SECTION 10 14 00.10 - EXTERIOR SIGNAGE - Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

Oct 28, 2026

UFGS-10 14 00.10 specifies requirements for common exterior signs, dimensional building letters, and metal plaques, organized under Division 10 Specialties. It defines standards alignment, including UFS 1-300-02 formatting, references to UFC 3-120-01 Sign Standards, and ADA accessibility guidance for covered Army facilities. The document outlines structural sections for General requirements, modular exterior signage systems, metal plaque types, dimensional letters, illumination, graphics, materials, finishes, coatings, and execution with installation, anchorage, protection, field-painted finishes, and submittals. It also directs project-specific edits and coordination using drawings and schedules.

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DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 14 00.10 - EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

PART 1 GENERAL

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

************************************************************************** USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC UFGS-10 14 00.10 (August 2026) Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding UFGS-10 14 00.10 (August 2017) UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated July 2026 ************************************************************************** SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES SECTION 10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE 08/26 PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REFERENCES 1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.2.1 Wind Load Requirements 1.2.2 Character Proportions and Heights 1.3 SUBMITTALS 1.4 DETAIL DRAWINGS 1.5 QUALIFICATIONS 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING 1.7 WARRANTY 1.8 EXTRA STOCK PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MODULAR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SYSTEM 2.1.1 Free-Standing Base Mount Pylon/Monolith Type Signs 2.1.1.1 Framing 2.1.1.2 Exterior Sheeting Panels 2.1.1.3 Mounting 2.1.1.4 Finishes 2.1.2 Panel And Post/Panel Type Signs 2.1.2.1 Posts 2.1.2.2 Panel Framing System 2.1.2.3 Panels 2.1.2.4 Finishes 2.1.2.5 Mounting 2.1.3 Changeable Letter Directories 2.1.3.1 Frame and Trim 2.1.3.2 Header Plates 2.1.3.3 Door Glazing 2.1.3.4 Door Construction 2.1.3.5 Door Locks SECTION 10 14 00.10 Page 1 2.1.3.6 2.1.3.7 2.1.3.8 2.1.3.9 Fabrication Finishes Mounting Changeable Letters 2.2 METAL PLAQUES 2.2.1 Cast Metal Plaques 2.2.1.1 Fabrication 2.2.1.2 Size 2.2.1.3 Border 2.2.1.4 Background 2.2.1.5 Mounting 2.2.1.6 Finish 2.2.2 Chemically Etched Metal Plaques 2.2.2.1 Fabrication 2.2.2.2 Size 2.2.2.3 Finish 2.2.3 Frost and Surface Oxidized Plaques 2.2.3.1 Fabrication 2.2.3.2 Size 2.2.3.3 Finish 2.3 DIMENSIONAL BUILDING LETTERS 2.3.1 Fabrication 2.3.2 Typeface 2.3.3 Size 2.3.4 Finish 2.3.5 Mounting 2.4 ILLUMINATION 2.5 GRAPHICS FOR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SYSTEMS 2.5.1 Graphics 2.5.2 Messages 2.6 ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS 2.7 ANODIC COATING 2.8 ORGANIC COATING 2.9 STEEL PRODUCTS 2.10 CAST BRONZE 2.11 VINYL SHEETING FOR GRAPHICS 2.12 GLASS 2.13 ACRYLIC SHEET 2.14 POLYCARBONATE SHEET 2.15 ANCHORS AND FASTENERS 2.16 SHOP FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE 2.16.1 Factory Workmanship 2.16.2 Dissimilar Materials 2.16.3 Shop Painting 2.17 COLOR, FINISH, AND CONTRAST PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION 3.1.1 Anchorage 3.1.2 Protection and Cleaning 3.2 FIELD PAINTED FINISH --End of Section Table of Contents-- SECTION 10 14 00.10 Page 2 ************************************************************************** USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC UFGS-10 14 00.10 (August 2026) Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding UFGS-10 14 00.10 (August 2017) UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated July 2026 ************************************************************************** SECTION 10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE 08/26 ************************************************************************** NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for common types of exterior signs, dimensional building letters, and metal plaques . Adhere to UFS 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing this guide specification or preparing new project specification sections . Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text . For bracketed items, choose applicable item(s) or insert appropriate information . Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether or not brackets are present . Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for this guide specification are welcome and should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) . ************************************************************************** PART 1 GENERAL ************************************************************************** NOTE: Reference

FAQs

What scope does this guide specification cover for exterior work?

It covers requirements for common types of exterior signs, dimensional building letters, and metal plaques, including related components and installation.

Which standards should be followed when editing or preparing project sections?

Adhere to the UFS 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard and edit for project-specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text; also reference UFC 3-120-01 Sign Standards for graphics and lettering style.

How is the section organized and what major product elements are included?

The section is structured into Part 1 (General), Part 2 (Products), and Part 3 (Execution). Products include modular exterior signage systems, metal plaques (cast metal, chemically etched, frost/surface oxidized), dimensional building letters, illumination, graphics/messages, and supporting metal products and coatings.

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