Exhibit D - Drawings and Specifications.pdf
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- Upshur County, West Virginia
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This document contains the technical specifications for a chain link fence and gate system required for the Buckhannon USPFO Perimeter Fence Replacement (Construction) project in West Virginia. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing galvanized steel chain-link fabric, framework, barbed wire, grounding, and various gate types such as horizontal sliding and swing gates. The project is located in Kanawha County and the City of Charleston. Key details include dimensional requirements, material specifications, performance criteria, installation procedures, testing and quality control, and closeout documentation. The contract will be awarded by the State of West Virginia. Pricing is expected to be based on unit costs for the various fence and gate components and accessories. No additional information is provided regarding set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or contract term.
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CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Contract Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Galvanized steel chain-link fabric.
2. Galvanized steel framework.
3. Barbed wire.
4. Grounding and bonding.
5. Horizontal Sliding Gates.
6. Swing Gates.
7. Field fencing.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 31 Section "Earth Moving" for filling and for grading work.
2. Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for concrete post footings.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. CLFMI: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute.
B. Technical Advisor: An employee of the company producing the system who is certified in writing by the manufacturer o be technically qualified in design, installation, and servicing of the required gate systems. Personnel involved solely in sales do not qualify.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Material descriptions, construction details, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for the following:
1. Fence and gate posts, rails, and fittings.
2. Chain-link fabric, reinforcements, and attachments.
3. Gates and hardware.
4. Barbed wire.
5. Heavy Duty Slide Gates.
6. Swing Gates.
B. Shop Drawings: Show locations of fence, each gate, posts, rails, and tension wires and details of extended posts, extension arms, gate swing, or other operation, hardware, and accessories.
Indicate materials, dimensions, sizes, weights, and finishes of components. Include plans, elevations, sections, gate swing and other required installation and operational clearances, and details of post anchorage and attachment and bracing.
C. Product Certifications:
1. Signed by manufacturers of chain-link fences certifying that products furnished comply with requirements.
2. All cantilever gate aluminum welders and welding processes must be certified per section 2.1-A/2
3. Gate system(s) manufacturer shall supply gate performance certification as per specification section 2.6 A/1.
D. Qualification Data: For firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and COTR, and other information specified.
E. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance of chain-link fence and gate grounding and bonding with performance requirements.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has completed chain-link fences and gates similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.
B. Testing Agency Qualifications: Testing agency as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.7 or a member company of the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and that is acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Person currently certified by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association or the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, to supervise on-site testing specified in Part 3.
C. Source Limitations for Chain-Link Fences and Gates: Obtain each color, grade, finish, type, and variety of component for chain-link fences and gates from one source with resources to provide chain-link fences and gates of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties.
1.6 CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS
A. Operation and Maintenance Data for each Gate Type: Deliver 3 copies of instructions for operation, maintenance, recommendations, and parts manuals covering the installed products to the Owners Representative. Include name, address and telephone number of nearest fully equipped service organization.
B. Certification: Deliver to the Owners Representative written certification from the manufacturer’s technical advisor that the gate systems and accessories are installed and operating properly. Include System Acceptance Test Report as per specification 2.7-E-7 /c.-5 and 1.5- D
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by COTR or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:
1. Notify COTR not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.
2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without COTR's written permission.
B. Field Measurements: Verify layout information for chain-link fences and gates shown on Contract Drawings in relation to property survey and existing structures. Verify dimensions by field measurements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CHAIN-LINK FENCE FABRIC
A. Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric: Height indicated on Contract Drawings. Provide fabric fabricated in one-piece widths for fencing in height of 12 feet and less. Comply with CLFMI's "Product Manual" and with requirements indicated below:
1. Mesh and Wire Size: As indicated on Contract Drawings.
2. Zinc-Coated Fabric: ASTM A 392, with zinc coating applied to steel wire before weaving according to ASTM A 817, Type II, zinc coated (galvanized) with the following minimum coating weight:
a. Class 1: Not less than 1.2 oz./sq. ft. of uncoated wire surface.
b. Class 2: Not less than 2 oz./sq. ft. of uncoated wire surface.
3. Coat selvage ends of fabric that is metallic coated during the weaving process with manufacturer's standard clear protective coating.
