707 - Road Marking

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707. ROAD MARKING
Romania – Motorway Bucharest – Constanta, Subsections Drajna – Fetesti and Fetesti – Cernavoda
Detailed Engineering Study, Procurement Services and Supervision of Civil Works
Technical Specifications Page 707 - 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description Page number
707.1. General 707 - 2
707.1.1. Description 707 - 2
707.1.2. Reference documents 707 - 3
707.2. Materials 707 - 3
707.2.1. Preformed Marking Tape 707 - 3
707.2.2. Thermoplastic Marking Material 707 - 4
707.2.3. Certification and Acceptance of Thermoplastic Material 707 - 5
707.2.4. Packaging and Marking of Thermoplastic Material 707 - 5
707.2.5. Preformed Removable Pavement Marking Tape 707 - 5
707.2.6. Preformed Short Term Pavement Marking Tape 707 - 7
707.2.7. Waterborne Paint For Pavement Marking 707 - 8
707.2.8. Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 707 - 8
707.3. Equipment 707 - 8
707.3.1. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking 707 - 8
707.4. Construction method 707 - 9
707.4.1. General 707 - 9
707.4.2. Preformed Pavement Marking Tape 707 - 10
707.4.4. Preformed Removable Pavement Marking Tape 707 - 12
707.4.5. Preformed Temporary Pavement Marking Tape 707 - 12
707.4.7. Pavement Marking Removal 707 - 13
707.4.8. Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 707 - 13
707.5. Quality control for acceptance 707 - 14
707.1. General
707.1.1. Description
This work shall consist of furnishing and installing pavement marking, either permanent or
temporary in nature.
The specification refers also to all necessary operations for removal of existing pavement
markings, including the removal of painted lines, thermoplastic pavement marking,
preformed pavement marking tape or a preformed removable pavement marking tape
when no longer required.
The operations of installing and maintaining reflectorized temporary raised pavement

markers, hereafter called markers, on roadway lane lines, centrelines or edge lines are
also included in this specification.
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707.1.2. Reference documents

1 Law no.10/1995 Law regarding quality in constructions
2 STAS 1848/1-86 Traffic safety. Road traffic signs. Classification, symbols and locating.
3 STAS 1848/2-86 Traffic safety. Road signs. Technical specification.
4 STAS 1848/3-86 Traffic safety. Road signs. Message, design
5 SR 1848-4:1995 Traffic safety. Traffic lights. Emplacement and performance.
6 STAS 1848/5-82 Traffic safety. Light signs for traffic. Technical requirements for quality.
7 All in-force standards and norms mentioned further by these specifications
707.2. Materials
This specification covers preformed pavement marking tape, thermoplastic pavement

marking material, preformed removable pavement marking tape, preformed temporary
pavement marking tape, waterborne paint and glass beads for pavement or concrete traffic
barrier marking.
707.2.1. Preformed Marking Tape
The preformed marking tape shall be capable of being laid into new, dense and open
graded asphalt wearing surfaces during the final roller operation. After application the tape
shall be immediately ready to receive traffic.
Composition
The tape shall consist of a mixture of polymeric material, pigments and glass beads
distributed throughout the cross-sectional area with a reflective layer of glass beads
embedded in the top surface. The tape shall be sufficiently flexible so as to conform to the
roadway without cracking or breaking.
Dimensions
The tape without adhesive shall have a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm. A patterned surface is
allowable but shall have a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm over at least 50 percent of its surface.
The tape shall have a nominal width of 100 mm and the edges shall not be tapered.
Adhesive
The tape shall be supplied with a pre-coated factory-applied adhesive for immediate
application to asphalt pavement without the use of heat, solvent or other adhesive
operations. The tape and adhesive shall be of a type that water used on the compaction
roller will not be harmful to successful application.
Reflectance
The tape shall be readily visible when exposed to automobile headlights at night and shall
have a minimum specific luminance as shown in the following table, expressed as lux per
square meter. The tape shall be applied to a 200 × 900 mm panel in a longitudinal
orientation and measured at 86 degrees entrance angle.
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Observation Angle White Yellow

