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. This section is based on the products of Wheatland Tube Company, which is located at: 1 Council Ave. P. O. Box 608 Wheatland, PA 16161-0608 Toll Free Tel: 800-257-8182 Tel: 724-342-6851 Email: request info Web: www.wheatland.com/index.htm [ Click Here ] for additional information. Wheatland Tube Co., a subsidiary of John Maneely Co. founded in 1877, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of continuous weld steel pipe (CW) and electric resistance welded (ERW) steel pipe/tubing and fittings. Wheatland's products comply with all construction specifications and requirements, AASHTO, ASTM, ANSI, UL, NEC and Federal Specifications. Wheatland's products are widely used for electrical conduit, sprinkler/fire suppression, plumbing, process integration piping and fence framework as well as 11 other MasterFormat 2004 applications. Wheatland sister subsidiary, Seminole Tubular Products, manufactures and distributes over 5,000 types of pipe and electrical conduit fittings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Chain link fence framework, fabric, and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Galvanized steel coated chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Aluminum coated steel chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Polymer coated steel chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Zinc 5% aluminum-mischmetal alloy coated chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Galvanized steel framework and fittings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Polymer coated galvanized steel framework and fittings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Swing gates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Cantilever slide gates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Barbed wire. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | Barbed tape. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Section 16100 - Wiring Methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | REFERENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | ASTM International: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | ASTM A 121 - Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | ASTM A 392 - Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | ASTM A 491 - Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | ASTM A 780 - Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Ares of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | ASTM A 817 - Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | ASTM A 824 - Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | ASTM F 552 - Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | ASTM F 567 - Standard Practice for Installation of Chain Link Fence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | ASTM F 626 - Specification for Fence Fittings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | ASTM F 668 - Specification for Polymer Coated Chain Link Fence Fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. | ASTM F 900 - Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. | ASTM F 934 - Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. | ASTM F 1043 - Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings of Metal Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14. | ASTM F 1083 - Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded for Fence Structures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15. | ASTM F 1184 - Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16. | ASTM F 1345 - Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17. | ASTM F 1664 - Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18. | ASTM F 1665 - Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19. | ASTM F 1910 - Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20. | ASTM F 1911 - Standard Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21. | ASTM F 2200 - Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Underwriters' Laboratory: UL 325 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver and Window Operators. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | SUBMITTALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Shop Drawings: Site plan showing layout of fence location with dimensions, location of gates and opening size, cleared area, elevation of fence and gates, details of attachments and footings. Comply with the provisions of Division 1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Certifications: Manufacturers material certifications in compliance with the current ASTM specifications; comply with the provisions of Division 1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Domestic certifications: Material certifications, Made in U.S.A., Buy American Act or Buy America when required, follow the provisions of Division 1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | QUALITY ASSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Manufacturer: Company headquartered in the United States having U.S. manufacturing facility/facilities specializing in manufacturing chain link fence products with at least 5 years experience; comply with Division 1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Fence contractor: Company with demonstrated successful experience installing similar projects and products in accordance with ASTM F 567 and have at least 5 years experience in accordance with the provisions of Division 1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Tolerances: Current published edition of ASTM specifications tolerances apply. ASTM specification tolerances supersede any conflicting tolerance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Deliver and store products in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations until ready for installation. Store products off the ground and protect from adverse weather. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer for Framework, Posts, Rails, Pipe for Gates: Wheatland Tube Company; 1 Council Avenue, PO Box 608, Wheatland, PA 16161-0608. Toll Free Tel: (800)257-8182. Tel: (724) 342-6851. Fax: (724) 342-0294. Email: marty.brett@wheatland.com. Web: www.wheatland.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Fabric, Fittings, Gates and Accessories: Master-Halco Inc., 714-385-0091, Merchants Metals, 281-372-3800, or Stephens Pipe and Steel, 502-866-3331. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | CHAIN LINK FABRIC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Steel Chain Link Fabric: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Height: As indicated on the Drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Height: ______. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Fabric: Zinc-coated steel fabric, ASTM A 392 hot dipped galvanized before or after weaving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Class 1 - 1.2 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| b. | Class 2 - 2.0 oz/ft2 (610 g/m2) 9 gauge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| c. | Class 2 - 2.0 oz/ft2 (610 g/m2) 6 gauge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Fabric: Aluminum- coated steel fabric (aluminized), ASTM A 491. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Fabric: Zinc-5% aluminum-mischmetal alloy coated steel fabric, ASTM F 1345. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Class 1 - 0.6 oz/ft2 (183 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| b. | Class 2 - 1.0 oz/ft2 (305 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Fabric: Polymer coated steel fabric, ASTM F 668, the wire gauge specified for polymer-coated wire is that of the metallic coated steel core wire. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Class 1 extruded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| b. | Class 2a extruded and adhered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| c. | Class 2b fused and adhered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| d. | Color Per ASTM F 934: Dark green. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| e. | Color Per ASTM F 934: Olive green. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| f. | Color Per ASTM F 934: Brown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| g. | Color Per ASTM F 934: Black. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Fabric Selection: Steel chain link mesh sizes and gauges produced in one-piece widths 3 feet (910 mm) to 12 feet (3660 mm), as indicated on the Drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Fabric Selection: Steel chain link mesh sizes and gauges produced in one-piece widths 3 feet (910 mm) to 12 feet (3660 mm), ______. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9. | Fabric Selvage: Standard fabric selvage for 2 in (50 mm) mesh 72 in. (1.8 m) high and over is knuckle finish at one end, twist at the other, K&T. Provide K&K for added safety for play and park applications. Fabric less than 72 in (1.8 m), knuckle finish top and bottom, K&K. Manufacturing and installation issues dictate all mesh sizes less than 2 in. (50 mm) have a knuckle selvage for both top and bottom, K&K. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.3 | ROUND STEEL PIPE FENCE FRAMEWORK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Round steel pipe and rail: Schedule 40 standard weight pipe, in accordance with ASTM F 1083, 1.8 oz/ ft2 (550 g/m2) hot dipped galvanized zinc exterior and 1.8 oz/ft2 (550 g/m2) hot dipped galvanized zinc interior coating | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Regular Grade: Minimum steel yield strength 30,000 psi (205 MPa). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Intermediate Strength Grade: Minimum yield strength 50,000 psi (344 MPa). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | High Strength 83000 Grade: Minimum steel yield strength 83,000 psi (572 MPa). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Additional Corrosion Protection: 2.0 oz/ft2 (610 g/m2) zinc coating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Line Post: Refer to chart below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | End, Corner, Pull Post: Refer to chart below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Top, brace, bottom and intermediate rails, 1.660 in. (42.2 mm) OD. Refer to chart below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Round steel pipe and rail: Cold-rolled electric-resistance pipe in accordance with ASTM F 1043 Materials Design Group IC. WT-40 pipe, minimum steel yield strength 50,000 psi (344 MPa), Type B external coating hot dipped galvanized zinc coating 0.90 oz/ ft2 (270 g/m2) with a clear polymeric overcoat. Interior Type D 90% zinc-rich coating having a minimum thickness of 0.30 mils (0.0076 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Line Post: Refer to chart below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | End, Corner, Pull Post: Refer to chart below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Top, brace, bottom and intermediate rails, 1.660 in. (42.2 mm) OD. Refer to chart below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Schedule: Typical post and rail size for normal industrial/commercial applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| D. | Polymer Coated Pipe: Polymer coated pipe shall have a coating fused and adhered to the exterior zinc coating of the galvanized pipe. The coating shall have minimum thickness 10-mils (0.254 mm) in accordance with the provisions listed in ASTM F 1043. Color shall comply with ASTM F 934. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Coating Type: PVC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Coating Type: Polyolefin. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Color: Dark green. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Color: Olive green. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Color: Brown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Color: Black. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.4 | TENSION WIRE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Metallic Coated Steel Marcelled Tension Wire: 7 gauge (0.177 in.) (4.50 mm) marcelled wire complying with ASTM 824, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Match coating class and color to that of the chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Type I Aluminum- Coated (Aluminized) 0.40 oz/ft2 (122 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Type II Zinc-Coated per ASTM A 817 Class 4 - 1.2 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Type II Zinc-Coated per ASTM A 817 Class 5 - 2.0 oz/ft2 (610 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Polymer Coated Steel Tension Wire: 7 gauge (0.177 in.) (4.50 mm) wire complying with ASTM F 1664. Wire gauge specified is the core wire gauge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Match coating class and color to that of the chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Class 1, extruded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Class 2a, extruded and adhered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Class 2b, fused and adhered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.5 | BARBED WIRE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Metallic Coated Steel Barbed Wire: Comply with ASTM A 121, Design Number 12-4-5-14R, double 12-1/2 gauge (0.099 inch) (2.51 mm) twisted strand wire, with 4 point 14 gauge (0.080 inch) (2.03 mm) round barbs spaced 5 inches (127 mm) on center. Match coating type to that of the chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Coating Type A - Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized): Strand wire coating Type A - 0.30 oz/ft2 (90 g/m2) with aluminum alloy barbs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Coating Type Z - Zinc-coated: Strand wire coating Type Z, Class 3, 0.80 oz/ft2 (254 g/m2), barb coating 0.70 oz/ft2 (215g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Polymer Coated Barbed Wire: Comply with ASTM F 1665, 0.80 in (2.03 mm) double twisted strand wire; zinc coated four point, 14 gauge (0.080 in.) (2.03 mm) barbs spaced 5 inches (127 mm) on center. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Match strand wire coating class and color to the chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Barbs are not polymer coated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Class 1, extruded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Class 2a, extruded and adhered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Class 2b fused and adhered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.6 | BARBED TAPE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Stainless Steel Long Barbed Tape: Comply with ASTM F 1910. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Barbed tape material, coil diameter, core wire gauge and material when applicable, barb clusters per loop, coil loops, coil loop spacing, coil length, attachment points as recommended by manufacturer based on security level required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.7 | FITTINGS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Tension and Brace Bands: Galvanized pressed steel complying with ASTM F 626, minimum steel thickness of 12 gauge (0.105 in.) (2.67 mm), minimum width of 3/4 inches (19 mm) and minimum zinc coating of 1.20 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Bands supplied with 5/16 inch (7.94 mm) galvanized steel carriage bolts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Terminal Post Caps, Line Post Loop Tops, Rail and Brace Ends, Boulevard Clamps, Rail Sleeves: In compliance to ASTM F 626, pressed steel galvanized after fabrication having a minimum zinc coating of 1.20 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Truss Rod Assembly: In compliance with ASTM F 626, 3/8 inch (9.53 mm) diameter steel truss rod with a pressed steel tightener, minimum zinc coating of 1.2 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2), assembly capable of withstanding a tension of 2,000 lbs. (970 kg). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Tension Bars: In compliance with ASTM F 626. Galvanized steel one-piece length 2 inch (50 mm) less than the fabric height. Minimum zinc coating 1.2 oz. /ft2 (366 g/m2). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Bars for 2 in. (50 mm) and 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) mesh shall have a minimum cross section of 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) by 3/4 in. (19 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Bars for 1 in. (25 mm) mesh shall have a cross section of 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) by 3/8 in. (9.5 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Small mesh 3/8 in. (10 mm), 1/2 in. (13 mm) and 5/8 in. (16 mm) shall be attached (sandwiched) to the terminal post using a galvanized steel strap having a minimum cross section of 2 in. (51 mm) by 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) with holes spaced 15 in. (381 mm) on center to accommodate 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) carriage bolts which are to be thru bolted thru the strap the mesh and thru the terminal post. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Barbed Wire Arms: In compliance with ASTM F 626, pressed steel galvanized after fabrication, minimum zinc coating of 1.20 oz./ft2 (366 g/m2), capable of supporting a vertical 250 lb (113 kg) load. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Type I - three strand 45 degree (0.785 rad) arm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Type II - three strand vertical arm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Type III - V shaped six strand arm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Polymer Coated Color Fittings: In compliance with ASTM F 626. Polymer coating minimum thickness 0.006 in. (0.152 mm) fused and adhered to the specified zinc coated fittings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Match color to fence system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.8 | TIE WIRE AND HOG RINGS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Tie Wire and Hog Rings: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Galvanized minimum zinc coating 1.20 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2) 9 gauge (0.148) (3.76 mm) steel wire in compliance with ASTM F 626. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Aluminum alloy 9 gauge hog rings available for metallic coated fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Polymer coated, match the coating, class and color to that of the chain link fabric. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.9 | SWING GATES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Swing Gates: Galvanized steel welded fabrication in compliance with ASTM F 900. Gate frame members 1.900 in. OD (48.3 mm) Frame members spaced no greater than 8 ft. (2440 mm) apart vertically and horizontally. Welded joints protected by applying zinc-rich paint in accordance with ASTM Practice A 780. Positive locking gate latch fabricated of 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) thick by 1-3/4 inch (44.45 mm) pressed steel galvanized after fabrication. Galvanized malleable iron or heavy gauge pressed steel post and frame hinges. Gateposts, ASTM F 1083 schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Gate Pipe Frame Specification: ASTM F 1083 schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Gate Pipe Frame Specification: ASTM F 1043 Group IC WT 40 galvanized steel pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Match gate fabric to that of the fence system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Polymer coated gate frames and gateposts; match the coating type and color to that specified for the fence framework. Moveable parts such as hinges, latches and drop rods may be field coated using a liquid polymer touch up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Electrically operated gates must comply with ASTM F 2200 and UL325. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Gateposts: Schedule 40 pipe in compliance with ASTM F 1083. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.10 | HORIZONTAL SLIDE GATES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Type I-Overhead Slide Gates: In compliance with ASTM 1184 Type I. Gate framing to be of welded construction, minimum 1.900 inch OD (48.3 mm) pipe members. Framing members to be spaced no more than 8 feet (2440 mm) apart horizontally and vertically. Welded joints are to be protected by applying zinc-rich paint in accordance with ASTM A 780. Positive locking latch, 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) thick by 1-3/4 inches (44.45 mm) pressed steel, galvanized after fabrication. Galvanized steel drop bars to be provided with double gates. Chain link fabric to match the fence system. Manufacturer's standard overhead beam/structure, track, rollers and accessories designed to support the load of the gate panel taking into consideration wind load and possible icing. The support beam/structure to be galvanized or receive proper corrosion protection. Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe gateposts in compliance with ASTM F 1083. Post size for gate openings up to and including 10 ft. (3.05 m) shall be 2.875 in OD (73 mm), openings greater than 10 ft. (3.05 m) up to 24 ft. (7.3 m) 4.000 in. OD (101.6 mm), openings greater than 24 ft. (7.3 m) up to 40 ft. (12.2 m) double 4.000 in. OD (101.6 mm) posts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Gate Pipe Frame Specification: ASTM F 1083 schedule 40 pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Gate Pipe Frame Specification: ASTM F 1043 Group IC WT 40 pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Cantilever Slide Gates: In compliance with ASTM F 1184 Type II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Class 1-External Roller Design: Horizontal top and bottom steel pipe "track" members to be 2.375 in. OD (60.3 mm), vertical and internal members 1.900 in. O.D. Gate frame to be fabricated by welding, vertical and horizontal members installed no greater than 8 ft. (2440 mm) apart. Welded joints are to be protected by applying zinc-rich paint in accordance with ASTM Practice A 780. Gates designed to open or close by applying an initial pull force no greater 40 lbs. (18.14 kg). Match chain link fabric to that of the fence system. Positive locking latch fabricated from 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) by 1 3/4 in. (44.45 mm) galvanized pressed steel. Galvanized steel drop bars provided with double gates. Gateposts, 4.000 in. OD (101.6 mm) schedule 40 pipe per ASTM F 1083. Provide safety protective guards for the top and bottom external rollers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Gate Pipe Frame Specification: ASTM F 1083 schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| b. | Gate Pipe Frame Specifications: ASTM F 1043 Group IC WT 40 galvanized steel pipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Class 2-Internal Roller Design: Gate frame fabricated by welding, vertical and horizontal members installed no greater than 8 ft. (2440 mm) apart. Class 2 cantilever slide gates to comply with the performance deflection criteria listed in ASTM F 1184. Gates designed to open or close by applying an initial pull force no greater than 40 lbs. (18.14 kg). Internal truck assemblies designed to handle the forces required for gate size opening and height. Match chain link fabric to that of the fence system. Gateposts, 4.000 in. O.D. (106.1 mm) schedule 40 pipe per ASTM F 1083. Internal roller cantilever designs vary by manufacturer and material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Steel Pipe Frame Design: Match the specification of Class 1 cantilever slide gate. Securely bolt an extruded aluminum enclosed track to the top horizontal member that is designed to accommodate internal roller assemblies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| b. | Aluminum Frame Design: Aluminum rectangular members of various shapes and wall thickness per manufacturers design for gate opening and height. Top horizontal member to be one-piece extruded section having an integral internal track to accommodate truck assemblies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Polymer coated horizontal slide gates and posts shall match the coating type and color as that specified for the fence framework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Electrically operated gates must be manufactured and installed to comply with the safety requirements of ASTM F 2200 and UL 325. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.11 | CONCRETE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Concrete for post footings shall have a 28-day compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | CLEARING FENCE LINE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Surveying, clearing, grubbing, grading and removal of debris for the fence line or any required clear areas adjacent to the fence line is as indicated on the Drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | This work is included in the earthwork contractor contract under the provisions of Section 02300 - Earthwork. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | This work is the responsibility of the fence contractor in accordance with the provisions of Section 02300 - Earthwork. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Posts: Posts shall be set plumb in concrete footings in accordance with ASTM F 567. Minimum footing depth, 24 inches (609.6 mm) plus an additional 3 inches (76.2 mm) for each 1 ft. (305 mm) increase in the fence height over 4 ft. (1220 mm). Minimum footing diameter four times the largest cross section of the post up to 4 inches (101.6 mm) and three times the largest cross section of post greater than 4 inches (101.6 mm). Top of post concrete footing to be crowned to shed water away from the post. Line posts installed at intervals not exceeding 10 ft. (3.05 m) on center. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Top of post concrete footing to be at grade. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Top of post concrete footing to be 6 inches (152 mm) below grade. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Top rail: When specified, install 21 feet (6.4 m) lengths of rail continuous thru the line post or barb arm loop top. Splice rail using top rail sleeves minimum 6 inches (152 mm) long. The rail shall be secured to the terminal post by a brace band and rail end. Bottom rail or intermediate rail shall be field cut and secured to the line posts using boulevard bands. Fences 12 feet (3.66 m) high or higher require mid rail. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Terminal posts: End, corner, pull and gate posts shall be braced and trussed for fence 6 ft. (1.8 m) and higher and for fences 5 ft. (1.5 m) in height not having a top rail. The horizontal brace rail and diagonal truss rod shall be installed in accordance with ASTM F 567. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Tension wire: Shall be installed 4 inches (101.6 mm) up from the bottom of the fabric. Fences without top rail shall have a tension wire installed 4 in. (101.6 mm) down from the top of the fabric. Tension wire to be stretched taut, independently and prior to the fabric, between the terminal posts and secured to the terminal post using a brace band. Secure the tension wire to each line post with a tie wire. Install the top tension wire through the barb arm loop for fences having barbed wire and no top rail. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | CHAIN LINK FABRIC INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Chain Link Fabric: Install fabric to framework as specified below. Attach fabric to the terminal post by threading the tension bar through the fabric; secure the tension bar to the terminal post with tension bands and 5/16 inches (7.94 mm) carriage bolts spaced no greater than 12 inches (304.8 mm) on center. Small mesh fabric less than 1 inch (25 mm), attach to terminal post by sandwiching the mesh between the post and a vertical 2 inch wide (50mm) by 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) steel bar using carriage bolts, thru bolted thru the bar, mesh and post spaced 15 inches (381 mm) on center. Chain link fabric to be stretched taut free of sag. Fabric to be secured to the line post with tie wires spaced no greater than 12 inches (304.8 mm) on center and to rail spaced no greater than 18 inches (457.2 mm) on center. Secure fabric to the tension wire with hog rings spaced no greater than 18 inches (457.2 mm) apart. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Install fabric to outside of the framework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Install fabric to inside of the framework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Tie wire shall be wrapped around the post or rail and attached to the fabric wire picket on each side by twisting the tie wire around the fabric wire picket two full turns. Excess wire shall be cut off and bent over to prevent injury. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Tie wire shall be wrapped 360 degrees (6.28 rad) around the post or rail and the two ends twisted together three full turns. Excess wire shall be cut off and bent over to prevent injury. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | The installed fabric shall have a ground clearance of no more than 2 inches (50 mm).. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | BARBED WIRE INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Barbed Wire: Stretch taut between terminal posts and secured in the slots provided on the line post barb arms. Attach each strand of barbed wire to the terminal post using a brace band. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Provide Type I-single 45 degree barb arms, arms facing outward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Provide Type I-single 45 degree barb arms, arms facing inward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Provide Type II barb arms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Provide Type III barb arms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | GATE INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Swing Gates: Installation of swing gates and gateposts in compliance with ASTM F 567. Gates shall be plumb in the closed position having a bottom clearance of 3 inches (76 mm) grade permitting. Hinge and latch offset opening space shall be no greater than 3 inches (76 mm) in the closed position. Double gate drop bar receivers shall be set in a concrete footing minimum 6 inches (152 mm) diameter 24 inches (609.6 mm) deep. Gate leaf holdbacks shall be installed for all double gates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Direction of swing shall be inward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Direction of swing shall be outward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Electrically operated gates must be manufactured and installed in compliance with ASTM F 2200 and UL 325. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Horizontal Slide Gates: Installation varies by design and manufacturer, install according to manufacturers instructions and in accordance with ASTM F 567. Gates shall be plum in the closed position, installed to slide with an initial pull force no greater than 40 lbs. (18.14 kg). Double gate drop bar receivers to be installed in a concrete footing minimum 6 inches (152 mm) diameter, 24 inches (609.6 mm) deep. Roller guards and guide posts must be installed on Type I external roller cantilever slide gate in compliance with ASTM F 1184. Ground clearance shall be 3 inches (76 mm), grade permitting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Electrically operated gates must be manufactured and installed in compliance with ASTM F 2200 and UL 325. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.6 | BARBED TAPE INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Barbed tape when specified shall be installed in accordance with F 1911. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.7 | NUTS AND BOLTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Bolts: Carriage bolts used for fittings shall be installed with the head on the secure side of the fence. All bolts shall be peened over to prevent removal of the nut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.8 | ELECTRICAL GROUNDING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Grounding: Grounding of the fence and gates is not the responsibility of the fence contractor and not included in the fencing scope of work for this contract. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.9 | CLEAN UP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Clean Up: The area of the fence line shall be left neat and free of any debris caused by the fence installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||