ONTARIO

PROVINCIAL
STANDARD
SPECIFICATION

METRIC
OPSS 1541
NOVEMBER 2005

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION FOR

CHAIN-LINK FENCE COMPONENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1541.01

SCOPE

1541.02

REFERENCES

1541.03

DEFINITIONS

1541.04

SUBMISSION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - Not Used

1541.05

MATERIALS

1541.06

EQUIPMENT - Not Used

1541.07

PRODUCTION

1541.08

QUALITY ASSURANCE - Not Used

1541.09

OWNER PURCHASE OF MATERIAL

APPENDICES
1541-A

Commentary

1541.01

SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements for chain-link fence components and hardware.
1541.01.01

Significance and Use of Appendices

Appendices are not a mandatory part of this specification unless invoked by the Owner.
Appendix 1541-A is a commentary appendix to provide designers with information on the use of this
specification in a Contract.

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1541.02

REFERENCES

This specification refers to the following standards, specifications, or publications:

Canadian Standards Association
G164-M92 (R2003)

Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles

Canadian General Standards Board

138.1-96
138.2-96
138.4-96

Fabric for Chain-Link Fence

Steel Framework for Chain-Link Fence
Gates for Chain-Link Fence

ASTM International
A 27M-05
A 824-01
F 626-96 (R2003)

1541.03

Steel Casting, Carbon, for General Application

Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled Tension Wire for Use With Chain-Link Fence
Fence Fittings

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this specification, the definitions in OPSS 541 apply.

1541.05

MATERIALS

1541.05.01

Fence Fabric

The steel wire for chain-link fence fabric shall be according to CAN/CGSB 138.1.
The fabric shall be 1200 or 1800 mm wide with a uniform 50 mm diamond pattern chain-link mesh closed at
one edge by knuckling and at the other edge by twisting. The fence wire shall be one of the following types:
a) Type 1, Steel Fabric; Class A, Zinc-Coated Galvanized After Weaving (GAW); Style 2, Medium, 3.5 mm;
Grade 2, Galvanizing Thickness.
b) Type 1, Steel Fabric; Class B, Zinc-Coated Galvanized Before Weaving (WGW); Style 2, Medium,
3.5 mm; Grade 2, Galvanizing Thickness.
c) Type 1, Steel Fabric; Class D, Vinyl-Coated; Style 1, Heavy, 4.26 mm.
d) Type 1, Steel Fabric; Class D, Vinyl-Coated; Style 2, Medium, 3.76 mm.
e) Type 2, Aluminum Alloy Fabric; Style 1, Heavy, 5.0 mm.
Chain-link fence fabric placed less than 10 m from the edge of outside shoulder shall be constructed with
materials described in a), b), or c). Chain-link fence placed more than 10 m from the edge of outside shoulder
shall be constructed with materials described in a), b), c), d), or e).
The vinyl coating for wire fabric shall be grey in colour.

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1541.05.02

Posts and Rails

All posts and rails shall be galvanized steel pipe and shall be according to CAN/CGSB 138.2.
1541.05.03

Diagonal Wire Braces, Top and Bottom Wires

The top wires and diagonal wire braces shall be 5 mm diameter single strand galvanized steel wire according
to CAN/CGSB 138.2 or marcelled tension wire type II according to ASTM A 824. The bottom wires shall be
3.5 mm diameter single strand galvanized steel wire according to CAN/CGSB 138.2.
When vinyl coated top and bottom wires are used, they shall match the colour of the vinyl coated fence fabric.
1541.05.04

Gates

Gates shall be constructed from galvanized steel pipe frames and braces according to CAN/CGSB 138.4. All
joints shall be electrically welded and coated with a zinc rich paint after welding.
1541.05.05

Fittings and Hardware

All required fittings and hardware and galvanizing of such parts shall be according to CAN/CGSB 138.2.
Fasteners for attaching fence fabric to posts, bottom wires, top rails, and top wires shall be 3.5 mm diameter
aluminum or galvanized steel wire or 1.5 mm diameter stainless steel wire. Fasteners shall have the same
coating as the fence fabric.
Tension bars and tension bands shall be according to ASTM F 626.
Barbed wire arms shall be fabricated from aluminum or galvanized steel according to CAN/CGSB 138.2 or
ASTM F 626 and shall match the fence fabric material.
1541.05.06

Turnbuckles

Turnbuckles shall be drop forged steel according to ASTM A 27M and shall be galvanized according to CSA
G164M.
The average overall length shall be approximately 30 cm with ends in the closed position. Bolt diameter shall
be approximately 10 mm and capable of taking up a minimum of 150 mm slack.
1541.05.07

Barbed Wires

Barbed wires shall be according to CAN/CGSB 138.2.

1541.07

PRODUCTION

1541.07.01

Gates

All gates shall be supplied with galvanized malleable iron hinges, latch, and latch catch and shall be capable of
opening approximately 180 degrees. Gate latches shall be suitable for use with padlocks that can be attached
and operated from either side of the gate.
Gates shall be supplied completely assembled, including the fabric. The gate fabric and wire ties used on the
gate shall match the adjacent fence fabric and be subject to the same quality requirements.

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1541.09

OWNER PURCHASE OF MATERIAL

1541.09.01

Measurement and Payment

Fence fabric shall be measured in metres.

For measurement purposes, a count shall be made of the number of posts and rails delivered and accepted.
Diagonal wire brace and top and bottom wires shall be measured in the units specified in the purchasing order.
For measurement purposes, a count shall be made of the gates delivered and accepted, regardless of the size
and type of gate. Double gates shall be counted as one gate.
For measurement purposes, a count shall be made of the fittings and hardware of each type specified in the
purchasing order delivered and accepted.
For measurement purposes, a count shall be made of the number of turnbuckles delivered and accepted.
Barbed wires shall be measured in metres.
Payment at the price specified in the purchasing order shall be for the supply of fence fabric, posts and rails,
diagonal wire braces, top and bottom wires, gates, fittings and accessories, turnbuckles, and barbed wires
delivered to the destination on the date and time specified.
The cost of all testing, except that performed in the Owners laboratory, shall be included in the price.

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Appendix 1541-A, Commentary for OPSS 1541, November 2005

Note:

This appendix does not form part of the standard specification. It is intended to provide
information to the designer on the use of this specification in a Contract.

Designer Action/Considerations
The designer should ensure that the Ontario Provincial Standards General Conditions of Contract and the 100
Series General Specifications are included in the Contract Documents.
Related Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings
OPSD 972.101
OPSD 972.102
OPSD 972.130
OPSD 972.131

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Rev. Date: 11/2005 OPSS 1541