0.2 degree 550 410
0.5 degree 380 250
The reflected colour shall be white or yellow as required for the specified application.
Approval
To obtain approval of preformed marking tape, the manufacturer shall submit material and
application specifications, samples of the tape, and a history of satisfactory use as a
pavement marking tape to the Engineer for testing and evaluation. The quantity, types and
widths of tape submitted shall be at the discretion of the Engineer. Following the testing
and evaluation, satisfactory tape will be placed on a pre-qualified list.
For acceptance on the project, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer a
manufacturer's certification in triplicate stating the manufacturer and trade name, and
certifying that the material furnished is of the same composition as originally pre-qualified
and in no way has been altered or changed.
707.2.2. Thermoplastic Marking Material
Thermoplastic Compound
Thermoplastic material shall comply with AASHTO M 249 except material formulated with
alkyd resin shall have a maximum specific gravity of 2.35. The pre-mix beads shall be
uncoated and shall conform to AASHTO M 247, Type 1.
The thermoplastic material, when melted and ground to the finenesses listed below, shall
not have leachable lead or chromium levels greater than 4.0 ppm when tested by the
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP, USEPA Method 1311/6010) TCLP
leachability testing shall be performed at each of the following levels of fineness:
(a) Coarse Grind - passing 9.5 mm and retained on 6.3 mm sieve
(b) Medium Grind - passing 2.36 mm and retained on 850 µm sieve
(c) Fine Grind - passing 600 µm sieve
Primer
Primer, if required, shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the thermoplastic

material.
Sampling and Testing of Thermoplastic Material
The Engineer shall have free access to the material and all facilities for the purpose of
inspection. A sample will be taken from each lot of thermoplastic marking material
presented for inspection. A lot is defined as 10,000 kg, or fraction thereof, presented for
inspection at one time regardless of the number of composition batches in the lot. A
sample will consist of one 25 kg sample of material. The Engineer reserves the right to
sample at the point of manufacture, at intermediate points of storage, or at destination.
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The thermoplastic material shall be tested in accordance with AASHTO M 249 and
AASHTO T 250, as applicable.
707.2.3. Certification and Acceptance of Thermoplastic Material
The Contractor shall furnish a manufacturer's certification in triplicate to the Engineer, for
each lot furnished, certifying that the material supplied conform to all requirements
specified. The certification shall include or have attached typical results of required tests.
Acceptance of the material will be based on the manufacturer's certification and upon the
results of such tests as may be performed by the Engineer.
707.2.4. Packaging and Marking of Thermoplastic Material
Thermoplastic material may be furnished as blocks approximately 300 x 950 x 50 mm or

as granular material in bags. Either unit shall have a mass of approximately 25 kg.
Each package shall be labelled or marked with the colour of the material, name of the
manufacturer, date of manufacture, batch number, type of material (alkyd, hydrocarbon or
epoxy), net mass of contents, and the temperature to which the material shall be heated
for application. Granular hydrocarbon and alkyd thermoplastic material may be packaged
in thermally degradable bags that are designed to melt with the material provided the label
states the bag does not adversely affect the application or performance of the
thermoplastic material.
Drop-On Glass Beads
The glass beads for drop-on application on the thermoplastic pavement marking material
shall be moisture resistant and shall be manufactured from glass of a composition that is
highly resistant to traffic wear and to the effects of weathering. The glass beads shall
comply with the requirements of AASHTO M 247, Type 1, including packaging and
marking requirements.
Certification and Acceptance of Drop-On Glass Beads
The Contractor shall furnish a manufacturer's certification in triplicate to the Engineer for
each lot, certifying the beads conform to all requirements specified. The certification shall
include or have attached specific results of tests on each lot furnished for roundness,
refractive index, flow characteristics and gradation. The certifications shall show the
quantity and lot number.
Acceptance of the beads will be based on the manufacturer's certification and upon the
results of such tests as may be performed by the Engineer.
707.2.5. Preformed Removable Pavement Marking Tape
Preformed removable tape shall be capable of being removed manually either by hand or
with a roll up device and shall leave no objectionable or misleading image after removal.
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Colour
The tape shall be white or yellow as required for the specific application.
Reflectivity
square meter. The tape shall be applied to a 200 x 900 mm panel in a longitudinal

