 mm)
          b.Directional signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below.
          c.Room identification signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          d.Room identification signs, 8 inches by 6 inches (203 mm by 152 mm).
          e.Room identification signs, 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm).
          f.Room identification signs, 10 inches by 3 inches (254 mm by 76 mm).
          g.Room identification signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm) with 5 inches by 1 inch (127 mm by 25 mm) window opening for occupant's name; insert shall be 5-9/16 inches by 1-1/8 inches (141 mm by 29 mm).
          h.Room identification sign insert cover, Lexan, size as required.
          i.Room identification signs, 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm) with 8 inches by 1 inch (203 mm by 25 mm) slot opening for occupant's name; insert shall be 8 inches by 1 inch (203 mm by 25 mm).
 
          B.ADA-Compliant Interior Signage:
          1.Style: HC200 ADA System by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Three-in-one construction without borders; three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core signs with lettering and symbols raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face.
          3.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick or 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick as required.
          4.Construction: One-piece; added-on or engraved characters not acceptable.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of two lettering styles following.
          5.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper case.
          6.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          7.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          8.Performance: Non-static, fire-retardant, and self-extinguishing.
          9.Contrast: Letters numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          10.Corners: Square.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          11.Color of Plastic: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          12.Finish of Plastic: Matte.
          13.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **Delete sign types not required for project from list below.
          14.Letter and Number Sizes:
          a.Room numbers and floor name on floor module, 7/8 inch (22 mm) high.
          b.Lettering for room usage and directional identification, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high
          c.Floor number on floor module, 3 inches (76 mm) high.
          d.Lettering for restroom identification, 7/8 inch (22 mm) high; corresponding symbols 4 inches (102 mm) high; symbol on symbol only signs minimum 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) high.
          e.Arrows, 4 inches (102 mm) high.
          f.Lettering for exit signs, 2 inches (51 mm) high.
          15.Sign Margins: Letters and numbers, 1/2 inch (13 mm) left margin and 3/8 inch (10 mm) top margin.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below.
          16.Sign Sizes:
          a.Restroom and symbol signs, 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm).
          b.Directional signs, comprised of 4-3/4 inch by 4-3/4 inch (121 mm by 121 mm) arrow sign and 9-1/2 inches by 4-3/4 inches (241 mm by 121 mm) room identification sign.
          c.Room identification signs, 9-1/2 inches by 4-3/4 inches (241 mm by 121 mm).
          d.Room number signs, 4-3/4 inches by 4-3/4 inches (121 mm by 121 mm).
          e.Arrow signs, 4-3/4 inches by 4-3/4 inches (121 mm by 121 mm).
          f.Changeable message signs, 4-3/4 inches by 4-3/4 inches (121 mm by 121 mm) with 3-3/4 inches by 3/4 inch (95 mm by 19 mm) window opening of occupant's name; inserts 4-5/16 inches by 7/8 inch (110 mm by 22 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if message sign cover not required.
          g.Changeable message sign insert cover, Lexan, size as required.
          h.Exit signs, 8 inches by 4 inches (203 mm by 102 mm).
          i.Floor identification signs for directional header plate, 14-1/4 inches by 4-3/4 inches (362 mm by 121 mm) .
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Manufacturer's standard monolithic tactile plaque constructed utilizing a thermoforming process, which provides a fully homogeneous plaque sign. The sign body, face, raised text and Braille are compression molded to form a single dimensional component that results in a sign surface that exhibits a toughness that resists scratching, cracking, gouging and graffiti. Delete if not required.
 
