KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 04, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

No attachments were sent for this product. A request was sent to the vendor for additional documentation. (8/15/2016) Will remain into Phase I until attachments are received. WPS Vendor supplied attachments on 8/22/16. Phase updated on 8/22/2016 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/28/16). WPS Product has been moved to Phase IV- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. No specification or special note exists. Contact KYTC prior to use. (10/4/16) WPS

Trade Name: SNAP'n SAFE Breakaway sign post devices


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
2016 SNAPnSAFE Brochure.pdf	application/pdf	1489	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 22, 2016	3847	Yes
Appl SNS SQ Ground Mount Coupler.jpg	image/jpeg	3508	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 22, 2016	3863	Yes
Appl SNS SQ Surface Mount Coupler.jpg	image/jpeg	3479	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 22, 2016	3865	Yes
Appl SNS UC Ground Mount Coupler.jpg	image/jpeg	3600	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 24, 2016	3892	Yes
Appl SNS UC Surface Mount Coupler.jpg	image/jpeg	3430	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 24, 2016	3887	Yes
S175.pdf	application/pdf	64	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 22, 2016	3848	Yes
SNAPn SAFE FHWA Approval List.pdf	application/pdf	469	807 Jim Anderson	Designovations	Aug 24, 2016	3896	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Maintenance	111 Rusty Wallace Agency	Y Approve		Nov 23, 2016	1891
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	Y Approve	This product appears to have relevant use. It should be compared to other similar products that have been approved for use on our highways.	Sep 28, 2016	1876

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name: Breakaway sign post devices
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Designovations
Address: 7339 Wildwood Rd.
	Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084

Background description of company and its products:
	Designovations has been in business since 1997 and manufacturing breakaway devices since 2004
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Structural Materials and Components
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Safety -Prevents sign posts from striking the vehicle when hit Cost Savings - the anchor post does not need to be replaced when hit and no concrete boring is required
General Composition of Material:
	grey iron class 40
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Slip base breakaway devices
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: many will email KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	LA, NY, OH, PA, TX
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	AZ, ID, IN, MO, MN, NM, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.Designovations.com

This information is filed by Jim Anderson on Aug 05, 2016
Contact Information:
	Designovations
	7339 Wildwood Rd.
	Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084
	Phone: 888-868-6588
	Email: Jim@designovations.com


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