B. Selvage: Knuckled at both selvages.
2.2 INDUSTRIAL FENCE FRAMING
A. Round Steel Pipe: Standard weight, Schedule 40, galvanized steel pipe complying with ASTM F 1083. Comply with ASTM F 1043, Material Design Group IA, external and internal coating Type A, consisting of not less than 1.8-oz./sq. ft. zinc; and the following strength and stiffness requirements:
1. Line, End, Corner, and Pull Posts and Top Rail: Per requirements for Heavy Industrial Fence.
B. Roll-Formed Steel Shapes: C-sections or other shape, produced from structural steel. Comply with ASTM F 1043, Material Design Group II, with minimum yield strength of 45,000 psi; and the following coating and strength and stiffness requirements:
1. Coating: Type A, consisting of not less than minimum 2.0-oz./sq. ft. average zinc coating per ASTM A 123/A 123M or 4.0-oz./sq. ft. zinc coating per
ASTM A 653/A 653M.
2. Line, End, Corner, and Pull Posts and Top Rail: Per requirements for Heavy Industrial Fence.
3. Line, End, Corner, and Pull Posts and Top Rail: Per requirements for Light Industrial Fence.
C. Roll-Formed Steel Shapes: Hot-rolled H-beams or other shape, produced from structural steel.
Comply with ASTM F 1043, Material Design Group III, with minimum yield strength of 45,000 psi; Heavy Industrial Fence strength and stiffness for line posts, and external and internal coating Type A, consisting of not less than minimum 2.0-oz./sq. ft. average zinc coating per ASTM A 123/A 123M or 4.0-oz./sq. ft. zinc coating per ASTM A 653/A 653M.
D. Square Steel Tubing: Galvanized steel-tubing end, corner, and pull posts and top rail with coating Type A, consisting of not less than 1.8-oz./sq. ft. zinc according to ASTM F 1043, and complying with CLFMI's "Product Manual," Type I for the following components and fence fabric height:
1. End, Corner, and Pull Posts: For fence fabric height more than 6 feet.
E. Post Brace Rails: Provide brace rail with truss rod assembly for each gate, end, and pull post.
Provide two brace rails extending in opposing directions, each with truss rod assembly, for each corner post and for pull posts. Provide rail ends and clamps for attaching rails to posts.
2.3 TENSION WIRE
A. General: Provide horizontal tension wire at the following locations:
1. Location: Extended along top and bottom of fence fabric.
B. Metallic-Coated Steel Wire: 0.177-inch- diameter, marcelled tension wire complying with ASTM A 824 and the following:
1. Coating: Type II, zinc coated (galvanized) by the hot-dip process, with the following minimum coating weight:
a. Matching chain-link fabric coating weight.
2.4 INDUSTRIAL SWING GATES
A. General: Comply with ASTM F 900 for the following swing-gate types:
1. Single gate.
B. Metal Pipe and Tubing: Galvanized steel. Comply with ASTM F 1083 and ASTM F 1043 for materials and protective coatings.
C. Frames and Bracing: Fabricate members from galvanized steel tubing with outside dimension and weight according to ASTM F 900 for the following gate fabric height:
1. Gate Fabric Height: More than 6 feet.
D. Frame Corner Construction: As follows:
1. Welded or assembled with corner fittings and 5/16-inch- diameter, adjustable truss rods for panels 5 feet wide or wider.
E. Gate Posts: Fabricate members from round aluminum pipe with outside dimension and weight according to ASTM F 900 for the following gate fabric heights and leaf widths:
1. Gate Fabric Height by Leaf Width: Over 6 feet by 6 feet or less.
F. Extended Gate Posts and Frame Members: Extend gate posts and frame end members above top of chain-link fabric at both ends of gate frame as required to attach barbed wire assemblies.
G. Hardware: Latches permitting operation from both sides of gate, hinges, center gate stops and, for each gate leaf more than 3 feet wide, keepers. Fabricate latches with integral eye openings for padlocking; padlock accessible from both sides of gate.
