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PIP CVS02830
Fabrication and Installation of
Chain Link Fence and Gates
This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team and
will be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn.
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May 2003
PIP CVS02830
Fabrication and Installation of
Chain Link Fence and Gates
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.2 Scope................................................. 2
2. References ................................... 2
2.1 Industry Codes and Standards .......... 2
3. Definitions .................................... 3
4. Requirements ............................... 3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Documentation................................... 3
Materials ............................................ 4
Execution ......................................... 12
Quality Assurance............................ 17
Storage and Protection .................... 17
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1.
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Introduction
1.1
Purpose
This Practice provides the requirements for fabricators and installers of chain link fences
and gates.
1.2
Scope
This Practice covers the materials, fabrication, and installation of chain link fencing
using galvanized steel, aluminum-coated steel, and PVC-coated steel.
2.
References
Applicable requirements in the following industry codes and standards shall be considered an
integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used,
except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate.
2.1
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3.
Definitions
civil engineer of record: The purchasers authorized representative with overall authority and
responsibility for the civil engineering design
contract documents: Any and all documents, including design drawings, that the purchaser has
transmitted or otherwise communicated (either by incorporation or by reference) and has made
part of the legal contract or purchase order agreement between the purchaser and the supplier
supplier: The party responsible for furnishing the materials and performing fence installation,
including work executed through the use of sub-contractors
purchaser: The party who awards the contract. The purchaser may be the owner of the facility
wherein the fence will be installed or the owners authorized agent.
4.
Requirements
4.1
Documentation
4.1.1
Evidence of a minimum 2-year work history in chain link fence installation shall
be provided with the quotation.
4.1.2
Before the start of field installation, shop drawings of gates, bracing, and typical
fence details shall be submitted to the civil engineer of record for approval.
4.1.3
Before the start of installation, material data for fabrics, post, rails, tension wire,
and rods showing compliance with this Practice shall be submitted to the civil
engineer of record.
4.1.4
A guarantee against defects shall be furnished for all materials, installation, and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of acceptance unless noted otherwise in
the contract documents. Any defect in installation or workmanship shall be
repaired, and defective materials shall be replaced during the guarantee period
without cost to the owner.
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4.2
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Materials
4.2.1
a. For fabric up to 8 feet (2.4 m) high, the line posts shall be 2-inch
(50-mm) NPS schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe
(OD = 2.375 inches [60 mm]) in accordance with ASTM A53.
b. For fabric more than 8 feet (2.4 m) high, line posts shall be either of
the following:
(1) 2.5-inch (63-mm) NPS schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe (OD =
2.875 inches [72 mm]), in accordance with ASTM A53
(2) C-section rolled, formed from steel conforming to
ASTM A1011/A1011M, grade 45, 2.25 inches x 1.703 inches
(56 mm x 43 mm), continuous coated in accordance with
ASTM A123
4.2.1.3 Terminal, Corner, and Pull Posts
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a. One post top shall be provided for each post, with openings to
permit through passage of top rail.
b. Material shall be pressed steel or malleable iron that is designed as
a watertight closure cap for tubular posts and shall be galvanized in
accordance with ASTM A153/A153M.
4.2.1.9 Barbed Wire
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a. For fabric up to 8 feet (2.4 m) high, line posts shall be either of the
following:
(1) 2-inch (50-mm) NPS schedule 40 aluminum-coated steel pipe
(OD = 2.375 inch [60 mm]) in accordance with
ASTM A428/428M
(2) C-section rolled, formed from steel conforming to
ASTM A1011/1011M, grade 45, 1.875 inches x 1.625 inches
(47 mm x 41 mm), continuous coated in accordance with
ASTM A428/428M. Maximum post spacing shall be 10 feet
(3 m)
b. For fabric more than 8 feet (2.4 m) high, line posts shall be either of
the following:
(1) 2.5-inch (63-mm) NPS schedule 40 aluminum-coated steel pipe
(OD = 2.875 inches [73 mm]) in accordance with
ASTM A428/A428M
(2) C-section rolled, formed from steel conforming to
ASTM A1011/A1011M, grade 45, 2.25 inches x 1.703 inches
(56 mm x 43 mm), continuous coated in accordance with
ASTM A428/A428M
4.2.2.3 Terminal, Corner, and Pull Posts
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a. One post top shall be provided for each post, with openings to
permit through passage of top rail.
b. Material shall be pressed steel or malleable iron that is designed as
a watertight closure cap for tubular posts and shall be aluminumcoated in accordance with ASTM A428/A428M.
