9−4 splice plates, reflectorized triangular delineators, posts driven in earth, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 901.05.2 Guardrail Posts in Ledge. The accepted quantities of "Guardrail Posts in Ledge" will be paid for at the contract unit price per each as listed in the Proposal. The price so-stated constitutes full and complete compensation for all labor, materials and equipment, including rock excavation and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete in place and accepted by the Engineer. 901.05.3 End Sections. The accepted quantities of "End Sections" of the various types and configurations indicated on the Plans will be paid for at their respective contract unit prices per each as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials and equipment, including hardware, nuts, bolts, washers, splice plates, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete in place and accepted by the Engineer. 901.05.4 Guardrail End Treatment, Non-Energy Absorbing Terminal and Guardrail End Treatment, Energy Absorbing Terminal. The accepted quantities of “Guardrail End Treatment, Non-Energy Absorbing Terminal” and “Guardrail E nd Treatment, Energy Absorbing Terminal” will be paid for at their respective contract unit prices per each as listed in the Proposal. The prices stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, equipment and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.
902.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of providing steel backed timber guardrail and terminal
sections of various types and configurations at the locations indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 902.02 MATERIALS.
902.02.1 Timber Rail, Blocks and Posts. Timber items shall be pressure-treated sawn structural
lumber, either spruce or fir, and shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M168; Standard Specifications for Wood Products, and the applicable requirements of Subsections M.08.04 and
M.11.01 of these Specifications.
902.02.2 Guardrail Hardware Items. Hardware items shall include all metal fastenings required
for timber connections or for connecting timber to concrete or steel, and shall conform to the requirements of Subsections M.05.04.13 and M.08.08 of these Specifications, unless otherwise specified. Hardware items shall include such items as bolts, washers, nuts, tie rods, turnbuckles and other items as specified. Unless otherwise specified, hardware items shall be galvanized in accordance with Subsection M.05.04.13, Para. e of these Specifications. Steel backing plates, unless otherwise specified, shall be carbon steel conforming to AASHTO M270 (ASTM A709) Grade 36. 9−5
902.02.3 Terminal Sections and Anchor Sections. Earth berms for Type 1 terminal sections
shall consist of gravel borrow and a plantable soil and seed cover conforming respectively to the requirements of Subsections 202.02.2, L.01.01.2 and L.02.01 of these Specifications. Cast-in-place concrete anchor sections specified for the Type 1 and Type 2 terminal section shall be Class A(AE) concrete meeting the applicable requirements of SECTION 601 of these Specifications. Reinforcing steel shall meet the provisions of Subsection M.05.01 of these Specifications. 902.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Installation of the guardrail items, including the terminal sections, shall be in accordance with the Plans and the applicable provisions of Subsection 901.03 of these Specifications. Earth berms at terminal sections shall be cons tructed in accordance wi th the Plans and shall consist of the placement and compaction of the gravel borrow and the placement of the plantable soil and seed cover in accordance with Subsection L.02.03.2 of these Specifications.
902.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. 902.04.1 Steel Backed Timber Guardrail. “Steel Backed Timber Guardrail” will be measured by
the number of linear feet, end-to-end of continuous sections, actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 902.04.2 Steel Backed Timber Guardrail Terminal Sections. “Steel Backed Timber Guardrail Terminal Sections” of each type specified will be measured by the number of sections actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 902.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT.
