Specifications include, but are not limited to: Chain Link Fencing: a. Fabric: The standard fence fabric shall be black vinyl, zinc or aluminum-coated steel wire chain-link with mesh openings not larger than two inches per side and a twisted and barbed selvage at top and bottom in accordance with the specifications. Utilize 6-gauge for base perimeter or heightened security zones and 9-guage for base interior or when joining an existing fence which is already 9-guage. b. Fabric Ties: Only 12-gauage steel ties shall be used. Coating or plating will be electronically compatible with the fence fabric to inhibit corrosion. c. Reinforcement: Tension wires shall be installed and interwoven (or affixed with fabric ties) along the top & bottom of the fence for stabilization for the fence fabric. d. Fence Height: Chain link fabric shall be 7’ high with an additional 1’ in height composed of 3 strands of barbed wire and as required. The total fence height shall be 8’. e. Ground Clearance: Bottom of the fence fabric shall be within two inches of firm soil. f. Top Guards: A top guard is an overhang of barbed wire along the top of a fence, facing outward (away from protected site) and upward at approximately at a 45-degree angle. Top guard supporting arms will be permanently affixed to the top of the fence post to increase the overall height of the fence at least 1 foot. Three strands of 12-gauge barbed wire, equally spaced, shall be installed on the supporting arms...