2.5 INDUSTRIAL HORIZONTAL SLIDE GATES
A. General: Comply with ASTM F 1184, Type II, Class 2 for the following slide-gate types and as listed below. ASTM offers minimal requirements; cantilever sliding gate system(s) shall additionally meet the performance requirements as listed in spec section 2.6-A/1:
1. Certification of Performance Criteria
a. Manufacturer of gate system shall provide certification stating the gate system includes the following material components that provide superior performance and longevity. Alternate designs built to minimum ASTM F1184 standards that do not include these additional structural features shall not be accepted.
b. Gate track system shall be keyed to interlock into gate frame member (providing 200% additional strength when compared to weld only keyless systems). When interlocked with and welded to the "keyed" frame top member, gate track forms a composite structure.
c. Gate shall have a minimum counterbalance length of 50% opening width which provides a 36% increase in lateral resistance (when compared to ASTM minimum of 40% counterbalance).
d. To provide superior structural integrity, major vertical members shall be used with spacing between verticals to be less than the gate frame height.
e. Entire gate frame (including counterbalance section) shall include 2 adjustable stainless steel cables (minimum 3/16”) per bay to allow complete gate frame adjustment (maintaining strongest structural square and level orientation).
f. Gate truck assemblies shall be tested for continuous duty and shall have plated steel bearings meeting ASTM B 117-07 salt spray test with no red rust after 790 hours (see 1.02 E). Bearings shall be specifically designed for roller applications with full compliment ball bearings, shock resistant outer races, and captured seals.
g. Gate truck assemblies shall be supported by a minimum 5/8” plated steel bolt with self aligning capability, rated to support a 2,000 # reaction load.
h. Hanger brackets shall be hot dipped galvanized steel with a minimum 3/8” thickness that is also gusseted for additional strength.
i. Gate top track and supporting hangar bracket assemblies shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer to withstand a 2,000 lb. vertical reaction load without exceeding allowable stresses.
2. Scope of work: The scope of work is furnishing and erecting cantilever slide gate(s) as shown at the location(s) on the Contract Drawing(s).
a. The cantilever slide gate shall be a Fortress Gate as manufactured by The Tymetal Corp; 2566 State Route 40; Greenwich, NY, 12834 (800-328-4283), or approved equal.
b. Box Frame Cantilever Gates: Utilize for 30 foot wide openings, 8 in height, that are reinforced.
c. Heavy Duty Cantilever Gates: Utilize for openings up to 30 feet in opening width that are non-reinforced.
B. Metal Pipe and Tubing: Galvanized steel. Comply with ASTM F 1083 and ASTM F 1043 for materials and protective coatings.
C. Materials:
1. The gate frame shall be fabricated from 6063-T5 aluminum alloy extrusions. The top member shall be a 3" x 5" aluminum structural channel/tube extrusion weighing not less than 3.9 lbs/lf. This is also referred to as a “5” extrusion” or “large primary”. This member shall be “keyed” to interlock with the “keyed” track member. If fabricated as a single horizontal piece, the bottom member shall be a 2" x 5" aluminum structural tube weighing not less than 2.0 lbs/lf. If fabricated in two horizontal pieces, the bottom member shall be a 5" aluminum structural channel weighing not less than 2.65 lbs/lf. The two horizontal pieces or sections shall be spliced in the field.
SPLICING: A 1/4" x 5" x 24" galvanized steel splice plate shall be used to secure the two 5" channel bottom members together utilizing eight (8) 3/8" x 1 1/2" plated carriage bolts with lock nuts. The top members will be spliced together on the side opposite the track member using a 1/4" x 2" x 24" aluminum splice plate secured with six (6) 1/4" x 1/2" drive rivets on one side and welded to the top member on the other side. On the track side, the track is overlapped 24" onto the opposing section, interlocked with the primary member and vertically secured on top using six (6) 1/4" x 1/2" drive rivets and secured on the bottom using six (6) 5/16" x 1" plated hex head cap screws. The respective splice end vertical member shall be 1"x2” weighing not less than .82 lbs/lf. The 1"x2" members will be joined utilizing 5/16" x 3” plated hex head cap screws, quantity varying by height of gate.
2. The vertical members shall alternate between 2" x 2" and 1" x 2" in cross section weighing not less 1.1 lbs/lf and .82 lbs/lf respectively. The spacing for the vertical intermediates shall be no greater than half the height of the gate frame.
3. The gate frame shall be fabricated in one or multiple sections depending on size requirements/ constraints.
4. The gate frame shall have a separate semi-enclosed “keyed” track, extruded from 6105- T6 aluminum alloy, weighing not less than 2.9 lbs/lf. Track member to be located on only one side of the top primary. When interlocked with the “keyed” top member and welded to it, it forms a composite structure with the top of the gate frame. Welds to be placed alternately along the top and side of the track at 9" centers and will be a minimum of 2" long.
