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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility
Of Highway Safety Hardware

Date of Request: | November 04, 2013 @New C Resubmission
Name: |Henry A. Ross Signature:
Company: |Plasticade
Address: |7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

Country: [usa

To: Michael S. Griffith, Director
* |FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies

Submitter

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid
highway program.

Test

‘System Type Submission Type Device Name/ Variant | Testing Criterion Level

"2: Crash Worthy Work _ | @ Physical Crash Testing |plasticade Telespar Type |NCHRP Report 350 |TL3

Zone Traffic Control Devices} (~ FEA & V&V Analysis _|!!! Barricade

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, | certify
that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the NCHRP Report 350 (Report 350) and that
the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the Report 350.

Identification of the individual or organization responsible for the product:

}Contact Name: Henry A. Ross Same as Submitter [X]
Company Name: —_|Plasticade Same as Submitter XJ
Address: 17700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Same as Submitter [X]
Country: USA Same as Submitter [X]
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Uprights consist of 63” tall 1.75” x 1.75” 14 gauge PSST galvanized posts.

Posts are inserted into 6” tall risers made of 2.0” x 2.0” 14 gauge PSST galvanized post welded to either a 60” x
2.0" x 2.0" 14 gauge PSST galvanized “foot” or a 60” x 1.5” x 1.5" 10 gauge A36 mill finish angle iron steel “foot”.
Barricade panels consist of nominal 1” x 8” hollow-core high density polyethylene in lengths of 4’, 6’, 8’, 10’ or
12’, Lateral spacing between uprights shall allow no more than 12 inches of panel overhang.

Hardware for attaching barricade panels to PSST uprights consists of the following:

5/16” x 1.5” zinc plated fender washer, 5/16” x 3.0" zinc plated hex bolt, 5/16” zinc plated nut with nylon insert,
5/16" zinc plated washer.

Barricade may be supplied with either one or two lightweight warning lights mounted above the top barricade
panel.

CRASH TESTING

Abrief description of each crash test and its result:


TELESPAR & ANGLE IRON
TYPE III BARRICADES

/ Telespar® Uprights with Angle Iron Feet

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Three Options Available

Telespar® uprights with Telespar® feet
Telespar® uprights with Angle Iron feet
Angle Iron uprights with Angle Iron feet

Telespar”

- Square shape provides superior wind load capabilities ani
inhibits warping

- Uprights and feet - 14 gauge

- Galvanized, hot rolled high carbon steel

- Prepunched universal mounting holes - 7/16” dia.

Angle Iron

- Uprights are 10 gauge, galvanized steel

- Holes for boards - 11/32” dia., holes for lights 9/16” dia.
- Feet are 10 gauge steel, mill finish

Plastic boards available in 4’, 6’, 8’, 10’, and 12’ lengths
- Reflective sheeting on one or both sides

Quick removal of uprights from feet

- Allows for short term or permanent placement

Easy to assemble and replace parts if necessary
Accepts two flashing lights

NCHRP-350 Accepted, Meets MUTCD Standards

PLASTICADE



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FHWA Office of Safety
Highway Safety Hardware
Form to Request Eligibility for Federal Aid Reimbursement
Tutorial & Commentary

Welcome to the FHWA Office of Safety's Tutorial for the ‘Form to Request
Eligibility for Federal Aid Reimbursement' (Form). This Form is the standard for transmittal of
all highway safety hardware to FHWA. The following steps serve to guide a successful
completion of the Form.
Please contact Nick Artimovich (202-366-1331) or Will Longstreet (202-366-0087) of FHWA’s
Office of Safety with questions, comments or if experiencing difficulty. The Form requires
Adobe® software (Full or Reader versions) to complete.
Essentials for getting started as follows:
1.Adobe® X Reader (minimum)
2.Active Outlook or a web-based email account
3.Copy FORM to your C-Drive before getting started
4.Save-As using the following convention in naming your file:
i.e.; Business Name_System Type_Name of Product_Submission date}
key: ‘_’ = underscore

Steps for successful completion of the ‘Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility of
Highway Safety Hardware’ as follows:

1. Enable Java Scripts

2. Use ‘tab’ button to proceed to each succeeding required field

3. All required fields are highlighted

4, Some required fields have prescribed choices (via clicking the down * ¥' arrow located at
right hand side of the field). ‘Click’ on desired choice & then tab to next available required
highlighted field.

5. Spell out formal names, including safety hardware and devices. If an abbreviation
(acronym) is desired and/or used, please indicate inside parenthesis after initial formal
name.

6. ‘Help’ buttons are provided for additional description for content clarity

7, Product Description field shall be limited to total of 400 word count.

8. Crash Testing Narrative Description shall be limited to 400 word total count.

9. Upon completion of the FORM and is prepared to send, click “SUBMIT' button located at
the end of form. This will prompt pop-up box that will request to select one of 2 email
preference (i.e., Outlook or other web based email.)

10. The default recipient of this email is the Office of Safety

11. Attach additional documents required for submission (10 megabyte max.)

12. If required attachment files exceed 10megabyte max., forward to FHWA via
mail carrier all excess files on compact disk or other memory access medium.

13. A signature is required, to be located at the ‘Submitter’ table, adjacent to ‘Name! and to be
forwarded via U.S. Mail or a private carrier to the FHWA Office of Safety, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590. A scanned copy (i.e., .pdf file) of an original
signature is also acceptable.