          C.ADA-Compliant Interior Signage, Custom Design:
          1.Style: Custom Impressions Sign by Best Sign Systems, Inc
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete materials not required.
          2.Material: Extruded Engineered PVC/Acrylic alloy with Integral background colors and high impact resistance.
          3.Material: Extruded Engineered PVC/Acrylic alloy with Integral background colors and high impact resistance with Class 1A Fire Rating with qualifying order size
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete thickness not required.
          4.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3mm) Not available for window signs or beveled edges
          5.Sign Thickness: 1/4 inch (6mm)
          6.Sign Thickness: 3/8 inch (10mm)
          7.Tactile Characters/Symbols: Raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face
          8.Construction: One-piece; added on or engraved characters not acceptable
          9.Lettering Style: Typeface as selected from the manufacturer's standard sans serf or simple serf typefaces, upper case letters, minimum height 5/8", maximum height 2"
          10.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers
          11.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete bevel not required.
          12.Bevel: Classic
          13.Bevel: Bull Nose
          14.Bevel: 45 Degree
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete profile not required.
          15.Profile: Standard Rectangular
          16.Profile: Standard Beveled Corner
          17.Profile: Standard Radiused Corner
          18.Profile: Standard Tombstone
          19.Profile: Standard Ellipse/Round
          20.Profile: Custom
          21.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard fourteen (14) background colors
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete color not required.
          22.Color of Text and Raised Characters: As selected from 73 standard colors
          23.Color of Text and Raised Characters: Metallic - Silver and Gold
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete surface texture not required.
          24.Surface Texture: Matte
          25.Surface Texture: Stipple
          26.Surface Texture: Slate
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Manufacturer's standard monolithic tactile plaque constructed utilizing a thermoforming process, which provides a fully homogeneous plaque sign. The sign body, face, raised text and Braille are compression molded to form a single dimensional component that results in a sign surface that exhibits a toughness that resists scratching, cracking, gouging and graffiti. Delete if not required.
 
          D.ADA-Compliant Interior Signage, Custom Design:
          1.Style: Custom Lucent Sign by Best Sign Systems, Inc
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete materials not required.
          2.Material: Extruded Clear Acrylic
          3.Material: Extruded Green Glass Acrylic
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign thickness not required.
          4.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3mm) Not available for window signs or beveled edges
          5.Sign Thickness: 1/4 inch (6mm)
          6.Sign Thickness: 3/8 inch (10mm)
          7.Tactile Characters/Symbols: Raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face
          8.Construction: One-piece; added on or engraved characters not acceptable
          9.Lettering Style: Typeface as selected from the manufacturer's standard sans serf or simple serf typefaces, upper case letters, minimum height 5/8", maximum height 2"
          10.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers
          11.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete bevel not required.
          12.Bevel: Classic
          13.Bevel: Bull Nose
          14.Bevel: 45 Degree
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete profile not required.
          15.Profile: Standard Rectangular
          16.Profile: Standard Beveled Corner
          17.Profile: Standard Radiused Corner
          18.Profile: Standard Tombstone
          19.Profile: Standard Ellipse/Round
          20.Profile: Custom
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete background color not required.
          21.Color of Background: Colors chosen from 73 Standard Paint colors, subsurface or surface applied
          22.Color of Background: Metallic chosen from standard paint colors, subsurface or surface applied
          23.Color of Background: Custom Color, subsurface or surface applied
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete color not required.
          24.Color of Text and Raised Characters: As selected from 73 standard colors
          25.Color of Text and Raised Characters: Metallic - Silver and Gold
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete surface texture not required.
          26.Surface Texture: Matte
          27.Surface Texture: Stipple
          28.Surface Texture: Slate
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Graphic Blast MP is an ADA compliant, attractive and highly durable sign solution. The product is manufactured through a proprietary process that provides a single-piece sign made from a melamine laminate composed of recycled and rapidly renewable materials. This durable sign is widely specified for public schools due to its Self Extinguishing' Fire Rating and resistance to vandalism.
Graphic Blast Fiberglass (FG) is an ADA compliant sign manufactured through a proprietary process which provides for 1/32" raised graphics and grade II Braille. The fiberglass material is exterior-rated with a 20 year life expectancy. Fire, impact and corrosion resistant with a unique leatherette' finish.
 