5. The gate frame is to be supported from the track by two swivel type, self-aligning, 4 or 8-wheeled, sealed lubricant, ball-bearing truck assemblies. The bottom of the support posts shall be equipped with two pairs of 3" rubber guide wheels.
6. Diagonal “X” bracing of 3/16" minimum diameter stainless steel aircraft cable shall be installed to brace the gate.
7. The gate shall be completed by installation of approved filler as specified. It shall extend the entire length of the gate which (including the opening and counterbalance) and shall be secured at the ends by standard fence industry tension bars and tied with standard fence industry ties at each vertical member.
8. The gate and installation shall conform to ASTM F-1184 standards for aluminum cantilever slide gates, Type II, Class 2 and as specified in specification section 2.6 – A/1.
D. Gate Posts: Fabricate members from 4” OD SCH 40 round galvanized steel pipe with concrete footings as specified by the COTR and outside dimension and minimum weight according to ASTM F 1184 for the following gate characteristics:
1. Type II, Class 2 Gate Opening.
E. Extended Gate Posts and Frame Members: Extend gate posts and frame end members above top of chain-link fabric at both ends of gate frame as required to attach barbed wire assemblies.
F. Guide Posts and Roller Guards: As required per ASTM F 1184.
G. Hardware: Latches permitting operation from both sides of gate, locking devices, hangers, roller assemblies and stops. Fabricate latches with integral eye openings for padlocking;
padlock accessible from both sides of gate.
H. Installation: Excavate, place concrete and install 4” OD posts in footings as detailed, and in accordance with the COTR’s design. Install hanger brackets and guide roller assemblies, attach truck assemblies to hanger and make final adjustments to align gate with latch.
2.6 FITTINGS
A. General: Provide fittings for a complete fence installation, including special fittings for corners.
Comply with ASTM F 626.
B. Post and Line Caps: Hot-dip galvanized pressed steel or hot-dip galvanized cast iron. Provide weathertight closure cap for each post.
1. Provide line post caps with loop to receive tension wire or top rail.
C. Rail and Brace Ends: Hot-dip galvanized pressed steel or hot-dip galvanized cast iron. Provide rail ends or other means for attaching rails securely to each gate, corner, pull, and end post.
D. Tension and Brace Bands: Hot-dip galvanized pressed steel.
E. Tension Bars: Hot-dip galvanized steel, length not less than 2 inches shorter than full height of chain-link fabric. Provide one bar for each gate and end post, and two for each corner and pull post, unless fabric is integrally woven into post.
F. Truss Rod Assemblies: Hot-dip galvanized steel rod and turnbuckle or other means of adjustment.
G. Barbed Wire Arms: Hot-dip galvanized pressed steel. Provide the following type, according to ASTM F 626, with clips, slots, or other means for attaching strands of barbed wire, integral with post cap; one for each post, unless otherwise indicated. Provide line posts with arms designed with opening to accommodate tension wire. Provide corner arms at fence corner posts, unless extended posts are indicated.
1. Type I, single slanted arm.
H. Tie Wires, Clips, and Fasteners: Provide the following types according to ASTM F 626:
1. Standard Round Wire Ties: For attaching chain-link fabric to posts, rails, and frames, complying with the following:
a. Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel: 0.148-inch- diameter wire; galvanized coating thickness matching coating thickness of chain-link fence fabric.
2. Power-driven fasteners.
3. Round Wire Clips: Hot-dip galvanized steel or aluminum for attaching chain-link fabric to H-beam posts.
4. Round Wire Hog Rings: Hot-dip galvanized steel or aluminum for attaching chain-link fabric to horizontal tension wires.
I. Pipe Sleeves: For posts set into concrete, provide preset hot-dip galvanized steel pipe sleeves complying with ASTM A 53, not less than 6 inches long with inside dimensions not less than 1/2 inch more than outside dimension of post, and flat steel plate forming bottom closure.
2.7 BARBED WIRE
A. Zinc-Coated Steel Barbed Wire: Comply with ASTM A 121, Chain-Link Fence grade for the following two-strand barbed wire:
1. Standard Size and Construction: 0.099-inch- diameter line wire with 0.080-inch-diameter, 2-point round barbs spaced not more than 4 inches o.c.
2.8 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
A. General: Comply with ACI 301 for cast-in-place concrete.
B. Materials: Portland cement complying with ASTM C 150 aggregates complying with ASTM C 33, and potable water for ready-mixed concrete complying with ASTM C 94.
