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Edition 4 / Revision 0 TRANSPORT FOR NSW

September 2020

TRANSPORT FOR NSW (TfNSW)

QA SPECIFICATION B345

BRIDGE NAMEPLATES AND NUMBER PLATES

NOTICE

This document is a Transport for NSW QA Specification. It has been developed for use with

roadworks and bridgeworks contracts let by Transport for NSW or by local councils in NSW. It is not

suitable for any other purpose and must not be used for any other purpose or in any other context.

Copyright in this document belongs to Transport for NSW.

REVISION REGISTER

Ed/Rev

Number

Clause

Number Description of Revision

Authorised

By Date

Ed 1/Rev 0 All First issued based on TRDM-0013-SPN -

Manufacture and Delivery of Bridge Name

Plate (07.07.93).

GM, RNIC 05.05.00

Ed 2/Rev 0 All Numbering of plates added. All drawings

changed

GM, RNIC 12.05.00

Ed 2/Rev 1 3

Guide

Mounting for pedestrian railings and

Drawing RTAB042B added.

All drawings changed

A/GM,

RNIC

01.06.00

Ed 2/Rev 2 Guide All drawings changed

Contact details changed

GM, RNIC 12.02.03

Ed 3/Rev 0 Guide Notes List of bridge nameplate drawings updated.

Drawings previously attached removed.

Requirements for printing of drawings and

contact details deleted. RTA website

addresses for drawings added.

GM, IC 29.08.08

Various New clauses and subclauses. References

transferred to Annexure B345/M. Types of

bridge nameplates updated.

3 Last paragraph drawing references updated.

Annexures Annexures added.

Ed 3/Rev 1 2.1 Alternative copper alloy C92610A for bridge

nameplates added.

GM, IC 08.06.11

Ed 3/Rev 2 Guide Notes Number of name plate classifications reduced

to four. All referenced SBD numbers

revised.

GM, IC 04.04.12

2 Number of name plate classifications reduced

to four. All referenced SBD numbers

revised.

Ed 3/Rev 3 Global References to “Roads and Maritime

Services” or “RMS” changed to “Transport

for NSW” or “TfNSW” respectively.

DCS 22.06.20

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Ed/Rev

Number

Clause

Number Description of Revision

Authorised

By Date

Ed 4/Rev 0 Global Clauses rearranged and reworded to improve

clarity.

Spec title changed.

EDCS 25.09.20

Guide Notes Guide Notes amended. List of Standard

Bridge Drawings deleted. Link to Standard

Bridge Drawings updated.

1.1 Statement added that scope includes

installation where applicable.

2 New clause titled “Types and Quantity”.

Type designation A to D no longer used.

2.1 New clause incorporating previous clause 4,

and clauses 2.2 to 2.6. Drawing numbers for

each plate type updated and tabulated.

2.2 New clause titled “Quantity”.

3 New clause titled “Manufacture”.

3.2 Previously clause 7.

3.3 New clause titled “Materials”, incorporating

material requirements from previous clause

2.1 and 3. Particular catalogue items no

longer specified.

3.4 New clause titled “Casting and Finishing”,

incorporating part of previous clause 2.1.

3.5 New clause titled “Attachment Accessories”,

replacing previous clause 3.

4 New clause titled “Packaging and Delivery”,

incorporating previous clauses 4 and 5.

5 New clause titled “Installation”. Statement

added that this clause applies only when

installation forms part of contract.

5.1 Drawing numbers for installation updated

and tabulated.

5.2 New clause titled “Mounting – New or

Additional Plates”, incorporating parts of

previous clauses 2.4 and 2.6.

6 New clause combining previous clauses 8

and 9.

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GUIDE NOTES (Not Part of Contract Document)

TfNSW Standard Bridge Drawings B0700 Nameplate series are applicable to this Specification.

These Drawings are available on the TfNSW’s Internet website at

https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/business-industry/partners-suppliers/document-types/standard-

drawings/bridge/index.html

For construction contracts, the Tender Documenter must include the relevant Standard Bridge

Drawings as part of the Supplementary Drawings of the Tender Documents.

