Chain Link Fencing and Gates CHAIN LINK FENCING AND GATES
Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Chain link fencing and gates.
1.2 Related Sections
A.Section 03055: Portland Cement Concrete
1.3 References
A.AASHTO M 111: Zinc (Hot Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
B.AASHTO M 181: Chain Link Fence
C.AASHTO M 232: Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
D.AASHTO M 270: Structural Steel for Bridges
E.AASHTO M 280: Standard Specification for Metallic -Coated (Carbon) Steel Barbed Wire
F.ASTM A 121: Metallic -Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire
G.ASTM A 194 : Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High- Pressure or High-Temperature Service, or Both
H.ASTM A 392: Zinc -Coated Steel Chain- Link Fence Fabric
I.ASTM F 436: Hardened Steel Washers
J.ASTM A 491: Aluminum -Coated Steel Chain- Link Fence Fabric
K.ASTM A 563: Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
L.ASTM F 668: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other Organic Polymer - Coated Steel Chain- Link Fence Fabric Chain Link Fencing and Gates
M.ASTM C 1107: Packaged Dry, Hydraulic -Cement Grout (Nonshrink)
N.ASTM F 1043: Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
O.ASTM F 1083: Pipe, Steel, Hot -Dipped Zinc -Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
P.ASTM F 1554: Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield Strength
Q.AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 SUBMITTALS Not Used
Part 2 — Products
2.1 General
A.Concrete
1.Class B Concrete – Refer to Section 03055.
B.Non-shrink Grout
1.Refer to ASTM C 1107.
C.Anchor Bolt Assembly
1.Anchor Bolts – Refer to ASTM F 1554.
2.Nuts – Refer to ASTM A 563 or ASTM 194 .
3.Washers – Refer to ASTM F 436 .
D.Base Plate
1.AASHTO M 270, Grade 36.
2.Weld post to base pl ate according to AWS D1.1 .
3.Galvanize after fabrication according to AASHTO M 111.
2.2 Posts, Caps, Rails, and Couplings
A.Pipe P osts and Rails
1.Schedule 40, hot -dip galvanized coated pipe.
a.Refer to ASTM F 1043 IA and ASTM F 1083
2.High Strength, galvanized coated pipe.
a.Refer to ASTM F 1043 IC Chain Link Fencing and Gates
B.Fitting s
1.Malleable cast iron or pressed steel coated.
a.Refer to AASHTO M 232.
C.Caps
1.Equip all pipe posts with a galvanized steel or malleable iron weather -resistant cap that fits securely over the posts , with an apron around the outside of the post.
a.Refer to AASHTO M 232.
2.Provide cap to permit passage of top rail when top rail is used.
2.3 Chain Link Fabric
A.Provide either Type I zinc -coated steel or Type II aluminum -coated steel fence fabric as specified in AASHTO M 181, ASTM A 392, and ASTM A 491.
B.Provide a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating when shown.
1.Refer to ASTM F 668
C.Use 0.148 inch diameter wire for fence fabric 6 ft or higher and 0.120 inch diameter wire for fabric less than 6 ft high.
D.Provide 0.177 inch diameter spiral material for tension wires.
E.Tie fence fabric to supporting members with wire of the same diameter as the fence fabric wire.
2.4 Barbed Wire
A.Provide zinc -coated barbed wire when zinc -coated fence is used as specified in AASHTO M 280.
B.Use 0.099 inch diameter barbed wire with 0.080 inch diameter 4- point barbs on 5 inch centers.
C.Provide aluminum coated barbed wire when aluminum coated fence is used as specified in ASTM A 121 .
D.Provide a s upport arm for barbed wire on top of a chain link fence that support s a 200 lb vertical load at the end of the arm without causing permanent deflection. Chain Link Fencing and Gates
2.5 Gates
A.Fabricate gate posts and frames of the sizes according to FG Series Standard Drawings.
1.Fasten gate frame corners together with pressed steel or malleable iron corner ells, riveted or welded as shown.
2.Galvanize welded steel gate frames after fabrication.
a.Refer to AASHTO M 111.
3.Do not use closed cells that w ill prohibit dipping into galvanizing tanks.
B.Follow the same standards for chain link fence fabric for covering the gate frames as for other fence fabric.
C.Furnish each gate with the appropriate hinges, latch, and drop- bar locking device.
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 INSTALL POSTS A. Install according to FG Series Standard Drawings.
B.Do not exceed the following spacing requirements when placing posts: Radii of Curve Maximum Post Spacing Tangent or 500 ft 10 ft 200 ft to 500 ft 8 ft 100 ft to 200 ft 6 ft 0 ft to 100 ft 5 ft
C.Install brace posts at maximum 500 ft intervals and at angle points of 30 degrees or greater .
D.Set posts in concrete bases.
1.Place concrete at least 6 inches below each post.
2.Construct at least 12 inch diameter bases for end posts, pull posts, corner posts, gate posts, and line posts. Chain Link Fencing and Gates
3.2 Install Fence Fabric
A.Locate bottom of fence fabric on the roadway side of posts unless otherwise specified.
1.Place fabric approximately 1 inch above the ground.
2.Main tain a straight grade between posts by excavating high points of the ground.
3.Fill depression in the natural ground to within 1 inch of the bottom of fence.
B.Stretch the fabric taut and securely fasten to fence posts.
1.Use stretch bars and metal bands to fasten fence fabric to terminal , gate, corner, and pull posts.
a.Space metal bands at 1 ft intervals along the post.
2.Cut the fabric at corner and pull posts.
3.Fasten fabric to line posts with tie wires or metal bands at 14 inch intervals.
4.Attach the top edge of fabric to the top rail or tension cable with wire ties at approximately 24 inch intervals.
5.Attach the bottom edge of the fabric to the bottom tension wire with wire ties spaced at 24 inch intervals.
3.3 Install Gates
A.Install single gate or double gate as shown. Install plumb, level, and secure for full opening without interference.
B.Install ground- set items in concrete for anchorage as shown in the standard drawing or as recommended by the manufacturer. Adjust hardware for smooth operation.
C.Set gate openings according to manufacturer ’s dimensions.
D.Fabric description numbers :
1.First number indicates height .
2.Second number indicates width of fabric opening.
Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 638–642 of 1,331.