Measure, batch, and mix Project-site-mixed concrete according to ASTM C 94.
1. Concrete Mixes: Normal-weight concrete with not less than 3000-psi compressive strength (28 days), 3-inch slump, and 1-inch maximum size aggregate.
C. Materials: Dry-packaged concrete mix complying with ASTM C 387 for normal-weight concrete mixed with potable water according to manufacturer's written instructions.
2.9 GROUT AND ANCHORING CEMENT
A. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Premixed, factory-packaged, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous grout complying with ASTM C 1107. Provide grout, recommended in writing by manufacturer, for exterior applications.
B. Erosion-Resistant Anchoring Cement: Factory-packaged, nonshrink, nonstaining, hydraulic-controlled expansion cement formulation for mixing with potable water at Project site to create pourable anchoring, patching, and grouting compound. Provide formulation that is resistant to erosion from water exposure without needing protection by a sealer or waterproof coating and that is recommended in writing by manufacturer for exterior applications.
2.10 FENCE GROUNDING
A. Conductors: Bare, solid wire for No. 6 AWG and smaller; stranded wire for No. 4 AWG and larger.
1. Material Above Finished Grade: Copper.
2. Material On or Below Finished Grade: Copper.
3. Bonding Jumpers: Braided copper tape, 1 inch wide, woven of No. 30 AWG bare copper wire, terminated with copper ferrules.
B. Connectors and Ground Rods: Listed in UL 467.
1. Connectors for Below-Grade Use: Exothermic welded type.
2. Ground Rods: Copper-clad steel.
a. Size: 5/8 inch by 96 inches.
2.11 FIELD FENCE AND GATES
A. General: Posts for farm-field fence shall be wood. Gate frames shall be constructed of tubing having the dimensions and weights called for in the Plans. Gate frames may be constructed using pressed steel corner fittings or die-cast aluminum corner fittings, may be provided with heavy malleable iron corner fittings or otherwise shall be of an adequate, sturdy design. Gate frame corner attachments may be of welded construction, if the gate frame receives its coating protection after fabrication of the gate structure is completed. All gate frames shall have truss rods as shown on the Plans. All gates shall be equipped with approved latches, stops, suitable locking devices, and satisfactory provisions for padlocking. Means shall be provided for securing and supporting the free ends of vehicular gates in the open position. Hinges shall be malleable iron, pivot type, heavy and strong, with large bearing surfaces for clamping onto the posts, or equal. Hinges shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate and shall be so arranged that a closed gate cannot be lifted off its hinges to obtain entry. Vehicular gates shall be capable of being operated easily by one person and shall be of the full 180 degree open swing type. Pedestrian gates shall be equipped with a positive stop which will not permit the gate to swing toward the highway and shall be provided with a satisfactory spring or other positive means to maintain the gate in a closed position.
B. Materials:
1. Farm-field fence (woven wire): Zinc-coated (galvanized) iron or steel farm-field and railroad right-of-way wire fencing.
a. This fending shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 279 and details shown on the Plans. Either of the following styles and coating classes may be used:
1) Style 1047-6-9 with Class 1 coating.
2) Style 1047-6-11 with Class 3 coating.
b. Zinc coating for miscellaneous steel fittings and hardware shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 232. Zinc coating for clips used for securing fence or wire shall conform to AASHTO M 279, Class 1 coating.
2. Pressure-treated wood posts and braces: Wood posts shall meet the requirements of
AASHTO M 168.
a. The preservative shall be one of the following:
1) Coal tar creosote meeting AWPA P1. Creosote shall be analyzed by AWPA A1.
2) Waterborne meeting AWPA P5. Waterbornes shall be analyzed by AWPA A2 and/or A9.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for site clearing, earthwork, pavement work, and other conditions affecting performance.
1. Do not begin installation before final grading is completed, unless otherwise permitted by
COTR.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Stake locations of fence lines, gates, and terminal posts. Do not exceed intervals of 500 feet or line of sight between stakes. Indicate locations of utilities, lawn sprinkler system, underground structures, benchmarks, and property monuments.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. General: Install chain-link fencing to comply with ASTM F 567 and more stringent requirements specified.
1. Install fencing on established boundary lines inside property line.
B. Post Excavation: Drill or hand-excavate holes for posts to diameters and spacings indicated, in firm, undisturbed or compacted soil.
