CIV-DC-1952-B

CHAIN LINK FENCING

EXCEPTION TO PIP CVS02830

Commented Copy - Not for Vendor/Contractor Distribution

This document is to be used in conjunction with the following documents:

PIP CVS02830
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SCOPE
This specification provides general guidance and minimum requirements for materials, fabrication
and installation of chain link fence and gate.
INTRODUCTION
1. This specification for chain link fence fabrication and installation is based on Process Industry
Practice (PIP) CVS02830, “Fabrication and Installation of Chain Link Fence and Gates”, May
2003.
2. Requirements of this specification are supplementary to PIP CVS02830.
3. Requirements are identified as additions, changes, and deletions to PIP CVS02830.
4. Paragraph numbers in this specification are the same as PIP CVS02830.
5. Requirements of PIP CVS02830 that are not revised remain applicable.
PURCHASER REFERENCES
This specification contains references to the following Purchaser document:
Chevron Civil and Structural Manual, Section 700

Additional Requirements and Changes to PIP CVS02830, 2003 Edition

2. REFERENCES
[Replace with]
1. Applicable requirements in the following industry codes and standards, standard guide, and
Purchaser guide shall be considered an integral part of this practice.
2. Use the most recent edition of each document in effect as of the publication date of this
specification.
3. Other widely accepted codes used in other parts of the world may be acceptable after
obtaining approval from the Purchaser.
2.2 Standard Guide
[Add] Chain Link Fence Manufacturer’s Institute (CLFMI) Guide
4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Documentation
4.1.2 [Replace with]
Prior to the start of fabrication and preparation of materials Supplier shall furnish for
Purchaser approval six (6) prints or one (1) reproducible transparency of drawings show-
ing a typical fence elevation, including:
1) gates
2) general installation details
3) details of any special construction,
4) a layout showing locations and dimensions of posts, gates, and bracing, post, and
5) gate foundation dimensions and layout.

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4.1.3 [Add]
Supplier shall submit Manufacturer's product data and installation instructions on all
fencing components.
1) For sliding gates, Supplier shall furnish complete details for:
a) gate rollers,
b) tracks,
c) manufacturer's drawings, and
d) other literature on gate operators, if required.
4.2 Materials [Add]
All materials shall:
1. be furnished by Supplier and
2. conform to the Standard Guides of the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI)
for metallic-coated steel chain link fence and fabric or for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-coated
steel chain link fence fabric, as appropriate.
Comment: Copies of the CLFMI Standard Guides can generally be obtained from fencing
Suppliers or material vendors. The CLFMI headquarters is located at:
10015 Old Columbia Road, Suite B-215
Columbia. MD 21046
(301) 596-2583
4.2.1.1 Fabric [Replace with]
Chain link fabric shall:
1) have a uniform square mesh measuring approximately two inches between
parallel sides.
2) consist of heavy galvanized chain link material, conforming to ASTM
A392, Class II, 2-inch (50-mm) mesh, 9-gauge (0.148-inch (4 mm) in
diameter) wire.
3) have the top and bottom selvedges twisted and barbed.
4) meet the following requirements in addition to those specified by the
CLFMI:
Fabric shall be hot-dip galvanized after weaving. Zinc coating shall
be Class II (minimum 2.0 oz/ft2) unless otherwise specified by Pur-
chaser.
Comment: The selection of the types of fencing materials for a par-
ticular installation must be based on anticipated environ-
ment, current costs, and the economics over the expected
life. Refer to Section 700 of the Civil and Structural Man-
ual for more detailed selection information.

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4.2.1.4, 4.2.2.4, and 4.2.3.4 Top Rails [Add]

Comment: Expansion couplings shall be provided on the top rail at 100-foot
(30.48-meter) maximum intervals.
4.2.1.5c, 4.2.2.5c, and 4.2.3.5d [Replace with]
A tension wire shall be provided:
1) at the bottom of all fences and
2) at the top where a top rail is not specified.
4.2.1.7 Fabric Ties [Add]
Comment: Ties shall secure fabric to posts, top rail or tension wires. Steel ties
shall be 0.148-inch diameter galvanized steel wire.
4.2.1.9a [Add]
Comment: Barbed wire is usually furnished with barbs up to a maximum of 5
inches apart.
Wire with barb spacing limited to 3 inches is available and is
advertised as offering greater security.
For general Purchaser industrial applications the cost premium
for closer barb spacing is not considered justified.
This comment also applies to 4.2.2.9a and 4.2.3.9b.
4.2.1.9b, 4.2.2.9,b and 4.2.3.9b Barbed Wire
[Replace with] Replace “250 pounds (1112N)” with “300 pounds (1334N)” as
downward pull at the outermost end of the arm.
Comment: Single extension arms are normally used for Purchaser facilities.
The installation of double extension arms is not justified or
desired.
4.2.2.1 Fabric [Add]
Coating thicknesses shall conform to those specified by the CLFMI.
4.2.3.1 Fabric [Add]
(c) PVC-coated steel fabric shall be furnished in the class of coating specified
by Purchaser, which will be one of the following;
Class 1 — Extruded PVC
Class 2a — Thermally Extruded PVC
Class 2b — Thermally Fused PVC
Supplier shall submit samples of vinyl-coated steel fabric in Manufacturer’s
standard colors for review and color selection by Purchaser.
(d) Coating thicknesses shall conform to those specified by the CLFMI.

