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Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Traffic Signs and Road Markings

CC-RMP-01200

January 2019

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TII Publication Title Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Traffic Signs and

Road Markings

TII Publication Number CC-RMP-01200

Activity Construction & Commissioning

(CC)

Document Set Standards

Stream Requirements for Measuring

and Pricing (RMP)

Publication Date January 2019

Document

Number 01200

Historical

Reference

Series MM 1200

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TII Publications

Activity: Construction & Commissioning (CC)

Stream: Requirements for Measuring and Pricing (RMP)

TII Publication Title: Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Traffic Signs and Road Markings

TII Publication Number: CC-RMP-01200

Publication Date: January 2019

Set: Standards

Contents Table

1. Traffic Signs and Road Markings............................................................................... 1

2. References ................................................................................................................. 12

2.1 TII Publications (Standards) References .......................................................... 12


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Updates to TII Publications resulting in changes to

Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Traffic Signs and Road Markings CC-RMP-01200

Date: January 2019

Page No: 1, 9

Section No: 4, 50

Amendment Details:

Referencing errors amended.


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Contents Table

1. Traffic Signs and Road Markings............................................................................... 1

2. References ................................................................................................................. 12 2.1 TII Publications (Standards) References .......................................................... 12

TII Publications CC-RMP-01200 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Traffic Signs and Road Markings January 2019

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1. Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Traffic Signs

Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:

(i) traffic signs .......... number.

Measurement 2 The measurement of traffic signs shall be the complete installation except for earth electrodes which shall be measured separately under CC-RMP-01400 (paragraphs 20 to 23).

Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for traffic signs in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 - Introduction to the Requirements for Measuring and Pricing paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent traffic signs

2 Employer’s temporary traffic signs

3 Contractor’s temporary traffic signs

II 1 Retroreflective

2 Non-retroreflective

III 1 Lit Sign Units

IV 1 Different types

V 1 Different sizes

VI 1 Different posts or supports

Permanent Traffic Signs

4 The items for permanent traffic signs shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraphs 17 and 18);

(b) excavation of unacceptable material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 19);

(c) excavation in Hard Material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 23);

(d) backfilling and compaction;

(e) in situ concrete (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 4);

(f) formwork (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 14);

(g) reinforcement (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 25);

(h) ducts in bases;

(i) reinstatement of surfaces;

(j) covering and removal of covering of signs;

(k) disposal of material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 39);

(l) doors, locks and keys;

(m) location lettering and marking;

(n) drilling or forming holes and pockets in structures, lighting columns or foundations and casting in bolts, sockets, base plates and anchorage assemblies;

(o) bedding and grouting;

(p) protective system (CC-RMP-01900 paragraph 5);


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(q) rivets, bolts, nuts, clips, clamps and the like;

(r) electrical equipment, wiring and connections, excluding network cabling;

(s) conduit including screwed and threaded connections, bends, tees, and the like and draw wires;

(t) threading cable through duct, sleeves, conduit and the like;

(u) backboard, fixings, protective caps, sealing, grommets, spacers, mounting plates and strips;

(v) complying with wiring regulations, earthing (other than earth electrodes), and inspection;

(w) protective treatment;

(x) notices and recording;

(y) preparation and supply of record drawings;

(z) light spill screens;

(aa) fixing to structures and foundations including attachment systems.

Employer’s Temporary Signs

5 The items for Employer’s temporary signs shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) permanent traffic signs (paragraph 4 of this document);

(b) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store off Site (CC-RMP-00200 paragraph 11);

(c) maintaining and servicing equipment.

Remove from Store and Re-erect Traffic Signs


(i) remove from store and re-erect traffic signs ....... number.

Itemisation 7 Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-erect traffic signs in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-erect traffic signs

II 1 Retroreflective

2 Non-retroreflective

III 1 Lit Sign Units

IV 1 Different types

V 1 Different sizes

VI 1 Different posts or supports

Remove from Store and Re-erect Traffic Signs

8 The items for remove from store and re-erect traffic signs shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for re erection;

(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;

(c) modification and new materials;

(d) permanent traffic signs (paragraph 4 of this document).


