99--Interior Stairwell Signage

Contractor shall manufacture and install new stairwell floor number signs that meet the requirements of NFPA 101, ADA and VA Design manual for Code and Life Safety Signs, with tactile and Braille. Signs to be a minimum of 18" X 18", 1/8" acrylic, custom color with white letters to match existing interior signage of the Medical Center. Refer to VA design manual for specific size and font for lettering. NFPA 101 7.2.2.5.4 Stairway Identification (latest Addition): - The signage must indicate the floor level. - The signage must indicate the terminus of the top and the bottom of the stairwell; - The signage must indicate the stairwell name (identification); - The signage must indicate the floor level of, and the direction to, the exit discharge; - The signage must be located inside the enclosure approximately 60 inches above the floor landing in a position that is visible when the door is open or closed; - The signage must be continuously illuminated with emergency power back-up capability; - The floor level designation must be tactile and in braille, in accordance with ICC/ANSI A117.1 ; - The name of the stairwell must be located at the top of the sign in minimum 1 inch tall lettering; - Stairwells that do not provide roof access must read 'NO ROOF ACCESS' underneath the name of the stairwell in 1 inch tall ; - The floor level number must be located in the middle of the sign in 5 inch tall numbers. - The identification of the lower and upper terminus of the stairwell must be located at the bottom of the sign in 1 inch tall lettering. - ADA compliant non-glare matte finish. - ADA compliant font and tactile (1/32 inch raised) letters. - Federal Domed Grade 2 Braille. Contractor will remove existing sign and replace with new sign prior to moving to the next sign. Contractor "will not" be allowed to remove all existing stairwell signage and then go back to install new signage. At the completion of each day there must be appropriate stairwell floor number signs in all stairwell (new or existing).

Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage.