Legal basis and purpose statement
- The Order is issued in line with the DPWH mandate to provide effective standards for the implementation of infrastructure projects.
- The Order is issued to set standard specifications for reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips.
- The prescribed specification becomes the applicable standard for Item 618.
Coverage within DPWH standard specifications
- The specification forms part of the revised edition of the DPWH Standard Specifications.
- The incorporated publication covers Volume II – Highways, Bridges and Airports.
- The Order governs use of the specification for the relevant DPWH item: Item 618.
Required compliance and application
- All concerned parties must comply with the prescribed DPWH Standard Specification for Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rumble Strips under Item 618.
- The specification is intended to guide compliance in DPWH implementation of infrastructure projects that require rumble strips under Item 618.
Document adoption and adoption date
- The specification is adopted on 15 June 2010.
- The Order is issued as DPWH Department Order No. 31, s. 2010 to prescribe Item 618 specifications.
Administrative effect on procurement/specification use
- The DPWH Standard Specification for Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rumble Strips, Item 618 becomes part of the DPWH standard specification framework used for relevant works.
- The Order’s immediate effect makes the Item 618 specification available for compliance without waiting for a later publication date.