Schedule D: Fencing Specifications

D.7: High-Tensile Smooth Wire Fence

1. The High-Tensile smooth wire shall meet the following specifications:

   1.1	Type - 12.5 gauge high tensile galvanized
   	1.1.1	Breaking load - 1250 lbf minimum
   	1.1.2	Tensile strength - 180,000 p.s.i. minimum
   	1.1.3	Zinc coat weight - 0.80 oz/ft.2 (class 3)
   1.2	Spacing - (starting from ground), six wires spaced 12", 6", 6", 6", 7" & 7" (top wire 44" above the ground), (See Schedule D.7 detail drawings)
   1.3	Tension - use permanent in-line wire strainers to tension each wire to 250 lbs.
   1.4	Joints - all line wire splicing shall be by mechanical connector. (i.e. "Nicropress" or "Wirelink") Use knot or mechanical connector at post tie off.
   1.5	Staples - minimum 2" galvanized slash point.
   1.6	Droppers - "Waratah" dropper - 37" length.

2. The fence posts shall meet the following specifications:

   2.1	All posts shall be pressure treated in accordance with CSA Standard 080.5 using a wood preservative non-toxic to surrounding plant material.
   2.2	Single Span Strainer Assembly - both driven posts, 4"- 5"x 8.0 ft., driven 42"-48" deep in suitable soil. Horizontal top brace, minimum 4"x 10.0 ft. (see Schedule D.7 detail drawings)
   2.3	Line Posts - minimum 4" x 6.0 ft driven 26" into ground, (in zones of severe frost lift use a 7.0 ft. post), spaced 30'-0" to 40'-0" apart.(see Schedule D.7 detail drawings)
   2.4	Dip Posts - minimum 5" x 8.0 ft. driven perpendicular 50" into ground. (posts with a lift greater than 10" shall require a footing - see Ministry of Agriculture publication listed below.)
   2.5	Twitch Sticks - one 2" x 2" x 30" per single assembly.

3. The fence shall be constructed in accordance with these specifications, the details provided in the Schedule D.7 drawings which form part of these specifications, and in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food publication, "An Introduction to High - Tensile Smooth Wire Fencing".

 
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