Engineering Standard

SAES-M-006 4 November 2018

Saudi Aramco General Purpose Fencing
Document Responsibility: Civil Standards Committee

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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1 Scope

1.1 This Standard covers mandatory requirements governing the design, materials
specifications and installation of Saudi Aramco general purpose fencing. This
shall be used to select the most appropriate type of fencing for operational and
safety requirements 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 “General
Requirements of Security Directives” shall be in accordance with the Saudi
Aramco Security Standard, SAES-O-202 “Security Fencing”

2 Conflicts and Deviations

Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EL&RD Coordinator.

Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302.

3 References

The following reference documents shall be considered an integral part of this standard
except otherwise noted. Use the edition in effect on the date of the publication of this
standard unless otherwise noted

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 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 General Requirements of Security Directives
SAES-O-202 Security Fencing Systems
SAES-P-111 Grounding
SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete
Structures

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Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-097 Ready-Mixed Concrete

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AB-036677 An overview Saudi Aramco Security and General
Purpose Fencing
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 List of Material for Saudi Aramco Security Fencing
AE-036882 List of Material for Saudi Aramco Type II Fencing
AE-036883 List of Material for Saudi Aramco Type III Fencing
AE-036884 List of Material for Saudi Aramco Type IV Fencing
AE-036904 List of Material for Saudi Aramco 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
ASTM A641/A641M Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
Carbon Steel Wire
ASTM A824 Standard Specification for Metallic Coated Steel
Marcelled Tension Wire for Use with Chain Link
Fence

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ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM F626 Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
ASTM F668 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Polyolefin and other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-
Link Fence Fabric
ASTM F1083 Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped
Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence
Structures

American Welding Society

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

International Organization for Standardization

ISO 9001 Quality Management System - Requirements

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP CVS02830 Chain Link Fence and Gates Installation
Specifications

4 Design

4.1 The type of fencing required is dependent upon operational and safety
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, well sites and 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 (Deleted)

4.4 Saudi Aramco fencing shall be built according to the reference 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 any of the following material:

4.5.1 Zinc-coated (galvanized) material as follows:

a. Zinc-coated (galvanized) steel wire fencing

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b. Zinc-coated (galvanized) steel fence posts, rails, gates, fitting,

barbed wire, tension wire, and tie wire

4.5.2 Polymer coated galvanized material as follows:

a. Polymer-Coated galvanized steel wire fencing in accordance with
ASTM F668
b. Polymer coated galvanized steel fence posts, rails, gates, fitting,
barbed wire, tension wire and tie wire.

4.5.3 Nonconductive, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material as follows:

a. Fiber Reinforced Polymer fence fabric.
b. Fiber Reinforced Polymer Posts, rails and gates.

4.6 Fence material shall be selected based on site condition and the below listed
provisions:

4.6.1 Galvanized steel fabric and hardware shall be used for all inland
locations.

4.6.2 Polymer coated galvanized steel fabric, barbed wire, tension wire, tie
wire, and gate infilling shall be used at locations within 1.5 km of the
sea shoreline with the following exceptions as per SAES-P-111:
a. Electrical substation fences
b. Fencing that are within 10 m of an encloses or crosses over a ground
grid or ground loop that is connected to equipment operated at
1,000 V or greater.
c. Fencing passing under overhead power lines of 34.5 kV and above.

4.6.3 Nonconductive, Fiber Reinforced Polymer fence shall be used in all

locations where polymer coated fence is not permitted as described in
section 4.6.2
Commentary Note:

Design package of FRP fence shall be submitted for CSD review.

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 Table 1 - Types of Saudi Aramco Fencing lists the different types of Saudi
Aramco fencing.
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Table 1 - 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, and V is required at 90 m interval.

4.9 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.

Table 2 - 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

4.10 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). Concrete shall be
manufactured and tested according to SAES-Q-001. 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.

5 Materials

5.1 Metallic Fencing

5.1.1 Storage and Protection-

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Materials shall be stored a minimum of 100mm above grade by using

wood blocking and other approved materials. Avoid areas prone to
flooding.

Material shall be stored in areas of the job site designated and approved
by Saudi Aramco.

