SECTION 904 — REMOVE AND RESET FENCE 900-15 — REMOVE AND RESET FENCE
904.01 Description.
This work includes dismantling, rehandling, stockpiling, and removing the sections of fence and the subsequent resetting of the fence at the new, required locations.
904.02 Materials.
Use the materials that have been dismantled and removed from the existing fence as it is reset except, where necessary, furnish new materials including new posts. Use n ew and replacement materials necessary for the proper reconstruction of fences that conform to SECTION M08.
904.03 Construction Methods.
Dismantling. Dismantle and detach the fence rails, gates, fittings, anchorages, and appurtenances and other materials suitable for reuse from the posts, and neatly store and protect the items from damage. Clean, store, and protect all salvaged material until it is reset. Backfill all excavated post holes and other holes with approved granular material and thoroughly compact. If post holes are located in a paved area, replace the material in kind. Resetting. Reset the fence to be plumb according to the requirements for new work of the same or similar type as set forth in other Sections. Where conflicts exist, the directions of the Engineer will govern. Use backfill around the fence posts that consists of approved granular material that is thoroughly compacted. If the fence posts were originally set in Portland cement concrete, reset the posts in their new locations in concrete. Galvanized fence materials and fittings will not be required to be painted. Construct post holes in ledge according to Subsection 903.03.2.
904.04 Method of Measurement.
Remove and Reset Fence. Remove and Reset Fence will be measured in linear feet, outside to outside of end posts of fence installed. Fence Post Replaced. Fence Post Replaced will be measured in linear feet, outside to outside of end posts of fence installed.
Part 900 — Incidental Construction and Services August 2025
900-16 SECTION 904 — REMOVE AND RESET FENCE Post Holes in Ledge for Resetting Existing Fence. Post Hole s in Ledge for Resetting Existing Fence will be measured by the number of holes constructed. Replace fence posts unsuitable for resetting through no fault of the Contractor with new posts , and the new posts will be measured for payment by the number of posts furnished and installed.
904.05 Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows. Pay Item Pay Unit Remove and Reset Fence LF Fence Post Replaced EA Post Holes in Ledge for Resetting Existing Fence EA Remove and Reset Fence. The price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, backfill, pavement patch, clearing, and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted. Fence Post Replaced. The price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, foundations or supports (all types), and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted. Post Holes in Ledge for Resetting Existing Fence. The price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, including non- shrink grout, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.
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