0.2 degree 1750 1300
0.5 degree 1250 800
Adhesive
The tape shall have a pre-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive, which requires no

activation procedures. The adhesive shall be resistant to oil, chemicals, acids, solvents
and water.
Dimensions
The tape shall have a minimum thickness of 380 µm and shall have a nominal width of
100 mm. Following application, the tape shall remain conformed to the texture of the
pavement.
Durability
The tape shall be weather resistant and show no appreciable fading, lifting, or shrinkage
during its useful life.
Appearance
The tape as applied shall be in good condition, free of cracks and with edges straight and
unbroken.
Approval
Prior to approval and use of preformed removable tape, the manufacturer shall submit
material and application specifications and samples of the tape for testing and evaluation.
The quantity, types and widths of tape submitted shall be at the discretion of the Engineer.
Following the testing and evaluation, satisfactory tape will be placed on a pre-qualified list.
Preformed removable tape appearing on the pre-qualified list may be accepted for use on
the basis of brand name, colour and width as shown in the pre-qualified list, so long as
satisfactory performance is obtained in the field.
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707.2.6. Preformed Short Term Pavement Marking Tape
Colour
The tape shall be white or yellow as required for the specific application.
Reflectivity
square meter. The tape shall be applied to an 200 x 900 mm panel in a longitudinal

0.2 degree 1350 800
0.5 degree 750 500
Adhesive
The tape shall have a pre-coated pressure sensitive adhesive that requires no activation
procedures. The adhesive shall be resistant to oil, chemicals, acids, solvents and water.
Dimensions
The tape shall have a minimum thickness of 380 µm and shall have a nominal width of
100 mm. Following application, the tape shall remain conformed to the texture of the
pavement.
Durability
The tape shall be weather resistant and show no appreciable fading, lifting, or shrinkage
during its useful life.
Appearance
The tape as applied shall be in good condition, free of cracks and with edges straight and
unbroken.
Approval
Prior to approval and use of preformed short term marking tape, the manufacturer shall submit
material and application specifications and samples of the tape for testing and evaluation. The
quantity and type of tape submitted shall be at the discretion of the Engineer.
In addition, the manufacturer shall submit a certification stating that the material conforms
to all of the requirements of these specifications. Following the testing and evaluation,
satisfactory tape will be placed on a pre-qualified list.
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Preformed short term marking tape appearing on the pre-qualified list may be accepted on
the basis of brand name and colour as shown on the pre-qualified list, so long as
satisfactory performance is obtained in the field.
707.2.7. Waterborne Paint For Pavement Marking
Waterborne traffic paint shall be used as specified in the working drawings or as approved
by the Engineer.
Glass beads shall conform to the same requirements as for thermoplastic pavement
marking material.
707.2.8. Temporary Raised Pavement Markers
Markers shall consist of a plastic shell with prismatic reflective faces with a minimum of 0.002
m2 of reflective surface for each face. If reflective faces are specified on both sides, they shall
be 180 degrees opposed. The marker shall be fitted with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for
application to a primed surface or may be applied to the pavement surface with a bituminous
adhesive material. The markers shall be subject to approval by the Engineer.
707.3. Equipment
All equipment, tools and machinery used for handling materials and executing any part of the
work shall be subject to approval of the Engineer before the work is started, and whenever
found unsatisfactory, shall be changed or improved as required. All equipment, tools,
machinery and containers used shall be kept clean and maintained in a satisfactory condition.
707.3.1. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking
All equipment for application of thermoplastic marking material shall be of such design and
maintained in such condition as to properly heat, mix and apply the material.
Melting Kettle
The melting kettle shall be capable of heating the thermoplastic material to its
recommended application temperature without scorching and shall be capable of
maintaining that temperature. The heating kettle shall have a heat transfer medium and
the flame shall not come in direct contact with the material container surface. A
temperature gauge shall be visible on the outside of the kettle to indicate the temperature
of the thermoplastic material. The melting kettle shall have a continuous mixer or agitator
capable of thoroughly mixing the material at such a rate as to maintain homogeneity of
material and uniformity of temperature throughout.
Thermoplastic Dispensing Devices
The equipment may be mobile or portable and shall be capable of applying molten
thermoplastic material at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the
thermoplastic material in lines from 100 to 300 mm wide at a 3 mm thickness. Dispensing
devices shall be of the extrusion type.
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Extrusion dispensing devices shall be capable of depositing a mass of molten