5.1.2 Posts-

5.1.2.1 Line post size for chain link fence framework shall be in
accordance with ASTM F1083. All tubular steel posts
specified in the Purchase Order and/or drawings shall be
Schedule 40 and galvanized. Posts diameters shall be per
Table 3 of this standard
Table 3 - Post Diameters
Nominal Post Size Actual O.D.
Classification
(inch) (mm)
Brace (and brace rails) 1-¼ 42
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

5.1.2.2 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.

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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

5.1.3 Chain Link Fabric-

5.1.3.1 Fabric shall be chain link with a 50 mm (±3.2 mm)

diamond mesh and a height of 2400 mm (±12 mm) in
accordance with ASTM A392. 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 4.

5.1.3.2 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.
Table 4 - Wire Types
Minimum
Coating Type Size Outside Overall
Breaking Strength
Galvanized 3.75 mm 5740 N (1290 Ibs)

PVC Fusion bonded 3.75 mm 5740 N (1200 lbs)

Extruded Vinyl 4.88 mm 5740 N (1200 lbs)

5.1.3.3 Polymer coated chain link fabric shall be either PVC fusion
bonded or extruded type; both are equally acceptable.

5.1.3.3.1 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
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(8 mil) of PVC applied by the fusion method over a

thermoset plastic bonding agent.

5.1.3.3.2 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 be tightly
applied to prevent slippage or creeping through
thermal expansion and contraction.

5.1.4 Barbed Wire-

5.1.4.1 Each row of barbed wire 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 steel barbed wire shall conform to ASTM
A121. The Polymer coated 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.

5.1.4.2 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.

5.1.5 Tension Wire-

5.1.5.1 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).

5.1.5.2 The Polymer coated 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.
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5.1.6 Tie Wire-

5.1.6.1 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.

5.1.6.2 For Polymer coated galvanized fences, 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.

5.1.7 Fittings-

5.1.7.1 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.

5.1.7.2 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.

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

5.1.8 Concrete

5.1.8.1 The concrete material shall be in accordance with SAES-Q-

001, and 09-SAMSS-097.

5.2 Non Conductive Fiber Reinforced Polymer Fencing

5.2.1 General-

5.2.1.1 Resins for the fabrication for FRP elements shall be

Vinylester Fire Retardant (FR) possessing an ASTM E84
Flame Spread Rating of 25 or less, color beige, dark gray or
as selected by the purchaser.

5.2.2 Posts-

5.2.2.1 Posts shall be 4200 mm (14ft) in total length for a 2400 mm

(8ft) high fence.

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5.2.2.2 Post shall be fabricated by the pultruded process on one of

the following shapes: W6x6x3/8, I8x4x3/8 or as required by
engineered design.

5.2.2.3 Vendor shall provide engineering design of the size and

spacing of posts for optimal performance considering the
specific project site conditions (i.e. design wind, etc.).

5.2.2.4 A minimum embedment into the concrete foundations of

1200 mm (4 feet) shall be provided.

5.2.3 Fence Panels-

5.2.3.1 The fence panel shall be fabricated by the molding method,

with minimum thickness of 25mm (1-inch), and 32 by 32
mm (1-1/2” by 1-1/2”) diamond shape mesh.

5.2.3.2 Fence panels shall be supplied in 1200mm by 3600mm (4ft

by 12ft) unless approved otherwise.

5.2.3.3 Fence panels for gates may be reduced to 12.5mm (1/2”)

thickness for reduced weight provided properly designed
bracing and cross framing is provided.

5.2.4 Fittings–

5.2.4.1 Fittings for installation shall be galvanized steel or steel and

polymer composite construction.

6 Installation

6.1 Grounding

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

6.1.2 Nonconductive fencing do not need to be grounded

6.2 Posts

6.2.1 Metallic 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.

6.2.2 FRP posts shall extend 1200mm into concrete foundation as measured
from the ground surface.

6.2.2 Footings for all posts shall extend 100 mm below the end of the post.
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6.2.3 The post/foundation interface shall be treated as indicated on Standard

Drawing AC-036680, Footing Details.

6.2.4 Where 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.

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

6.2.6 FRP line post shall be equally spaced at intervals of not more than 2 m.

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

6.2.8 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.

