Section 1680-03-03-.10 - Sign Composition(1) All logo signs (main, exit ramp and trailblazer) shall have a blue background and a silver-white border.(a) Symbols or trademarks shall be reproduced in the colors and shape consistent with customary use, and any integral legend shall be proportional in size.(b) Messages, symbols and trademarks which resemble any official traffic control device are prohibited.(c) Logo signs furnished to the contractor shall be constructed of aluminum, 0.080 inches thick, and conforming to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)-B 209 Alloy 606 1 -T6 or 5052-1138.(d) The logo sign blanks shall be flat and contain no visible lateral bow.(2) The logo sign shall be fabricated from encapsulated lens reflective sheeting and shall meet Tennessee Standard Specification 916.06, material Type II. The process color used for screening the business logo on the encapsulated lens background shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the reflective sheeting.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-03-03-.10
Original rule filed January 23, 1989; effective March 9, 1989. Amendment filed January 17, 1992; effective March 3, 1992. Rule has been assigned a new control number from 1680-09-01-.10 filed and effective February 1, 2003. Repeal and new rule filed May 14, 2014; effective 10/29/2014.Authority: T.C.A. § 54-5-1108.