FM Division M 6.1.23 Signage Standards - Signage Standard Construction Methods

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Division M signage standard outlines construction methods, project scope, quality control, and contract-document requirements for University of Pittsburgh sign work. It specifies responsibilities for furnishing, fabricating, and installing signage according to message schedules, locations plans, and approved submittals. It defines procedures for examining related trade drawings, notifying the University’s representative of errors, taking additional field measurements, and controlling fabrication, transportation, and installation quality, including prototype-based standards. It also covers rejection criteria and inspection access for the sign shop.

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DIVISION M

SIGNAGE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION METHODS

M.1 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SIGN STANDARD

M.2 PROJECT SCOPE

M.3 QUALITY OF CONTROL

M.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

M.5 ALTERNATIVES

M.6 CODES

M.7 SUBMITTALS

M.8 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

M.9 LOCATIONS OF SIGNS

M.10 RESTORATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

M.11 MATERIALS--GENERAL

M.12 MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD COMPONENTS

M.13 METALS

M.14 VINYL DIE CUT

M.15 ADHESIVE AND FASTENERS

M.16 PAINTS, INKS, AND COATINGS

M.17 FABRICATION GENERAL

M.18 CUT-OUT LETTERS AND STENCIL-CUT LETTERS

M.19 TYPOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC APPLICATION

M.20 FIRST-SURFACE APPLIED LIQUID PAINTS, INKS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES

M.21 SUB-SURFACE APPLIED LIQUID PAINTS, INKS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES

M.22 INSTALLATION

M.23 SIGN LOCATIONS

M.24 MOUNTING HARDWARE AND SIGN FOOTINGS

M.25 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

DIVISION M SIGNAGE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION METHODS INDEX M.1 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SIGN STANDARD ......................................................... 2 M.2 PROJECT SCOPE ..............................................................................................................2 M.3 QUALITY OF CONTROL.....................................................................................................2 M.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................2 M.5 ALTERNATIVES ..................................................................................................................3 M.6 CODES ................................................................................................................................3 M.7 SUBMITTALS ......................................................................................................................3 M.8 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS ..................................................................................................4 M.9 LOCATIONS OF SIGNS......................................................................................................4 M.10 RESTORATION OF SITE CONDITIONS ............................................................................4 M.11 MATERIALS--GENERAL.................................................................................................. 5 M.12 MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................5 M.13 METALS ..............................................................................................................................5 M.14 VINYL DIE CUT ...................................................................................................................5 M.15 ADHESIVE AND FASTENERS ...........................................................................................5 M.16 PAINTS, INKS, AND COATINGS........................................................................................6 M.17 FABRICATION GENERAL ..................................................................................................6 M.18 CUT-OUT LETTERS AND STENCIL-CUT LETTERS ........................................................7 M.19 TYPOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC APPLICATION.................................................................7 M.20 FIRST-SURFACE APPLIED LIQUID PAINTS, INKS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES..........7 M.21 SUB-SURFACE APPLIED LIQUID PAINTS, INKS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES.............8 M.22 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................8 M.23 SIGN LOCATIONS ..............................................................................................................8 M.24 MOUNTING HARDWARE AND SIGN FOOTINGS.............................................................8 M.25 FINAL ACCEPTANCE .........................................................................................................9 DIVISION M SIGNAGE M.1 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SIGN STANDARD A. The University of Pittsburgh Sign Standard includes Colors, Fonts, Symbols, Mounting Standards, ADA Mounting at Door Swings, Sign Family Overview, and Technical Signage Drawings of each individual sign type. B. CSI Specifications for Division 10 14 00 are included for Architects, Designers and General Contractors to include in their Construction Documents. MI.2 PROJECT SCOPE A. Furnish, fabricate and install signs and related work, complete, and in accordance with the Message Schedule, Locations Plans, Working Drawings, approved submittals, and as otherwise specified herein. B. Examine Drawings, Specifications, and on-site work of the other trades or contractors coming in contact with this work to ensure proper install

FAQs

What does the University of Pittsburgh Sign Standard include?

It includes colors, fonts, symbols, mounting standards, ADA mounting at door swings, a sign family overview, and technical sign drawings for each sign type.

What are the fabricator’s responsibilities for the project scope?

The fabricator must furnish, fabricate, and install signs and related work in accordance with message schedules, locations plans, working drawings, approved submittals, and other specified requirements.

How does quality control work for sign fabrication and installation?

The fabricator assumes full responsibility for completed sign work and must provide assurance of quality performance across fabrication, transportation, and installation, using approved production prototypes as quality standards.

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