Schedule D: Fencing Specifications

D.6: Chain Link Fence

1. Line posts shall be constructed from 2" standard galvanized steel pipe (0.125" wall thickness), 8.0 ft. in length. Galvanized to CSA G164 standard.

2. Corner and straining posts shall be constructed from 2.5" standard galvanized steel pipe (0.125" wall thickness), l0 ft. in length. Galvanized to CSA G164 standard.

3. Diagonal corner bracing shall be constructed from 1.25" standard galvanized steel pipe. Galvanized to CSA G164 standard.

4. Posts shall be securely anchored in the soil to depths as indicated in the Schedule D.6 drawings using 2,500 P.S.I. concrete extending from the soil surface to 6" below the bottom of the post. Posts shall be spaced no more than 8.0 ft. O.C.

5. The chain link fencing material shall meet the following specifications:

   5.1	Minimum height - 5'-8"
   5.2	Minimum wire gauge - 11.0 A.W.G.
   5.3	Maximum mesh size - 2"
   5.4	Be galvanized (to CSA G164) or plastic coated

6. The barbed wire fencing material shall meet the following specifications:

   6.1	Number of strands - 2
   6.2	Minimum wire gauge - 12.5 A.W.G.
   6.3	Maximum spacing between barbs - 6"
   6.4	Number of points per barb - 4
   6.5	Galvanized - CSA G164

7. All accessory materials shall meet the following specifications:

   7.1	Post caps and extension arms: of pressed steel or cast or malleable iron and galvanized to CSA G164 standard.
   7.2	Tension wire: bottom and top wires 6.0 gauge medium tensile galvanized wire.
   7.3	Tie wire: 9.0 gauge aluminum wire for mesh fixing to line posts.
   7.4	Hog ring clips: 9.0 gauge galvanized steel wire clips for mesh fixing to top and bottom tension wires.
   7.5	Tension bar: minimum 1/4" x 3/4" galvanized mild steel flat bar.
   7.6	Tension bands: 1/8" x 3/4" galvanized formed mild steel flatbars with galvanized bolts and nuts for all tension bar fixing.

8. All terminal posts (posts at ends, corners or intersections), all line posts and any intermediate tensioning posts shall be set plumb into concrete footings in augured or dug holes to the depths and regular spacing as indicated in the Schedule D.6 drawings.

9. All posts shall be securely fitted with the appropriate weathertight caps and extension arms as shown in the schedule D.6 drawings.

10. Top and bottom tension wires shall be securely fixed taut and sag free to terminal posts and any intermediate tensioning posts. Top tension wire shall pass through line post tops.

11. Intermediate tensioning assemblies shall be provided where terminal posts are more than 500.0 ft. apart, and at any subsequent 500.0 ft. spacing, to consist of a straining post with diagonal pipe braces to adjoining line posts each way. (see Schedule D.6 drawings)

12. Chain link fencing mesh shall be stretched between terminal posts and any intermediate tensioning posts using proper equipment, and secured with tension bars and bands, tie wire and clips all in accordance with the requirements of the Schedule D.6 drawings. Joins in the length of wire mesh shall be made by weaving the mesh together with a single wire picket to form a neat continuous mesh.

13. Barbed wire shall be installed in the slots of all extension arms and secured to extension arms at terminal and intermediate tensioning posts taut and free of sags.

14. The fence shall be constructed in accordance with these specifications and details provided in the Schedule D:6 drawings which forms part of these specifications.

 
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