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One of the options on a type 3 barricade, or really any barricade for that matter, is feet.  Why would someone buy type 3 barricades without feet?  Well, there could be a number of reasons.

For one, it could be that they already have barricade feet from other barricades that are broken.  Another reason could be that they are planning on mounting the barricade or permanently placing it somewhere.  There are many options for type iii barricades, so always ask your dealer.

3M is the company or brand of reflective tape that is most common on type 3 barricades.  Hi intensity sheeting and prismatic are one and the same usually, so if you hear the term it is can be switched sometimes.  Type 3 barricade sheeting from 3M meets the ASTM D4956-09 Outdoor Weathering and Colorfastness requirements.

The UV rating of reflective tape can usually be measured and all you have to do is find out who manufactures the tape, and ask they can give you a document explaining the UV rating.  Though the document can be hard to understand, it is important to look into it if it is a job requirement.

Last week I posted a type III traffic barricade piece about different options that make a good type 3 barricade.  I left off on the type of paint that you should look for (weather resistant baked enamel) if you want your barricade to be used for awhile.  Most barricades, especially type III, are made to accept two barricade lights on each side, but just in case, check to make sure your brand does.

For easy transportation, make sure your barricades can be joined together.  Wind stability is also important, what good is a barricade if its tipped over?  There should also be many options for reflective tape quality, if they don’t have the type your state or country requires, try looking somewhere else.