          E.ADA-Compliant Interior Signage, Custom Design:
          1.Style: Custom Graphic Blast Sign by Best Sign Systems, Inc
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete materials not required.
          2.Material: Melamine laminate (Graphic Blast MP).
          3.Material: Fiberglass (Graphic Blast FG).
          4.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3mm)
          5.Tactile Characters/Symbols: Raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face
          6.Construction: One-piece; added on or engraved characters not acceptable
          7.Lettering Style: Typeface as selected from the manufacturer's standard sans serf or simple serf typefaces, upper case letters, minimum height 5/8", maximum height 2"
          8.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers
          9.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
 
          F.ADA-Compliant Interior Signage, Custom Design:
          1.Style: Custom Design ADA Signs by Best Sign Systems.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete materials not required from seven paragraphs following.
          2.Material: Three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core.
          3.Material: Wood, species as selected.
          4.Material: Corian.
          5.Material: Avonite.
          6.Material: Marble.
          7.Material: Glass.
          8.Material: Tile.
          9.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick for laminate; 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick for laminate slot signs; as selected for other materials.
          10.Tactile Characters/Symbols: Raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face.
          11.Construction: One-piece; added on or engraved characters not acceptable.
          12.Lettering Style: Typeface as selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case letters.
          13.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          14.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of three corner types following. Insert description of custom corners if selected.
          15.Corners: Square corners.
          16.Corners: Radius corners.
          17.Corners: Custom corners.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          18.Color of Material: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          19.Finish: Matte.
          20.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **Delete letter and number sizes not required for project from list below. Insert custom sizes as required, no smaller than 5/8 inch or no larger than 2 inches.
          21.Letter and Number Sizes:
          a.Room numbers, 5/8 (16 mm) inch.
          b.Lettering for room usage and directional identification, 5/8 (16 mm) inch.
          c.Lettering for restroom identification, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high; corresponding symbols 3 inches (76 mm) high.
          22.Sign Margins: Letters and numbers centered on sign or insert custom location.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below. Insert custom sizes as required. Confirm availability in material selected with manufacturer.
          23.Sign Sizes:
          a.Restroom signs, 6 inches by 8 inches (152 mm by 203 mm).
          b.Directional signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          c.Room identification signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          d.Room identification signs, 8 inches by 6 inches (203 mm by 152 mm).
          e.Room identification signs, 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm).
          f.Room identification signs, 10 inches by 3 inches (254 mm by 76 mm).
          g.Room identification signs, 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm) with 8 inch by 1 inch (203 mm by 25 mm) slot opening for occupant's name; insert shall be 8 inches by 1 inch (203 mm by 25 mm). Confirm availability in material selected.
          h.Room identification signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm) with 5 inches by 1 (127 mm by 25 mm) inch opening for occupant's name; 5-9/16 inch by 1-1/8 inch (243 mm by 29 mm) inserts. Confirm availability in material selected.
 
          G.Wood-Framed Interior Signage:
          1.Style: 1300 Wood Frame System by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core signs with wood frames and with lettering and symbols raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face.
          3.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick for laminate.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of two lettering styles following.
          4.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper case.
          5.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          6.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          7.Performance: Non-static, fire-retardant, and self-extinguishing plastic laminate.
          8.Contrast: Letters numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          9.Corners: 1/4 inch radius.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          10.Color of Plastic: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          11.Finish of Plastic: Matte.
          12.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **Delete sign types not required for project from list below.
          13.Letter and Number Sizes:
          a.Room numbers, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high.
          b.Lettering and arrows for room usage and directional identification, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high.
          c.Lettering for restroom identification and other symbol signs, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high, corresponding symbols 4 inches (102 mm) high.
          14.Sign Margins: Letters and numbers centered on sign except for 1 inch left margin on directory.
          15.Sign Frames:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one type of wood below.
          a.Wood Species for Frame: Oak.
          b.Wood Species for Frame: Walnut.
          c.Frame Size: 3/4 inch (19 mm) with 1/2 inch (13 mm) wall width.
          d.Corners: Outside radius corners 7/8 inch (22 mm); inside radius 3/8 inch (10 mm).
          e.Face Edges of Frame Wall: Rolled 1/8 inch (3 mm).
          f.Reveal: Between inside frame wall and sign, 1/8 inch (3 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below; insert other sizes if determined.
          16.Sign Sizes:
          a.Room name signs, 12 inches by 6 inches (305 mm by 152 mm) overall.
          b.Restroom and other symbol signs, 7-1/4 inches by 9 inches (184 mm by 223 mm) overall.
          c.Room name and number signs, 18 inches by 6 inches (457 mm by 152 mm).
          d.Room number signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          e.Directories, 18 inches by 18 inches (457 mm by 457 mm).
 
