11.4.7.3 Building Identification Sign Standards

11.4.7.3.1 Street Addresses

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street addresses on signs

The addressing procedures prescribed in DoD 4525.8-M, DoD Official Mail Manual are mandatory for use by all DoD components.  DoD 4525.8-M, Chapter 3 prescribes the following:

  • All Fort Carson addresses shall be assigned so they are compatible with the United States Postal Services automated delivery point sequencing (C3.3).

  • The Fort Carson DPW is responsible for assigning city-style, street addresses on the installation (C3.3.2.2).

  • Street addresses shall be assigned and used even though a DoD activity may already be delivering the mail to the addressee without the use of a street address (C3.3.2.2.1).

  • Only geographically locatable civilian-style street address (such as 4102 Cindy Avenue) shall be used (C3.3.2.2.4).

  • Installations shall not use one street address for the entire installation and then use secondary unit designators such as "Building 123" to designate the delivery addresses on the installation (C3.3.2.2.5).

  • Addresses such as "Building 123 Roberts Street" are not valid address format and shall not be used (C3.3.2.2.6).

  • Building numbers will be paid for as part of the construction project.  The contractor can get signage from a private sign shop or reimburse DPW for making such signs.

11.4.7.3.2 Address Placement

  • Building identification signs will have street addresses affixed at top of sign.

  • Buildings without identification signs shall have the address number and street name centered above the main entrance or located to the right side.  However, every effort should be made to provide an identification sign for each facility.

11.4.7.3.3 Building Number Placement

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building numbers on facilities

  • For each facility constructed through any funding source (O&M, MCA, AAFES, MEDDAC, etc.), a minimum of two building number signs will be funded by the respective project.  The number of such signs will be determined by DPW during project design.  The mounting location for each building number sign will be determined by DPW Master Planning.

  • Normal size of building number signs will be 18"x 54", w/12" white reflective lettering on brown background, but sign size can be adjusted based on the size of the building.

11.4.7.3.4 Housing Areas

Housing signs that identify entrances to housing areas should be complimentary to the architectural setting of the housing area and approved by the DPW master planner.

For safety reasons, housing numbers should be located on the front of the house where street lighting will effectively light the numbering on the sign.

 

  
 

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