UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
Table 14-4. Checklist for Lighted Guidance Signs
Materials
____ 1. Is all equipment and material new? [Items covered by the FAA L-800 series should
be listed in the FAA AC 150/5345-53]
____ 2. Are L-823 connectors of proper size and do they properly fit the cable? Are they
Type II two-conductor secondary connectors Class A (factory molded)?
____ 3. Are transformer housings of the correct type, size and material?
Installation
____ 4. Are all sign locations in accordance with the plans? [Proper distance from pavement
or intersections and collocation with marking]
____ 5. Is the correct sign at the proper location? [Correct message face(s), proper
orientation with respect to traffic surfaces]
____ 6. Is the numbering of signs (sign ID), size of numerals, and method of numbering in
accordance with the plans and specifications?
____ 7. Are the sign foundations according to plans and specifications? Are tethers
installed?
____ 8. Has taping/heat shrink for field attached connectors been applied properly, per
details?
____ 9. Are tops of signs horizontal and are the sign mounts tight?
____ 10. Does the height of breakable couplings not exceed the allowable maximum?
____ 11. Are the signs connected to the proper circuit as shown on plans?
____ 12. Is the plug disconnect for the sign properly installed?
____ 13. Are sign and transformer base properly grounding in accordance with the plans, with
correct size ground rods installed to a least minimum depth below grade?
____ 14. Is counterpoise properly separated from sign and sign transformer base grounding
provisions?
____ 15. Are transformer base cover gaskets properly installed, with all bolts properly
torqued?
[Use only stainless steel bolts; do not reuse shipping bolts unless so intended by
the manufacturer.]
____ 16. Are all new signs operational?
____ 17. Has contractor supplied all necessary maintenance and repair manuals, operating
instruction books, and spare parts list? [If spares required, check for correct
quantity and type.]
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