SECTION 607 - FENCES
607-1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of furnishing and erecting fencing and metal fence gates
of the type and size, and at the locations shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Construction of fencing and gates shall be done in accordance with the specifications, the standard sheets, and the plans, and in reasonable close conformity with the lines and grades shown on the plans or established by the Engineer.
607-1.01 Fence Types. The fence shall be designated as follows:
Optional Chain Link Fence Type I Optional Chain Link Fence Type II Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence on Plastic Coated Frame Right-of-Way Fencing The options for Type I and Type II chain link fences shall be as follows: TYPE I Fabric Options Frame Options Coated Steel Fence Fabric Mischmetal Alloy Coating (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum- Mischmetal Alloy) (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum) Galvanized Steel Galvanized Steel Aluminum Combined Coating on Steel Aluminum Coated Steel Aluminum Aluminum Coated Steel TYPE II Fabric Options Frame Options Coated Steel Fence Fabric Mischmetal Alloy Coating (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum- Mischmetal Alloy) (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum) Galvanized Steel Galvanized Steel Vinyl Coated Steel Combined Coating on Steel Aluminum Plastic on Steel Aluminum Coated Steel Aluminum Aluminum Coated Steel Fence gates for Type I and Type II optional fences shall be consistent with the fabric and frame option selected for the contract. Fence frame and fabric selected shall be consistent throughout the contract except where intermixing is permitted by the Engineer.
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607-2 MATERIALS. Materials shall conform to the requirements specified in the following subsections
of Section 700 - Materials and Manufacturing: Zinc Chromate Primer 708-04 Aluminum Fence Fabric 710-01 Galvanized Steel Fence Fabric 710-02 Vinyl Coated Steel Fence Fabric 710-03 Aluminum Coated Steel Fence Fabric 710-04 Coated Steel Fence Fabric (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy) 710-05 Steel and Iron Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain-Link Fence 710-10 Aluminum Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain-Link Fence 710-11 Plastic Coated Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain-Link Fence 710-12 Right-of-Way Fencing 710-30
607-2.01 Portland Cement Concrete for Bases. Concrete used for bases shall be Performance
Engineered Mixture (PEM) Portland Cement Concrete that meets the appropriate mix design requirements specified in Table 2 of Materials Procedure (MP) 501-2 Mix Design and Approval Procedure for Performance Engineered Mixtures – Structural Concrete.
607-2.02 Right-of-Way Fencing. The Contractor has the option of using posts and braces fabricated
from either high carbon shapes of steel or pressure treated wood meeting the requirements of §710-30 Right-of-Way Fencing.
607-2.03 Fence Gates. Fence gates for Right-of-Way Fencing shall Conform to the requirements for
Right-of-Way Fence Gates of §710-30. Fence gates for Chain-Link Fence shall conform to the following:
A.Gate Frames. Frames shall be constructed of tubular members welded at all corners or assembled with corner fittings. Where corner fittings are used gates shall have 3/8 inch nominal diameter truss rods to prevent sag or twist. Gate leaves shall have vertical intermediate bracing so that no vertical members are more than 8 feet apart. Gate leaves over 10 feet long shall have a horizontal brace or a 3/8 inch nominal diameter diagonal truss rod. Gate leaves over 16 feet shall have both a horizontal brace and a 3/8 inch nominal diameter truss rod.
B.Gate Fabric. Gate fabric shall conform to the requirements of the fabric used in the fence construction.
C.Gate Hinges. Hinges shall be weldable steel, cast steel or malleable iron 180° offset industrial type. The hinges shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate. The gates shall be capable of being opened and closed easily by one person. Hinges shall be galvanized in accordance with §719- 01 Type I.
D.Gate Latches. Latches, stops and keepers shall be provided for all gates. Latches shall have a plungerbar arranged to engage the center stop, except that single left gate openings with an opening of less than 10 feet may use a forked latch. Latches shall be arranged for locking and the Contractor shall provide a lock with triplicate keys for each gate. Center stops shall consist of a device arranged to be set in concrete and to engage a plunger-bar of the latch of double leaf gates. No stop is required for single leaf gates. Keepers shall consist of a mechanical device for securing the free end of the gate when in the full open position.
