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Edmonds Community College

Signage Manual

General Policy

All new signs will be consistent as set forth in the campus standard beginning July 2005.

Signs will meet city codes and regulations. Campus community may send a work order to

Facilities requesting maintenance,and/or make changes to campus signage. Annual pre-

ventive maintenance on signage will be assessed by Facilities. They will determine the

needs and priorities for signage each year,including replacement of existing signs and co-

ordinate campus approval processes as necessary. All work requests should come through

Facilities for new or replacement signs. Staff may insert appropriate signage where plas-

tic inserts have been made available. This information is maintained and updated by

staff members in their division or individual offices. Classrooms plastic inserts are left for

college schedules and room assignments which are changed quarterly by Scheduling.

City of Lynnwood Signage Codes:

21.16.210 General sign regulations

21.16.220 Prohibited signs

21.16.240 Flag poles

21.16.300 Signs in the public and semi-public zone

21.16.310 Commercial signs

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EXTERIOR

Building Names

CONTENTS

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Building—Specific Programs/Areas

Campus Directories

Campus Entry

Evacuation Assembly Areas

Parking Lot Signs

Pedestrian Directional

Portable/Temporary—(Banners, Posters, Informational)

Regulatory Traffic

INTERIOR

Building Directories-Type 7

Classroom/Meeting Room– Type 1

Custodial/Electrical Rooms– Type 2

Department Headings—On Walls

Emergency Evacuation– Type 6

Floor Directories

Gender Neutral Washroom

Handicap Bathroom– Type 5

Indoor Directional– Type 4

Office Signage– Type 3

Plastic Inserts

Vinyl Lettering /Kling-On—Glass/Metal surfaces.

OTHER SIGNS NOT COVERED

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BUILDING NAMES

The standard for exterior buildings is stated below. The standard would be applied to all

College owned buildings including off-site buildings. This standard would be negotiated

for leased buildings.For details of each building sign, please see addendum.

Detailed Description:

• CONTENT: Building Name & address (visible from street/Fire lane entrance) and building

name only on other sides of the building. Check with Fire Marshal for placement of address.

• SIZE OF SIGN: As big as needed for name of building. Normally 12"

• FONT COLOR: Color 2030 Dark green

• FONT TYPE /SIZE: 12" Gemini Minnesota Plastic,injection molded Letters and numerals.. Font is

Times Bold. No white background. Background is 3 mm Dibond painted to match Fascia color of

building 14" x the length of the lettering.

• Install Specifications: Letters shall be flush mounted to the Dibond background with stainless steel

machine screws. Sign panels will be attached with concrete anchor bolts. Location selected by

facilities and vendor as indicated in fabrication quote.

• VENDOR: Contracted through Facilities office and Purchasing.

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BUILDING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS!AREAS

The standard for exterior buildings is stated below. The standard would be applied to all

College owned buildings including off-site buildings. This standard would be negotiated

Detailed Description:

• CONTENT: Program Areas (example BOOKSTORE,CULINARY,STUDENT UNIION,DUPLEXES ( look

at this program)

• SIZE OF SIGN As big as needed for selected space .

• FONT/SIGN COLOR: Dark green (2030 background with White letters.

• FONT TYPE /SIZE Helvetica Bold (proportional to content & size of the sign)

• MATERIAL/INSTALLATION: 1/8 " Dibond Material. Installation through facilities work request.

Double back tape with clear silicone adhesive or screws with adhesive.

• VENDOR: Contracted through Facilities office and Purchasing.

BOOKSTORE • RECEIVING

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CAMPUS DIRECTORIES

Campus directories need to be located at the perimeter of campus and other strategic locations as agreed

upon by College Relations and Facilities. The standards for the content of the campus directories are

maintained and coordinated through College Relations. The Design and files are maintained in the College

Relations Department.

Detailed Description:

• CONTENT: Campus building map maintained by College Relations Department. Directional Ori-

entations shall be associated with student perspective while viewing the Map with its directional

North,South, East,West. "CAMPUS MAP" in white vinyl letters on posts.

• SIZE OF SIGN: Match existing ones.

• Sign structure: Match existing one. Painted posts and frame work with college green. Weather

proof brochure holders for tree walk & campus maps.

• Map: College Relations will provide art work for contractor.

• Install Specifications: Posts installed in concrete or plate bolted to concrete side walk. Provide

new lower graphic panel and header along with existing current map mounted on 2 mm Die

Bond. Install the words "CAMPUS MAP" on the new posts. Install two new provided weather

proof brochure holders to the new lower panel and install the new assembled campus map on

the determined location.

• VENDOR: Contracted through Facilities office and Purchasing.

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CAMPUS ENTRY

The College currently has entry signs at 200th,204th St. off 68th Avenue and at 196th for Monroe Hall

and North Campus Complex which includes Clearview and Maltby.. The campus standard style and

type will follow the North Campus entry sign linked above and described below.

Detailed Description:

• CONTENT : Campus entry sign would have the College Logo (http://jamot.edcc.edu/_logo/)

and the description of the entrance. Off site entrances could have campus entry name such as

Main Campus, North Campus Complex,etc. followed by street number.

• SIZE OF SIGN: As large as City of Lynnwood will allow by CODE.

• FONT COLOR: Green (Pantone 554)

• FONT TYPE /SIZE : Helvetica (Proportion to the size of the sign)

• VENDOR: Contract through Facilities office and Purchasing.

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EVACUATION ASSEMBLY AREAS

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PARKING LOT SIGNS

Parking lot signage is coordinated through the Facilities Department.

Detailed Description:

• CONTENT: The parking signs may include Parking symbol,directional arrow,

and parking lot designated name

• LOCATION: see parking lot map (Parking areas A through Q)

• SIZE OF SIGN: 18" X 24" as standard, but could be different according to need or information

spacing.

• FONT/SIZE: Helvetica Bold (proportional to content & size of the sign)

• COLOR#: White with blue lettering- Staff (permit required)

White with green lettering- Students (No permit required)

Informational/Everyone- White with black lettering

• MATERIAL/INSTALLATION: Aluminum material. Installation through facilities work request.

• VENDOR: Contracted through Facilities office and Purchasing.

PARKING LOT

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PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL

Fill out facilities work order.

• FONT/SIGN COLOR : Dark green {2030) 2" letters on white background.

• FONT TYPE /SIZE: Helvetica Bold

• MATERIAL/INSTALLATION: 4" by 16"- 118 " Dibond Materi al.

.MILL CREEK

. SNOHOMISH

.. WOODWAY CAMPUS. SECURITY

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REGULATORY TRAFFIC SIGNAGE

Vehicular and pedestrian signage (Example: stop, yield,crosswalks,normal street signs) are ex-

plained in the WASHINGTON STATE REGULATION SIGNAGE CODE.

Detailed Description:

1. VEHICULAR SIGNAGE : Other vehicular informational signage that is not listed in the Washington

State Regulation Signage Code is covered under PARKING LOTS SIGNS.

• LOCATION: see Campus map /parking lot.

• FONT/SIZE: Helvetica Bold (proportional to content & size of the sign)

• VENDOR: Contracted through Facilities office and Purchasing.

ADDITfONAL PARKING AVAILABLE

IN SHUTTLE LOT ON 64th

BETWEEN 196th 8l 200th

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PORTABLE! TEMPORARY SIGNS

Detailed Description:

1.) Acceptable Displ ay Stands I Sandwich Boards/

• Information boards/stands may be requested for directional purposes and for "day of events". • Any visually unappealing boards will be brought inside. • These must be requested two (2) weeks in advance. • Supply black & white/color poster describing all event or service information. This must include day

and time, program title, location, cost, and the sponsoring department with contact information. • Flyers posted on boards must include the Office of Student Life logo, available either as a graphic or

stamp. • This policy is subject to change to meet the demands of these programs for the benefit of students. • The number of boards that can be requested are set at a maximum of three. • The location of the boards may be requested or will be chosen for you.. • This policy is created for the use of boards for all programs supported through the Associated of Stu-

dents at Edmonds Community College.

Outside Banners - Lynnwood Bridge- Hung from existing hooks on two foot centers. Banner must match

hangers. Banners may be exchanged out with permission of programs with existing banners or when space

is available.

Inside Banners- Those banners that are in spaces before 10-2010 will be grandfathered in where they

may update these banners in these spaces. A facilities request is required for hanging these banners if lad-

ders are needed for liability. Banners in new spaces need to have a written request through the Art Com-

mittee.

Designated Bulletin Boards- Divisions will monitor and be responsible for assigned bulletin boards. New/

2.) Not Acceptable

• Signs in Beds or lawns

• Signs attached or taped to walls, concrete

walls or pillars, doors or windows.

• Chalk paintings on walls, patios, or sidewalks.

• Display stands/Sandwich boards obstructing

traffic, walkways to entrances or a building.

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BUILDING DIRECTORIES

Campus owned buildings will have directories to provide a drawing of the rooms,room numbers,

hallways, evacuation exists, and describe the functions and services housed in each building. The

directories will have at least two separate plastic interchangeable plaques that can be updated in

-house per specs listed below.. They will be directionally orientated according to the viewer with

a " Your are here" location. All the floors shall be shown on the first floor,and then only "the"

floor with additional program information concerning this floor in the floor directories.

Detailed Description:

STAND ALONE BUILDING DIRECTORY: SIGN SIZE:3' x 3' (two interchangeable sides)

MATERIALS: Dark charcoal power coated aluminum frame, glass interchangeable cover (two each

side by side)

COLOR: PMS 1535 or CMYK-0,51,100,38

LOCATION: The sign would be placed inside the first floor main entrance.

WALL MOUNTED FLOOR/BUILDING DIRECTORY: See specifications for Directories.

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CLASSROOM!MEETING

Specificutions: /\0/\ ilpprcved

Pluque with room number an:::l

ruille

Sir SiLe: 12'' wiuc IJy 16 W' high

Font size/type: HelvetictJ Bold,

White lettering on grey (3-301)

M/\1 tKII\l:PI<Js:ic interchungetJble

slots.. DpPn -m:

insert- Slide 3

thP t-:)p fnr Pil'iY

nterch<mge<Jble slot 2" or 2.5" higl-'

(for room inform<Jtian)

Second slot to be 8 Y. x 11

lundscupe (for schedde).

/\tt<Jched clip 2" spring to hold for

other pertinent pilpers us needed.

LOC/\TION:

Muu11LeJ uubi(;e Juur- City LUJe-

mus t be 5' center of sign .:rom floor.

Norm<.JIIy an coor opening side if

possible.

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Classroom or office number.

Individualname or dept. name.

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Detailed Description Type 1

5 1/4"

1'-0"

.--- ROOM NUIABER

1---ROOM IJUPABER, BRAILLE

TEXT, ON INSERT

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ROOt.! tlAME SICJlJ

OU1UNE CF 8 1 /2" X 11"

LANDAPE FORMAT PAPER

PAOUTNING HEIGHT = 5"-0" AFF TO CDJlER OF SIGN

Q.EAR PLASTlC' SLOT - OPEN ON TtJ' F\JR REM[)'l£oi,BLE HEOOLE INF flllON SHEEf

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SIGN TYPE 1

SIGN NMIE: INlERD-iAAIGEABLE DE CRIPTlON: 1" HELVETICA BOLD

Y.HITE LEmRING ON GREY PLASTlC BACKGROUND

MC\JNTlNG HEluHT; 5'-Q" m TO CENTER OF :;1GN

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CUSTODIAL!ELECTRICAL

ROOMS

Specification: ADA approved Plaque with room number and Braille

Material: Plastic Grey (301)

Sign size- detailed next page

No slot for changing information

Location: Mounted 5' to center of sign from floor and usually on the Door handle side if possible according to City of Lynnwood Code.

Contents: Informational and possibly room number if required with Braille for handicap.

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Detailed Description Type 2

.....--ROOM NUMBER

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ROOM NAME, BRAiill

SIGN TYPE 2

9GN NAME: CUSTODIAL / ELEClRICAL DESCRIPnON: 1" HElVETICA BOLD

\IIHITI LETTERING ON GREY PLASllC BACKGROVNO

MOJNTING HEIGHT: 5'-a• AFF

TO CENTER OF SIGN

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DEPARTMENT HEADINGS

Detailed Description:

1. Department Headings :

• LOCATION: Hallways/ atrium areas.

• Color– Blue- PMS 288

• FONT/SIZE: Helvetica Bold (proportional to content & size of the sign)

• VENDOR: Contracted through Facilities office and Purchasing.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Specifications: ADA approved Plaque

Material: Plastic Grey (301)

Sign size- detailed next page

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Plastic interchangeable slots for 11" by 17". Open on the top for

easy insert.

Location: Mounted 5' to center of

sign from floor according to City

of Lynnwood Code.

Located directionally as person is

evacuating and according to "You

are Here"

Contents: Emergency Evacua-

tion Plan and Emergency Re-

sponse with contact numbers.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION Detail Description Type 6

1'-0"

6"

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WHITE l...ETTERIPJG ON GREY

PLASTIC BACKGROUND MOON iNG HElGHT: 5'-0" AFF

lO CENTER OF SIGN

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FLOOR DIRECTORIES

Floor directories will show the programs, room numbers, hallways and exists. They will be di-

rectionally orientated according to the viewer with a "Your are here" location. All the floors shall

be shown on the first floor, and then only (/the" floor with additional program information con-

Specifications: ADA approved Plaque with Floor Directory.