C. Post Setting: Hand-excavate holes for post foundations in firm, undisturbed or compacted soil.
Set terminal line gate posts in concrete footing. Protect portion of posts aboveground from concrete splatter. Place concrete around posts and vibrate or tamp for consolidation. Using mechanical devices to set line posts per ASTM F 567 is not permitted. Verify that posts are set plumb, aligned, and at correct height and spacing, and hold in position during placement and finishing operations until concrete is sufficiently cured.
1. Dimensions and Profile: As indicated on Contract Drawings.
2. Exposed Concrete Footings: Extend concrete 2 inches above grade, smooth, and shape to shed water.
3.4 CHAIN-LINK FENCE INSTALLATION
A. Terminal Posts: Locate terminal end, corner, and gate posts per ASTM F 567 and terminal pull posts at changes in horizontal or vertical alignment of 30 degrees or more.
B. Line Posts: Space line posts uniformly at 10 feet maximum o.c.
C. Post Bracing Assemblies: Install according to ASTM F 567, maintaining plumb position and alignment of fencing. Install braces at end and gate posts and at both sides of corner and pull posts. Locate horizontal braces at two-thirds fabric height on fences without top rail. Install so posts are plumb when diagonal rod is under proper tension.
D. Tension Wire: Install according to ASTM F 567, maintaining plumb position and alignment of fencing. Pull wire taut, without sags. Fasten fabric to tension wire with 0.120-inch- diameter hog rings of same material and finish as fabric wire, spaced a maximum of 24 inches o.c.
Install tension wire in locations indicated before stretching fabric.
1. Top Tension Wire: Install tension wire through post cap loops.
2. Bottom Tension Wire: Install tension wire within 6 inches of bottom of fabric and tie to each post with not less than same gage and type of wire.
E. Intermediate Rails: Install in one piece at as indicated on Contract Drawings, spanning between posts, using fittings, special offset fittings, and accessories.
F. Chain-Link Fabric: Apply fabric to outside of enclosing framework. Leave 2 inches between finish grade or surface and bottom selvage, unless otherwise indicated. Pull fabric taut and tie to posts, rails, and tension wires. Anchor to framework so fabric remains under tension after pulling force is released.
G. Tension or Stretcher Bars: Thread through fabric and secure to end, corner, pull, and gate posts with tension bands spaced not more than 15 inches o.c.
H. Tie Wires: Use wire of proper length to firmly secure fabric to line posts and rails. Attach wire at one end to chain-link fabric, wrap wire around post a minimum of 180 degrees, and attach other end to chain-link fabric per ASTM F 626. Bend ends of wire to minimize hazard to individuals and clothing.
1. Maximum Spacing: Tie fabric to line posts 12 inches o.c. and to braces 24 inches o.c.
I. Fasteners: Install nuts for tension bands and carriage bolts on the side of the fence opposite the fabric side. Peen ends of bolts or score threads to prevent removal of nuts.
J. Barbed Wire: Install barbed wire uniformly spaced as indicated on Contract Drawings. Pull wire taut and install securely to extension arms and secure to end post or terminal arms.
3.5 GATE INSTALLATION
A. General: Install gates according to manufacturer's written instructions, level, plumb, and secure for full opening without interference. Attach fabric as for fencing. 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.
3.6 GROUNDING AND BONDING
A. Fence Grounding: Install at maximum intervals of 1500 feet except as follows:
1. Fences within 100 Feet of Buildings, Structures, Walkways, and Roadways: Ground at maximum intervals of 750 feet.
a. Gates and Other Fence Openings: Ground fence on each side of opening.
1) Bond metal gates to gate posts.
2) Bond across openings, with and without gates, except openings indicated as intentional fence discontinuities. Use No. 2 AWG wire and bury it at least 18 inches below finished grade.
B. Protection at Crossings of Overhead Electrical Power Lines: Ground fence at location of crossing and at a maximum distance of 150 feet on each side of crossing.
C. Grounding Method: At each grounding location, drive a ground 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, including the following:
1. Each Barbed Wire Strand. Make grounding connections to barbed wire with wire-to-wire connectors designed for this purpose.
D. Bonding Method for Gates: Connect bonding jumper between gate post and gate frame.
E. 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 will be galvanically compatible.
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. Make aluminum-to-steel connections with stainless-steel separators and mechanical clamps.
4. Make aluminum-to-galvanized-steel connections with tin-plated copper jumpers and mechanical clamps.
5. Coat and seal connections having dissimilar metals with inert material to prevent future penetration of moisture to contact surfaces.
