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Document 10 1453 Traffic Signage
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Attention is directed to the Contract and General Conditions and all Sections within Division 01
– General Requirements which are hereby made a part of this Section of the Specifications.
B. Examine all other Sections of the Specifications for requirements which affect work of this
Section whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in this Section.
C. Coordinate work with trades affecting, or affected by, work of this Section. Cooperate with such
trades to assure the steady progress of all work under the Contract.
D. Contractor shall register with “Dig Safe” 72 hours prior to construction. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to maintain “Dig Safe” registrations and “Dig Safe” markings. Contractor shall
comply fully with applicable utility company requirements.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Furnishing and installing traffic and parking signs and posts, and appurtenant work,
complete as indicated, specified, and as directed.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Section 03 3000 Cast-In-Place Concrete
2. Section 31 0000 Earth Moving
3. Section 31 2500 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls
1.03 REFERENCED STANDARDS
A. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), “Standard Specification for Highways
and Bridges.” 2020 Edition, Supplemental Specifications dated June 30, 2020. (“Standard
Specifications”).
B. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works “Standard Drawings for Signs
and Supports” 1990.
C. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”
(MUTCD) 2009 with Massachusetts Amendments and Standard Municipal Traffic Code,
January 2012.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings and manufacturers’ descriptive literature showing sign legend and posts, and
amount of each item. Materials and other details shall be submitted for each item to be
furnished for the project.
Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021
Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents
Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 Addendum No. 2, February 12, 2021
10 1453 Traffic Signage
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. The work under this item shall conform to the relevant provisions of Sections 828 and 840 of the
Standard Specifications, the MUTCD, and the following:
1. This work shall include furnishing and installing of retroreflective sign panels of aluminum
type A (minimum thickness 0.08-inch) within the site and along Station Avenue in
accordance with the plans and as directed by the Engineer.
2. This work shall include furnishing and installing of P-5 sign posts for all traffic and parking
signs within the site and along Station Avenue in accordance with the plans and as
directed by the Engineer.
a. P-5 sign posts may be either the square tube post or U channel type at the
Contractor’s option.
b. Breakaway capabilities shall be maintained via the use of a lap splice or slip base
system. Signs with two posts shall be installed as per manufacturer's
specifications, except that the sign post anchor shall be embedded at least 4-feet
below ground surface.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
A. The work under this item shall conform to the relevant provisions of Sections 828 and 840 of
the Standard Specifications, the MUTCD, and the following:
1. Field verify underground utilities prior to sign installation. Primary utilities of concern of
shallow depths are lawn sprinkler systems, electric, telephone, fiber optic, cable and gas.
2. Traffic sign installation shall be in accordance with the Standard Drawings for Signs and
Supports and the following:
Sign Size* Square Tube
Amount – Post Size Sign Size* U-Channel
Post Amount
7.5 SF and
Under 1 – 2¼” x 2¼” 10 SF and
Under Single Post
Over 7.5 SF
up to 15 SF 2 – 2¼” x 2¼” Over 10 SF up
to 20 SF Two Posts
Over 15 SF
up to 20 SF 2 – 2½” x 2½”
*Sign with a width of 4’ or greater requires two posts.
3. All signs shall be installed per the MUTCD and shall provide minimum horizontal
clearance per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when installed adjacent to
walking paths. MUTCD requires the minimum height of 7-feet for sign installations above
sidewalks (measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk). All vertical
sign supports shall be erected plumb.
4. Patching and repairing of the disturbed roadway, sidewalks, grass islands, etc. to match
the surrounding surfaces shall also be included under this item.
END OF SECTION