Material: Plastic (3-301) grey

Sign size- See specifications

next page.

Font size/type- Helvetica Bold,

white lettering on grey (3-301)

Material: Plastic interchangeable • slots for two or more 11" by 17''

floor plans/ information open at the

top for easy insert.

Location: Mounted by elevator or

entrance. Must be 5' center of sign

from floor according to City of

Lynnwood Code and directionally

orientated according to the person

viewing.

Contents: Floor plans with "You are

Here" symbol and Directional Infor-

mation

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Detailed Description

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GENDERNEUTRALWASHROOM

Specific<Jtions: /\0/\ <lpproved

Pluque

Br<Jille

M<Jteritll: PI<Jstic

Sign Size: 9" wide by 14 1/2" hig

Fontsize/type: Helvetic<J Bold,

White lettering on grey (3-301)

White lettering on blue (3-505)

LOC/\TION:

Mounted autside door- City code-

must be, center of sign from floor

on door opening side.

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HANDICAP BATHROOM

Specificutions: /\0/\ upproved

Pluque

Bruille

Mi.lteri<JI: PIustic

Sign Size: 9" wide by 14 1/2" hig

Font size/type: Helvetic<J Bold,

White lettering on grey (3-301}

White lettering on blue (3-505}

LOCATION:

Mounted outside door- City code

must be 5' center of sign from

on door opening side.

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HANDICAP BATHROOM Detailed Description type 5

J(4"

---+---INTERNATIONAL MALE OR FEMALE Z'YlliBOL

L--------r-- ROOM NAME

------+--ROOM NAME. BRAILLE

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ADA SLUE BACKGROUND

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SIGN TYPE 5

SIGN NAME: TOILET ROOM MEI-J AND WOMEN

DESCRIPTION: 1• HELI£TICA BOLD WHIIT l.ETTERING ON GREY PL.ASTIC

BACKGROUND (UPPER PORTION) MOUNTING HEIGHT: 5'-0'" AFF

TO CENTER CF SIGN

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INDOOR DIRECTIONAL

Specifications: ADA approved Plaque

Material: Plastic Grey (301) Sign size- detailed next page

Plastic interchangeable slots

for 11" by 17". Open on the

top for easy insert.

Location: Mounted 5' to center

of sign from floor according to

City of Lynnwood Code.

Located directionally as per- son is viewing

Contents: Directional infor- mation as person is viewing.

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SIGNTYPE4

SIGN NAI.iE;WAYWARD (DIRECTIONAL) DE!iCRIPTlON: 1" HEL\£TlCA BOLD

11.1-iiTE LETTERING ON s:lEY PLASTlC 8ACKGROUND

MOJNllNG HEIGH T: 5'-0" PFF

TO CENTER OF SlGN

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OFFICE SIGNAGE

Specification: ADA approved Plaque with room number and Braille

Material: Plastic Grey (301) Sign size- detailed next page

Plastic interchangeable slots for 2" or 2.5" high material

Open on the top for easy insert.

Location: Mounted 5' to center of sign from floor and usually on the Door handle side if

possible according to City of Lynnwood Code.

Contents: Classroom or office number and Braille for handicap. Slotted area for Indi- vidual name, or department name. Designed and printed by staff or division.

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Detailed Description Type 3

6 1 /2"

.----- ROOM NUMBER

TYP.

ROOM NUMBER, BRAILLE

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MOUlNING HEIGHT - 5'-0"AFF TO CENlER OF SIGN

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SIGN TYPE 3

CLEAR PLASTIC SLOT - OPEN ON TOP FOR REMOVEABLE

ROOM NAME SIGN

SIGN NAME; STAFF OFFICES DESCRIPTION: 1" HELVETICA BOLD

WHITE LETIERING ON GREY PLASllC BACKGROUND

MOUNnNG HEIGHT; 5'-0" AFF

TO CENTER OF SIGN

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Plastic Inserts

Exampl e showing plastic slot opening from the top-

Manufactured by maki ng aU form with opening on top.

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VINYL LETTERING OR

KLING - ON GLASS OR

METALSURFACES

Fill out facilities work order for vinyl and send copy to Print Mail

Center for 8 112 by 11 or 12 x 18. The Kling-on can not be installed

on doors or aerylie surfaces. The material will react to the acrylic

paint.

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OTHER SIGNS

Detailed Description:

All other signs not addressed above would be handled on a case to case basis through coordi-

nation with Facilities, art committee, and College Relations. College relations highly recom-

mends the continued use of campus standards for fonts and Helvetica type setting on all

signs.