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4.2.4 Gates [Add]

1) Gates shall be swing or sliding as specified by Purchaser.
2) Members shall be securely connected at joints to provide a rigid frame.
a) Frames over 10 feet (3.048 meters) wide shall have a center vertical member
and be braced as required for rigidity.
b) The topmost horizontal gate member shall be in line with the adjoining top rail,
if any exists.
Comment: Gate designs appear to vary among manufacturers. A close examination of
proposed gates must be made prior to contract award.
4.2.4.4 Slide Gates [Add]
c. Sliding gates shall be completed with roller and roller tracks, and with opera-
tor if specified by Purchaser.
4.2.4.6 [Add]
Comment: In case that gate posts are not steel pipe, a equivalent member with
minimum section modulus in accordance ASTM A123 shall be
determined as follows:

Width in Post Size OD in Minimum Modulus

feet (m) inches (mm) in inches3 (mm3)
6 (1.8) or less 2.875 (73) 1.06 (17370)
6-12 (1.8-3.7) 4.0 (102) 2.39 (39165
12-18 (3.7-5.5) 6.625 (168) 8.50 (139270)
Over 18 (> 5.5) 8.625 (219) 14.69 (240726)

4.2.4.7 [Add]
Hinges for galvanized steel gates shall be either galvanized steel or galvanized
malleable iron.
4.2.4.8 [Add]
1) Gates shall include:
a) latches
b) latch fitting with padlocking attachments,
c) catches,
d) stops to hold gate open, and
e) a center rest (double swing gate only).
2) These fittings shall be:
a) galvanized steel,
b) galvanized malleable iron, or
c) aluminum alloy 356-T6.

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4.3 Execution
4.3.1.2 [Replace with]
1) Purchaser will:
a) establish fence line in the field and
b) clear line sufficiently to install fencing.
2) Fabric shall be installed on the outside of the fence posts unless otherwise specified
by Purchaser.
3) The outside face of the wire fabric shall coincide with the fence line within a toler-
ance of one-half (1/2) inch (12.7 mm).
4) The bottom of the fence shall not be more than two (2) inches (50 mm) above the
finished ground line.
5) Supplier shall inspect the fencing site and familiarize himself with the terrain
before submitting bid.
Comment: For additional information on fencing installation contracts, refer to the
section on fencing in Section 700 of the Civil and Structural Manual.
4.3.2 Installation
4.3.2.10 Fencing [Add]
a. Fencing shall essentially follow contour of the natural grade.
1) The grade along the fencing liner shall be dressed up to be smooth
prior to fence installation.
2) If on sloping ground, a uniform slope shall be maintained as far as
possible with minimum number of changes in the slope.
3) The fence height shall be measured from grade to the top edge of the
wire fabric.
4) The nominal height of fabric shall be six (6) feet (1.83 meters)
unless otherwise specified.
Comment: Six-foot high fences are normally specified. For safety fences, such
as around electrical equipment, higher fencing may be desired.
b. Fencing in which contour of ground results in a space of six (6) inches or
more between bottom of chain link fabric and ground shall be handled as
follows:
1) Intermediate posts shall be set at low point.
2) Tightly stretched barbed wire shall be used to close apace between
bottom of fence and ground.
3) Sufficient strands of barbed wire shall be provided to limit clear
opening above ground and between strands to three (3) inches (76.2
mm).

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4.3.2.2 Foundation Sizes

Comment: It is recommended that the supplier verify the foundation dimen-
sions to ensure stable setting of posts. Any changes made shall be
subject to approval of Purchaser.
4.3.2.4 Post Setting [Add]
k. All posts shall be set in plain concrete with 1:3:5 proportion of
Portland cement: sand: gravel.
l. Top of posts shall be gradually and uniformly sloped to conform to ground
contour with no abrupt changes in elevation.
m.All posts shall remain plumb after final installation of the fence.
4.3.2.5 Rails and Bracing
j. Bracing
(1) [Replace with]
One (1) brace assembly shall be installed between each terminal, or
gate post and the adjoining line posts.
(2) [Replace with]
Two (2) brace assemblies shall be installed between each corner or pull
posts, or angle (10 degrees or greater) post and the adjoining line posts.
4.3.2.6 Fabric
d. [Replace with]
Stretcher bars shall be used with fabric bands spaced at maximum 15-inch
(375-mm) intervals to fasten fabric to terminal posts and gate frames.
4.3.3 Grounding [Replace with]
4.3.3.1
Fences in area crossed by high voltage power lines shall be grounded.
4.3.3.2
One (1) ground connection shall be placed at point of power line crossing.
4.3.3.3
An additional ground connection shall be placed on either side of crossing 300
feet (91.44 meters) from the power line crossing.
4.3.3.4
Grounding of the fence, fence posts, and gates shall be in accordance with the
contract document.
4.3.4 Cleaning and Touch-up [Add]
1) All damaged vinyl coating shall be touched up with matching field-applied vinyl coat-
ing recommended by the fence material manufacturer.
2) All excess material and debris resulting from the fence erection shall be removed from
the site by Supplier.

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