          H.Wood-Framed Interior Signage:
          1.Style: 1400 Wood Frame System by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core signs with wood frames and with lettering and symbols raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face.
          3.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick for laminate.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of two lettering styles following.
          4.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper case.
          5.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          6.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          7.Performance: Non-static, fire-retardant, and self-extinguishing plastic laminate.
          8.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          9.Corners: 1/4 inch (6 mm) radius.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          10.Color of Plastic: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          11.Finish of Plastic: Matte.
          12.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **Delete sign types not required for project from list below.
          13.Letter and Number Sizes, Room Name and Number Signs:
          a.Room numbers, 3/4 inch (19 mm) high.
          b.Room name, 5/8 (16 mm) inch upper case.
          14.Letter and Arrow Sizes, Directional Signs:
          a.Room names, 3/4 inch (19 mm) high, upper and lower case.
          b.Arrows, 2 inches (51 mm).
          15.Size of Copy and Maps for Directories: Sized to fit; full-size computer-ready art supplied by Owner.
          16.Sign Frames:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one type of wood below.
          a.Wood Species for Frame: Oak.
          b.Wood Species for Frame: Walnut.
          c.Wall Width: 7/8 inches (22 mm).
          d.Corners: Outside radius corners 1-1/2 inches (38 mm); inside radius 5/8 inch (16 mm).
          e.Face Edges of Frame Wall: Rolled 1/2 inch (13 mm).
          f.Reveal: Between inside frame wall and sign, 1/8 inch (3 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below; insert other sizes if determined.
          17.Sign Sizes:
          a.Directories, 36 inches by 18 inches (914 mm by 457 mm) overall, with engraved 1/8 inch (3 mm) MP plastic insert .
          b.Room name signs, 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm) overall.
          c.Directional signs, 19 inches by 4 inches (483 mm by 102 mm) overall with copy engraved or raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) on plastic and arrow engraved on wood.
 
          I.Solid Hardwood Interior Signage:
          1.Style: 1500 Solid Hardwood System by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Raised 1/2 inch (13 mm) solid maple signs with lettering, symbols and borders raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face; one-piece construction with added-on or engraved characters unacceptable.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of two lettering styles following.
          3.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper case.
          4.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          5.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          6.Contrast: Letters numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          7.Corners: Square.
          8.Letter and Symbol Sizes:
          a.Letters and numbers, 5/8 inch (16 mm) high.
          b.Symbols, 4 inches high (102 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below; insert other sizes if determined.
          9.Sign Sizes:
          a.Symbol signs, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          b.Room name signs, 7 inches by 3 inches (178 mm by 76 mm).
          c.Directional signs, 10 inches by 5 inches (254 mm by 127 mm).
 