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Road Markings

Units 9 The units of measurement shall be:

(i) marking and removal of solid areas ...... square metre. (ii) marking and removal of lines ...... linear metre. (iii) marking and removal of triangles, arrows, symbols, letters,

numerals, circles and kerb markings..... number. (The paragraph/figure/table reference from the Department of the Transport Traffic Signs Manual to be stated).

Measurement 10 The removal of road markings shall only be measured where specifically required by the Contract.

The marking and removal of solid areas shall only be measured for the solid infilling between converging lines, the enclosing lines themselves shall be measured as lines.

Road markings which form part of a traffic signal installation or a pedestrian crossing shall not be separately measured.

11 Road markings other than those measured under sub-paragraphs 9(i) and (iii) above shall be measured as lines and shall be grouped together according to width.

In the case of intermittent lines the measurement shall be of the marks only but the length of the mark and gap shall be stated. Double lines shall be measured as two single lines.

Diagonal lines between double lines and short transverse lines at the ends of any longitudinal lines shall be measured with the lines of which they form part.

Ancillary lines shall include lines forming hatched areas, chevrons, zigzag lines, boxed areas and lines enclosing boxed areas. In the case of hatched areas and chevrons the enclosing lines shall be measured as the longitudinal line of which they form part. The measurement of zigzag lines shall include any transverse or longitudinal lines at their ends.

12 The measurement of circles (mini roundabouts) shall be for the complete marking, the external diameter of the circle being stated. Distinction shall be made for all other arrows between straight, curved, turning or double-headed.

13 Kerb markings shall be measured as a single item irrespective of the number of lines forming any one marking.

14 Each letter or numeral shall be separately measured with all letters or numerals grouped together according to height.

15 Symbols shall be measured separately and grouped together according to size.

Itemisation 16 Separate items shall be provided for marking and removal of road markings in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Removal of road markings

2 Road markings

II 1 Solid areas


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2 Continuous lines

3 Intermittent lines

4 Ancillary lines

5 Raised profile edge lines

6 Triangles

7 Circles

8 Arrows

9 Kerb markings

10 Letters and numerals

11 Symbols

III 1 Different Materials

IV 1 Different widths of lines

2 Different sizes of circles

3 Different lengths of arrows

4 Different lengths of kerb markings

5 Different heights of letters and numerals

6 Different sizes of symbols

V 1 Different lengths of mark and gap for intermittent lines

2 Different figure numbers for arrows, kerb markings and symbols

VI 1 Different types

VII 1 Different colours

VIII 1 Reflectorised

IX 1 Different rib spacings

Removal of Road Markings

17 The items for the removal of road markings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) disposal of material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 39);

(b) reinstatement;

(c) apostrophes in the case of letters and numerals;

(d) markings down the face of kerbs.

Road Markings 18 The items for road markings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) scabbling, all necessary preparation, cleaning, brushing and drying surfaces;

(b) application of the marking materials including the incorporation of specified reflecting medium;

(c) thinners, primers and bond coats;

(d) apostrophes in the case of letters and numerals;

(e) adhesives.

Retroreflecting Road Studs


(i) retroreflecting road studs ......... number.

Measurement 20 The measurement of retroreflecting road studs shall be the complete installation.


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Road studs which form part of a traffic signals installation or a pedestrian crossing shall not be separately measured.

Itemisation 21 Separate items shall be provided for retroreflecting road studs in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Retroreflecting road studs

II 1 Different sizes

III 1 Different types

IV 1 Different coloured reflectors

Retroreflecting Road Studs

22 The items for retroreflecting road studs shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) cutting or forming holes;

(b) adhesives and grout;

(c) reinstatement of surfaces;

(d) disposal of material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 39).

Remove from Store and Re-install Retroreflecting Road Studs


(i) remove from store and re-install retroreflecting road studs ..... number.

