1003317.1 PUD Test Pole Sign

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1. Scope

This specification applies to the curved, aluminum sign with rounded corners as illustrated above. This sign will be used outdoors attached to utility poles.

2. Size

Sign shall be 7” wide x 10” tall.

3. Text

All text shall be Helvetica and sized as shown. PUD logo shall be 2" H x 4" W. Text shall be embossed to extend outdoor durability. All body text and the logo shall be centered on the sign as shown.

4. Color

Sign shall be non-reflective. The sign shall be two colors. Background shall be yellow. Text copy shall be black on yellow background. District logo shall have yellow reversed out copy on top and bottom black bars with yellow PUD between bars.

5. Material

Signs shall be made of durable, weather-resistant 0.040” thick aluminum. The sign material and inks shall be UV inhibited. Sign shall be curved to accomodate attachment to the face of a utility pole. Each sign shall have four 0.25" mounting holes, one on each corner, to allow for nailing or screwing into a pole surface. All edges of each sign including the mounting holes shall be smooth and free of sharp edges or burrs.

6. Outdoor Durability

Twelve years minimum, with exterior exposure.

7. Solvent Resistance

Sign shall be resistant to degradation by petroleum solvents and greases.

8. Storage Stability

Twelve years minimum under normal storage conditions (75° F, 50% relative humidity). Material must be mildew resistant.

9. Identification

The manufacturer’s name or logo and the date of production shall be clearly marked along the bottom left edge of each sign. The District's part number 1003317 shall be clearly marked along the bottom right edge of each sign. Markings shall be in a small legible font so as not to detract from the sign's message. Refer to the illustration on page 1 for the required locations for those markings.

10. Packing

Signs shall be sufficiently packaged to protect them from damage and abrasion during shipping and handling. Signs shall be shipped 25 signs per ziplock bag.

11. Material ID Number

This specification applies to District Material ID Number 1003317.