thermoplastic material on the pavement where it is immediately shaped to the specified
width and thickness. The extrusion device shall have a visible temperature gauge to allow
monitoring of the temperature of the thermoplastic material near the point of deposition.
Glass Bead Dispenser
All thermoplastic dispensers shall be equipped with a drop-on type glass bead dispenser.
The glass bead dispenser shall be located so as to drop the glass beads immediately after
the molten thermoplastic material is applied. The glass bead dispenser shall be adjustable
to regulate flow of the beads and shall uniformly dispense the glass beads.
All equipment for application of marking paint shall be of such design and maintained in
such condition to properly and evenly apply marking paint and drop-on glass beads.
707.4. Construction method
707.4.1. General
All pavement markings shall conform to the latest edition of the Romanian regulations for
traffic safety and any revisions thereof.
All pavement marking shall be installed at the locations and shall be of the colours, widths
and types shown on the working drawings unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
When installing permanent marking, the Contractor shall begin intermittent centreline and
lane line striping at the beginning of the last existing 3 m stripe in order to maintain a 12 m
cycle along the pavement.
Stop lines, arrows, words and symbols shall appear without lines or breaks.
On roadways open to traffic, any intermediate or previously existing pavement marking

obliterated by cold milling or resurfacing operations, except edge lines, shall be replaced
with the type of marking material as shown on the working drawings no later than the end
of the same day. If edge lines are specified, they shall be replaced no more than fifteen
calendar days from the time they were obliterated. Pavement marking shall be replaced in
the same configuration as the previously existing marking unless otherwise shown on the
working drawings or directed by the Engineer.
At the option of the Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, temporary pavement marking
of centrelines and lane lines may be provided as described below for a period of no more
than five calendar days before final marking is completed. During the Contractor's
operation, not more than one km of roadway behind the operation shall be unmarked. At
the end of each day's run, the temporary marking shall be placed so that when combined
with existing or previously placed markings the entire project is marked.
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On three or more lane roadways without no passing zone marking, all marking shall conform
to short term pavement marking requirements and shall be installed as shown on the working
drawings. Intermittent marking shall be a minimum of 1200 mm long on a 12 m cycle.
On two or three lane roadways with two-way traffic and no passing zone marking, all yellow
centreline marking shall be replaced with temporary raised pavement markers with yellow
on both sides. White lane line marking on climbing lanes shall be replaced with raised
pavement markers with white on one side. Temporary raised pavement markers shall be
placed at approximately 12 m intervals and shall conform to temporary raised pavement
marking requirements. Sign "No Centre Stripe", shall be installed throughout the section
where the striping has been obliterated at 1 km intervals and 45 m from side roads or as
shown on the working drawings. These signs shall be displayed only where the striping has
been obliterated and shall be removed or covered where final striping is complete.
On resurfacing projects, when the adjacent layer of resurfacing has not been placed and
the existing centreline or lane line marking has been obliterated, the temporary marking
shall be placed on the higher layer at the centreline of the roadway or lane. Any temporary
pavement marking damaged, displaced or missing before the final pavement marking is
placed shall be replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Employer.
707.4.2. Preformed Pavement Marking Tape
Preformed marking tape shall be installed as shown on the working drawings, or as