          J.Captive Message Signs:
          1.Style: Captive Message Signs by Best Sign Systems.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete types not required from 6 types following.
          2.Type: Wood/wood captive message signs, 12 inches by 6 inches (305 mm by 152 mm) with wood frame, slide and back; species as selected. Copy engraved and paintfilled one standard paint color.
          3.Type: Wood/brass captive message signs, 11-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches (292 mm by 114 mm) with wood frame and satin brass slide and back; wood species as selected. Copy engraved and paintfilled one standard paint color.
          4.Type: Wood/'ES' plastic captive message signs, 11-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches (292 mm by 114 mm) with wood frame and 'ES' plastic slider and back; wood species as selected. Copy engraved to core.
          5.Type: M134 captive message signs, 13 inches by 4 inches (330 mm by 102 mm) with 'MP' plastic frame, slider and back. Copy engraved to core
          6.Type: M62 captive message signs, 6 inches by 2-1/4 inches (152 mm by 57 mm) with 'MP' plastic frame, slider and back. Copy engraved to core.
          7.Type: M94RB captive message signs, 9-1/2 inches by 4-3/4 inches (241 mm by 121 mm) with 'MP' plastic frame, slider and back. Copy and Grade 2 braille raised 1/32 inch; braille placed directly below last line of letters or numbers. Core of slider painted a contrasting color.
          8.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick for laminate; as required for other material.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete lettering styles not required from list below.
          9.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper case.
          10.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case.
          11.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          12.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper and lower case.
          13.Letter and Number Location: Centered on sign.
          14.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          15.Corners: Square.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one letter and number size from the following two paragraphs.
          16.Letter and Number Size: 1/2 inch (13 mm) height.
          17.Letter and Number Size: As selected.
 
          K.Changeable Message Signs:
          1.Style: Changeable Message Signs by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Three-in-one construction without borders; three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core signs with lettering and symbols raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face.
          3.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) or 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick as required.
          4.Construction: One-piece; added on or engraved characters not acceptable.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of two lettering styles following.
          5.Lettering Style: Helvetica Medium, upper case.
          6.Lettering Style: Selected from manufacturer's standard sans serif or simple serif typefaces, upper case.
          7.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          8.Performance: Non-static, fire-retardant, and self-extinguishing.
          9.Contrast: Letters, numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          10.** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select corner style from two paragraphs following, delete other.
          11.Corners: 1/2 inch (13 mm) radius.
          12.Corners: Square.
          13.Cutouts: Minimum 1/2 inch (13 mm) border between windows and around outside edges; size and quantity as selected.
          14.Backplates: 0.030 inch (8 mm) thick Lexan attached to back as required by manufacturer if mounting is other than holes and screws.
          15.Inserts: Side removed, 1/16 inch (2 mm) thick 'ES' plastic with copy engraved to core.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if insert cover not required.
          16.Insert Cover: Lexan.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          17.Color of Plastic: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          18.Finish of Plastic: Matte.
          19.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sign sizes not required for project from list below; insert other sizes if determined.
          20.Sign Sizes:
          a.Room number signs with 2 cutouts, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          b.Room number signs with 4 cutouts, 6 inches by 8-1/2 inches (152 mm by 216 mm).
          c.Room name and number signs with 1 cutout, 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm).
          d.Room number signs with 1 cutout, 7 inches by 5 inches (178 mm by 127 mm).
          e.Room number signs with 2 photo cutouts and 2 name cutouts, 14 inches by 6 inches (356 mm by 152 mm).
 
          L.Word and Picture Signs:
          1.Style: Word and Picture Sign System by Best Sign Systems.
          2.Type: Three-ply melamine plastic laminate with phenolic core signs with lettering and symbols raised 1/32 inch (1 mm) from sign plate face.
          3.Sign Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick
          4.Construction: One-piece; added-on characters not acceptable.
          5.Lettering Style: Standard Medium, upper case.
          6.Performance: Non-static, fire-retardant, and self-extinguishing plastic.
          7.Contrast: Letters numbers and symbols shall contrast with background.
          8.Corners: Square.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one or more of five paragraphs below if not required..
          9.Braille: Grade 2 braille.
          10.Bilingual Message: Required, language as selected.
          11.Copy: Two sided copy.
          12.Wall Mount: Edge mounted with bracket on required side.
          13.Ceiling Mount: Ceiling bracket.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise below if colors have been selected; insert selected colors.
          14.Color of Plastic: As selected from manufacturer's standard colors.
          15.Finish of Plastic: Matte.
          16.Color of Background: As selected from manufacturer's standard paint colors, or selected custom colors.
          17.Sign Size: 6 inches by 8 inches (152 mm by 203 mm).
 
