** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. Plastic interior panel signs. Room Identification. Stairs. Restroom. Elevator Lobby. Informational Signage. Directory Signage. Plastic exterior panel signs. Room Identification. Stairs. Restroom. Elevator Lobby. Informational Signage. Directory Signage. MANUFACTURERS Acceptable Manufacturer: ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Listing of acceptable fabricators using the Nova Polymers products. Delete fabricators not required. United States: Acceptable Fabricator: Ability Plastics, 8721 Industrial Drive, Justice, Illinois 60458. Phone: (800) 323-2722. Email: sales@abilityplastics.com Web: www.abilityplastics.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Acorn Sign Graphics, PO Box 11664, Richmond, Virginia 23230. Phone: (804) 726-6999. Email: info@acornsign.com. Web: www.acornsign.com. Acceptable Fabricator: AdLight Group, 4150 Elati St., Denver, CO 80216. Phone: (303) 399-3334. Email: Sales@AdLightGroup.com. Web: www.adlightgroup.com. Acceptable Fabricator: AGS, 302 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA 19341. Phone: (610) 363-8150. Email: info@agsinfo.com. Web: www.agsinfo.com. Acceptable Fabricator: ASI, Iowa - Grinnell, IA, 1219 Zimmerman Dr., Grinnell, IA 50112. Phone: (641) 236-6616. Web: www.asisignage.com/locations/iowa Acceptable Fabricator: Bell Company, 8327 Parkway Dr., Leeds, AL 35094. Phone: (800) 828-3564. Email: sales@bellcoinc.com. Web: www.braillebybell.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Boyd Sign Systems, 3901 S Kalamath Street, Englewood, CO 80110. Phone: (800) 333-3190. Email: signs@boydsignsystems.com. Web: www.boydsignsystems.com Acceptable Fabricator: Cab Signs, 38 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Phone: (800) 394-1690. Email: sales@cab-signs.com. Web: www.cab-signs.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Cadwell Signs, 4 Kuniholm Drive, Holliston, MA 01746. Phone: (508) 429-3100. Web: www.cadwellsigns.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Graphic Components, 2800 Patterson Street, Greensboro, NC 27407. Phone: (336) 542-2128. Email: sales@graphiccomponents.com. Web: www.graphiccomponents.com. Acceptable Fabricator: InPro Corporation, S80 W18766 Apollo Drive, Muskego, WI 53150. Phone: (800) 222-5556. Email: rbader@inprocorp.com. Web: www.inprocorp.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Kroy Sign Systems, 8221 E Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone: (800) 950-5769. Email: signs@kroysignsystems.com. Web: www.kroysignsystems.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Neiman & Company, 6842 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Phone: (818) 781-8600. Email: signs@neimanandco.com. Web: www.neimanandcompany.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Park Place Sign Systems, Inc., 2019 30th Street, Hannibal, MO 63401. Phone: (573) 221-1360. Email: sales@parkplacesign.com. Web: www.parkplacesign.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Sign Pro, 60 Westfield Dr, Plantsville, CT 96479. Phone: (860) 229-1812. Email: pete@signpro-usa.com. Web: www.signpro-usa.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Signtech, 4444 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA 92102. Phone: (619) 527-6100 ext.117. Email: sales@Signtech.com. Web: www.signtech.com. Acceptable Fabricator: Tube Art Group, 11715 SE 5th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005. Phone: (206) 223-1122 Email: mwoods@tubeart.com. Web: www.tubeartgroup.com Acceptable Fabricator: Welch Signs, 7 Lincoln Ave., Scarborough, ME 04074. Phone: (207) 883-6200. Web: www.welchsign.com Canada: Acceptable Fabricator: Marvel Sign and Display, Inc., 99 Rodinea Road, Unit 1, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1R3, Canada. Phone: (905) 856-6920 Email: alan@marvelsigns.ca. Web: www.marvelsigns.ca. Acceptable Fabricator: WSI Sign System Ltd. & KING Architectural Products, 31 Simpson Road, Bolton - Ontario L7E 2R6. Phone: (905) 857-2804. Web: www.king- ap.com. Middle-East: Acceptable Fabricator: Doganer Signage Systems, Eminel Sanayi Sitesi 1452. Sk. No: 53, OSTIM ANKARA, Turkey. Phone: + 90 312 395 47 10, Email: info@doganermimari.com.tr, Web: www.doganermimari.com.tr Acceptable Fabricator: Gulfcrafts, New Industrial Area, Zone #81,Street #9, Building #40, Doha - Qatar. Phone: 974 44602002 or 974 30244303. Email: elma@gulfcrafts.net. Web: www.gulfcrafts.net. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions. Substitutions: Not permitted. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section . SIGNAGE - GENERAL It is the intent of these specifications to establish a sign standard for the Owner including but not limited to, wall-mounted directional signs, primary room identification, restrooms, conference rooms and all code compliant Braille signage. Comply with all applicable provisions of the 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design codes that apply to the State and Local jurisdiction of the project. If required text and graphics are not indicated in specification or on drawings, obtain Owner's instructions as to text and graphics prior to preparation of shop drawings. Typography: See Drawings. Copy shall be a clean and accurate reproduction of typeface(s) specified. Upper and lower case and all caps as indicated in Sign Type drawings and Signage Schedule. Letter spacing to be set by manufacturer. Arrows, symbols and pictograms will be provided in style, sizes, colors and spacing as indicated in drawings for each sign system. