CITGO PRACTICE

PRACTICE NO. A-471

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CITGO Adoption Date: May 1, 2002

Associated Process Industry Practice No. None

CITGO Refinery Practice: A-471 – May 2002

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Specification for Chain Link Fence

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Sites Using the CITGO Practice with NO Addendum to PIP

Lake Charles
Corpus Christi
Tulsa
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Sites using the CITGO Practice with addendum to PIP

NONE
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Addenda:
NONE
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Sites not using this CITGO Practice

CITGO-Lyondell
Lemont
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REVISION RECORD

THIS PAGE IS A RECORD OF ALL REVISIONS TO THIS SPECIFICATION. EACH TIME THIS
SPECIFICATION IS REVISED, THE REVISED SPECIFICATION SHALL REPLACE THE PREVIOUS
SPECIFICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY.

THE EXTENT OF THE REVISION IS BRIEFLY NOTED UNDER THE REMARKS COLUMN. THESE
REMARKS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT PART OF THE SPECIFICATION.

REVISED
REV. DATE BY APPROVAL PAGES REMARKS

0 04/92 MHH - Initial Issue

1 12/95 JNB All Delete Paragraphs 2.1.0.1, 2.1.0.2, 2.1.0.3, 2.1.P.1,
2.1.P.2, 3.2.B and 3.3.E
2 05/02 RG YDS 8 Revised Paragraph 2.2-A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION &
ITEM PARAGRAPH PAGE

GENERAL................................................................................................................................... 1.0 3
Description..................................................................................................................... 1.1 3
Related Specifications................................................................................................... 1.2 3
Reference Standards..................................................................................................... 1.3 3
Submittals...................................................................................................................... 1.4 4
Quality Assurance......................................................................................................... 1.5 4

PRODUCTS................................................................................................................................. 2.0 5
Framing Materials ........................................................................................................ 2.1 5
Fabric ............................................................................................................................. 2.2 7
Gates .............................................................................................................................. 2.3 7
Concrete......................................................................................................................... 2.4 9

EXECUTION .............................................................................................................................. 3.0 9

Inspection....................................................................................................................... 3.1 9
Height of Fence ............................................................................................................. 3.2 9
Post Setting .................................................................................................................... 3.3 10
Ditch Crossing............................................................................................................... 3.4 10
Fence Assemblies........................................................................................................... 3.5 11
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 3.6 11

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Description

This specification covers the material, fabrication and erection of chain link fencing and gates.

A. Work Included

1. Delivery of material to job site with proper handling and storage.

2. Installation of chain link fencing and hardware.

3. Installation of gates.

4. Installation of barbed wire security extensions and barbed wire.

B. Related Works by Others

1. Clearing and grading.

2. Finished hardware such as padlock and other devices which are not an integral part of the
gate latch system.

3. Electrical hook-up for electrically operated gate.

1.2 Related Specifications

1.. Spec. A-401 Cast-In-Place Concrete

2. Spec. A-441 Clearing and Grubbing

3. Spec. R-600 Painting - Approved Protective Coating Materials

1.3 Reference Standards (Latest Edition)

1. ASTM A 53: Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Welded and Seamless

2. ASTM A 90: Standard Test Method for Weight of Coating on Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) Iron or Steel Articles.

3. ASTM A 121: Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Barbed Wire.

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4. ASTM A 123: Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and
Steel Products.

5. ASTM A 153: Specification for Zinc-Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

6. ASTM A 491: Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.

7. ASTM A 392: Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric

8. ASTM A 585: Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Barbed Wire.

9. ASTM A 641: Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire.

1.4 Submittals

A. Shop drawings and details shall be submitted for approval a minimum of fifteen days prior to start
of the work.

B. Vendor shall submit samples, catalog cuts of latching and locking devices, gate hinge and post
caps for approval.

1.5 Quality Assurance

A. Contractor Qualification

1. The installer must be experienced in chain link fence installation.

2. All work shall be executed with good workmanship and produced by methods
recognized as reliable industrial practices.

3. All steel materials shall be of good commercial quality, hot-dipped galvanized steel.

4. Moisture-proof caps shall be furnished for all posts.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Framing Materials

A. General

1. All structural and roll-formed shapes shall conform to the provisions of ASTM A 123 for
galvanizing. Zinc weight shall be determined in accordance with ASTM A90.

2. All tubular members shall comply with the provisions of ASTM A53, for weight and
coating.

3. All iron and steel hardware shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 153.

B. Line Posts (Maximum Spacing 10'-0")

1. Line Posts to be 2" Diameter Schedule 40 (2.375 OD) galvanized pipe.

C. End, Corner, and Pull Posts

1. These posts to be 2-1/2" Diameter Schedule 40 (2.875 OD) galvanized pipe.

2. Place pull post every 500 feet.

D. Swing Gate Posts

1. For Gate Leaves up to and including 6'-0" wide, use 2-1/2" Diameter Schedule 40 (2.875
OD) galvanized pipe.

2. For Gate Leaves over 6'-0" and up to and including 13'-0" wide, use 3-1/2" Diameter
Schedule 40 (4.000 OD) galvanized pipe.

