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Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Standard, Combination, and Corner Wildlife Escape Ramps.
1.2 Related Sections
A.Section 02056: Embankment, Borrow, and Backfill
B.Section 02822: Right -of-Way Fence and Gate
C.Section 02911: Hydraulic Erosion Control Products
D.Section 02912: Topsoil
E.Section 02922: Seed, Turf Seed, and Turf Sod
F.Section 06055: Timber and Timber Treatment
1.3 References
A.American Wood- Preservers’ Association (AWPA) Book of Standards
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 SUBMITTALS Not Used
Part 2 — Products
2.1 Timber Planks
A.Sound lodgepole pine, p onderosa pine, E ngelmann spruce, D ouglas -fir, hem-fir, or western larch of grading WWPA No. 2 treated and free from decay, splits, multiple cracks , any other defect , and structurally suitable. Refer to Section 06055. 02827 – 2 of 3
2.2 Treated Wood Posts and Wood Brace Rails
A.Sound Douglas -fir, hemlock, or pine that is free from decay, splits, multiple cracks, or any other defect, and structurally suitable.
B.Round posts and braces
1.Round posts must have a diameter of at least 7 inches.
2.Round wood brace rails must have diameter of at least 5 inches.
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 inches in 10 ft.
5.Fabricate posts and brace rails before pressure treat ing the wood members. Field cuts may be treated in the field. Field treatment preservatives must be applied according to AWPA Standard M4.
6.Refer to Section 06055 for post and brace rail treatment .
7.Keep round posts free of bark, protruding knots, or other irregularities.
2.3 Type G Wildlife Fence Fabric
A.Refer to Section 02822 .
2.4 Nails Or Screws
A.Use 20d galvanized nails or zinc plated steel lag screws 5/16 x 4 inch.
2.5 Embankment Material
A.Refer to Section 02056.
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Installation
A.Locate Wildlife Escape Ramps by type as shown .
B.Clear and grade within the footpri nt of the Wildlife Escape Ramp to permit proper installation.
C.Install Wildlife Escape Ramp according to FG Series Standard Drawings. 02827 – 3 of 3
D.Apply field treatment preservatives according to AWPA Standard M4 after field drilling.
1.Refer to AWPA Standard M4, Section 7 for accepted field treatment preservative systems.
E.Place embankment material for ramp as shown on the isometric view . Refer to FG Series Standard Drawings.
1.Ramp must be m echanically c ompact ed in 1 ft lifts .
F.Cover the Wildlife Escape Ramp with topsoil, broadcast seed , and HECP Type 1 mulch after placing embankment . Refer to Sections 02912, 02922, and 02911.
Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 663–665 of 1,331.