4.2.2.9 Barbed Wire
a. Brace rail shall be 1.25-inch (31-mm) NPS schedule 40 aluminumcoated steel pipe (OD = 1.66 inches [42mm]) in accordance with
ASTM A428/A428M.
b. Brace rail shall be equipped with 0.375-inch (9-mm) aluminumcoated steel truss rods and truss tighteners in accordance with
ASTM A428/A428M.
4.2.3
a. For fabric up to 8 feet (2.4 m) high, line posts shall be either of the
following:
(1) 2-inch (50-mm) NPS schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe
(OD = 2.375 inch [60 mm]), continuous coated in accordance
with ASTM A53
(2) C-section rolled, formed from steel conforming to
ASTM A1011/A1011M, grade 45, 1.875 inches x 1.625 inches
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a. One post top shall be provided for each post, with openings to
permit through passage of top rail.
b. Material shall be pressed steel or malleable iron that is designed as
a watertight closure cap for tubular posts.
c. Tops shall be primed to receive 10- to 15-mils thermal fusion
coating of PVC.
4.2.3.9 Barbed Wire
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Gates
4.2.4.1 Gate materials such as fabric, bolts, nuts, tension bars, barbed wire,
brace rail, and truss rods and tighteners shall be consistent with fence
materials.
4.2.4.2 Gates shall be manually or electrically operated as specified in the
contract documents.
4.2.4.3 Swing Gates
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4.2.5
6 (1.8) or less
2.875 (73)
6 - 12 (1.8 - 3.7)
4.0 (101)
12 - 18 (3.7 - 5.5)
6.625 (168)
>18 (5.5)
8.625 (219)
Concrete
a. Concrete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3,000 psi.
b. The maximum aggregate size shall be 1 inch (25 mm).
c. The maximum slump shall be 3 inches (75 mm), and entrained air shall be
between 2 percent and 4 percent.
d. Concrete mix design shall be in accordance with ASTM C94.
4.3
Execution
4.3.1
Preparation
4.3.1.1 Clearing and grubbing shall be performed to a width of at least 2 feet
(600 mm) on each side of the fence line as necessary to allow a proper
fence installation.
4.3.1.2 A reasonably smooth profile at the fence line shall be provided. The
bottom of the fence shall not be more than 2 inches (50 mm) above the
finished ground line.
4.3.1.3 Where the fence crosses features such as streams and drainage ditches
and where conforming the fence to the ground contour is impractical, the
fence shall span the depression, unless otherwise indicated in the
contract documents. The space below the bottom of the fence shall be
closed with extra fence fabric or barbed wire as indicated in the contract
documents. If extra length fence posts are required at such locations,
they shall be furnished and installed in lieu of standard length posts,
together with any intermediate posts, stakes, braces, extra fabric, or wire
as may be required.
4.3.2
Installation
4.3.2.1 Post Spacing
a. Line posts and brace posts shall be set at intervals not to exceed
10 feet (3 m).
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Foundation
Depth
Post
Embedment
0 - 9 (225 mm)
1 - 0 (300 mm)
3 - 3 (1 m)
3 - 3 (1 m)
3 - 0 (0.9 m)
3 - 0 (0.9 m)
1 - 0 (300 mm)
1 - 0 (300 mm)
1 - 6 (450 mm)
2 - 0 (600 mm)
3 - 3 (1 m)
3 - 3 (1 m)
4 - 0 (1.2 m)
5 - 0 (1.5 m)
3 - 0 (0.9 m)
3 - 0 (0.9 m)
3 - 6 (1.1 m)
4 - 6 (1.4 m)
a. Loose and foreign materials shall be removed from the sides and
bottoms of the holes.
b. Posts shall be centered and aligned in the holes.
