Best Sign Systems, quality signs in almost any material, experts in ADA signs

An economical ADA solution. Lettering and Braille available in standard colors; background can be any color (including custom colors) except 202 Sandstone. Standard Medium 5/8" copy Graphic Blast® raised 1/32”. Raised borders are 3/8” wide with 1/2” radius on outside corners; vinyl foam tape or holes and screws standard mounting. Standard thickness 1/8". Specify changes from standard. Available in fiberglass also.

A HC300A 6” x 8” Pictogram Any International Symbol
B HC300B 6” x 6” Directional
C HC300C 8” x 6” Room Name
D HC300D 4.5” x 2.75” Room Name/Number
E HC300E 10” x 3” Room Name

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SAMPLE SPECIFICATION SHEET, SECTION 10426, SIGNAGE AND GRAPHICS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the following:
HC300 ADA System room signs.
Products supplied in this section are to be installed by others.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Data: Submit manufacturer's descriptive literature and specifications, including color samples of material for selection, as applicable for approval.

B. Submit shop drawings listing sign styles, lettering and locations, and overall dimensions of each sign.

C. Submit full size sample sign of type, style and color specified including method of attachment.

D. Manufacturers must submit 3 references showing comparable products for projects completed within the last 5 years.

E. Submit manufacturer's standard warranty information.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

A. BEST Sign Systems Inc., 1202 N. Park Ave., Montrose, CO 81401

Telephone 1-800-235-BEST (2378); Fax 1-970-249-0223; email sales@bestsigns.com.

2.02 FABRICATION

A. Raised Plastic Signs shall be Best's HC300 ADA System with a four-in-one construction style having the following characteristics:
Tactile characters/symbols shall be raised 1/32" from sign plate face. Signs shall be of one-piece construction; added-on and/or engraved characters are unacceptable.
Text shall be accompanied by Grade 2 Braille.
3/8" wide, 1/32" raised perimeter border with 1/8" inside radius typical.
All letters, numbers and/or symbols shall contrast with their background - either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. Characters and background shall have matte finish.

B. Plaque material shall consist of melamine plastic laminate, approximately 1/8" thick (1/4" thick for Slot signs), with core painted a contrasting color and rated non-static, fire-retardant and self-extinguishing. Plastic laminate will be impervious to most acids, alkalies, alcohol, solvents, abrasives and boiling water.

C. Lettering style shall be Standard Medium, upper case, or other sans serif or simple serif typeface.

D. Sizes of letters and numbers shall be as follows:
Room numbers shall be 5/8" high.
Lettering for room usage and directional identification shall be 5/8" high.
Lettering for restroom identification shall be 5/8" high, corresponding symbols shall be 3" high.

E. Letters and numbers shall be centered on sign.

F. Grade 2 Braille shall be placed directly below last line of letters or numbers, except for room number signs, where they shall be placed directly behind the last number.

G. Radius corners: 1/2".

H. Sign sizes:
Restroom signs shall be 6" x 8".
Directional signs shall be 6" x 6".
Room identification signs shall be 6" x 6", 8" x 6", 8" x 8" or 10" x 3".
Room number signs shall be 6" x 2".
Room identification signs with 5" x 1" window opening for occupants name shall be 6" x 6". Insert shall be 5-9/16" x 1-1/8" [specify optional Lexan® cover over inserts, if required].
Room identification signs with 8" x 1" slot opening for occupants name shall be 8" x 8". Insert shall be 8" x 1".

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate sign units and accessories where indicated, using mounting methods of the type described and in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Install signs level, plumb, and at heights indicated.

B. Mount using methods indicated below [specify method below].
Vinyl foam tape.
Holes and screws.

3.02 SCHEDULE

A. Provide the following interior signs: [provide complete list of required signs including text and symbols, if any. Indicate sizes and quantity of each.]

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