Itemisation 24 Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-install retroreflecting road studs in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-install retroreflecting road studs

II 1 Different sizes


Remove from Store and Re-install Retroreflecting Road Studs

25 The items for remove from store and re-install retroreflecting road studs shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for re installation;


(c) new materials;

(d) retroreflecting road studs (paragraph 22 of this document).

Traffic Signal Poles


(i) Traffic Signal Poles.....number.

Measurement 27 The measurement of Traffic Signal Poles shall be the complete installation.


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Itemisation 28 Separate items shall be provided for Traffic Signal Poles in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Traffic signal poles

II 1 Different types

III 1 Different sizes

Traffic Signal Poles 29 The items for Traffic Signal Poles shall in accordance with the Preambles to the Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) supply and installation of traffic signal poles;

(b) transport and handling;

(c) excavation (CC-RMP-00600 paragraphs 17, 18 and 19);

(d) disposal of material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 39);

(e) in-situ concrete (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 4);

(f) bed and surround;

(g) temporary and permanent reinstatement of surface;

(h) attendance including working outside of normal working hours, lighting, traffic control, signing and backfilling with approved material for services or facilities;

(i) support and protection of pipes, cables and other apparatus during the progress of the Works.

Traffic Signal Heads


(i) Traffic Signal Heads.....number.

Measurement 31 The measurement of Traffic Signal Heads shall be the complete installation.

Itemisation 32 Separate items shall be provided for Traffic Signal Heads in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Traffic Signal Heads


Traffic Signal Heads 33 The items for Traffic Signal Heads shall in accordance with the Preambles to the Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) supply, installation and commissioning of traffic signal heads;

(b) backing boards and hoods;

(c) pole cap assembly;

(d) pole cap unit;

(e) solar cell;

(f) brackets and fittings;

(g) transport and handling;

(h) bagging of existing signal heads not in use;


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(i) attendance including working outside of normal working hours, lighting, traffic control, signing and backfilling with approved material for services or facilities;

(j) support and protection of pipes, cables and other apparatus during the progress of the Works.

Traffic Signal Pole Box


(i) Traffic Signal Pole Box.....number.

Measurement 35 The measurement of Traffic Signal Pole Boxes shall be the complete installation.

Itemisation 36 Separate items shall be provided for Traffic Signal Heads in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Traffic Signal Pole Box



Traffic Signal Pole Box 37 The items for Traffic Signal Pole Box shall in accordance with the Preambles to the Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) excavation CC-RMP-00600 paragraphs 17, 18 and 19);

(b) construction of bases, walls, roof and cover slabs, landing slabs, shafts, surrounds and corbelling for cover;

(c) channels, fittings, benching, building in pipes and connections;

(d) cleaning;

(e) covers, frames, seatings, bedding and haunching;

(f) cover keys;

(g) concrete (CC-RMP-01700 paragraphs 4 and 9);

(h) formwork (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 14);

(i) reinforcement (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 25);

(j) backfilling and compaction;

(k) disposal of material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 39);

(l) filling;

(m) notices;

(n) sealants (CC-RMP-02300 paragraph 10);

(o) brickwork (CC-RMP-02400 paragraph 4);

(p) re-laying existing pipes disturbed;

(q) plastering and finishes.

Push Button Unit


(i) Push Button Unit ..... number.

Measurement 39 The measurement of Push Button Units shall be the complete installation.


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Itemisation 40 Separate items shall be provided for Push Button Units in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Push Button Unit


Push Button Unit 41 The items for Push Button Unit shall in accordance with the Preambles to the Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) supply, installation and commissioning of push button unit;

(b) transport and handling;

(c) drilling pole;

(d) mounting and fixings;

(e) attendance including working outside of normal working hours, lighting, traffic control, signing and backfilling with approved material for services or facilities.

Remove from Store and Re-erect Traffic Signal Head


(i) remove from store and re-erect traffic signal head ....... number.

Measurement 43 The measurement of remove from store and re-erect traffic signal head shall be the complete installation.