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a. Fence shall be installed with a top rail and bottom tension wire.
b. If it is necessary for a top rail to be omitted, a top tension wire shall
be installed.
c. Top rails shall be continuous through post caps or extension arms,
bending to the radius for wired runs.
d. 9-gage minimum fabric tie wire shall be spaced at 2-feet (600-mm)
intervals on centers.
e. Tension wires shall be installed parallel to the line of fabric by
weaving 6-gage minimum wire of the appropriate type through the
fabric and tying this wire to each post.
f. Top rail and tension wire shall be installed before installing the
chain link fabric.
g. A manufacturers standard expansion/contraction coupling shall be
provided every 100 feet (30 m) on straight runs and installed within
2 feet (600 mm) of a line post.
h. End clamps shall be used for attaching the top rail or tension wire
and braces to the brace terminal and gateposts.
i. Corner clamps shall be used for attaching top rails or tension wire
and braces to corner posts.
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j. Bracing
(1) One brace assembly shall be used for each terminal or gatepost.
(2) Two brace assemblies shall be used for each corner or pull
post.
(3) The brace rail shall be positioned 12 inches (300 mm) below
the top tension wire.
(4) The diagonal tension member shall be a 3/8-inch (9-mm)
galvanized truss rod with truss tightener.
(5) Braces shall extend from a line post to the related gate, corner,
pull, or terminal post.
4.3.2.6 Fabric
a. The chain link fence fabric shall be installed so that the posts are
enclosed.
b. The fabric shall be stretched tautly, approximately 2 inches
(50 mm) above the ground, and fastened securely to the posts.
c. The fabric shall be cut and attached to each span independently at
all terminal and corner posts.
d. Stretcher bars shall be used with fabric bands spaced at maximum
15-inch (375-mm) intervals to fasten fabric to terminal posts.
e. Tie wire, metal bands, or other approved material, attached at
maximum 15-inch (375-mm) intervals shall be used to fasten fabric
to line posts.
f. The top edge of the fabric shall be fastened to the top rail or to the
tension wire with wire ties at intervals not exceeding 15 inches
(375 mm).
g. The bottom edge of fabric shall be fastened to the bottom tension
wire with wire ties at intervals not exceeding 15 inches (375 mm).
4.3.2.7 Barbed Wire
a. Barbed wire on gates shall match wire installed on the line fence.
b. To accommodate barbed wire, the end members of gates shall be
extended 1 foot (300 mm) above the horizontal section of the gate
frame.
c. Three strands of barbed wire shall be installed.
d. Strands shall be spaced uniformly and attached to frame with
bands, clips, or eyebolts.
e. As specified in the contract documents, extension arms on line
posts and corner shall be inclined at approximately 45 degrees
toward or away from the property enclosed.
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a. Tie Wires
(1) Tie wires shall be U-shaped and shall conform to the diameters
of pipe.
(2) The tie wires shall clasp the pipe and fabric firmly with ends
twisted at least two full turns.
(3) The ends of exposed wires shall be bent to minimize hazards to
persons or clothing.
(4) Sharp burrs shall be repaired using methods and techniques
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Grounding
Grounding of the fence, fence posts, and gates shall be in accordance with the
contract documents.
4.4
4.5
Quality Assurance
4.3.1
The supplier shall be solely responsible for quality control of all furnished
materials, installations, and workmanship, including those items or installations
furnished by any of the suppliers subcontractors or vendors.
4.3.2
The purchaser reserves the right to make inspections at any time during the
receipt and installation of fencing materials.
4.3.3
The physical locations of features such as fence lines, gates, and terminal posts
shall be in accordance with the contract documents.
Materials shall be stored 4 to 12 inches (100 to 300 mm) off the ground or slab
by using wood blocking or other approved materials. Standard dunnage sizes
shall be used.
4.4.2
Materials shall be stored in areas of the job site designated or approved by the
purchaser.
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