Engineering Standard

SAES-M-006 1 November 2015

Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing
Document Responsibility: Civil Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Design............................................................ 4
5 Installation...................................................... 6
6 Quality Requirements.................................. 12

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Document Responsibility: Civil Standards Committee SAES-M-006
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1 Scope

1.1 This Standard covers mandatory requirements governing the design, and
installation of Saudi Aramco general purpose fencing. This shall be used to
select the most appropriate type of fencing for protection of Saudi Aramco
facilities.

1.2 Design and installation of security perimeter fencing for Saudi Aramco
industrial facilities, that fall under the definition of SAES-O-201, Application of
Security Directives, shall be in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Safety and
Security Standard, SAES-O-202, Security Fencing

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this standard in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

3 References

The selection of material and equipment, design, construction, maintenance, and repair
of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

3.1 Saudi Aramco Documents

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfill
SAES-B-062 Onshore Wellsite Safety
SAES-O-201 Application of Security Directives

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SAES-O-202 Security Fencing

SAES-P-111 Grounding
SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete
Structures

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-097 Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AB-036677 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose
Fencing - General
AA-036678 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose
Fencing - Post and Fabric Details
AB-036679 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose
Fencing - Gate Details
AC-036680 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose
Fencing - Footings Details
AE-036881 L/M for Saudi Aramco Security Fencing Type I
AE-036882 L/M for Type II Fencing
AE-036883 L/M for Type III Fencing
AE-036884 L/M for Type IV Fencing
AE-036904 L/M for Type V Fencing

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A53/A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and
Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A121 Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon
Steel Barbed Wire
ASTM A123/A123M Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip
Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc-Coating (Hot-Dip)
on Iron and Steel Hardware
ASTM A392 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-
Link Fence Fabric

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ASTM A641/A641M Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
ASTM F626 Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
ASTM F668 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC) and other Organic Polymer-Coated Steel
Chain-Link Fence Fabric

American Welding Society

AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code Steel

International Organization for Standardization

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System

4 Design

4.1 The type of fencing required is dependent upon operational, safety and security
requirements and shall be determined by the Proponent Organization and in
accordance with Standard Drawing AB-036677. For fence on the perimeter of
the drilling pads, wellsites an associated burn pits, comply with SAES-B-062.

4.2 The use of reclaimed material is not permitted unless written approval is
obtained from the Proponent Organization.

4.3 Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing Type I shall be used for facilities where
security is of concern.
Commentary Note:

Level of security is arranged in a descending order from type I through V.

4.4 Saudi Aramco fencing shall be built according to the reference Engineering
Standards and Standard Drawings (AB-036677, AA-036678, AB-036679,
AC-036680, AE-036881, AE-036882, AE-036883, AE-036884, and
AE-036904.)

4.5 Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing Types I, II, III, IV and V, shall be made
of Zinc-coated galvanized material or Vinyl-Clad galvanized materials and shall
be as follows:
a. Zinc-coated (galvanized) steel wire fencing
b. Zinc-coated (galvanized) fence posts, rails, gates, fitting, barbed wire,
tension wire, and tie wire
c. Vinyl-clad (polyvinyl chloride-covered) galvanized steel wire fencing

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d. Vinyl-clad galvanized barbed wire, tension wire, and tie wire.

4.6 Galvanized fabric and hardware shall be used for all inland locations.
Vinyl-clad fabric, barbed wire, tension wire, tie wire, and gate infilling shall be
substituted at locations within 1.5 km of the sea shoreline. However, fencing
that encloses or crosses over a ground grid and fencing passing under overhead
power lines of 230 kV and above shall utilize galvanized fabric and hardware
regardless of location.

4.7 Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing Type I shall have the bottom of the
chain link fabric tied to a continuous concrete anchor constructed according to
Standard Drawing AC-036680.

4.8 All tubular steel posts specified in the Purchase Order and/or drawings
shall be Schedule 40 and galvanized in accordance with ASTM A53/A53M.
Posts diameters shall be per Table 1 of this standard.

