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1 1 <br /> 5. Attach the filter fabric to each post with three ties, all spaced within the top 8- <br /> inches of the filter fabric.Attach each tie diagonally 45 degrees through the fil- <br /> ter fabric, with each puncture at least 1-inch vertically apart. Each tie should <br /> be positioned to hang on a post nipple when tightening to prevent sagging. <br /> 6. Wrap approximately 6-inches of fabric around the end posts and secure with <br /> 3 ties. <br /> 7. No more than 24-inches of a 36-inch filter fabric is allowed above ground <br /> level. <br /> Compact the soil immediately next to the filter fabric with the front wheel of <br /> the tractor, skid steer, or roller exerting at least 60 pounds per square inch. <br /> Compact the upstream side first and then each side twice for a total of four <br /> trips. Check and correct the silt fence installation for any deviation before <br /> compaction. Use a flat-bladed shovel to tuck fabric deeper into the ground if <br /> necessary. <br /> 2014 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington <br /> Volume ll-Chapter 4 -Page 373 <br />