413 RIGHT -OF-WAY FENCE
608.1 -DESCRIPTION : This work shall consist of the construction of fences and gates of the types designated, in accordance with these Specifications and in reasonably close conformity with the lines, grades, locations, and dimensions shown on the Plans or established by the Engineer.
608.2 -MATERIALS : Materials shall meet the requirements specified in the following Subsections of
MATERIAL SUBSECTION Aluminum Paint (Aluminum -Coated Repair) 711.9 Barbed Wire 712.10 Chain Link Fence * 712.8 Concrete for Footers 715.12 Farm -Field Fence (Woven Wire) 712.9 Pressure Treated Wood Posts and Braces 710.3, 710.5 Steel Posts, Post Braces and Gate Frames 709.46 Zinc Rich Primer (Galvanized Repair) 711.21
* Chain link fence fabric may be zinc -coated steel or aluminum -coated steel
Posts for farm -field fence may be of either steel or wood, and the Contractor shall indicate at the pre-construction conference the type of post the Contractor elects to use and that type shall be used throughout the Project. Gate frames shall be constructed of tubing having the dimensions and weights called for on the Plans. Gate frames may be constru cted using pressed steel corner fittings or die -cast aluminum corner fittings, may be provided with heavy malleable iron corner fittings or otherwise shall be of an adequate, sturdy design. Gate frame corner attachments may be of welded construction, if t he gate frame receives its coating protection after fabrication of the gate structure is completed. All gate frames shall have truss rods as shown on the Plans. All gates shall be equipped with approved latches, stops, suitable locking devices, and satisfactory provisions for padlocking. Means shall be provided for securing and supporting the free ends of vehicular gates in the open position. Hinges shall be malleable iron, pivot type, heavy and strong, with large bearing surfaces for clamping onto the posts, or equal. Hinges shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate and shall be so arranged that a closed gate cannot be lifted off its hinges to obtain entry. Vehicular gates shall be capable of being operated easily by one person and shall be of the full 180 degree open swing type. Pedestrian gates shall be equipped with a positive stop which will not permit the gate to swing toward the highway and shall be provided with a satisfactory spring or other positive means to maintain the gate in a closed position. The filler fabric for pedestrian gates and vehicular gates shall comply with the requirements for the fencing fabric of the fence in which the gate is to be installed. Miscellaneous hardware and fittings shall conform to the details show n on the Plans or other alternate designs acceptable to the Engineer.