directed by the Engineer. The pavement width of asphaltic concrete shall be adjusted such
that the tape will not fall on a longitudinal joint.
Arrows, words and symbols shall be white and may be formed from one piece, multiple
pieces, or strips of tape material.
The tape shall be embedded or inlaid in the asphalt surface by the final roller or other roller
as approved by the tape manufacturer. All rolling shall be completed prior to the surface
temperature decreasing to 50 C.
Surface Preparation
The pavement surface on which the thermoplastic material is to be placed shall be clean
and dry. Even if the pavement is visibly dry, subsurface moisture may be present in
amounts sufficient to affect bonding. If bonding is decreased due to excess moisture,
marking operations shall cease until the pavement dries. Applied markings shall have no
more than five percent by area of holes, voids or blisters.
Pavement surfaces shall be inspected for cleanliness and any dirt, debris or other
contaminants on the surface to be marked shall be removed. Existing pavement markings,
including any type of temporary pavement marking, that would prevent a mechanical bond
between the thermoplastic and the pavement shall be removed by methods approved by
the Engineer. Any curing compound on the new concrete pavements shall be removed by
means acceptable to the Engineer.
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Temperature Limitations
The pavement surface where the thermoplastic material is to be placed shall have a
minimum temperature of 15 C. The air temperature shall be at least 10 C during marking
operations. The pavement surface temperature and air temperature shall be determined
before the start of each day of marking operation and at any other time deemed necessary
by the Engineer.
Primer Application
A primer shall be applied to bituminous surfaces over two months old and all concrete
surfaces. Primer is not required on new bituminous surfaces unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the thermoplastic material. A new bituminous surface is one less than two
months old. Primer shall be applied and cured in accordance with the recommendations of
the manufacturer of the thermoplastic material.
Thermoplastic Application
The thermoplastic marking material shall be extruded onto the pavement surface.
Thermoplastic marking material for use on new bituminous surfaces shall be alkyd
thermoplastic. Material for use on surfaces other than new bituminous surfaces may be
alkyd, hydrocarbon or epoxy type thermoplastic.
The temperature of the thermoplastic at the time of application shall be 204 - 218 C for alkyd or
hydrocarbon material, and 232 - 260 C for epoxy material. The temperature of the thermoplastic
material shall be checked at the point of deposition with a calibrated thermometer at the
beginning of each day's marking, after material is added to the dispensing device, after delays in
the marking operation and any time deemed necessary by the Engineer.
Alkyd thermoplastic material shall not be heated above 224 C.
Hydrocarbon thermoplastic material shall not be heated above 232 C. Only the quantity of
thermoplastic that can be used within four hours should be heated. In no case shall any
thermoplastic material be heated for more than four hours at the maximum application
temperature, including initial heating. No material shall be reheated more than two times.
Material subjected to these conditions will be rejected.
Pavement striping shall comply with the standard striping practices as shown on the
working drawings. The Contractor shall begin centreline and lane line striping at the
beginning of the last existing 3 m stripe in order to maintain a 12 m cycle along the entire
pavement.
Alkyd type thermoplastic lane line marking or centreline marking of the surface of newly
resurfaced bituminous surfaces shall be in place at the end of each day's resurfacing if
pavement is open to traffic. If the roadway shoulders are to be resurfaced, application of
edge lines may be delayed for a maximum of three days or until the shoulders are
resurfaced, whichever comes first.
Finished markings shall have well defined edges and lateral deviation shall not exceed 25 mm
in 30 m. The minimum thickness of thermoplastic markings shall be 3 mm and the maximum
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shall be 5 mm. The thickness will be measured as a wet film except the Engineer may
measure cured film by placing a tape or other bond breaker prior to placing the thermoplastic
material and then removing a section of cured line and measuring thickness.
Damage to pavement marking caused by the Contractor's operation, including resurfacing

