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INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

MODULAR GLARE SCREEN SYSTEMS

 

GENERAL

 

Modular Glare Screen Systems shall meet the requirements of applicable Iowa Department of Transportation Specifications.

 

ACCEPTANCE

 

Acceptance of Modular Glare Screen Systems for use on Iowa Department of Transportation projects will be on the basis of manufacturer and brand name approval.

 

Approved manufacturers and brand names are listed in Appendix A.

 

MANUFACTURER & BRAND NAME APPROVAL

 

To obtain approval the manufacturer shall submit the following items to the Office of Materials in Ames, Iowa:

 

1.   A current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

2.   A set of current product literature and complete manufacturer recommendations for usage.

3.   A sample adequate to make routine evaluations.

 

The laboratory evaluation will check the suitability of the product for the intended usage

 

Approval of Modular Glare Screen Systems may be withdrawn because of noncompliant monitor test results; product changes made after the original approval, or unsatisfactory field performance.

 

CERTIFICATION

 

The manufacturer shall file a certification statement at the beginning of each calendar year stating that the material supplied during that year is identical with the product previously tested and approved by the Office of Materials.

 

MONITOR SAMPLING & TESTING

 

The Office of Materials may sample and test Modular Glare Screen Systems to verify compliance with specifications.