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DIVISION 2:  SITE CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 02825 ‑ WOOD FENCES AND GATES

USE:	Constructing wood fences.  

NOTES TO SPECIFIER:

	A.	Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets; blank spaces enclosed by brackets [_____] provide for information to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

	B.	TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES, the specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text).  The remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

	C.	DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines of asterisks; all [brackets], underlining, boldface, and italics, within the paragraphs; and this page.  (Open Reveal Codes [alt F3] to do this accurately.)

	D.	To Edit “(Footer B)”: (Corel 8).  ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD BE BOLDED.  Click in the footer and delete the “Project Name (ftr B)” text and replace it with the Name of the Project (upper and lower case).  Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

	E.	The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and revised.  User’s technical comments are appreciated.  Also, other related or similar specification that are written “from scratch” that could benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST 110, or call (303) 987-6868.

DRAWING DATA REQUIRED: 

REQUIRED SPEC MODIFICATIONS:

GENERAL NOTES

A.	Whenever entire articles, paragraphs, or subparagraphs are not applicable, the articles, paragraphs, or subparagraphs should be deleted; when necessary, reletter or renumber articles, paragraphs, or subparagraphs.

B.	THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING THE ENTIRE SECTION.

TECHNICAL NOTES

A.	ab	1.1A:  Select applicable phrase.

	B.	1.1B:  Select or add applicable specification sections.  Do not list specification sections from Division 2.

	C.	1.2:  Add applicable references.

	D.	1.3A:  Select applicable specification sections.

E.	1.3B:  Insert number of copies of Certificates of Conformance required.  Normally 3 copies are required.  Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, 1 copy to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

F.	1.4A:  Delete paragraph if no Contractor-furnished gates.

G.	2.1A:  Select spike size required.

H.	2.1F:  Delete first sentence in brackets [], if gate is to be of material other than that in fence, and add materials to be used.

I.	2.2:  Delete article if there are no Goverment furnished materials. 

J.	3.1A:  Select applicable phrase; modify paragraph to include debris disposal method if required.

K.	4.1 and 4.2:  When a "lump sum" Contract is used, delete the title PART 4:  MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, and both articles from this section.  Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part 4 of Section 01009 or Section 01010.

	L.	4.1A:  When not a "lump sum" Contract, select applicable phrases; use the "no measurement" phrase when none of the Pay Items in this section are included in the Bid Schedule.

M.	4.2A:  When not a "lump sum" Contract, select applicable phrases; use the "no direct payment" phrase when none of the Pay Items in this section are included in the Bid Schedule.

N.	4.2A:  When not a "lump sum" Contract and payment is to be made under this section, select applicable Pay Items.  Do not change Pay Item number.  When Government-furnished property is specified for Pay Items, the letter suffix GF will be added after the parenthesis of the item number.

REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:
CSI format, editorial changes: 12/01
Metric:  
Technical Update: 06/96

SECTION 02825

WOOD FENCES AND GATES

PART 1:  GENERAL

1.1  SUMMARY:

	A.	Section Includes:  [Furnishing and installing] [Installing with Government‑ furnished property,] [Installing with Contractor-furnished property and Government-furnished property,] wood fences.

1.2  REFERENCES:

	A.	West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau:

		WCLIB		Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber

1.3  SUBMITTALS:

	A.	General:  Submittals shall be according to [Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements.] [Section 01365 - Certificates of Conformance.]

	B.	Certificates of Conformance:  Submit [____] copies of written certification from the treating plant stating that chemicals and methods used, and net amount of preservative retained, are in conformance with applicable standards and Section 06312 - Preservative Treated Posts and Poles.

1.4  QUALITY ASSURANCE:

	A.	General:  Contractor-furnished gates and accessories shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to installation.

1.5  PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

	A.	Requirements:  Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines and to the construction site unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.  Cross-country travel shall be only to and along fence lines.

PART 2:  PRODUCTS

2.1  CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS:

	A.	General:  Spikes for the following fences and gates shall be [40d] [60d] [3/8-inch].

	B.	Pole Fence:  Posts shall be of tamarack, black or honey locust, ponderosa or lodgepole pine, juniper, osage orange or white oak.  Posts may be rectangular or round.  Rails shall be of black or honey locust, spruce, lodgepole pine or seasoned red or white oak.  Bark shall be removed.  Posts and rails shall be of the dimensions shown on the drawings.

	C.	Split Rail Fence:  Rails and posts shall be western red cedar.  Split members shall have a minimum cross-sectional area at small end of 10 in^2. Rails and posts shall be of the dimensions shown on the drawings.

	D.	Buck and Pole Fence:  Posts shall be of tamarack, black or honey locust, ponderosa or lodgepole pine, juniper, osage orange or white oak.  Rails shall be of black or honey locust, spruce, lodgepole pine or seasoned red or white oak.  Bark shall be removed.  Dimensions of wood members shall be as shown on the drawings.

	E.	Post and Board Fence:  Posts and boards shall be rough sawn western red cedar, select fencing grade, according to WCLIB.  Posts and boards shall be of the dimensions shown on the drawings.

	F.	Wood Gates:  [Shall be constructed of same materials as the fence.]  [Shall be constructed of [___________________].]

	G.	Gate Accessories:  Fasteners, bolts, nuts and other accessories shall be galvanized or cadmium plated.

2.2  GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY:

	A.	Requirements:  See Section 01019 - Government-Furnished Property.

2.3  WOOD TREATMENT PRACTICES:

	A.	Requirements:  See Section 06312 - Preservation Treated Poles and Posts.

PART 3:  EXECUTION

3.1  PREPARATION:

	A.	Clearing:  [Maximum clearing width is 4 ft on each side of the fenceline.  Provide minimum disturbance to existing grass and sod.  Dispose of debris [_______].  [Clearing for fencelines shall be done according to Section 02111 - Clearing and Grubbing.  [________________________________________.]

3.2  INSTALLATION:

	A.	Gates:  Shall be according to the Work Data Sheet, the drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer when applicable.

	B.	Spiking:  For spikes larger than 40d, predrilled lead holes shall be used.  The hole diameter shall be three-fourths the diameter of the spike, and drilled to a depth no greater than 1/2 the length of the spike.

	C.	Alignment and Setting of Posts:  Set posts plumb, and to the spacing, grades, and depths shown on the drawing, unless staked otherwise.

	D.	Installing Rails:  Install rails as shown on the drawings.

PART 4:  MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1  METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A.	Units:  The work described in this section will [not be measured for payment.]  [be measured and paid for] [on a lump sum basis.]  [by the linear foot, as measured along the ground surface next to the completed fence, including distance across gate openings, cattle guards and drainage crossings.]  [Gates will be paid for per each unit.] 

4.02  BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A.	Payment:  [No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made.   Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other scheduled items of the Contract.]  [Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section.  Payment will be made under:]

   Pay Item	 		                                  		Pay Unit

02825(1)  Wood Fence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lump Sum
02825(2)  Wood Fence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linear Foot
02825(3)  Wooden Gate - Type A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each
02825(4)  Wooden Gate - Type B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each
02825(5)  Swinging Pole Gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each
02825(6)  Fixed Wood Pedestrian Gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . Each

END OF SECTION

WOOD FENCES AND GATES
[12/01]
Project Name (ftr B)