Sign Maintenance Activities

Effective sign maintenance includes the following tasks:
  • maintaining breakaway features of sign supports to ensure they function as designed (no silt or debris over slip base, no signs attached below hinge points)
  • assuring that the sign message is clearly visible at all times (clear of vegetation or other obstructions).
  • reporting damaged signs (a responsibility for all employees)
  • replacing signs and posts as needed
  • straightening posts and sign assemblies
  • completing records of all sign installations (stop signs and regulation)
  • cleaning as necessary
  • tightening sign fasteners
  • proper torquing of slip base plate and fuse plate connecting bolts or breakaway sign posts
  • tightening anchor bolt nuts on overhead sign supports
  • performance of scheduled inspections by trained personnel in accordance with the .