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SECTION 01560

BARRIERS

PART 1

GENERAL

1 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of furnishing, installing, and maintaining barriers to protect existing facilities and the public from construction operations.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1

GENERAL

A.

Material may be new or used, but shall be suitable for intended purpose. Fences and barriers shall be structurally adequate and neat in appearance.

2.2

FENCING

A.

Safety Barrier Fence: Orange plastic fence, minimum height, 4 feet.

2.3

BARRICADES AND SIGNS

A.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI, 2003 edition.

2.4

LUMBER

A.

Free of nails, large knot holes and splinters.

2.5

BARRIER TAPE

A.

Banner Guard, imprinted with "CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION AREA", manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc., Houston, Texas, or approved equal.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1

PROTECTION OF PUBLIC

A.

Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

No illuminated barricades are required by the USDA Forest Service.

B. Erect and maintain barricades, lights, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with MUTCD-2003, when and if required by ODOT, for roadway activities.

C. Illuminate barricades and obstructions at night if required by ODOT or other authorities; keep safety lights burning from sunset to sunrise.

D. Adequately barricade and post open cuts in or adjacent to thoroughfares.

E. Protect pedestrian traffic by guardrails or fences.

F. Cover pipes, hoses, and power lines crossing sidewalks and walkways with troughs using beveled edge boards.

G. Erect and maintain sufficient detour signs at road closures and along detour routes.

END OF SECTION

WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST,

01560-1

ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, PROJECT NO.

BARRIERS