Where it can be shown that retroreflective traffic signs supplied and used

according to the sheeting manufacturer's recommendations have not met

the above performance requirements, the sheeting manufacturer shall cover
restoration costs as follows for sheetings shown to be unsatisfactory during.

a) The entire seven years the sign manufacturer and sheeting manufacturer
will replace the sheeting required to restore the sign surface to its
original effectiveness.

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b) In addition, during the first five years sign manufacturer and sheeting
manufacturer will cover the cost of restoring the sign surface to its
original effectiveness at no cost to the NHA for materials and labor.

Samples of the reflective sheeting shall be approved by the Engineer prior

to the Contractor placing his order.

607.2.3 Metal Posts

Wide flange of 10 x 10 centimeters metal posts shall be fabricated from

structural steel conforming to the Specifications of ASTM A 283 Grade D.

In lieu of wide flange steel posts the Contractor may use tubular steel posts
of minimum internal and external diameters of sixty three (63) mm and
seventy five (75) mm respectively conforming to the specifications of
ASTM A 501.

All posts shall be thoroughly cleaned, free from grease, scale and rust, and
shall be given one coat of rust inhibitive priming paint and two coats of grey
paint. Length of the posts shall be such that their top flushes with the top of
the sign penal, where as bottom of sign panel is at least hundred and eighty
(180) centimeters above shoulder level.

607.2.4 Plates

a) Plates shall be non-porous, smooth, flat, rigid, weather proof and shall
not rust or deteriorate otherwise.

It shall be so cut that there are no sharp edges and that the corners are
rounded off to a radius of thirty seven and half (37.5) mm. Any trade mark or
other printing shall be carefully removed with liquid thinner.

b) The High Intensity Grade sheeting for the background should cover the
whole area of the sign plate.

c) Prior to application of the High Intensity Grade reflective sheeting, the

sign plate shall be cleaned and shall be wax-free. They shall be
degreased by vapour or by alkaline immersion and etched by scrubbing
with abrasive cleaner. The plate shall be rinsed thoroughly and dried with
hot air before applying the sheets.