of shoulders, shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Commission.
Glass Bead Application
The drop-on glass beads shall be mechanically deposited on the molten thermoplastic line
immediately after placement of the thermoplastic at the rate of at least 0.4 kg/m2 of line.
The glass beads shall not be dropped at the point of deposition of the thermoplastic or
ahead of that point. The beads shall adhere to the cured thermoplastic or all marking
operations shall cease until corrections are made.
707.4.4. Preformed Removable Pavement Marking Tape
Removable pavement marking for edge lines, centrelines, stop lines and lane lines shall
be as shown on the working drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
All removable pavement marking within the project limits shall be maintained by the
Contractor at no cost to the Employer in a manner approved by the Engineer.
707.4.5. Preformed Temporary Pavement Marking Tape
When the Contractor's work has obliterated the existing traffic striping on resurfacing
projects open to through traffic, the Contractor shall provide and maintain short-term
pavement marking. The centreline and lane lines of all lanes subject to traffic during
construction shall be marked. The short-term pavement marking shall be in place at the
end of each day's work between all lanes open to traffic.
The centreline marking shall be yellow for a two-lane road with opposing traffic and the
lane lines shall be white for a two-lane road with one-way traffic. Temporary pavement
marking shall be applied in increments 1.2 m long parallel to the direction of traffic flow at
approximately 12 m intervals.
The centreline marking of pavement of sufficient width to accommodate four or more

undivided lanes carrying opposing traffic shall be marked with two parallel yellow lines
separated by a 100 mm space. Lane lines for these pavements shall be white in
increments 1.2 m long at approximately 12 m intervals.
Surface Preparation
The surface on which paint is to be placed shall be clean and dry. Any dirt, debris or other
contaminants on the surface to be marked shall be removed.
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Temperature and Moisture Limitations
The air temperature shall be at least 10 C during marking operations. Paint shall not be
applied in damp conditions or if there is any evidence of surface moisture on the pavement.
Paint Application
Paint shall be machine applied using spray guns designed and adjusted to apply paint at
required thickness and width. If there is any evidence of gun clogging, splattering or
uneven paint distribution, painting operations shall cease until equipment is restored to
proper operation.
Painting of stop lines, arrows, words and symbols may be applied by hand using paint
spray equipment. Equipment shall be capable of applying paint evenly to the required
thickness. For arrows, words and symbols, templates that are pre-cut to the dimensions
shown on the working drawings shall be used.
Paint shall be applied to a nominal thickness of 0.4 mm. At the request of the Engineer,
the wet film thickness of the applied paint shall be tested with a paint thickness gauge.
In cooler weather, paint may be heated to a maximum temperature of 32 C before

application.
Finished markings shall have well defined edges and lateral deviation shall not exceed 25
mm in 30 m.
Glass Bead Application
Drop-on glass beads shall be mechanically applied to the wet paint directly behind the paint
spray guns. Glass beads shall be applied evenly at a minimum rate of 0.95 kg/L of paint. If the
beads do not adhere to the cured paint, all marking operations shall cease until corrections
are made.
For stop lines, arrows, words and symbols, glass beads may be applied by hand.
Glass beads shall be applied evenly and completely cover the painted area. If the beads do
not adhere to the cured paint, all marking operations shall cease until corrections are made.
707.4.7. Pavement Marking Removal
Removal of all pavement markings within the project limits shall be as shown on the
working drawings. Pavement markings shall be completely removed to the satisfaction of
the Engineer with minimal damage to the pavement. The pavement surface shall not be
left scarred with an image that might mislead traffic. Any excess damage or scarring of the
pavement shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.
707.4.8. Temporary Raised Pavement Markers
Markers shall be installed at the locations and shall be of the colours shown on the
working drawings unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Reflective faces shall be
oriented to face traffic.
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On resurfacing projects, markers shall be removed on intermediate lifts of asphalt before

