SECTION 10 14 00
(MasterFormat 1995 Section: 10440)
INTERIOR SIGNAGE
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This section is based on the Imagine Sign System of APCO Graphics, Inc., which is located at:
388 Grant St. S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30312
Toll Free: (877) 988-2726
Local: (404) 688-9000
Fax: (404) 577-3847
Email:
Web: http://www.apcosigns.com
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
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A. Complete, updatable image-infused system including identification, personnel, directory, directional and regulatory signage options.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
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A. Section 10 11 00 - Visual Display Surfaces.
B. Section 10 13 00 - Directories.
C. Section 10 14 26 - Post and Panel / Pylon Signage.
D. Section 10 14 33 - Illuminated Panel Signage.
E. Section 10 14 36 - Non-Illuminated Panel Signage.
1.3 REFERENCES
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A. ANSI A117.1: Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicap People, 1986 edition.
B. Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, "Americans with Disabilities Act", Public Law 101-336, (ADA).
C. 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (SAD): The updated ADAAG (ADA Accessibility Guidelines), effective on March 15, 2011 and made mandatory on March 16, 2012.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
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A. Product Samples: One full size sign sample illustrating the design, construction, colors, typestyles, mounting method and other details as specified.
B. Drawings: Identifying all materials, sizes, construction details, graphics layouts, typestyle specifications and mounting methods.
C. Signage Schedule: Complete with location of each sign and the required copy/text.
D. Sign Program Maintenance Plan:
1. Manufacturer shall provide details of software and system of color coated paper sign inserts allowing client to update and maintain signage graphics in-house.
2. Manufacturer shall provide details of an Online Reordering & Maintenance Application whereby the client can submit sign reorders online and store/view relevant project information such as signtype drawings, message schedules and product instructions.
1.5 SYSTEM 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. Provide signage that conforms to the requirements of all regulatory agencies holding jurisdiction.
2. Comply with all applicable provisions of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (the updated ADA Accessibility Guidelines, ADAAG), effective in March 2011. Requirements include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Tactile copy must be all upper case and raised at least 1/32”. Tactile characters must be sans serif, not italic, not oblique, script or highly decorative.
b. The stroke width of the upper case “I” has to be 15% of the letter height or less. The character width of the uppercase “O” must be between 55% and 100% of the height of the corresponding uppercase “I”.
c. The copy height for tactile information must be between 5/8” and 2”. If separate visual characters are provided, raised characters can be ½” and need not contrast with the background.
d. The distance between characters on tactile copy must be a minimum of 1/8” and a maximum of 4 times the character stroke width. These distances are measured between the closest points of adjacent characters.
e. Spacing between lines of tactile copy needs to be a minimum of 135% and a maximum of 170% of the corresponding upper case “I” height (measured from baseline to baseline).
f. Braille must be Grade II and positioned directly below the corresponding raised characters. If text is multi-lined, Braille is placed below the entire boyd of text and separated 3/8” from any other tactile characters and 3/8” minimum from raised borders and decorative elements.
g. Visual characters and symbols, and their background, are to have a non-glare finish. The color of raised characters must contrast as much as possible with their background to make sure signs are more legible for persons with low vision.
h. Pictograms, selected from International Standards, are to be located within a 6” vertical void and accompanying text descriptions are to be located directly below the pictogram.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE / WARRANTY
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A. Manufacturer: Work required under this section from manufacturer regularly engaged in work of this type and scope for a minimum of 5 years.
B. Product Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum of 1 year.
C. Samples: One full size sign sample illustrating the design, construction, colors, typestyles, mounting method and other details as specified.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
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A. Package signs to prevent damage during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Products are to remain in their original packaging (unless otherwise specified) until removal is necessary for installation.
B. If installation site is not ready for signage upon delivery, store signs in a dry, air-conditioned environment.
C. Handle signage in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Signage shall be manufactured by APCO Graphics, Inc. (a.k.a. APCO Signs, APCO Sign Systems or APCO USA), at 388 Grant Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Toll Free: 877.988.2726.
2.2 ACCEPTABLE PRODUCT
A. Imagine – Image Infused Sign Solution (featuring the Arcadia curved frame system)
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered only within the provisions of Section 01 25 00 and must conform to the quality, capabilities, performance and design intent as the specified APCO product.
