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5.6 The use of sleeves in order to leave voids in new fasten the tension wire to the terminal posts. The tension wire
concrete construction is recommended. shall be taut and free of sag.
5.7 Half-fill the void with nonshrinkable hydraulic cement
and force post to the bottom of the hole and plumb. Thoroughly 8. Tie Wires and Clips
work additional grout into the hole so as to leave no voids. 8.1 Tie wires, or clips, or both, for attaching chain link
Crown the grout to shed water. fabric to round tubular or rectangular roll-formed rails and
5.8 Drive posts are to be driven by mechanical means to a intermediate posts shall be as specified in Specification F626.
minimum depth of 36 in. [914.4 mm] or 6 in. [152.4 mm] 8.2 Irrespective of the type of tie or clip utilized, it is critical
greater than that called for in 5.1, for the height of fence. to the integrity of the fence system to assure that they are
5.9 Where soil conditions are unstable or rock is encoun- installed properly.
tered, the drive post embedment must be altered to maintain 8.3 Correct tie installation requires engagement of one wire
stability. The depth should be in keeping with standard fence forming a picket of the chain link fabric with one end of the tie
construction practices for the local area or refer to 5.5. by wrapping it with two 360 degree turns and then wrapping
5.10 The post tops must be protected to prevent distortion of the body of the tie around the rail or post a minimum of 180
the exposed end. The use of a drive cap is recommended. degrees. The opposite end of the tie should be secured to the
5.11 Residential Swing Gate Posts: second wire of the same chain link fabric picket also with two
5.11.1 See Table 1. 360 degree wraps. The final process of tightening the tie on the
5.12 Industrial and Commercial Swing Gate Posts: fabric picket wire should draw the fabric and the main body of
5.12.1 See Table 2. the tie tightly to the rail or post. Care must be taken to assure
5.13 Cantilever Slide Gate Posts (Specification F1184, Type that the ends of the ties or clips do not protrude beyond the
II)—Refer to Specification F1184, Type II Cantilever Slide vertical plane on either side of the chain link fabric to avoid
Gates, for post setting requirements. injury to pedestrian’s contact with the fence.
5.14 Overhead Slide Gate Posts (Specification F1184, Type
I)—Refer to Specification F1184, Type I Overhead Slide Gates, 9. Chain-Link Fabric
for post setting requirements.
9.1 Place chain-link fabric on the outside of the area
6. Terminal Post Bracing enclosed or as directed by the purchaser.
9.2 Place the fabric by securing one end, applying sufficient
6.1 No braces are required on fabric 6 ft [1.83 m] high or
tension to remove all slack before making attachment else-
less where the top rail is specified. On all fabric over 6 ft,
where. Tighten the fabric to provide a smooth uniform appear-
braces are required. On fabric over 12 ft [3.66 m] in height, a
ance free from sag.
center rail is required; regardless of height, all fences installed
9.3 Cut the fabric by untwisting a picket and attach each
without a top rail shall have braces on all terminals.
span independently at all terminal posts. Use stretcher bars
6.2 Securely fasten diagonal braces to the terminal post and
with tension bands at maximum 15-in. [380-mm] intervals or
the adjacent line post or its footing or a footing of equal size.
any other approved method of attachment.
There shall be no more than a 50° angle between the brace and
9.4 Install fence fabric 2 in. [50 mm] above ground level.
the ground. Securely fasten horizontal braces with truss rods to
Measure clearance at the post with a tolerance of 63 in. [676
the adjacent line post and terminal posts.
mm]. Fasten the fabric to the line posts at intervals not
6.3 When the top rail is used, attach the brace at the halfway
exceeding 15 in. [380 mm]. Fasten the fabric to the rail or
point of the terminal post above grade and, when the top rail is
tension wire at intervals not exceeding 24 in. [609 mm].
omitted, at the two-thirds point above grade.
9.5 Join rolls of wire fabric by weaving a single picket into
7. Top Rail and Tension Wire the ends of the rolls to form a continuous mesh.
7.1 Support the top rail at each post so that a continuous
10. Barbed Wire
brace from end to end of each stretch of fence is formed.
Securely fasten the top rail to the terminal posts and join with 10.1 If barbed wire is required, pull it taut to remove all sag,
sleeves or coupling to allow for expansion and contraction. firmly install it in the slots of the extension arms, and secure it
7.2 When the top rail is omitted, stretch a tension wire from to a post or terminal arm.
end to end of each stretch of fence at a height that will enable
it to be fastened to the fabric within the top 1 ft [305 mm] of 11. Gates
the chain-link fabric. If specified, fasten the bottom tension 11.1 The purchaser shall indicate the operational direction
wire within the bottom 6 in. [150 mm] of fabric. Securely of the gates. Grade clearance and possible gate obstruction
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TABLE 2 Minimum Requirements for Setting Industrial and Commercial Swing Gate Posts
Gate Leaf Width Height Post Size Size of Hole
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