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ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT

811TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE FENCE

PA · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 773–0 Save this section

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811.1DESCRIPTION —This work is furnishing, installing, and maintaining temporary protective fencing

within the project limits for sedimentation traps and basins and for existing trees, shrubs, vegetated wetland areas, and archaeological sites, as indicated.

811.2MATERIAL—

(a)Fence. Acceptable, undamaged, standard picket snow fence or other acceptable, highly visible,

weather resistant, easily maintained fencing that provides a substantial barrier.

(b)Posts. High carbon channel bar steel, 7 feet in length. Designed to drive satisfactorily into the ground

and with at least ten fence-holding lugs of the rivet type. The Representative may accept other posts.

811.3CONSTRUCTION—Fence desirable wooded areas, individual trees, and shrubs designated for

protection, before beginning other general project work. Where directed, fence other adjacent areas to be protected such as sedimentation traps and basins, existing archaeological sites, and existing vegetated wetland areas. To verify extent of protection, conduct a field observation before clearing and grubbing operations with the Representative, and if necessary, the Design Project Manager and the District Environmental Manager. Do not stockpile materials under, or within, protected vegetation areas. Prohibit construction traffic within protected areas. Place the fence at the dripline of trees or plants, but avoid causing root damage when driving posts. Replace damaged fence in kind within 24 hours of damage, as directed. Remove temporary protective fence when directed or after completion of project.

811.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Linear Foot

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Source: Publication 408 Highway Construction Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 773–0 of 1,522. View official source ↗

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