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usually must accommodate an array of utilities must be thoroughly evaluated
against ease of access, sound control, fire protection requirements, future
utility adaptations, life cycle cost, and maintainability.
3.2.2.6
Signs. Provide a signage plan, legend and details. Design signs
as an integral part of an overall building and site system, to be furnished
and installed under the construction contract. Economy, aesthetics,
durability, flexibility, ease of installation and maintenance are important
considerations of signage design. Design the system to inhibit vandalism but
with flexibility to enable the addition or deletion of information. Select a
mounting mechanism for the signs to permit the reuse of signs as the facility
changes. Specify an easily-read letter form such as Helvetica Medium.
Indicate the design, location and installation method in the plan, elevations
and specifications. Require the contractor, in the project specifications,
to make a comprehensive submittal of the proposed signage system and to
provide information necessary for acquiring new or replacement signs. The
exterior signage system must be respected both on and off the specific
facility site. Any signage must also be harmonious in the landscape. Care
must be taken to use signs only when necessary and to restrict the use of
random styles, placement and colors. Prepare a Signage Manual to instruct
the activity in maintenance of the signage system and provide specialized
equipment and materials necessary for same.
Since course durations are often short, each incoming class must be
able to orient easily. Place emphasis on directional signage to immediately
familiarize trainees with the room names and numbers. Wall-mounted signs
extending into the corridor will indicate room identifications from a
distance and greatly enhance efficient access to the appropriate rooms.
a) Entrance Sign. Entrance signs at roadway, walkway and/or
building entry point may be necessary to introduce the training facilities to
visitors including the handicapped. Entrance signs should be positioned for
visibility and clearly identify the building name, function, number and
organization, and should be consistent with the installation's overall
signage system. Often, several building entry signs are required to identify
those activities that may be reached via a specific entry point when a
building has more than one primary entrance.
b) Building Identification Sign. Training facility identification
signs identify a building by name and number. Design identification signs as
part of the overall signage system of an installation, using freestanding
signs and/or wall mounted signs. Locate and size building identification
signs for visibility from the main access street. Coordinate building
numbers with the Public Works Office and fire service requirements, and
position at standard locations on the building.
c) Building Directory. Locate a building directory where it is
clearly visible to all visitors as they enter the building. The building
directory should consist of a permanent header panel with the name of the
building or the major organization in the building, plus a directory section
that lists each tenant. Provide a changeable letter board with changeable
letters or message slots for the directory section. In large training
facilities, a building locator plan to identify building spaces, key
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