3. For Gate Leaves over 13'-0" and up to and including 18'-0", use 6" Diameter Schedule 40
(6.625 OD) galvanized pipe.

E. Slide Gate Posts

1. For Roll or Overhead Slide with openings to and including 60'-0", use 3-1/2" Diameter
Schedule 40 (4.000 OD) galvanized pipe.

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2. For Cantilevered with openings to and including 40'-0", use 3-1/2" Diameter Schedule 40
(4.000 OD) galvanized pipe.

G. Top Rails

For top rail use 1-1/4" diameter Schedule 40 (1.660 OD) galvanized pipe.

H. Bracing

1. One brace assembly shall be used for each end or gate post and two brace assemblies for
each corner or pull post.

2. Tension Braces shall be 3/8" diameter or larger galvanized steel truss rods with
turnbuckle adjustment and with fittings corresponding to the type of post used. The
braces shall extend from a line post to the related gate, corner, pull or end post.

3. Compression Braces shall be 1-1/4" diameter, Schedule 40 galvanized pipe field cut, with
end fittings corresponding to type of post used. The braces shall extend to the adjacent
line post at the height of fabric or at a height as recommended by the manufacturer.

I. Top and Bottom Tension Wires

Use No. 7 gauge galvanized steel spring coil wire having a zinc coating of 1.6 ounce per square
foot of surface area. For PVC coated fabric use 6 gauge PVC coated tension wire.

J. Tension Bars

Use 1/4" x 3/4" galvanized steel bar. Length to be 1 inch less than full height of fabric.

K. Tension Bands

Use 1/8" x 1" galvanized steel bar with beveled edges, spaced at intervals not exceeding 15
inches.

L. Post Tops
Use pressed steel or malleable iron weathertight closure cap for all posts.

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M. Fittings

All fence fittings shall be malleable iron and hot dipped galvanizing conforming to ASTM A 153.

N. Bolts - Nuts

All bolts and nuts shall be 3/8" galvanized steel carriage bolts and hex nuts and hot dipped
galvanized conforming to ASTM A 153.

2.2 Fabric

A. Steel Fabric

Steel Chain Link Fence shall be 9 finished gauge woven of wire with a uniform square mesh
measuring 2 + 1/8" between its parallel sides. The wires shall be uniformly galvanized with
zinc metal in accordance with ASTM A 641.

PVC Coated Steel Chain Link Fence shall be 9 finished gauge woven of wire with a uniform
square mesh measuring 2 + 1/8" between its parallel sides. The core wires shall be uniformly
galvanized with zinc metal in accordance with ASTM A 641. The galvanized wire shall then be
coated with a 7 mil coating of fade-resistant PVC applied by the fusion method over a thermoset
plastic bonding agent. The bond shall exhibit equal or greater strength than the cohesive strength
of the PVC. All cut ends shall be coated with PVC at the factory during the weaving process.
The color of the PVC coating shall be dark green.

B. Selvage Edges

Top selvage shall be barbed and twisted, and bottom selvage knuckled.

C. Ties

1. Fasten Galvanized and Aluminized Fabric to Line Posts with 9 gauge Aluminum Wire
Ties 14 inches apart, and to tension wires with 11 gauge Galvanized Hog Rings at
intervals not exceeding 24 inches.

2. Fasten PVC Coated Fabric to Line Posts with PVC Coated Steel Ties at intervals not to
exceed 15 inches. Fasten PVC fabric to tension wire at intervals of 24 inches with PVC
Coated Hog Rings.

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2.3 Gates

A. Gate Fabrication
1. Fabricate Gate perimeter frames of 1-1/2" Diameter Schedule 40 galvanized pipe.
Provide additional horizontal and vertical members to ensure proper gate operation and
for attachment of fabric, hardware, and accessories.

2. Assemble Gate frames by welding or fittings and rivets for rigid connections. Use same
fabric as for fence, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Install fabric with tension bars at vertical edges, and tie at top and bottom edges. Attach
tension bars to gate frame with tension bands.

4. Attach hardware with rivets or by other means which will provide security against
removal or breakage.

5. Provide diagonal cross-bracing consisting of 3/8 inch diameter adjustable length truss
rods on gates where necessary to provide frame rigidity without sag or twist.