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Remove all but one of the following. Grade 2 Braille is the standard in the US with the exception of California. California Braille is Grade 2 Braille with different Braille cell spacing to meet California's codes under Title 24. Grade 1 Braille is used in Canada, the Middle East and throughout the world. Braille: Grade 1 Braille. Grade 2 Braille. California Braille. Design: ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Remove all but one of the following four placements. If more than one is required, indicate clearly where each will be applied. Text/Graphics Placement: Right justified. Text/Graphics Placement: Centered. Text/Graphics Placement: Left justified. Text/Graphics Placement: As indicated on contract drawings. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Remove all but one of the following 11 font options. If more than one is required, indicate clearly where each will be applied. Refer to the 2010 Standard of Accessible design for font thickness, stroke ratio and character spacing which is a minimum of 1/8". Font: As indicated on the Contract Drawings. Font: Arial. Font: Avenir. Font: Charlotte Sans Book. Font: Futura. Font: Gill Sans. Font: Helvetica Regular. Font: Helvetica Bold. Font: Optima. Font: Stone Sans Serif. Font: Univers Condensed. Font: ________________. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required. INTERIOR SIGNAGE ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Remove products from the list below that are not required. All Novacryl Photopolymer substrate in this section are rated for interior use only. Novacryl PT Series Photopolymer is backed by PETG thermoplastic incorporate a minimum of 40 percent post-industrial recycled content. Novacryl ECR is photopolymer integrally extruded to 3-form Varia™, which has a minimum of 40 percent post-industrial waste content and is GreenGuard® certified. Novacryl Permaglow 150 has luminescent powder colorants and is the ideal solution for safety and egress signage concerns. All materials must have a topcoat of acrylic polyurethane to ensure protection from cleaning agents, UV and moisture. Novacryl is fire rated for use in applications where fire hazard classification is required. Panel Material: Novacryl PT Series Photopolymer ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Novacryl PT is backed by a clear PETG sheet. Delete if not required. Suitable for interior use only. Composition: 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick moisture resistant, non-glare interior nylon photopolymer on ultraviolet resistant clear PETG sign base, single piece construction. Laminated photopolymers, added-on characters, and engraved characters are not acceptable. Sustainable Certification: Minimum 40 percent pre-consumer recycled content. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete base thickness not required. Base thickness: 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) Gloss PETG. Base thickness: 0.040 inch (1.0 mm) Non-glare PETG. Base thickness: 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) Non-glare PETG. Base thickness: 0.080 inch (2.0 mm) Non-glare PETG. Base thickness: 0.118 inch (3.0 mm) Non-glare PETG. Base thickness: 0.190 inch (4.8 mm) Non-glare PETG. Base thickness: 0.236 inch (6.0 mm) Non-glare PETG. Base thickness: 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) Gloss PETG. Base thickness: 0.472 inch (12.0 mm) Gloss PETG. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert color. Delete color provision not required. Type and Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full color range by Architect. Size: ____ Surface burning characteristics: Flame spread/smoke developed rating less than 75/120, tested to ASTM E 84 and UL 723. Rate of burning: Tested to ASTM D 635 at nominal 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) thickness with resulting Classification CC1. Vertical burning: Tested to UL 94, classified as 94V-2 in thickness of 0.118 inch (3.0 mm) or greater and 94HB in thicknesses less than 0.118 inch (3.0 mm). Self-ignition temperature: 800 degrees F (427 degrees C), tested to ASTM D 1929. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Novacryl YA is backed by aluminum sheet. Delete if not required. Suitable for interior use only. Panel Material: Novacryl AL Series Photopolymer. Composition: 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick moisture resistant interior nylon photopolymer bonded to 0.017 inch (0.4 mm) thick brushed aluminum alloy base. Base thickness: 0.017 inch (0.4 mm) thick brushed aluminum alloy base. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert color. Delete color provision not required. Type and Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full color range by Architect. Size: ____. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Novacryl Permaglow 150 is backed by a photoluminescent sheet. Novacryl Permaglow 150 ensures orderly egress to and inside stairwells and exits, clearly identifies fire extinguishers and emergency aids, and illuminates fire escape and evacuation routes Delete if not required. Suitable for interior use only. Panel Material: Novacryl Permaglow 250. Composition: 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick moisture resistant interior nylon photopolymer bonded to 0.047 inch 250/22 photoluminescent rigid PVC. Base thickness: 0.047 inch thick photo luminescent rigid PVC. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert color. Delete color provision not required. Type and Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full color range by Architect. Size: ____. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Novacryl ECR is a clear photopolymer layer, extruded into 3forms Varia ecoresin. Varia ecoresin panels contain a minimum of 40 percent recycled content and are SCS certified. Varia ecoresin panels are Greenguard certified indoor air quality. Delete if not required. Suitable for interior use only. Panel Material: Novacryl ECR Series Photopolymer. Composition: 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick moisture resistant, non-glare interior nylon photopolymer on 3form Varia Ecoresin PETG sign base, single piece construction. Laminated photopolymers, added-on characters, and engraved characters are not acceptable. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** All 3form Varia Ecoresin Products comply with SCS certification below, except River Rock Organics, 0.126 gage wire mesh insert, and 0.0625 gage color film inserts. Delete if not required. Base thickness: Determined by the 3form Varia Ecoresin pattern. Gauge not to exceed 0.0375 inch (9.5 mm) ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert type and color. Delete color provision not required. Type and Color: To be selected from the 3form Varia ecoresin line of substrates by Architect. At least one side of the Varia substrate chosen must be Sandstone or Patina. Type and Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full color range by Architect. Size: ____. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Novacryl LP Series is a clear photopolymer layer, extruded to a patterned laminate base. Delete if not required. Suitable for interior use only. Panel Material: Novacryl LP Series Photopolymer Composition: 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick moisture resistant, non-glare interior nylon photopolymer on a Formica, Pionite or Wilsonart laminate sign base, single piece construction. Laminated photopolymers, added-on characters, and engraved characters are not acceptable. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert type and color. Delete color provision not required. Type and Color: To be selected from Wilsonart, Pionite or Formica laminates by Architect. The pattern can be a solid color, wood grain or other textures. The finish must be Wilsonart (60-Matte, 38-Fine Velvet), Formica (58-Matte), and Pionite (SD, VE). Size: ____. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required. EXTERIOR SIGNAGE ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Novacryl EX Photopolymer substrates are rated for exterior use. An aluminum base backs Novacryl EX Series Photopolymer. Novacryl EX Photopolymer resin has a blend of synthetic rubber monomers with a 0 percent swell rate. All Novacryl EX materials must have a topcoat of acrylic polyurethane to ensure protection from cleaning agents, UV and moisture. Novacryl is fire rated for use in applications where fire hazard classification is required. Panel Material: Novacryl EX Series Photopolymer. Composition: 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick exterior-grade photopolymer resin bonded to 0.016 inch (0.4 mm) thick aluminum alloy base. Base thickness: 0.016 inch (0.4 mm) thick brushed aluminum alloy base. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert color. Delete color provision not required. Type and Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full color range by Architect. Size: ____. ACCESSORIES ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include one of the following three paragraphs based on desired mounting method. Adhesive: Type recommended by sign manufacturer. Maximum volatile organic compound (VOC) content: 70 grams per liter. Tape: Double sided, waterproof, pressure sensitive. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete screw type not required. Fasteners: Chrome plated screws. Fasteners: Brass screws. Fasteners: Stainless steel screws. FABRICATION Fabricate panel material in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings. Fabricate signs by photo polymer process using film negatives to produce characters and graphics in contrasting color, raised. Refer to Signage Schedule. Characters: Height: Refer to Signage Schedule. Style: Refer to Signage Schedule. Width to height ratio: Refer to Signage Schedule. Stroke width to height ratio: Refer to Signage Schedule. Pictograms: Refer to Signage Schedule. Provide Braille Grade indications for each character. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for framed signs. Delete if not required. Frames: Miter corners; fit to hairline joint. Secure frame to sign with adhesive. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following if changeable message strips are required. Delete if not required. Changeable Slide Inserts: Clear PETG sheet cover with slot behind for insertion of changeable slide strip, removed from side.