902.05.1 Steel Backed Timber Guardrail. The accepted quantity of “Steel Backed Timber
Guardrail” will be paid for at the respective contract unit price per linear foot as listed in the Proposal. The price so-stated shall constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials and equipment, including timber rail, tim ber posts, steel plates, guardrail hardware items including nuts, bolts, washers and splice plates, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete in place and accepted by the Engineer. 902.05.2 Steel Backed Timber Guardrail Terminal Sections. The accepted quantities of each type of “Steel Backed Timber Guardrail Terminal Sections” will be paid for at their respective contract unit prices per each as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials and equipment, including all earthwork, excavation, trimming and fine grading, landscape items, guardra il hardware items, concrete, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 9−6 SECTION 903 FENCES
903.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of providing woven wire fence of the chain link design,
including gates, posts and post foundations, hardware and appurtenances, of various types and configurations at the locations indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 903.01.1 Temporary Chain Link Fence. This work consists of the furnishing, installation and removal of temporary chain link fencing for purposes of protecting and controlling access to areas of the project as indicated in the contract docum ents and/or as directed by the Engineer. This work shall also include the relocation of temporary fencing to various locations within the project limits over the duration of the project, as provided for in the contract documents and/or as directed the Engineer, or as necessary to accommodate the Contractor’s operations.
903.01.2 Split Rail Fence. This work consists of constructing split rail fencing and gates, including
posts, post foundations and all necessary hardware in close conformity with contract documents and/or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 903.02 MATERIALS. Materials for chain link fences, gates, posts and post foundations, hardware and appurtenances shall conform to the applicable requirements of SECTION M.08; FENCE AND GUARDRAIL , of these Specifications.
903.02.1 Temporary Chain Link Fence. Temporary chain link fencing, gates, posts, fittings and
related hardware shall conform to the requirements of Subsection M.08.02 of these specifications. Fittings and other hardware not specifically included in these specifications shall be standard commercial grade.
903.02.2 Split Rail Fence. Materials for split rail wood fences, gates, posts, and all related
hardware shall conform to the applicable requirements of Subsections M.08.04 and M.08.06 of these specifications. The type of wood to be utiliz ed for fencing, including gates and posts, shall be as specified in the contract documents and conform to AASHTO M168. Timber preservatives, when specified, shall conform to AASHTO M133. 903.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. 903.03.1 General. The Contractor shall perform such clearing as may be necessary to construct the fence to the required grade and alignment. At locations of small streams or drainage ditches where it is not practical to conform the fence to the general contour of the ground surface, the Contractor, when directed, shall span the opening below the fence with wire fastened to stakes of such length as required. The new fence shall be permanently tied to the terminals of existing fences whenever required by the Engineer. When di rected, the Contractor will be required to stake down the chain link fence at several points between posts. At each location where electric transmission or distribution lines cross any of the types of fences covered by this Specification, the Contractor shall furnish and install a ground conforming to the requirements of Section 9 of the National Electric Safety Code. 9−7903.03.2 Installing Posts. Posts shall be set in Class A(AE) concrete, unless otherwise specified on the Plans. When the Plans require that posts, braces or anchors be imbedded in concrete, the Contractor shall install temporary guys, or braces, as may be required to support the posts in proper position until such time as the concrete has set suffi ciently to anchor said posts. No materials shall be installed on posts or strain placed on guys and bracing that are set in concrete until directed by the Engineer. Concrete footings shall be carried to the depth and dimensions shown on the Plans. Where rock is encountered within the required depth to which the post is to be erected, a hole of a diameter slightly larger than the largest dimension of the post shall be drilled into the rock and the post grouted in. The regular dimensioned concrete footing as shown on the Plans shall then be placed between the top of the rock and required grade shown on the Plans. All hollow pipe and tube type post shall be fitted with post tops. The bases of the post tops shall have flanges which fit around the outside of the posts and shall be secured. Unless otherwise specified, tension wires shall be used in sections of chain link fence. The top and bottom tension wire shall be placed, stretched taut, and secured at ends to all posts in a satisfactory manner before fabric is placed. 