2.3 PRODUCT STANDARDS
A. General:
1. Sign system shall feature image-focused solutions for all required sign types, including but not limited to wall mounted personnel signs, work station signs, primary room identification, directories, directionals, overhead signs, projection wall signs, free standing signs, restroom signs, regulatory and information signs, stair signs and changeable slide conference room signs. All signs within the system must feature the same family of components and convey a uniform look throughout.
B. Features:
1. Images, Photographs and Patterns: All images, patterns and/or photographs shall be digitally printed and retained within a curved modular frame system to facilitate updates and maintenance. Plaque signs will not be acceptable.
2. Modularity: All display components, including images, photographs, patterns, prints, messages and graphics, must be 100% modular and updatable. All prints must be protected by a removable, front-loading non-glare lens for scratch and tamper resistance.
3. Sign Frames: Sign frame assemblies shall be comprised of extruded aluminum, alloy 6063-T, with minimum ¾” (19mm) wide contour edge profiles. Top/bottom caps shall be aluminum. Plastic caps will not be acceptable.
4. In-House Signage Updates: Manufacturer must provide a free, downloadable software with templates allowing the end user to produce laser or inkjet-printed replacement inserts for his/her sign program in-house.
5. Online Reordering: Manufacturer must offer an online reordering application allowing the owner to view his/her sign program drawings & specifications and submit sign reorders online 24/7.
6. Mounting: Signs must be able to easily accommodate installation via fully concealed mechanical fasteners.
7. Manufacturer must offer a library of images, patterns and photographs available for incorporation within the signage design.
C. Graphics and Typography: As selected from manufacturer’s standards. Reference sign drawings.
D. Colors and Finishes: As selected from manufacturer’s standards. Reference sign drawings.
E. ADA Compliance: Sign system shall comply with all applicable provisions of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (the updated ADA Accessibility Guidelines, ADAAG), effective in March 2011. This includes requirements regarding which sign types require Braille/tactile features, character heights, raised character spacing, raised character stroke width, color contrast and installation locations and mounting heights within the facility.
F. Materials and Construction:
1. Sign assemblies shall be comprised of extruded aluminum frame, alloy 6063-T.
2. Aluminum frame extrusions shall be extruded in the USA.
3. Non-glare lenses protecting all images, patterns, graphics and messages shall be GREENGUARD Certified.
4. Braille/Tactile Components shall be PETG-backed photopolymer with raised characters and Braille of minimum 1/32 of an inch depth. PETG-backed Braille/tactile plaques shall contain a minimum of 40% recycled content.
5. Graphics, images, patterns and messages are as per sign drawings and should be easily updatable without the need to replace the entire sign assembly.
6. Fasteners: Signs shall be able to accommodate fully concealed mechanical
fasteners.
2.4 SIGN SYSTEM DETAILS
Reference drawings for colors, finishes, images, patterns, sizes and details. Reference signage schedule for graphics/copy specifications.
A. Aluminum Arcadia Frame Details
1. Frame Finish
a. Natural Satin Anodized
b. Acrylic Polyurethane Finish – Manufacturer’s Standard Color
c. Acrylic Polyurethane Finish – Custom Color: ______
2. General Wall Mounting/Installation Method:
a. Vinyl Tape (V)
b. Concealed Mechanical Fasteners (MF)
c. Vinyl Tape and Silicone Adhesive (SA)
B. Imagine Image, Pattern and/or Photograph Details
1. Images/Photographs incorporated within the sign program design:
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a. Floral – Purple Tulips (FL-01)
b. Floral – Yellow Daisies (FL-02)
c. Floral – Orange Lilies (FL-03)
d. Floral – White Mum (FL-04)
e. Floral – Blue Myosotis (FL-05)
f. Sky – Scattered Clouds (SK-01)
g. Sky – Purple Sky (SK-02)
h. Sky – Puffy Clouds (SK-03)
i. Sky – Orange Sunset (SK-04)
j. Sky – Sun Through Clouds (SK-05)
k. Water – Water Refraction (WA-01)
l. Water – Fern Water Droplet (WA-02)
m. Water – Water Drops (WA-03)
n. Water – Soft Blue Waves (WA-04)
o. Water – Ocean Surf (WA-05)
p. Grass – Grass (GR-01)
q. Grass – Bamboo (GR-02)
r. Grass – Dew on Grass (GR-03)
s. Grass – Wheat Field (GR-04)
t. Grass – Black & White Grass (GR-05)
i. with Color Change: ______
u. Leaves – Orange Maple Leaves (LE-01)
v. Leaves – Skeletal Leaves (LE-02)
w. Leaves – Palm Branch (LE-03)
x. Leaves – Leaf Imprints (LE-04)
y. Leaves – Autumn Leaves (LE-05)
z. Stones / Rocks – Grey River Stones (SR-01)
aa. Stones / Rocks – Tan Slate (SR-02)
bb. Stones / Rocks – Red Canyon (SR-03)
cc. Stones / Rocks – Grey Slate (SR-04)
dd. Stones / Rocks – Limestone (SR-05)
ee. Pets – Dog (PE-01)
i. with Color Change: ______
ff. Pets – Ferret (PE-02)
i. with Color Change: ______
gg. Pets – Kitten (PE-03)
i. with Color Change: ______
hh. Pets – Parrott (PE-04)
i. with Color Change: ______
ii. Pets – Bunny (PE-05)
i. with Color Change: ______
jj. Landscape – Mountain Stream (LA-01)
kk. Landscape – Flowers & Mountains (LA-02)
ll. Landscape – Green Meadow (LA-03)
mm. Landscape – Waterfall (LA-04)
nn. Landscape – Fog in the Woods (LA-05)
oo. Architectural – Modern Shapes (AR-01)
i. with Color Change: ______
pp. Architectural – Architectural Lines (AR-02)
i. with Color Change: ______
qq. Architectural – Skylight (AR-03)
i. with Color Change: ______
rr. Architectural – Glass Wall (AR-04)
i. with Color Change: ______
ss. Architectural – Columns (AR-05)
tt. Wood – Bamboo Strips (WO-01)
uu. Wood – Rosewood (WO-02)
vv. Wood – Cork (WO-03)
ww. Wood – Ebony (WO-04)
xx. Wood – Burled Maple (WO-05)
yy. Art – Colorful Squares (AT-01)
zz. Art – Impressionism (AT-02)
aaa. Art – Colorful Shapes (AT-03)
bbb. Art – Paint Splatter (AT-04)
ccc. Art – Cubism (AT-05)
ddd. Children – Crayons (CH-01)
eee. Children – Baby Foot (CH-02)
fff. Children – Hand Prints (CH-03)
ggg. Children – Adhesive Bandage (CH-04)
hhh. Children – Blocks (CH-05)
iii. Custom/Customer Supplied: ______
2. Patterns/Designs incorporated within the sign program design:
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a. Circles / Dots (PCD-01)
b. Circles / Dots (PCD-02)
c. Circles / Dots (PCD-03)
d. Circles / Dots (PCD-04)
e. Circles / Dots (PCD-05)
f. Filigree (PFL-01)
g. Filigree (PFL-02)
h. Filigree (PFL-03)
i. Filigree (PFL-04)
i. Color Change: ______
j. Filigree (PFL-05)
k. Scribble (PSC-01)
l. Scribble (PSC-02)
m. Scribble (PSC-03)
n. Scribble (PSC-04)
o. Scribble (PSC-05)
p. Vertical Lines (PVL-01)
q. Vertical Lines (PVL-02)
r. Vertical Lines (PVL-03)
s. Vertical Lines (PVL-04)
t. Vertical Lines (PVL-05)
u. Soft Squares (PSS-01)
v. Soft Squares (PSS-02)
w. Soft Squares (PSS-03)
x. Soft Squares (PSS-04)
y. Soft Squares (PSS-05)
z. Hatch (PHA-01)
aa. Hatch (PHA-02)
bb. Hatch (PHA-03)
cc. Hatch (PHA-04)
i. Color Change: ______
dd. Hatch (PHA-05)
ee. Fractal (PFR-01)
ff. Fractal (PFR-02)
gg. Fractal (PFR-03)
i. Color Change: ______
hh. Fractal (PFR-04)
ii. Fractal (PFR-05)
jj. Sticks (PST-01)
kk. Sticks (PST-02)
ll. Sticks (PST-03)
mm. Sticks (PST-04)
nn. Sticks (PST-05)
oo. Rectangles (PRE-01)
pp. Rectangles (PRE-02)
qq. Rectangles (PRE-03)
rr. Rectangles (PRE-04)
ss. Rectangles (PRE-05)
i. Color Change: ______
tt. Wavy Lines (PWL-01)
i. Color Change: ______
uu. Wavy Lines (PWL-02)
vv. Wavy Lines (PWL-03)
ww. Wavy Lines (PWL-04)
xx. Wavy Lines (PWL-05)
yy. Floral Vines (PFV-01)
zz. Floral Vines (PFV-02)
aaa. Floral Vines (PFV-03)