CHAIN-LINK FENCE AND FIELD FENCE
This memorandum covers fence materials for use in chain-link fence and field fence. All fence material shall be new and shall comply with the requirements of Standard Specifications 4154. All fence materials of iron or steel shall be from domestic origin and melted and manufactured in the USA.
Source Approval – Fabric and Steel Posts, Braces, and Rails
Prior to furnishing material for a project, the manufacturer or supplier shall submit all relevant documentation and product literature for approval of the engineer.
Certification Statement – Fabric, Steel Posts, Braces, and Rails, Fittings, Wire, and Gates
Certification of compliance shall include a statement indicating materials in shipment are certified to be in compliance with:
Applicable Iowa DOT IMs, Standard Plans, and Specifications
Applicable AASHTO and/or ASTM requirements
All Buy America Group 2 requirements as described in IM 107.
The statement shall be signed by a designated, responsible company representative.
The following information and certification shall appear on the above documents:
1. Manufacturer or supplier name
2. Description of materials
3. Destination
4. Project number
5. Number of pieces, thickness, diameter, length, and brand
6. Group IC galvanized before forming product such as steel, posts, braces and rails shall be minimum G-210 (ASTM A 653).
Acceptance
Acceptance will be based on an approved manufacturer or supplier listed in Appendix A or C and certification statement.
Source Approval – Steel Line Posts and Braces and Wood Posts
Prior to furnishing material for a project, the manufacturer or supplier shall submit all relevant documentation and product literature for approval of the engineer.
Certification Statement – Steel Line Posts and Braces, Wood Posts, and Gates
Certification of compliance shall include a statement indicating materials in shipment are certified to be in compliance with:
Applicable Iowa DOT IMs, Standard Plans, and Specifications
Applicable AASHTO and/or ASTM requirements
All Buy America Group 2 requirements as described in IM 107.
The statement shall be signed by a designated, responsible company representative.
Certification Statement –Fabric and Wire
Certification of compliance shall include a statement indicating materials in shipment are certified to be in compliance with:
Applicable Iowa DOT IMs, Standard Plans, and Specifications
Applicable AASHTO and/or ASTM requirements
All Buy America Group 2 requirements as described in IM 107.
The statement shall be signed by a designated, responsible company representative.
The following information and certification shall appear on the above documents:
1. Manufacturer or supplier name
2. Description of materials
3. Destination
4. Project number
5. Number of pieces, thickness, diameter, length, and brand
Acceptance
Acceptance of steel line posts and braces for field fence will be based on an approved supplier listed in Appendix D and certification statement. Acceptance of wood fence posts will be based on an approved source as listed in IM 462 Appendix A.