903.03.3 Installing Fabric. The fabric shall be unrolled on the outside of the fence line with the bottom edge of the fabric against the posts. The various rolls shall be spliced by bringing the ends close together and weaving in a picket in such a way that will engage both ends of the rolls and catch, with each twist, each separate mesh of the picket of both rolls of fabric. At end, corner or gate posts, the stretcher bar shall be slipped through the end picket of the fabric and the stretcher bar bands at the same time. The bolts in the stretcher bar bands shall then be tightened. Additional rolls of fabric shall be spliced and placed as the erection progresses along the fence. In long sections, the fence shall be stretched at intervals of about 100 feet. The fabric shall be placed by securing one end and applying sufficient tension to remove all slack before making attachments elsewhere. After the fabric has been stretched, it shall be tied to the tension wire with fabric ties spaced not more than 24 inches apart. The fabric shall then be attached to the line posts with fabric ties spaced not more than 14 inches apart. The topmost clip shall be placed on the line post as near the top of the fabric as possible, and the lowest clip as near the bottom of the fabric as possible. At terminal sections (end, corner and pull) and gate posts, the fabric shall be fastened with stretcher bars and bands. The fastenings shall be spaced not more than 14 inches on centers for terminal sections (end, corner and pull) and gate posts. The topmost band shall be placed on these posts as near the top of the fabric as possible and the lowest band as near the bottom as possible. Before making a closure, the other end of the run shall be fastened to the end, corner, or gate post as described previously. The operation of making a closure of a run shall be as follows. The stretching equipment shall be clamped on the ends of the fabric parallel to each other and about 5 feet apart when the tension is first applied. The stretching shall continue until the slack has been removed from both sections of the fabric. If the ends overlap, the fabric shall be cut to match. The ends shall be joined by the insertion of a picket similar to the methods of connecting two rolls of fabric. 903.03.4 Braces. When top rail is not used, braces shall be placed 12 inches down from the top of the terminal posts and shall extend from the terminal (end, corner, and pull) post and gate posts to 9−8 the brace post. The braces shall be securely fa stened to the post and trussed from brace post back to terminal post with round rod and turnbuckle, all as shown on the Plans. 903.03.5 Gates . The gates shall be hung on gate fittings as shown on the Plans. The lower hinge (ball and socket type) shall be placed on top of the concrete in which the gate post is set. The sockets for the cone and foot bolt shall be set in concrete so that the plunger pin will fit perfectly in the socket when the gate is in a closed position. Gates shall be so erected as to swing in the direction indicated and shall be provided with gate stops as specified and as shown on the Plans. Gates shall be erected in suitable places as directed by the Engineer or as shown on the Plans. All hardware shall be thoroughly secured, properly adjusted and left in perfect working order. Hinges and diagonal bracing in gates shall be adjusted so that gates will hang level. 903.03.6 Existing Fence Connection. Wherever a new fence joins an existing fence, either at a corner or at the intersection of straight line fences, the corner post with brace post shall be set at said junction and braced the same as herein described for corner posts or as shown on the Plans. If the connection is made at other than the corner of the new fence, the last span of the old fence shall contain a brace span.
903.03.7 Temporary Chain Link Fence. Temporary chain link fence may be supported by fence
posts set in the ground, or means of concrete blocks or metal feet which shall provide adequate support. When utilized, fence posts set in the ground may be stabilized with grout or concrete, or may be supported by holes cored into bituminous or concrete pavement when specified in the contract or permitted by the Engineer. Temporary fence sections may be fabricated in modular panels provided the panels are fastened together with approved clamping devices. 903.03.8 Split Rail Fence. Split Rail Fencing, including the placement and spacing of posts, shall be installed at the locations shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Posts shall be set plumb at a minimum depth of 3’-0” in concrete footings or in holes backfilled and compacted, and shall be set in alignment with horizontal rail elements in accordance with the dimensions shown on the plans.
903.04 Method of Measurement .
903.04.1 Fence. "Fence" of the various types indicat ed will be measured in linear feet, end-to-end
along the top of fence, of continuous sections act ually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 903.04.2 Gates. "Gates" of the various types and size s indicated will be measured by the number of such units actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 903.04.3 Post Holes in Ledge . "Post Holes in Ledge" will be m easured by the number of such holes actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer.