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

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

6.2.11 FRP posts do not need moisture protection.

6.2.12 FRP fence framework do not need additional bracing for end, corners
or tension installation unless otherwise required by engineering design.

6.3 Top Rail

6.3.1 For metallic fence framework, the top rail (42 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.

6.3.2 FRP fence framework does not require top rail

6.4 Brace Posts

6.1.1 For metallic fence framework, 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 downward toward the
inside of the fence at 45° in a vertical plane which is perpendicular to
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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.

6.1.2 FRP fence framework does not require brace post, unless otherwise
required by engineering design.

6.5 Chain Link Fence

6.5.1 For metallic chain link fence, hot dip galvanizing shall be in
accordance with ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM A153/A153M.

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

6.5.3 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.

6.5.4 The metallic 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.

6.5.5 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.

6.5.6 FRP fence panels do not need to be tensioned.

6.5.7 FRP fence panels shall be secured to the supporting posts by means of
anchoring bolts. Joints between two panels shall be secured together by
use of clips or similar fittings at regular spacing as required by the
manufacturer.

6.6 Barbed Wire

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6.6.1 Three or six rows of barbed wire shall be furnished as required by the
particular fence type.

6.6.2 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.

6.7. Tension Wire

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

bracket.

6.8. Bracing in Plane of Fence

6.8.1 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.

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

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

6.9 General

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

6.10 Gates

All metallic 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.

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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.
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.

6.11 FRP gates shall be designed and constructed per manufacturer’s requirements.

7 Quality Requirements

7.1 Quality Program: The Vendor and / or installer 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 9001:2015 Quality
Management System – Requirements.

7.2 Physical location of features such as fence lines, grate and terminal post shall be
in accordance with contract documents.

7.3 Purchaser reserves the right to make inspection at any time during receipt and
installation of the fencing materials.

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
4 November 2018 Major revision to include Materials Specification section in line with industry international
standards,
To include Nonconductive FRP fences for substation and other electrical facilities
To clarify complete separation between General Fencing (under this standard scope) and
Security Fence.

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Summary of Change Form

Paragraph Change Type

No. Technical Change
No. (New, Modification,..)
Modify standard scope paragraph to remove any reference to
1 1.1. Modification Security Fencing as this type of fences are under the
jurisdiction of SAES-O-202
Added international standards ASTM A824, ASTM E84,
2 3.2. Addition ASTM F1083 and PIP CVS02830 to align with industry
standard practice
Deleted paragraph 4.3 to remove any reference to Security
3 4.3. Deletion Fencing as these type of fences are under the jurisdiction of
SAES-O-202
Modified the paragraph to include Non-conductive Fiber-
4 4.5. Modification Reinforced Polymer fences as one of the options for fence
material
Modified the paragraph to indicate applications of each of the
5 4.6. Modification
three types of fencing materials based on the application
A new separated section was added for the specification of
6 5. Addition materials for the different type of fences (metallic and
nonconductive)
New sub section to specify storage and protection of fencing
7 5.1.1. Addition
materials
New sub section to specify materials for nonconductive
8 5.2. Addition
fencing
Added paragraph to differentiate grounding requirements for
9 6.1.2. Addition
nonconductive fences
Added paragraph to indicate minimum depth of FRP posts
10 6.2.2. Addition

11 6.2.7. Addition Added paragraph to indicate maximum spacing of FRP posts

Added paragraph to remove need for moisture protection of

12 6.2.12. Addition
FRP posts
Added paragraph to clarify the bracing requirements of FRP
13 6.2.13. Addition
post framing
Added paragraph to remove need for top rail for FRP fence
14 6.3.2. Addition
framework
Added paragraph to clarify need of brace post of FRP fence
15 6.4.2. Addition
framework
Added paragraph to clarify that FRP fence panels do not need
16 6.5.6. Addition
tensioning
Added paragraph to indicate requirements of FRP fence panel
17 6.5.7. Addition
attachment and jointing
Added paragraph to indicate the need for following the
18 6.11. Addition manufacturers recommendation when designing and
construction FRP fencing
Added quality requirements related to client’s right to inspect
19 7.2 & 3 Addition at any time and field verification of fence lines, grade and
location of features.

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