A. Structural Performance: Provide chain-link fences and gates capable of withstanding the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated: 1. Minimum Post Size and Maximum Spacing for Wind Velocity Pressure: Determine based on mesh size and pattern specified, and on the following minimum design wind pressures and according to CLFMI WLG 2445: 1. Wind Speed: 90 mph. 2. Wind Exposure Category: B. 2. Determine minimum post size, group, and section according to ASTM F 1043 for framework up to 12 feet (3.66 m) high, and post spacing not to exceed 10 feet (3 m). B. Lightning Protection System: Maximum grounding-resistance value of 25 ohms under normal dry conditions. C. The fence must be a floor to ceiling fence. 3. Definitions A. CLFMI: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute. B. Zn-5-Al-MM Alloy: Zinc-5 percent aluminum-mischmetal alloy. 4. Submittals: A. Product Data: Material descriptions, construction details, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for the following: 1. Fence and gate posts, rails, and fittings. 2. Chain-link fabric, reinforcements, and attachments. 3. Gates and hardware. 4. Gate operators, including operating instructions. B. Shop Drawings: Show locations of fence, each gate, posts, rails, and tension wires and details of extended posts, extension arms, gate swing, or other operation, hardware, and accessories, including mounting method. Indicate materials, dimensions, sizes, weights, and finishes of components. Include plans, elevations, sections, gate swing and other required installation and operational clearances, and details of post anchorage and attachment and bracing. 1. Gate Operator: Show locations and details for installing operator components, switches, and controls. Indicate motor size, electrical characteristics, drive arrangement, mounting, and grounding provisions. 2. Wiring Diagrams: Power and control wiring and access-control features. C. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer's color charts or 6-inch lengths of actual units showing the full range of colors available for components with factory-applied color finishes