Itemisation 44 Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-erect traffic signal head in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-erect traffic signal head



Remove from Store and Re-erect Traffic Signal heads

45 The items for remove from store and re-erect traffic signal heads shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for re erection;


(c) modification and new materials;

(d) painting existing painted items;

(e) permanent traffic signs (paragraph 4 of this document).

Pedestrian Crossings


(i) pedestrian crossings ......... item.

Measurement 47 The measurement of pedestrian crossings shall be the complete installation.


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Itemisation 48 Separate items shall be provided for pedestrian crossings in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent pedestrian crossings

2 Employer’s temporary pedestrian crossings

II 1 Different locations

Permanent Pedestrian Crossings

49 The items for permanent pedestrian crossings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) permanent traffic signals installations (paragraph 29, 33, 37 and 41 of this document);

(b) road studs;

(c) kerbs, channels, edgings and combined drainage and kerb blocks (CC-RMP-01100 paragraph 4);

(d) footways and paved areas (CC-RMP-01100 paragraph 21);

(e) flashing beacons and additional lighting.

Employer’s Temporary Pedestrian Crossings

50 The items for Employer’s temporary pedestrian crossings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) permanent pedestrian crossings (paragraph 49 of this document);

(b) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store off Site (CC-RMP-00200 paragraph 11);

(c) removal of road markings (paragraph 17 of this document);

(d) maintaining and servicing equipment.

Delineators


(i) delineators ......... number.

Measurement 52 The measurement of delineators shall be the complete installation.

Itemisation 53 Separate items shall be provided for delineators in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Delineators



54 The items for Delineators shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:


Permanent Bollards


(i) permanent bollards ......... number.


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Itemisation 56 Separate items shall be provided for permanent bollards in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent bollards

II 1 Internally illuminated

2 Non-illuminated


IV 1 Different sizes

Permanent Bollards 57 The items for permanent bollards shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:


(b) preservation of timber.

Nosing Markers


(i) nosing markers ....... number.

Measurement 59 The measurement of nosing markers shall be the complete installation.

Itemisation 60 Separate items shall be provided for nosing markers in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Nosing markers



Nosing Markers 61 The items for nosing markers shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) covering and removal of covering of nosings;

(b) augering, driving or excavation in any material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraphs 17, 18, 19 and 23);

(c) in situ concrete (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 4);

(d) drilling or forming holes and pockets in carriageway, casting in bolts and clamps and anchorage assemblies;

(e) bedding and grouting;

(f) corrosion proof holding down anchors, fixing and fittings;

(g) reinstatement of surfaces;

(h) location lettering and marking;

(i) preparation and supply of record drawings.

Retroreflective Markers


(i) retroreflective markers ......... number.


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Itemisation 63 Separate items shall be provided for retroreflective markers in accordance with Section 3 of CC-RMP-00010 paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Retroreflective markers


III 1 Different coloured reflectors

Retroreflective Markers 64 The items for retroreflective markers shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item Coverage (a) retroreflective markers and posts;

(b) retroreflectors and backing plates;

(c) augering, driving or excavating in any material (CC-RMP-00600 Paragraphs 17, 18, 19 and 23);

(d) backfilling and compaction;

(e) in situ concrete (CC-RMP-01700 paragraph 4)

(f) corrosion proof holding down anchors on posts

(g) galvanized corrosion resistant fixings and fittings;

(h) disposal of material (CC-RMP-00600 paragraph 39).


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2. References

2.1 TII Publications (Standards) References

CC-RMP-00010 Introduction to the Requirements for Measuring and Pricing

CC-RMP-00200 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Site Clearance

CC-RMP-00600 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Earthworks

CC-RMP-01100 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas

CC-RMP-01400 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Electrical Work for Road Lighting and Traffic Signs

CC-RMP-01700 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Structural Concrete

CC-RMP-01900 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Protection of Steelwork against Corrosion

CC-RMP-02300 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Bridge Expansion Joints and Sealing of Gaps

CC-RMP-02400 Requirements for Measuring and Pricing of Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework

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