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..-. . -. . ..., . ...., . I""l . -. . r-, . .., . ..., . ..., . II . 1""1 . -. . .., . ..., . ,., . ,.., . ,.... . """" r, 700-5 Fabrication of Reflectorized Sign Faces. 700-5.1 Application of Sheeting: Apply reflective sheeting to the base panels with mechanical equipment in a manner specified for the manufacture of traffic control signs by the sheeting manufacturer. Ensure that sheeting applied to extruded aluminum sections adheres over and around the side legs of all panels to a minimum distance of 1/16 inch [1.5 mm] beyond the radius of top edge. Match sign faces comprising two or more pieces of reflective sheeting for color and reflectivity at the time of sign fabrication. Reverse and apply consecutively alternate successive width sections of either sheeting or panels to ensure that corresponding edges of sheeting lie adjacent on the finished sign. The Engineer will not accept nonconformance that may result in non-uniform shading and an undesirable contrast between adjacent widths of applied sheeting. 700-5.2 Finish: Seal reflective sheeting splices and sign edges with materials the sheeting manufacturer supplies in a manner the sheeting manufacturer specifies for traffic control signs. 700-5.3 Screening-on Message: Screen message and borders on reflective sheeting in accordance with the recommendations of the paint manufacturer. Process either before or after applying the sheeting to the base panels. 700-5.4 Finished Sign Face: Provide finished signs with clean cut and sharp messages and borders. Ensure that finished background panels are essentially a plane surface. 700-5.5 Stenciling: For permanent roadway signs, mark the back of all finished panels at the bottom edge with "FDOT", the date of fabrication, the date of installation, and the fabricator's initials. For construction signs, mark the back of all finished panels at the bottom edge with the date of fabrication and the fabricator's initials. Make the markings unobtrusive, but legible enough to be easily read by an observer on the ground when the sign is in its final position. Apply the markings in a manner that is at least as durable as the sign face. 700-5.6 Product Changes: If changes in the formulation of the sheeting occur, submit new samples for re-evaluation for continued approval. 700-6 Acceptance of Signs. 700-6.1 Manufacturer's Certification and Recommendations: Ensure that the sign manufacturer provides producer's certifications of materials incorporated into the signs. Ensure that the sign manufacturer certifies that the delivered signs conform to this Section and provides recommendations for storing and repairing signs. 700-6.2 Packaging and Shipping: Have the manufacturer package and ship the signs in a manner which will minimize possible damage. 700-6.3 Storage of Signs: If signs are stored prior to installation, store them in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 700-6.4 Sign Inspection: Do not install signs until the Engineer inspects them for conformance with this Section. Provide all manufacturer certifications and recommendations prior to the Engineer's inspection. The Engineer will inspect the signs upon delivery to the storage or project site and again at the final construction inspection. Repair and replace signs deemed unacceptable by the Engineer at no expense to the Department. 700-6.5 Imperfections and Repairs: Repair and replace signs containing imperfections or damage regardless of the kind, type, or cause of the imperfections or 09/09 01000-154 03-4122.F