additional lifts are laid above them. Markers on final wearing surfaces shall be removed if
specified on the working drawings or as directed by the Engineer. No direct payment will
be made for the removal of temporary raised pavement markers.
707.5. Quality control for acceptance
The work shall be to dimensions, lines and grades indicated by the working drawings and
shall be evaluated by visual inspection and specific tests as required by Romanian specific
national authorities.
The applied thermoplastic markings should be inspected continually for overall quality.
Markings shall have clean-cut edges. The glass beads shall appear uniform on the entire
marking surface. Adhesion to the pavement surface shall be checked with a stiff putty knife
or similar instrument. The marking should not be removable from a concrete surface. The
marking can be removed from a bituminous surface; however, residue of the bituminous
substrate shall be stuck to the marking material.
If the thermoplastic line does not provide initial night time reflectivity or, if the marking does
not have the required minimum thickness or required colour, the Contractor shall, at no
cost to the Employer, grind away the surface of the deficient portion of the marking to
reduce the average thickness to 1.25 mm or less. The Contractor shall then, at no cost to
the Employer, apply additional thermoplastic material to the total thickness specified and
provide a uniformly reflective surface. If the markings do not comply with the specifications
for any other reason, the Engineer may require complete removal or correction at the
Contractor's expense.
The applied marking paint will be inspected continually for overall quality. The finished
white colour shall be free from tint, furnishing good opacity and visibility under both
daylight and artificial light.. The glass beads shall appear uniform on the entire marking
surface. The cured paint shall properly adhere to the surface.
If the marking paint does not provide initial night time reflectivity or if the marking does not
have the required minimum thickness or required colour, the Contractor shall, at no cost to
the Employer, re-apply the marking paint to the required thickness and shall meet all
requirements as described above.

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707. ROAD MARKING

The operations of installing and maintaining reflectorized temporary raised pavement

707.1.2. Reference documents

This specification covers preformed pavement marking tape, thermoplastic pavement

707.2.1. Preformed Marking Tape

Observation Angle White Yellow

707.2.2. Thermoplastic Marking Material

(a) Coarse Grind - passing 9.5 mm and retained on 6.3 mm sieve

(b) Medium Grind - passing 2.36 mm and retained on 850 µm sieve

(c) Fine Grind - passing 600 µm sieve

Primer, if required, shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the thermoplastic

Sampling and Testing of Thermoplastic Material

707.2.3. Certification and Acceptance of Thermoplastic Material

707.2.4. Packaging and Marking of Thermoplastic Material

Thermoplastic material may be furnished as blocks approximately 300 x 950 x 50 mm or

Drop-On Glass Beads

Certification and Acceptance of Drop-On Glass Beads

707.2.5. Preformed Removable Pavement Marking Tape

Observation Angle White Yellow

The tape shall have a pre-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive, which requires no

707.2.6. Preformed Short Term Pavement Marking Tape

Observation Angle White Yellow

707.2.7. Waterborne Paint For Pavement Marking

707.2.8. Temporary Raised Pavement Markers

707.3.1. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking

Thermoplastic Dispensing Devices

Extrusion dispensing devices shall be capable of depositing a mass of molten

Glass Bead Dispenser

707.3.2. Waterborne Paint For Pavement Marking

707.4. Construction method

On roadways open to traffic, any intermediate or previously existing pavement marking

707.4.2. Preformed Pavement Marking Tape

Preformed marking tape shall be installed as shown on the working drawings, or as

707.4.3. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking

Alkyd thermoplastic material shall not be heated above 224 C.

Material subjected to these conditions will be rejected.

Damage to pavement marking caused by the Contractor's operation, including resurfacing

Glass Bead Application

707.4.4. Preformed Removable Pavement Marking Tape

707.4.5. Preformed Temporary Pavement Marking Tape

The centreline marking of pavement of sufficient width to accommodate four or more

707.4.6. Waterborne Paint For Pavement Marking

Temperature and Moisture Limitations

In cooler weather, paint may be heated to a maximum temperature of 32 C before

Glass Bead Application

707.4.7. Pavement Marking Removal

707.4.8. Temporary Raised Pavement Markers

On resurfacing projects, markers shall be removed on intermediate lifts of asphalt before

707.5. Quality control for acceptance

707.5.1. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking

707.5.2. Waterborne Paint For Pavement Marking

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