          M.Fire Evacuation, Area of Rescue Assistance and Specialty Signs:
          1.Style: Fire Evacuation and Area of Rescue Assistance Signs by Best Sign Systems.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete types not required from list below; insert other sizes if required.
          2.Fire Evacuation Signs: In Series 1400 Wood Frame, species as selected; 12 inches by 16 inch size (305 mm by 406 mm). Inserts 'MP' plastic with copy and maps engraved and paintfilled one standard paint color. Full-size computer-ready artwork provided by Owner.
          3.Fire Evacuation Signs: 8 inches by 10 inches (203 mm by 254 mm) satin bronze with copy and maps surface oxidized brown. Full-size computer-ready artwork provided by Owner.
          4.Area of Rescue Assistance Signs: 8 inches by 14 inches (203 mm by 356 mm) 'MP' plastic with copy, symbol and Grade 2 braille raised 1/32 inch (1 mm).
          5.Evacuation Plans Signs: 12 inches by 12 inches (305 mm by 305 mm) 'MP' plastic with copy and map engraved and paintfilled 2 standard paint colors. Full-size computer-ready artwork provided by Owner.
          6.Emergency Exit Only Signs: 18-1/2 inches by 6-1/2 inches (470 mm by 165 mm) 'MP' plastic with copy raised with background and symbol painted 2 standard paint colors.
          7.Maximum Capacity Signs: 12 inches by 6 inches (305 mm by 152 mm) 'MP' plastic with copy engraved and paintfilled one standard paint color.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the lettering styles following for each sign type selected above.
          8.Lettering Style: Typeface as selected, upper case.
          9.Lettering Style: Typeface as selected, upper and lower case.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one letter and number size following for each sign type selected above.
          10.Letter and Number Size: 5/8 inch (16 mm) height.
          11.Letter and Number Size: As selected.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one letter location following for each sign type selected above.
          12.Lettering Location: Centered on sign.
          13.Lettering Location: As selected.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one symbol height following for each sign type selected above. Delete both if no symbols.
          14.Symbol Height: 6 inches high (152 mm).
          15.Symbol Height: As selected.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below for each sign type selected above if braille not required.
          16.Braille: Grade 2 braille, placed directly below last line of letters or numbers.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the corner types following for each sign type selected above.
          17.Corners: Square.
          18.Corners: As selected.
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1EXAMINATION
 
          A.Examine installation areas to ensure that conditions are suitable for installation.
 
          B.Examine signage for defects prior to installation. Do not install damaged signage.
 
          3.2PREPARATION
 
          A.Verify mounting heights and locations for interior signage will comply with referenced standards.
 
          B.Clean mounting locations of dirt, dust, grease or similar conditions that would prevent proper installation.
 
          3.3INSTALLATION
 
          A.Install signs level, plumb, without distortion, and in proper relationship with adjacent surfaces using manufacturer's recommended standard mounting system.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete mounting types not required from list below.
          1.Mount with vinyl foam tape.
          2.Mount with screws.
          3.Mount with silicone and vinyl foam tape.
 
          B.Remove adhesive from exposed sign surfaces as recommended by manufacturer.
 
          C.Clean signs after installation as recommended by manufacturer.
 
          D.Replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if a sign schedule is not attached. Schedule shall include complete list of required signs including text and symbols, if any. Indicate sizes and quantities of each.
 
          3.4INTERIOR SIGNAGE SCHEDULE
 
          A.Refer to the list of interior signs required for the project as attached to this Section.
 
         
END OF SECTION