F. 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.
3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Ground-Resistance Testing Agency: Contractor shall engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform field quality-control testing.
B. Ground-Resistance Tests: Subject completed grounding system to a megger test at each grounding location. Measure ground 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 ground resistance. Perform tests by two-point method according to IEEE 81.
C. Desired Maximum Grounding Resistance Value: 25 ohms.
D. Excessive Ground Resistance: If resistance to ground exceeds desired value, notify COTR promptly. Include recommendations to reduce ground resistance and proposal to accomplish recommended work.
E. Report: Prepare test reports, certified by testing agency, of ground resistance at each test location. Include observations of weather and other phenomena that may affect test results.
3.8 ADJUSTING
A. Gate: Adjust gate to operate smoothly, easily, and quietly, free from 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, gate operator, and other moving parts.
3.9 DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train COTR's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain gates.
1. Test and adjust hardware, and other operable components. Replace damaged or malfunctioning operable components.
2. Train COTR's personnel on procedures and schedules for starting and stopping, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining equipment and schedules.
3. Review data in maintenance manuals. Refer to Division 1 Section "Project Closeout".
4. Schedule training with COTR with at least seven days' advance notice.
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3 STRANDS BARBED
WIRE
1'-0"
1' -0
CANTILEVER SLIDE GATE ELEVATION
NOT TO SCALEC223
GUIDE WHEELS
6" O.D. POST
BOTTOM GUIDE ASSEMBLY
BOTTOM GUIDE
BRACKET
PLAN
ELEVATION
6" O.D. POST
GATE FRAME
COMPANION CATCHER
CATCH ASSEMBLY
GATE HANGER ASSEMBLY
W4 TRUCK
5/8" BOLT
9/16" HOLES (4 PLACES)
LOCK NUT
STANDARD NUT
ASSEMBLY SECTION
1. ALL FITTINGS STANDARDLY PROVIDE FOR 4" O.D.
POSTS. OTHER SIZES ARE AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST.
2. BARB ARMS ARE OPTIONAL
NOTES:
GATE FRAME
CATCH ASSEMBLY
SEE DETAIL
GATE HANGER ASSEMBLY
SEE DETAIL
6" O.D. POST (TYP.)
TOP PRIMARY
MEMBER
1" x 2" ALUM. TUBE
VERTICAL PRIMARY
(BEHIND)
TRUCK ASSEMBLY
HANGER ASSEMBLY
2" x 5" BOTTOM
MEMBER
BOTTOM GUIDE ASSEMBLY
6" O.D. POST (TYP.)
1" x 2" ALUM. TUBE (TYP.)
FABRIC (SEE CRITICAL DIMENSION "G")
CATCH ASSEMBLY (SEE DETAIL #4)
3/16" S.S. AIRCRAFT CABLE (TYP.)
GRADE
2" x 5" BOTTOM MEMBER
TOP PRIMARY MEMBER
BARB ARM
3" MAXIMUM
BOTTOM GUIDE ASSEMBLY
SEE DETAIL #3
3" MAXIMUM
2" x 2" ALUM. TUBE (TYP.) VERTICAL PRIMARY (ENDS ONLY)
GATE HANGER ASSEMBLY
SEE DETAIL
BARBED-WIRE APRON ON
EXTENSION ARMS
CORNER, END
OR PULL POST
BRACE RAIL
TENSION WIRE
TRUSS ROD (3/8"
MIN. DIA.)
TIE WIRES OR
CLIPS (TYP.)
CHAIN-LINK FABRIC
(9 GAGE, 2" MESH)
LINE POST
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TENSION WIRE
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TIE WIRES OR HOG
RINGS (TYP.)
1'-0"
GRADE
10" MIN. DIA.
10'-0" MAXIMUM LINE POSTS TO BE EQUALLY SPACED10'-0" MAXIMUM
CONCRETE BASE3'
-4
" M
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6"
16" MIN. DIA.
NOTE: GATES WILL BE MANUAL
2"
3' -4
6"
BOTTOM TENSION WIRE
CHAIN-LINK SECURITY FENCE DETAIL
NOT TO SCALEC223
9-GAGE TIE WIRES
(2'-0" O.C. MAX.)