Table 1 - Post Diameters

Nominal Post Size Actual O.D.
Classification
(inch) (mm)
Brace (and brace rails) 1-¼ 41
Line 2 60
Corner/End 2-½ 73
Gates as follows:
Single gate 1.2 m wide 2-½ 73
Double gate 4.0 and 7.3 m wide 3-½ 102

4.9 All concrete for footings and grade beams shall have a minimum compressive
strength of 27.6 MPa (4000 psi) at 28 days (in-situ and precast). It shall be coated
with two layers of coal tar or bitumen coating in accordance with SAES-Q-001,
Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures. Alternatively, a
plasticized sheet vapor barrier 10 mils (0.25mm) in thickness shall be used around
the concrete footings.

4.10 The concrete material shall be in accordance with SAES-Q-001, and 09-
SAMSS-097.

4.11 Table 2 - Types of Saudi Aramco Fencing lists the different types of Saudi
Aramco fencing.

4.12 Table 3 - Applicable Gate Sizes lists the different sizes of gates applicable to
each type of Saudi Aramco fencing. Width opening is measured from inside to
inside of the gate posts.

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4.13 Total post length for all posts up to 102 mm O.D. shall be as specified in Table 4 -
Post Lengths (±12 mm). These lengths include 975 mm extension in the footing.

Table 2 - Types of Saudi Aramco Fencing

Height of Brace Barbed Wire
Number Continuous
Fencing Fencing Top Posts for Number of
of Concrete
Type Fabric Rail Each Line Supporting
Strands Anchor
(mm) Post (1)(2) Arms
I 2400 Yes Yes 2 6 Yes
II 2400 Yes Yes 2 6 No
III 2400 No No 2 6 No
IV 2400 No No 1 3 No
V 2400 No No 0 0 No

Notes: (1) Refer to paragraph 4.4.

(2) Brace Post for Fencing Types III, IV, V is required at 90 m interval.

Table 3 - Applicable Gate Sizes

Width Overall Gate Post
Gate Walk Gate Frame
Fence Type Opening Height Size O.D.
Type or Drive Extensions
(mm) (mm) (mm)
I, II, III, IV, V A Walk 1200 2450 No 73
I, II, III, IV B Drive 4000 2800 Yes 102
I, II, III, IV C Drive 7300 2800 Yes 102
V D Drive 4000 2450 No 102
V E Drive 7300 2450 No 102

Table 4 - Post Lengths

Length of Posts (mm)

Fence Type I II III IV V
Walk Gate 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400
Drive Gate 3900 3900 3900 3900 3400
Line 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400
Corner/End 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400
Brace 2900 2900 2900 2900 2900

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5 Installation

5.1 Grounding

The fence shall be grounded in accordance with SAES-P-111.

5.2 Posts

5.2.1 All posts shall extend 975 mm into concrete footings as measured from
the ground surface. Where solid rock is encountered, posts shall extend
600 mm into concrete footings.

5.2.2 Footings for all posts shall extend 100 mm below the end of the post.

5.2.3 The post/foundation interface shall be treated as indicated on Standard

Drawing AC-036680, Footing Details.

5.2.4 If pre-cast fence post footings are used, backfill shall be compacted to at
least 90% of modified proctor density or 70% relative density as per
SAES-A-114, general fill not designated as open or landscaped.

5.2.5 All line posts shall be equally spaced at intervals of not more than 3 m.

5.2.6 All posts except brace posts shall be installed in a vertical position,
plumb and in line.

5.2.7 Terminal posts (Corner, End, Gate or Tension) shall be installed at the
beginning and end and at a maximum of 90 m intervals of fence fabric
and at changes in vertical and horizontal alignments exceeding 22½°
deflection angle.

5.2.8 All posts shall be equipped with moisture protection excluding top caps
or extension arms.

5.2.9 All posts shall be supplied with the necessary holes drilled for the
appropriate fittings.

5.3 Top Rail

The top rail (41 mm O.D. pipe) for Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing
Type I and Type II Fencing shall be continuous except over drive gates.
One expansion coupling shall be used for every 30 m of rail.

5.4 Brace Posts

Brace posts shall be attached to all Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing
Type I and Type II line posts at a point 1500 mm above ground level and extend

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downward toward the inside of the fence at 45° in a vertical plane which is
perpendicular to the plane of the fence. For Types III, IV, and V Fencing, brace
posts shall be installed on line posts at 90 m centers of fencing runs.

