Specifications

ST. PETERSBURG FIRE & RESCUE
AIR / LIGHT APPARATUS
SVI #865 PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION
SVI #865 04/26/13
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REFLECTIVE STRIPE REQUIREMENTS
Material
All retroreflective materials shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 4956, Standard Specification for Retroreflective
Sheeting for Traffic Control, Section 6.1.1 for Type I Sheeting.
All retroreflective materials used that are colors not listed in ASTM D 4956, Section 6.1.1, shall have a minimum
coefficient of retroreflection of 10 with observation angle of 0.2 degrees and entrance angle of -4 degrees.
Any printed or processed retroreflective film construction used shall conform to the standards required of an integral
colored film as specified in ASTM D 4956, Section 6.1.1.
Minimum Requirements
A retroreflective stripe(s) shall be affixed to at least 50 percent of the cab and body length on each side, excluding the
pump panel areas, and at least 25 percent of the width of the front of the apparatus.
The stripe or combination of stripes shall be a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) in total width.
The 4 in. (100 mm) wide stripe or combination of stripes shall be permitted to be interrupted by objects (i.e., receptacles,
cracks between slats in roll up doors) provided the full stripe is seen as conspicuous when approaching the apparatus.
GRAPHICS PROOF
A color graphics proof of the reflective striping layout shall be provided for approval by St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue
prior to installation. The graphics proof shall be submitted to St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue on 8.5" x 11" sheets with
front, sides, rear and plan views, each on one (1) sheet. In addition if there is any special art work an additional sheet
shall be provided showing all details.
REFLECTIVE STRIPE - CAB SIDE
The reflective stripe material shall be 6" wide, 3M Scotchcal 680 series.
SHOP NOTES
The 6" stripe shall have 1/2" gold stripes on the top and bottom to make a 7" stripe.
• This reflective stripe shall be white in color.
REFLECTIVE STRIPE - CAB FRONT
The reflective stripe material shall be 6" wide, 3M Scotchcal 680 series.
SHOP NOTES
The 6" stripe shall have 1/2" gold stripes on the top and bottom to make a 7" stripe.
• This reflective stripe shall be white in color.