B. Gate Hardware

1. Provide the following hardware and accessories for each gate; furnish galvanized
conforming to ASTM A153.

a. Hinges:

Pressed steel or malleable iron to suit gate size, nonlift-off type, offset to permit
180o gate opening. Provide 1 pair of hinges for each leaf.

b. Latch:

Forked type or Plunger-Bar type to permit operation from either side of gate.
Provide Padlock Eye as integral part of latch.

c. Keeper:

Provide Keeper for all vehicle gates which automatically engages the gate leaf
and holds it in the open position until manually released.

2. Double Gates

Provide Gate Stops for all double gates consisting of mushroom type or flush plate with
anchors. Set in concrete

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to engage the center drop rod or plunger bar. Provide Locking device and Padlock Eyes
as an integral part of the latch, requiring one padlock for locking both gate leaves.

3. Sliding Gates

Provide manufacturer's standard heavy-duty track, ball bearing hanger sheaves, overhead
framing and supports, guides, stays, bracing, and accessories.

2.4 Concrete

A. Concrete consisting of Portland Cement shall comply with ASTM C 150, aggregates shall comply
with ASTM C 33, and water shall be clean and potable. Mix materials to obtain concrete with a
minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi, using at least 4 sacks of cement per cubic
yard.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Inspection

The Contractor shall inspect the area to verify the following:

a. The fence line shall be cleared of all trees, stumps, and brush or accessible overhang within 5 feet
of fence (or within property lines if closer than 5 feet to property line).

b. The area shall be cleared and fence line graded so that bottom of the fence fabric will be within 2
inches of the ground line, except at ditch crossings.

3.2 Height of Fence

A. The height of the chain link fabric shall be six feet unless shown otherwise on the drawings or as
follows:

B. Fence around flare pits shall be 7 feet.

C. Fence around central power station or designated high voltage electrical equipment shall be 8 feet.

3.3 Post Setting

A. All posts shall be set in foundations with minimum dimensions as follows:

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1. LINE POSTS 36" deep x 10" diameter or larger

2. END CORNER AND 44" deep x 12" diameter or larger

PULL POSTS

3. GATE POSTS Depth 14 times and diameter 4 times the nominal

diameter of posts

B. The post shall be set in fresh concrete so that 4 inches of concrete extends below the bottom of the
post, plumbed in each diposition until after concrete has attained its final set. The top of the
anchor shall be cone shaped to drain water away from the post, and shall stand approximately 1
inch above the ground line at the perimeter of the anchor.

C. Concrete shall attain at least 75% of its minimum 28 day compressive strength before tension
wires, barbed wire, and fabric is installed. Gates shall not be hung until concrete has attained its
full design strength.

D. Foundations shall be sufficient to withstand a 100 MPH wind, any strain or shock ordinarily
brought to bear on a fence of this character and also to provide a liberal safety factor.

3.4 Ditch Crossing

A. Wherever the fence line crosses open ditches, the Contractor shall provide a sketch detailing the
fence crossing to suit local circumstances and to conform with the following specification.

1. The gap between the bottom of the fence fabric and the contour of the ditch shall be
closed with barbed wire in parallel strands 6 inches on center.

2. The barbed wire shall be securely anchored in such a way that the bottom strand is within
2 inches of the contour of the ground.

3. Posts, as required, shall be not less than 2 inch diameter, galvanized steel pipe, and set in
concrete anchors. The anchors shall conform to the specifications of paragraph 3.3
except that the top of the anchor shall be flush with the bottom of a normally dry ditch or
not less than 1 inch above low water line when water is normally present.

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3.5 Fence Assemblies

A. Install braces so posts are plumb when diagonal rod and fabric are under proper tension.

B. Install tension wire(s) before stretching fabric, and tie to each post with ties or clips.

C. Pull fabric taut and tie to posts, rails, and tension wire(s). Anchor fabric to framework so that
fabric remains in tension after pulling force is released. When joining rolls of fabric their ends
shall be patched and joined by a spiral connecting link. Install fabric on security side of fence.

D. Thread tension bars through fabric and secure to posts with tension bands.

E. Install gates plumb, level, and secure for full opening without interference. Install ground-set
items in concrete for anchorage, as recommended by the fence manufacturer. Adjust hardware for
smooth operation and lubricate where necessary.

F. Install nuts for tension band and hardware bolts on side of fence opposite fabric side. Peen ends
of bolts or score threads to prevent removal of nuts.

G. Repair damaged galvanized areas with Zinc-Lock 371N (Water-Based Inorganic Zinc) in
accordance with CITGO Specification R-600 or approved equal.

H. Repair PVC coated areas with manufacturer's recommended repair compound, applied per
manufacturer's instruction.

3.6 Cleaning

A. All excess fencing materials and other debris, resulting from fence construction, shall be collected
and promptly removed from the site.

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