FABRIC
BRACE RAIL ATTACHMENT
BRACE RAIL CLAMP
MOLDED EXOTHERMIC WELD
OR APPROVED CLAMP-TYPE
FITTING OF COPPER
3/4" DIA. COPPER-CLAD
STEEL GROUND ROD
FENCE POST
#8 AWG SOLID
COPPER WIRE
1' -0
'-0
GROUNDING DETAIL
TRUSS ROD 3/8'' MINIMUM
CONC. BASE
TRUSS ROD AND BAND
TIE WIRE (15" O.C. MAX.
AND WITHIN 4" FROM
BOTTOM OF FABRIC)
TENSION BAND (15" O.C. MAX.
AND WITHIN 4" FROM BOTTON
OF FABRIC)
FABRIC
TENSION BAR TO ENGAGE
EACH FABRIC LINK
TENSION BAR
CARRIAGE BOLT
TENSION WIRE
TENSION BAND
END OR GATE
LINE POST
EXTENSION ARM
ELEVATION
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COUNTERBALANCE POST SPACING C/C
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NOMINAL GATE HEIGHT
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OVERALL GATE LENGTH
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COUNTERBALANCE LENGTH
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CRITICAL DIMENSION CHART
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FABRIC HEIGHT
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POST HEIGHT
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CLEAR OPENING
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NOTE: TERMINAL POSTS INCLUDE END, CORNER, AND PULL POSTS
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LINE AND TERMINAL POSTS
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EMBEDMENT
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"C" POST
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6'-0" TO 9'-0"
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TERMINAL
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LINE
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DEPTH
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DIAM
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POST
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TYPE
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HEIGHT
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FABRIC
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NOTES;
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UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN OR SPECIFIED THE FENCE SHALL BE THE
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STANDARD PRODUCT OF A CHAIN LINK MFG. & ALL SMALL PARTS &
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ACCESORIES SHALL BE THE STANDARD OF THE MFG.
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DESIGNATION USED ON THE LAYOUT PLANS IN SO FAR AS POSSIBLE
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GATES SHALL BE OF THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD AND DESIGN.
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3. AT CONTRACTOR'S OPTION A WELDED HORIZONTAL BRACE MAY BE
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USED IN LIEU OF TRUSS RODS TO BRACE ALL WELDED GATE FRAMES
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4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER RIGID
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CONSTRUCTION OF ALL GATES SUPPLIED.
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5. WHERE GATE INSTALLATIONS ARE REQUIRED ON THE CONTRACT
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DRAWINGS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE OPTION OF
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SUGGESTING VARIATIONS IN THESE GATES, PROVIDING THE VARIATION
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IS CLEARLY SHOWN ON DRAWINGS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL
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AND ACCOMPANIED BY AN EXPLANATION FOR THE VARIATION.
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WHERE GATE POST BASES ABUT CONCRETE WALKS, CURBS, OR
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EXPANSION JOINT BETWEEN BASE & ADJOINING CONCRETE.
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7. FABRIC TO BE PLACED ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE SECURE AREA.
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2. GATE CONSTRUCTION SHOWN OR INFORMATION AS TO TYPE AND
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8. DETAILS SHOWN ARE TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO
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LIMIT OTHER TYPE OF FENCE SECTIONS AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION.
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SWING GATES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH DROP RODS, PADLOCKS, LATCH
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ASSEMBLY AND GATE KEEPERS EXCEPT AS NOTED.
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10. ALL GATE FRAMES SHALL BE A MINIMUM 1.90" NOMINAL (ROUND) OR
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2.00" NOMINAL (SQUARE). GATE FRAMES SHALL BE WELDED
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CONSTRUCTION OR SHALL BE ASSEMBLED USING HEAVY FITTINGS. AT
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CONTRACTOR'S OPTION.
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11. GATE HARDWARE AND HINGE PINS SHALL BE WELDED
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OR OTHERWISE SECURED TO PREVENT REMOVAL.
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STEEL POST SCHEDULE
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MINIMUM OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (NOMINAL)
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USE AND SECTION
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CORNER, END & PULL POST TUBULAR - ROUND
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LINE POST TUBULAR - ROUND
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TOP, BOTTOM & BRACE RAILS TUBULAR - ROUND
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FABRIC WIDTH 72" OR LESS
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FABRIC WIDTH 84" TO 96"
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FABRIC WIDTH 108" & OVER
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4" O.D. POST
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TRACK MEMBER
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BARB ARM
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BOTTOM OF FABRIC
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HOG RINGS (TYP.)
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TENSION BAND
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