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Edition 4 / Revision 0 TRANSPORT FOR NSW

September 2020

QA SPECIFICATION B345

BRIDGE NAMEPLATES

AND NUMBER PLATES

Copyright – Transport for NSW

IC-QA- B345

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DATE:

Bridge Nameplates and Number Plates B345

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CONTENTS

CLAUSE PAGE

FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................... II TfNSW Copyright and Use of this Document ............................................................................... ii Revisions to Previous Version ....................................................................................................... ii Project Specific Changes ............................................................................................................... ii

1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Structure of the Specification ......................................................................................... 1

2 TYPES AND QUANTITY ................................................................................................................... 1 2.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 1 2.2 Quantity .......................................................................................................................... 2

3 MANUFACTURE .............................................................................................................................. 2 3.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 2 3.2 Manufacturing Facility ................................................................................................... 2 3.3 Materials ......................................................................................................................... 2 3.4 Casting and Finishing ..................................................................................................... 2 3.5 Attachment Accessories ................................................................................................. 3

4 PACKAGING AND DELIVERY .......................................................................................................... 3

5 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 3 5.1 Mounting - General ........................................................................................................ 3 5.2 Mounting - New or Additional plates ............................................................................. 4

\ QUALITY RECORDS AND WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 4 6.1 Quality Records .............................................................................................................. 4 6.2 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 4

ANNEXURES B345/A TO B345/B – (NOT USED) ...................................................................................... 5

ANNEXURE B345/C – SCHEDULE OF IDENTIFIED RECORDS .................................................................... 5

ANNEXURES B345/D TO B345/L – (NOT USED) ...................................................................................... 5

ANNEXURE B345/M – REFERENCED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................. 5

LAST PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS ............................................................................................................ 5

B345 Bridge Nameplates and Number Plates

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FOREWORD

TFNSW COPYRIGHT AND USE OF THIS DOCUMENT

Copyright in this document belongs to Transport for New South Wales.

When this document forms part of a contract

This document should be read with all the documents forming the Contract.

When this document does not form part of a contract

This copy is not a controlled document. Observe the Notice that appears on the first page of the copy

controlled by TfNSW. A full copy of the latest version of the document is available on the TfNSW

Internet website: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/business-industry/partners-

suppliers/specifications/index.html

REVISIONS TO PREVIOUS VERSION

This document has been revised from Specification TfNSW B345 Edition 3 Revision 3.

All revisions to the previous version (other than minor editorial and project specific changes) are

indicated by a vertical line in the margin as shown here, except when it is a new edition and the text

has been extensively rewritten.

PROJECT SPECIFIC CHANGES

Any project specific changes are indicated in the following manner:

(a) Text which is additional to the base document and which is included in the Specification is

shown in bold italics e.g. Additional Text.

(b) Text which has been deleted from the base document and which is not included in the

Specification is shown struck out e.g. Deleted Text.

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(TfNSW COPYRIGHT AND USE OF THIS DOCUMENT - Refer to the Foreword after the Table of Contents)

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TfNSW QA SPECIFICATION B345

BRIDGE NAMEPLATES AND NUMBER PLATES

1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This Specification sets out the requirements for the supply of bridge nameplates and number plates,

and associated fixing components.

It also sets out the requirements for installation of the nameplates or number plates where the Contract

includes their installation.

This Specification does not cover the supply of bridge opening plaques.

1.2 STRUCTURE OF THE SPECIFICATION

This Specification includes a series of annexures that detail additional requirements.

1.2.1 Schedule of Identified Records

The records listed in Annexure B345/C are Identified Records for the purposes of Specification

TfNSW Q Annexure Q/E.

1.2.2 Referenced Documents

Unless otherwise specified, the applicable issue of a referenced document, other than an TfNSW

Specification, is the issue current at the date one week before the closing date for tenders, or where no

issue is current at that date, the most recent issue.

Standards, specifications and test methods are referred to in abbreviated form (e.g. AS 1234). For

convenience, the full titles are given in Annexure B345/M.

2 TYPES AND QUANTITY

2.1 GENERAL

The design of nameplates and number plates is controlled by the Principal. Do not modify the designs

without a written approval from the Principal.

The material, dimensions, legend and countersunk hole details of the different types of bridge

nameplates and number plates, and their associated fixing screws and bolts, must be in accordance

with the Standard Bridge Drawings shown in Table B345.1, except for the bridge numbers and year

which will be different for different bridges.



