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' BMP C103: High Visibility Plastic or Metal Fence PuYpose Fencing is intended to: (1) restrict clearing to approved limits; (2) prevent disturbance of sensitive areas, their buffers, and other areas required to be left undisturbed; (3) limit construction traffic to designated construction entrances or roads; and, (4) protect areas where marking with survey tape may not provide adequate protection. Conditions of Use To establish clearing limits, plastic or metal fence may be used: • At the boundary of sensitive areas, their buffers, and other areas required to be left uncleared. • As necessary to control vehicle access to and on the site. Design and • High visibility plastic fence shall be composed of a high-density Installation polyethylene material and shall be at least four feet in height. Posts Specifications for the fencing shall be steel or wood and placed every 6 feet on center (maximum) or as needed to ensure rigidity. The fencing shall be fastened to the post every six inches with a polyethylene tie. On long continuous lengths of fencing, a tension wire or rope shall be used as a top stringer to prevent sagging between posts. The fence color shall be high visibility orange. The fence tensile strength shall be 360 lbs./ft. using the ASTM D4595 testing method. Maintenance Standards • Metal fences shall be designed and installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. • Metal fences shall be at least 3 feet high and must be highly visible. • Fences shal] not be wired or stapled to trees. • If the fence has been damaged or visibility reduced, it shall be repaired or replaced immediately and visibility restored. 4-6 Volume lI — Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention February 2005