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607-3 Construction Details
607-3.01 General. The Contractor shall perform such clearing and grubbing as may be necessary to
construct the fence to the required grade and alignment. At locations where breaks in a run of fencing are required, or at intersections with existing fences, appropriate adjustment in post spacing shall be made to conform to the requirements for the type of closure indicated. When the plans require that the posts, braces, or anchors be embedded in concrete, the Contractor shall install temporary guys or braces as may be required to hold the posts in proper position until such time as the concrete has set sufficiently to hold the posts. Unless otherwise permitted, no materials shall be installed on posts or strain placed on guys and bracing set in concrete until seven days have elapsed from the time of placing the concrete. All posts shall be set vertically and to the required grade and alignment. Cutting of the tops of the posts will be allowed only with the approval of the Engineer and under the Engineer's specified conditions. Wire or fencing of the size and type required shall be firmly attached to the posts and braces in the manner indicated. All wire shall be stretched taut and be installed to the required elevations. At each location where an electric transmission, distribution or secondary line crosses any of the types of fences covered by these specifications, the Contractor shall furnish and install a ground conforming to the requirements of Subsection 9 of the National Electric Safety Code. Fence shall generally follow the contour of the ground, with the bottom of fence fabric no less than 1 inchnor more than 6 inch from the ground surface. Grading shall be performed where necessary to provide a neat appearance. Line posts shall be spaced equidistant in the fence line at the spacing shown on the plans, standard sheets or as directed by the Engineer. End, corner, and intermediate posts shall be placed at the locations indicated on the plans, standard sheets or as directed by the Engineer, and shall be braced as shown on the plans or standard sheets. When chain link fence is on a long curve intermediate posts shall be evenly spaced so that the strain of the fence will not bend the line posts. All end, corner, and intermediate posts shall be set plumb in concrete bases of the depth and diameter shown on the plans or standard sheets. The Contractor shall have the option of setting the line posts in concrete bases or using methods of driving and anchoring specified by the fence manufacturer and approved by the Engineer. The concrete bases shall be rough cast in the ground around the posts. The top surfaces shall be domed to shed water and provide a neat workmanlike appearance when completed. Extensions of up 45 minutes for the allowed time for pouring the concrete will be permitted.
607-3.02 Chain-Link Fencing with Top Rail. Posts shall be set so they are equidistant with a maximum
of 10 foot centers. All top rails shall pass through the base of the post caps and shall form a continuous brace from end to end of each stretch of fence. Top rail lengths shall be joined with sleeve couplings with expansion sleeves provided at 100 foot intervals. Top rails shall be securely fastened to end posts by means of approved rail end connectors. Horizontal braces shall be provided at all intermediate posts, midway between the top rail and ground as shown on the plans or standard sheets. Diagonal truss rods shall be installed with the horizontal braces as indicated on the plans or standard sheets. Fence fabric shall be installed approximately 2 inch above the ground level and securely fastened along the bottom, and to all braces, top rails, line and pull posts, at the intervals indicated on the standard sheets by approved methods. The fabric shall be secured to all end, corner and gate posts with stretcher bars fastened to the posts, with stretcher bands spaced at a maximum of 14 inches and in a manner permitting adjustment of the fabric tension.
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607-3.03 Chain-Link Fencing with Top Tension Wire. The construction details specified in §607-3.02
Chain Link Fencing with Top Rail shall apply with the following modifications:
A.Top tension wire shall be installed as shown on the plans, standard sheets, or as directed by the Engineer.
B.All posts shall be spaced equidistant in the fence line on a maximum of 8 foot centers.
C.Additional pull posts shall be placed at locations indicated on the plans or standard sheets. Brace assemblies shall be installed at each intermediate post as indicated on the plans or standard sheets.