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Bequited Test Narrative Evaluation Results
Number Description
3-70 (820C) WAIVER REQUESTED
$3-70 (700C) WAIVER REQUESTED
3-71 (820C) WAIVER REQUESTED
S3-71 (700C) WAIVER REQUESTED

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with Report 350 by the following accredited crash test
laboratory (cite the laboratory's accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.):

Laboratory Name:

Laboratory Contact: Same as Submitter [_]
Address:

Same as Submitter [_]

Country: Same as Submitter []
Accreditation Certificate
Number and Date:

ATTACHMENTS

Attach to this form:

1) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in

support of this request.

2) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications
[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is
usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact
information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that

are key to understanding the performance of the device should also be submitted to facilitate our
review.

FHWA Official Business Only:

Eligibility Letter AASHTO TF13
Number Date Designator Key Words



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US.Department 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

Federal Highway
Administration
March 11, 2014 In Reply Refer To:
HSST/WZ-331

Mr. Henry A. Ross
Plasticade

7700 North Austin Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60077

Dear Mr. Ross:
This letter is in response to your request for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to

review a roadside safety system for eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway
program.

Name of system: Plasticade Telespar Type III Barricade

Type of system: Generic / Non-Proprietary Type III Work Zone Barricade
Test Level: NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3

Testing conducted by: N/A

Date of request: November 4, 2013

Date of completed package: February 6, 2014

Decision
The following device is eligible, with details provided in the form which is attached as an
integral part of this letter:

e Plasticade Telespar Type III Generic Work Zone Barricade

Based on a review of crash testing of generic Type III barricades conducted by individual state
DOTs, multi-state pooled fund efforts, or National Cooperative Highway Research Program
(NCHRP) research projects, the manufacturer is certifying the devices described herein meet the
crash test and evaluation criteria of the NCHRP Report 350, and that the devices are eligible for
reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. Eligibility for reimbursement under the
Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval or endorsement by the FHWA for any
particular purpose or use.

The FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do not
endorse products or services and the issuance of a reimbursement eligibility letter is not an
endorsement of any product or service.


The following “generic” or public domain letters issued by Federal Highway Administration contain
pertinent information that supports our requests for acceptance of the Plasticade Telespar Type III
Barricade and the Plasticade Angle Iron Type III Barricade:

WZ-03 (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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Ww2z-40
W2-44
W2-54
WZ-55
WZ-85

W2Z-240

issued August 28, 1998

issued August 28, 1998

issued August 28, 1998

issued August 28, 1998

issued August 28, 1998

issued August 28, 1998

issued August 28, 1998

issued June 6, 2000

issued July 25, 2000 to PennDOT
issued September 15, 2000
issued December 18, 2000 to MN DOT
issued November 15, 2001

issued September 8, 2006

In addition, WZ-299 was issued to Plasticade on March 10, 2011, and W2-302 was issued to Plasticade

on March 11, 2011. Both of these letters are for Type III barricades.

7700 N. Austin Ave., Skokie, IL 60077 www.plasticade.com

(800) 772-0355 Fax (847) 966-8074


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Requirements

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, roadside safety devices should meet the crash test
and evaluation criteria contained in the NCHRP Report 350 or the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials’ Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH).

Description
The device and supporting documentation are described in the attached form.

Summary and Standard Provisions
Therefore, the system described and detailed in the attached form is eligible for reimbursement
and may be installed under the range of conditions tested.

Please note the following standard provisions that apply to FHWA eligibility letters:

e This finding of eligibility does not cover other structural features of the systems, nor
conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

e Any changes that may influence system conformance with NCHRP Report 350 criteria
will require a new reimbursement eligibility letter.

e Should the FHWA discover that the qualification testing was flawed, that in-service
performance reveals safety problems, or that the system is significantly different from the
version that was crash tested, we reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter.

e You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design and
installation requirements to ensure proper performance.

e You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same
chemistry, mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it
will meet the crash test and evaluation criteria of the NCHRP Report 350.

e To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility is designated as number
WZ-331 and shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test
documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and
documentation may be reviewed at our office upon request.

e This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use,
manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder.
The FHWA does not become involved in issues concerning patent law. Patent issues, if
any, are to be resolved by the applicant.

Sincerely yours,

Mekoof 8 Ip

Michael S. Griffith
Director, Office of Safety Technologies
Office of Safety

Enclosures


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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility
Of Highway Safety Hardware

Date of Request: | November 4, 2013

Knew C Resubmission

Name: |Henry A. Ross Signature:

Company: |plasticade

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Address: |7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

Submitter

Country: [usa

Michael S. Griffith, Director

To! eHwa, Office of Safety Technologies

1 request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid
highway program.

Help

System Type Submission Type Device Name/Variant | Testing Criterion

Test
Level

‘WZ’: Crash Worthy Work —_| Physical Crash Testing |plasticade Angle Iron
Zone Traffic Control Devices} (~ FEA & V&V Analysis | Type lil Barricade

NCHRP Report 350 [TL3

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, | certify
that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the NCHRP Report 350 (Report 350) and that
the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the Report 350.

Identification of the individual or organization responsible for the product:

Contact Name: Henry A. Ross Same as Submitter
[Company Name: _[Plasticade Same as Submitter [XJ
Address: 17700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Same as Submitter
Country: USA Same as Submitter [X]
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Modification to
@ New Hardware c Existing Hardware
see attached description
CRASH TESTING
A brief description of each crash test and its result:
Required Test Narrative A
Number Description Evaluation Results
3-70 (820C)
$3-70 (700C)
3-71 (820C)

$3-71 (700C)