Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Right-of-way pole fence.
1.2 Related Sections
A.Section 06055: Timber and Timber Treatment
1.3 References
A.American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Book of Standards
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 SUBMITTALS Not Used
Part 2 — Products
2.1 Untreated Wood Posts for Lines, Gates, Ends, and Corners
A.Native juniper or approved equal.
B.Line posts must have a diameter of at least 6 inch.
C.All posts must be sound, free of decay or defects, and structurally suitable.
2.2 Treated Wood Posts and Wood Pole Rails
A.Sound Douglas-fir, hemlock, or pine that is free from decay, splits, multiple cracks, any other defect, and structurally suitable.
B.Round posts and pole rails
1.Round posts must have a diameter of at least 6 inch.
2.Round pole rails must have a diameter of at least 3 inch and no greater than 6 inch.
3.No post or pole rail may deviate from a straight edge placed along its length by more than ½ the diameter of the post or pole rail.
4.Taper (diameter differential) in round members must not exceed 2 inch in 10 ft.
5.Fabricate posts and pole rails before pressure treatment of the wood members.
6.Treat posts and pole rails according to Section 06055.
7.Apply field treatment preservatives according to AWPA Standard M4 after field drilling or cutting. Refer to AWPA Standard M4, Section 7 for accepted field treatment preservative systems.
8.Keep round posts and pole rails free of bark, protruding knots, or other irregularities.
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Preparation
A.Clear and grade a minimum area to permit proper fence installation.
3.2 Installation
A.Install Right-of-Way Pole Fence according to FG Series Standard Drawings.
B.Compact backfill material around post to the density of the surrounding ground.
C.Cut wood posts to the designated height and slant top at an approximate 30 degree angle.
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2027 Edition. Pages 656–657 of 1,343. View official source ↗