Section 50. Performance requirements

A. The sticker or decal shall be pressure sensitive, manufactured to be suitable for exterior application.

B. Adhesive shall be formulated adhesive which requires no wetting agent for activation. The adhesive shall be made for exterior use specifically on surfaces of bare or painted metal or vitreous enamel. The adhesive shall be of a permanent type and not affected by extreme heat or cold. When the sticker is properly applied to a suitable surface, the product shall be constructed to withstand temperatures of -60 to 250°F.

C. The sticker or decal shall have a protective liner placed over the adhesive which will serve as a carrier sheet.

D. Printing on the face of the sticker or decal shall be done using sun-resistant inks that will remain legible after application.

After printing, the entire surface of each sticker or decal shall be covered with high gloss transparent clear coating to add sun and weather resistance.

E. The weathering quality of the sticker or decal shall be such that they show no signs of cracking, fading, excessive chalking or other types of surface failure after completion of exposure tests.

F. The sticker or decal must withstand tests of destructibility after application. Once applied, the sticker must attain a sufficiently tight bond to the surface that it will remain affixed unless it is intentionally removed.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR545-01-14 § 5, eff. February 9, 1994.

Statutory Authority

§ 46.2-915.1 of the Code of Virginia.