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Table B345.1 – Applicable Standard Bridge Drawings for

Nameplate and Number Plate

Type of Nameplate or Number Plate Standard Bridge Drawing

Nameplates on new bridges or culverts B0701

Replacement nameplates on widened bridges or culverts B0702

Additional nameplates on widened bridges or culverts B0703

Nameplates on modified bridges or culverts B0704

Bridge number plates on existing bridges or culverts B0705

2.2 QUANTITY

Provide the number of nameplates or number plates as shown on the Drawings, or as stated on the

manufacturing order.

Where not shown on the Drawings, provide a replacement nameplate where the original nameplate is

removed during widening of bridges or culverts or where there is no original nameplate on the

widened bridges or culverts.

Where not shown on the Drawings, provide an additional nameplate where the original nameplate is

retained on widened bridges or culverts in close proximity to the original nameplate.

3 MANUFACTURE

3.1 GENERAL

Manufacture the bridge nameplates and number plates to the details shown in the applicable TfNSW

Standard Bridge Drawing shown in Table B345.1.

3.2 MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Provide certification that the supplier of the nameplates and number plates has control or ownership of

a facility which has the capacity to manufacture a wide variety of cast metal products.

3.3 MATERIALS

The copper alloy for the casting of the plates must be C92610A or C92710 to AS 1565, as specified in

the relevant Standard Bridge Drawing.

Fixing screws and bolts must be made of commercial grade brass, with a minimum strength of 250

MPa.

3.4 CASTING AND FINISHING

Use a pattern for casting of the plates which, unless it is provided by the Principal, will require a new

pattern to be specially made by the manufacturer.



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The bridge numbers and year to be cast will be specified on the Drawings or manufacturing order, and

must be of the same font as the lettering shown on the Drawings.

After casting, polish the raised portion of the face and the edges of the plates.

3.5 ATTACHMENT ACCESSORIES

Provide concrete inserts to attach nameplates to concrete structures which are to be constructed under

the Contract. Provide expanding masonry anchors to fix nameplates or number plates to existing

concrete structures.

4 PACKAGING AND DELIVERY

Pack all finished items to prevent scratching of the surfaces and damage to threads.

Pack nameplates and number plates separately from the fixing screws or bolts. Where more than one

nameplate or number plate has been ordered, pack them separately.

Where the Contract is for supply only, the delivery address, which may be anywhere in New South

Wales, will be stated on the manufacturing order.

5 INSTALLATION

This clause applies only when installation forms part of the Contract.

5.1 MOUNTING - GENERAL

Mount the nameplates and number plates on various elements in the manner and location in

accordance with the Standard Bridge Drawings shown in Table B345.2.

Table B345.2 – Applicable Standard Bridge Drawings for

Mounting on Various Elements

Element Standard Bridge Drawing

Concrete parapet B0706, B708

Steel pedestrian/cycle railing B0707, B708

Lift shaft B0707, B708

Culvert wingwall B0707, B708

For nameplates attached to concrete structures which are to be constructed under the Contract, install

them recessed in the concrete so that it is set flush with the concrete surface.

For nameplates and the number plates which are to be fixed to existing concrete structures, mount

them proud of the concrete surface.

Drill and tap holes and use screws to fix nameplates or number plates to pedestrian/cycle bridge steel

railings.



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5.2 MOUNTING - ADDITIONAL NAMEPLATE OR NEW NUMBER PLATE

Where an additional nameplate is required for widened bridge or culvert, or where a new number plate

is required for an existing bridge or culvert, install the new plate in close proximity to the existing

nameplate.

If the existing bridge or culvert has no nameplate, mount the number plate in the same manner as a

nameplate.

6 QUALITY RECORDS AND WARRANTY

6.1 QUALITY RECORDS

Maintain quality records for the despatched items. Record the actual grade of copper alloy for each

finished item.

6.2 WARRANTY

Provide a minimum warranty period of six months for the nameplates and number plates covering

defective workmanship, material and process.

No warranty is required against vandalism or accidental damage.



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ANNEXURES B345/A TO B345/B – (NOT USED)

ANNEXURE B345/C – SCHEDULE OF IDENTIFIED RECORDS

Refer to Clause 1.2.1.

The records listed below are Identified Records for the purposes of TfNSW Q Annexure Q/E.

Clause Description of Identified Record

6.1 Quality records

ANNEXURES B345/D TO B345/L – (NOT USED)

ANNEXURE B345/M – REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Refer to Clause 1.2.2.

TfNSW Specifications

TfNSW Q Quality Management System

Australian Standards

AS 1565 Copper and copper alloys – Ingots and castings