5.5 Chain Link Fence

5.5.1 Fabric shall be chain link with a 50 mm diamond mesh and a height of
2400 mm (±12 mm). Fabric shall have the top and bottom selvages
machine twisted with the wire cut on a bias to form a barbed finish.
The standard length of roll shall be 15 m and shall be woven continuously
without splices. The wire type shall be as specified in the Table 5.

Table 5 - Wire Types

Minimum
Coating Type Size Outside Overall
Breaking Strength
Galvanized 3.75 mm 5740 N (1290 Ibs)

PVC Fusion bonded 3.75 mm 5340 N (1200 lbs)

Extruded Vinyl 4.88 mm 5340 N (1200 lbs)

5.5.2 Hot dip galvanizing shall be in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M

and ASTM A153/A153M.

5.5.3 Fence welding shall be according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

5.5.4 Galvanizing (hot dipping) shall be either after weaving, according to

ASTM A392, Class I, or before weaving according to ASTM A392,
Class II, as specified in the Purchase Order. Roll dipping is not
acceptable.

5.5.5 Vinyl-coated chain link fabric shall be either PVC fusion bonded or
extruded type; both are equally acceptable.

5.5.5.1 PVC fusion-bonded fabric per ASTM F668, Class 2b shall

consist of core wires uniformly galvanized in accordance with
ASTM A641/A641M, Class I, and coated with 0.20 mm
(8 mil) of PVC applied by the fusion method over a thermoset
plastic bonding agent.

5.5.5.2 Extruded type fabric per ASTM F668, Class I shall consist of
core wires uniformly galvanized with zinc metal in accordance
with ASTM A641/A641M, Class I, and encased in a vinyl
jacket approximately 0.50 mm (20 mil) thick. The jacket shall

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be tightly applied to prevent slippage or creeping through

thermal expansion and contraction.

5.5.6 The fencing fabric for Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing Type I
and Type II Fencing shall be attached to top rails by means of tie wires
spaced at intervals not exceeding 600 mm.

5.5.7 The fencing fabric shall be attached to the tension wire by means of tie
wires spaced at intervals not exceeding 300 mm. The tension wire shall
be attached to the line posts by tie wire wrapped around the post and
secured to the tension wire by 3 complete turns on each side of the post.

The fencing fabric shall be attached to all line posts by means of tie wire
spaced at intervals not exceeding 350 mm along each post.

5.5.8 Where the fence crosses features such as streams and drainage ditches
and where conforming the fence to the ground contour is impractical,
the fence shall span the depression, unless otherwise indicated in the
contract documents. The space below the bottom of the fence shall be
closed with extra fence fabric or barbed wire as indicated in the contract
documents. If extra length fence posts are required at such locations,
they shall be furnished and installed in lieu of standard length posts,
together with any intermediate posts, stakes, braces, extra fabric, or wire
as may be required.

5.6 Barbed Wire

5.6.1 Three or six rows of barbed wire shall be furnished as required by the
particular fence type. Each row shall consist of two twisted stands of not
lighter than 2.5 mm nominal diameter wire, with four barbs (points) of not
lighter than 2 mm nominal diameter wire, spaced 125 mm ±20 mm apart.
The barbs shall be wrapped so as to interlock with both main strands of
wire. The galvanized barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A121.
The Vinyl-Clad barbed wire shall be uniformly galvanized in accordance
with ASTM A641/A641M, Class I for the fence.
Commentary Note:

Metallic Coating type Z, Class 3 to be used.

5.6.2 Except on Type V Fencing, barbed wire shall be held in the extension
arm slots by means of lock wire. Holding the barbed wire in the slots by
means of the tension in the wire is not permitted. Barbed wire, where
required, shall be extended over walk gates.

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5.6.3 Lock wire shall be ASTM A641/A641M, 360 mm long by 3.75 mm

nominal diameter wire, minimum, annealed and galvanized with a
25 mm diameter hook on one end.

5.7 Tension Wire

5.7.1 The Zinc-coated tension wire shall be galvanized per ASTM A641/A641M,
Class III with a coating of not less than 244 g/m² (0.80 oz/ft²) of surface
area. Wire shall be a minimum of 4.5 mm nominal diameter and possess a
minimum breaking strength of 6230 N (1400 lb).

