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SECTION 323119

SECURITY FENCING AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Attention is directed to the Contract and General Conditions and all Sections of Division 01 – General Requirements which are hereby made a part of the Specification.

B. Examine all Drawings and all other Sections of the Specifications for requirements therein affecting the Work of this Section.

C. Coordinate Work with that of all other trades affecting or affected by Work of the Section.

Cooperate with such trades to assure steady progress of all Work under the Contract.

D. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Section 033001 "Cast In Place Concrete"

2. Section 323113 "Chain Link Fence and Gate" for post foundations.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings: For gates. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other Work. Identify the necessary and included gate hardware required for the application.

C. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency, for metallic-coated tubular picket fences, including finish, indicating compliance with referenced standard.

D. Manufacturer’s product literature shall be submitted prior to installation.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Fabricator of products.

B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code – for steel welding.

C. Emergency Access Requirements: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for automatic gate operators on gates that must provide emergency access.

D. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

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1.4 WARRANTY

A. All structural fence components (i.e. rails, pickets, and posts) shall be warranted within specified limitations, by the manufacturer for a period of 20 years from date of original purchase. Warranty shall cover any defects in material finish, including cracking, peeling, chipping, blistering or corroding.

B. Reimbursement for labor necessary to restore or replace components that have been found to be defective under the terms of manufactures warranty shall be guaranteed for five (5) years from date of original purchase.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following or equal in material quality and appearance:

1. Fencing & Gates

Ameristar Echelon II Style: Classic Height: 6’ Post Spacing: 8’ Post Size: 3” square Color: Black Rail Option: 3-Rail

The Basis of Design for the fencing system is specifically selected to match the aesthetics of the adjacent Visitor Center. ‘Brand name or equal’ products will be evaluated and considered for award; however, a critical salient characteristic for approval is that the proposed system must aesthetically match the existing Visitor Center fencing (including color, profile, and material finish) to maintain campus continuity. Any substitutions submitted for approval will require the Contractor to provide detailed shop drawings, product data, and physical samples for COR review and approval prior to fabrication.

B. Hardware:

1. Brackets: To connect fence sections shall be made using one-way tamperproof security nuts with carriage bolt.

C. Completed panels shall be capable of supporting a 300 lb. load (applied at midspan) without permanent deformation. Panels shall be biasable to a 25% change in grade.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for site clearing, earthwork, pavement work, construction layout, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

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B. Do not begin installation before final grading is completed unless otherwise permitted by the

COR.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Stake locations of fence lines, gates, and terminal posts.

3.3 FENCE INSTALLATION

A. Install fences according to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Install fences by setting posts as indicated and fastening infill panels to posts.

C. Post Excavation: Drill or hand-excavate holes for posts in firm, undisturbed soil as recommended by manufacturer.

D. Post Setting: Set posts in concrete within compacted, undisturbed soil.

1. Verify that posts are set plumb, aligned, and at correct height and spacing, and hold in position during setting with concrete or mechanical devices.

2. Concrete Fill: Place concrete around posts and vibrate or tamp for consolidation. Protect aboveground portion of posts from concrete splatter.

a. Exposed Concrete: Extend 2 inches above grade. Finish and slope top surface to drain water away from post.

3. Posts Set in Concrete: Extend post to within 6 inches of specified excavation depth (minimum 5’-6” deep or as specified by manufacturer x 12” diameter), but not closer than 3 inches to bottom of concrete.

3.4 GATE INSTALLATION

A. Install gates according to manufacturer's written instructions, level, plumb, and secure for full opening without interference. Type and quantity of gate hinges shall be based on the application;

weight, height, and number of gate cycles. Gate hardware shall be provided by the manufacture of the gate and shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations. Attach hardware using tamper-resistant or concealed means. Install ground-set items in concrete for anchorage. Adjust hardware for smooth operation and lubricate where necessary.

3.5 GROUNDING AND BONDING

A. Grounding Method: At each grounding location, drive a grounding rod vertically until the top is 6 inches below finished grade. Connect rod to fence with No. 6 AWG conductor. Connect conductor to each fence component at the grounding location.

B. Bonding Method for Gates: Connect bonding jumper between gate post and gate frame.

C. Connections: Make connections so possibility of galvanic action or electrolysis is minimized.

Select connectors, connection hardware, conductors, and connection methods so metals in direct contact shall be galvanically compatible.

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1. Use electroplated or hot-tin-coated materials to ensure high conductivity and to make contact points closer in order of galvanic series.

2. Make connections with clean, bare metal at points of contact.

3. Coat and seal connections having dissimilar metals with inert material to prevent future penetration of moisture to contact surfaces.

D. Bonding to Lightning-Protection System: If fence terminates at lightning-protected building or structure, ground the fence and bond the fence grounding conductor to lightning-protection down conductor or lightning-protection grounding conductor, complying with NFPA 780.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Grounding-Resistance Testing: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

1. Grounding-Resistance Tests: Subject completed grounding system to a megger test at each grounding location. Measure grounding resistance not less than two full days after last trace of precipitation, without soil having been moistened by any means other than natural drainage or seepage and without chemical treatment or other artificial means of reducing natural grounding resistance. Perform tests by two-point method according to IEEE 81.

2. Excessive Grounding Resistance: If resistance to grounding exceeds specified value, notify the COR promptly. Include recommendations for reducing grounding resistance and a proposal to accomplish recommended Work.

3. Report: Prepare test reports certified by a testing agency of grounding resistance at each test location. Include observations of weather and other phenomena that may affect test results.

3.7 ADJUSTING

A. Gates: Adjust gates to operate smoothly, easily, and quietly, free of binding, warp, excessive deflection, distortion, nonalignment, misplacement, disruption, or malfunction, throughout entire operational range. Confirm that latches and locks engage accurately and securely without forcing or binding.

B. Lubricate hardware and other moving parts.

3.8 DEMONSTRATION

A. Train Owner’s personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain gates.

END OF SECTION