903.04.4 Temporary Chain Link Fence and Gate. “Temporary Chain Link Fence” will be
measured in Linear Feet, end to end along the top of fence, of continuous sections actually installed in accordance with the provisions of contract and/or as directed by the Engineer. 9−9 “Temporary Chain Link Gate” will be measured by the number of such units actually installed in accordance with the provisions of contract and/or as directed by the Engineer.
903.04.5 Split Rail Fence and Gate. “Split Rail Fence” will be meas ured in Linear Feet along the
top of fence between post centerlines, for sections actually installed in accordance with the provisions of contract and/or as directed by the Engineer. “Split Rail Gate” will be measured by the number of such units actually installed in accordance with the provisions of contract and/or as directed by the Engineer.
903.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. 903.05.1 Fence. The accepted quantities of "Fence" of the various types and at the respective
contract unit prices per linear foot as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, including clearing and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 903.05.2 Gates. The accepted quantities of "Gates" of the various types and sizes indicated on the Plans will be paid for at the respective contract unit prices per unit as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 903.05.3 Post Holes in Ledge. The accepted quantities of "Post Holes in Ledge" will be paid for at the contract unit price per each as listed in the Proposal. The price so-s tated constitutes full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, including non-shri nk grout or leadite backfill, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.
903.05.4 Temporary Chain Link Fence and Gate. “Temporary Chain Link Fence” will be paid for
at the respective unit price per linear foot as listed in the Proposal. The price so stated shall constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, material, tools, equipment and all incidentals required to complete the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. “Temporary Chain Link Gate” will be paid for at t he respective unit price per each as listed in the Proposal. The price so stated shall constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, material, tools, equipment and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. No separate payment will be made for relocating and resetting fencing required by the contract or to accommodate the Contractor’s operations, or for removal at the conclusion of the project.
903.05.5 Split Rail Fence and Gate. “Split Rail Fence” will be paid for at the respective unit price
per linear foot as listed in the Proposal. The price so stated shall constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, material, tools, equipment and all incidentals required to complete the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. “Split Rail Gate” will be paid for at the respective unit price per each as listed in the Proposal. The price so stated shall constitute fu ll and complete compensation for all labor, material, tools, equipment and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 9−10 SECTION 904 REMOVE AND RESET FENCE
904.01 DESCRIPTION . This work consists of the dismantling, rehandling, stockpiling and
removing such sections of fence as are indicated on the Plans and the subsequent resetting of said fence at new locations indicated on the Plans or directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 904.02 MATERIALS . The materials dismantled and removed shall be utilized in the fence as it is reset, except, where necessary, new materials including new posts, shall be furnished by the Contractor. New and replacement materials necessary for the proper reconstruction of fences shall conform to SECTION M.08; FENCE AND GUARDRAIL , of these Specifications.
904.03 Construction Methods .
904.03.1 Dismantling. Fence rails, gates, fittings, anchorages and appurtenances and materials
suitable for reuse shall be carefully dismantl ed and detached from the posts, and neatly stored and protected from damage. The Contractor shall r eplace, at his own expense, any post or other material damaged by its methods of dismantling and removing operations. All salvaged material shall be cleaned, stored and protected until it is reset. All post holes and other holes caused by excavation under this item shall be backfilled with approved granular material and thoroughly compacted. If post holes are located in a paved area the material shall be replaced in kind. 904.03.2 Resetting . The fence shall be reset plumb in accordance with both the details indicated on the Plans and the requirements for new work of the same or similar type as set forth in other sections of these Specifications. Where conflicts exist, the directions of the Engineer shall govern. Backfilling around the fence posts shall consist of the placement of approved granular material that is thoroughly compacted. If the fence posts were originally set in cement concrete they shall be reset in their new locations in concrete. Galvanized fence materials and fittings will not be required to be painted unless otherwise indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Post holes in ledge shall be constructed in accordance with Subsection 903.03.2; Installing Posts, of these Specifications.
904.04 Method of Measurement .
904.04.1 Remove and Reset Fence. "Remove and Reset Fence" will be measured in linear feet,
outside to outside of end posts of fence actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 536–542 of 826.