5.7.2 The Vinyl-clad tension wire shall be vinyl-coated and have the same type
of coating (PVC Fusion-bonded or Extruded) as specified for the fence
fabric. The core wire shall be a minimum of 3.55 mm nominal diameter
and possess a minimum breaking strength of 5740 N (1290 lb). The core
wire shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A641/A641M, Class I.

5.7.3 Tension wire shall be secured to terminal posts by means of a winding

bracket.

5.8 Tie Wire

5.8.1 The Zinc-coated galvanized tie wire shall be used to secure the fabric
and tension wire to the line post and fabric to the top rail and tension
wire. Tie wire shall be galvanized per ASTM A641/A641M with a
coating of not less than 244 g/m² (0.80 oz/ft²) of surface area and shall
match the fence fabric. Tie wire shall be 3.0 mm nominal diameter
minimum and 250 mm ±10 mm long.

5.8.2 The Vinyl-clad galvanized tie wire shall be used to secure the fabric and
tension wire to the line post and fabric to the top rail and tension wire.
Tie wire shall be vinyl-coated and shall have the same type of coating
(PVC fusion-bonded or extruded) as specified for the fence fabric.
The core wire shall be 2.65 mm nominal diameter minimum and 250 mm
±10 mm long. The core wire shall be galvanized in accordance with
ASTM A641/A641M, Class I.

5.9 Bracing in Plane of Fence

5.9.1 Each brace assembly shall consist of one top and one intermediate
compression member both of 41 mm O.D. pipe and one adjustable
diagonal tension rod of at least 10 mm diameter. For Saudi Aramco
General Purpose Type I Fencing and Type II Fencing, the top rail is the
top compression member. Pipe used for the compression members shall
be of one piece without couplings in the bracing panel.

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5.9.2 Gate and end posts shall be braced to the nearest line post with one
complete brace assembly.

5.9.3 Corner and tension posts shall be braced to the two nearest line posts
with one complete brace assembly to each line post.

5.10 General

When fully constructed the barbed wire, tension wire, fabric, and truss rods shall
be taut.

5.11 Fittings

5.11.1 All fittings shall be galvanized pressed steel or wrought iron, or malleable
iron and in accordance with ASTM F626, excluding Sections 6.1 through
6.3.

5.11.2 Attachment bolts shall be carriage bolts with nuts, except for post
extension arms where machine bolts will be used. All bolts and nuts
shall be galvanized.

5.11.3 All gate fittings shall be compatible with the gates supplied.

5.12 Gates

All gates shall be of the swing type, complete with the following components:
a) 48 mm O.D. steel pipe, Schedule 40, ASTM A53/A53M as the framing
material.
b) Welded or bolted construction.
c) 10 mm diameter adjustable diagonal tension rods.
d) 50 mm mesh, 3.75 mm diameter diamond link galvanized as specified on
the Purchase Order and/or Drawings.
e) Gate hinges: Gate shall be able to swing 90 degrees either way from closed
position.
f) Fittings for 35 mm diameter plunger rod.
g) Lock keeper and guide: All gates shall be equipped with attachments for
padlocking, the padlock to be accessible from both sides of the gate.
h) 35 mm diameter plunger rod for each gate leaf; as an alternative to a single
plunger rod.

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i) Plunger rod receiver and open-gate holders.

j) Where required, gate frame extensions shall extend 300 mm above the gate
frame.
k) Where gate widths exceed 1200 mm in width, additional vertical framing
members shall be added connecting the top and bottom horizontal framing
members. The panels shall be of equal size and not be less than 900 mm or
greater than 1550 mm in width.

6 Quality Requirements

Quality Program: The Vendor shall implement and maintain a quality program which
shall include clearly defined and documented procedures for the relevant quality
systems functions. The quality program documents shall be made available to the
Buyer's Representative for review and audit. The Vendor shall be certified and meeting
the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.

Revision Summary
1 November 2015 Major revision to distinguish it from SAES-O-202 standard that is used in the Security
Perimeter (SEC) fence to avoid confusion.

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