607-3.04 Vinyl Coated Chain-Link Fencing on Plastic Coated Frame. The construction details
specified in §607-3.02 Chain-Link Fencing with Top Rail or §607-3.03 Chain-Link Fencing with Top Tension Wire shall apply with the following addition: If any of the resin clad material specified under this item has the protective resin coating damaged so its effectiveness to prevent corrosion of the base material is impaired, the Contractor shall repair such parts by applying one coat of an approved compound of a color to match original material.
607-3.05 Aluminum Posts. Aluminum posts shall be set in accordance with requirements pertaining to
fence posts of §607-3.01 General, and §607-3.02 Chain-Link Fencing with Top Rail or §607-3.03 Chain- Link Fencing with Top Tension Wire and with the following additional requirement: The portions of aluminum posts that will be in contact with the concrete bases shall be coated with Zinc Chromate Primer conforming to the requirements of §708-04. The primer shall be thoroughly dry before setting of the post in the concrete.
607-3.06 Right-of-Way. Fencing posts shall be set plumb and firm to the satisfaction of the Engineer in
properly prepared post holes, as indicated on the plans or standard sheet. The concrete for post holes where required shall be placed in accordance with the requirements of §607-3.01 General. All line posts of the type and size shown on the plans or standard sheets shall be placed equidistant in the fence line. Wood line posts shall be placed on a maximum of 15 foot centers and metal line posts shall be placed on a maximum of 10 foot centers. Intermediate posts and post assemblies, end posts, corner posts, approach spans, and bracing shall be as shown on the plans or standard sheets. The woven wire fencing shall be fastened to all steel line posts with at least 5 galvanized wire fasteners or clamps and to all steel end, intermediate and corner posts with aluminum wire not less than 5/32 inch diameter. The woven wire fencing shall be fastened to all wood posts with either 1 1/2 inch galvanized or aluminum staples. The top and bottom wires and every other in-between wires shall be stapled, alternating the stapling of the in-between wires on successive posts.
607-3.07 Fence Gates. The Contractor shall construct metal fence gates of the type and size as indicated
on the plans or standard sheets, and in the location shown or ordered by the Engineer.
607-4 Method of Measurement
607-4.01 General. The quantity to be paid for all fencing exclusive of fence gates and fencing of the
types listed in subsequent subsections, will be the number of linear feet of chain-link fencing measured
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607-4.02 Right-of-Way Fencing. Right-of-Way Fencing shall be measured as the number of feet along
the top of the fencing from center to center of the end posts, properly furnished and installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, standard sheets and directions of the Engineer. An allowance of 20 feet will be added for each end post, corner post, intermediate post, and approach post installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, standard sheets and directions of the Engineer.
607-4.03 Fence Gates. Fence gates shall be measured as the number of complete gates furnished and
erected in accordance with the specifications, plans, standard sheets and directions of the Engineer.
607-5 Basis of Payment
607-5.01 General. The unit price bid per linear foot of fencing shall include the cost of furnishing all
labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.
607-5.02 Fence Gates. The unit price bid for each size gate shall cover the cost of furnishing all labor,
materials, tools and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work and shall include all necessary clearing, grubbing, excavation and disposal, fill, concrete, gates, gate posts, lock, bracing and all other necessary materials. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 607.051X Vinyl Coated Steel Chain-Link Fencing on Plastic Coated Frame with Top Rail Foot 607.052X Vinyl Coated Steel Chain-Link Fencing on Plastic Coated Frame with Top Tension Wire Foot 607.16xx Fence Gate with Vinyl Coated Steel Chain-Link Fencing on Plastic Coated Frame Each 607.19 Right-of Way Fencing Foot 607.20xx Right-of Way Fence Gates Each 607.30xx Optional Chain-Link Fence, Type I, with Top Rail Foot 607.31xx Optional Chain-Link Fence, Type I, with Top Tension Wire Foot 607.32xx Optional Chain-Link Fence, Type II, with Top Rail Foot 607.33xx Optional Chain-Link Fence, Type II with Top Tension Wire Foot 607.40xx Optional Fence Gates Each Refer to the Standard Contract Pay Item Catalog for full Item Number and full Description.
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Source: Standard Specifications (US Customary Units), 2026 (Jan) Edition. Pages 715–719 of 1,489. View official source ↗