UFC 4-721-10
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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 typeface such as Helvetica Medium.
Provide a signage plan, legend, and details. 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.
Building signs and other items on the building exterior should meet
the Navy BEAP (Base Exterior Architectural Plans).
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.
The interior designer will coordinate interior signage and
identification with the exterior designs.
10-37.1
Signage Manual. Prepare a Signage Manual to instruct the activity
in maintenance of the signage system and provide specialized equipment and
materials necessary for this. 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.
10-37.2
Project Signage. Provide the following signs for each project or
building:
Entrance signs at roadway, walkway and/or building entry point as
appropriate
Provide a Building Identification Sign.
Provide a Building Directory.
Directional Signs.
Room Identification Signs.
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