FenceTrac provides stamped engineering drawings upon request for projects that require site-specific structural documentation for building permit approval, wind load compliance, or commercial specification submittals. The drawings are prepared by a licensed professional engineer and stamped for the jurisdiction where the project is located. An engineering fee is added to the project cost.
The Short Answer
Yes. FenceTrac offers stamped engineering drawings as an add-on service for any project that requires them. The drawings are site-specific, meaning they account for the actual wind exposure, soil conditions, fence height, post spacing, and local building code requirements of the project location. This is not a generic spec sheet. It is a sealed engineering document that a building department or plan reviewer can accept as part of a permit application.
When Stamped Drawings Are Required
Not every fence project needs stamped engineering. Most residential installations in areas without extreme wind exposure can be permitted with standard product specifications and the manufacturer’s installation guidelines. Stamped drawings become necessary in specific situations.
High-Wind Zones
Building departments in hurricane-prone coastal areas, high-wind inland zones, and elevated terrain locations frequently require stamped engineering for fence installations. The drawing documents the post size, embedment depth, concrete footing dimensions, and panel configuration needed to resist the design wind speed for that specific site.
FenceTrac with LuxeCore aluminum-core composite infill has been tested to 55.0 psf design wind load and 82.5 psf structural load under ASTM E330 at QAI Laboratories. The stamped drawing translates those tested capacities into a site-specific installation plan that meets local code. See the high-wind fence engineering guide for more on how wind load testing applies to real-world installations.
Commercial Construction
General contractors and architects on commercial projects often require stamped drawings as part of the submittal package under CSI Section 32 31 00. The drawing gives the project engineer a sealed document to review and approve, which is standard practice on commercial, institutional, and government jobs.
Permit Approval in Strict Jurisdictions
Some municipalities require stamped engineering for any fence above a certain height (commonly 6 feet), for fences on retaining walls, for fences in flood zones, or for fences within a specified distance of a public right-of-way. The building department determines whether stamped drawings are required based on local code and site conditions.
HOA and Architectural Review Boards
Certain homeowner associations and architectural review boards (ARBs) require engineering documentation as part of the design approval process, particularly for fences in high-wind areas or for non-standard installations like surface-mounted fences on hardscape.
What the Stamped Drawing Includes
A stamped engineering drawing from FenceTrac is a site-specific document. It typically covers the following.
Post size and material specification (galvanized G90 steel, powder-coated, with the specific post dimension for the project). Post spacing and layout. Footing design including hole diameter, depth, and concrete strength. Panel height, width, and infill type. Fastener schedule. Wind load calculations for the specific site exposure category and design wind speed. A professional engineer’s stamp and signature valid for the project jurisdiction.
The drawing is prepared after FenceTrac receives the project details: location, fence height, panel configuration, terrain exposure, and any specific code requirements the building department has communicated to the owner or contractor.
How to Request Stamped Drawings
Contact the FenceTrac sales team with your project details. Provide the project address (for wind speed and exposure category lookup), the fence height and configuration, the total linear footage, and any specific requirements from the building department or architect.
The sales team will confirm the engineering fee and timeline. Stamped drawings are typically provided as part of the project quoting process, so the engineering cost is included in the overall project proposal.
For standard product specifications, test reports, and technical data that do not require site-specific engineering, the FenceTrac specifications page has downloadable documentation available immediately. Many projects can be permitted with these standard documents alone. The sales team can advise whether your project needs stamped engineering or whether standard documentation is sufficient.
Standard Documentation vs. Stamped Engineering
FenceTrac provides two tiers of technical documentation.
| Documentation Type | What It Includes | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Standard specifications | Product data sheets, material grades, dimensions, ASTM test reports, installation guides, color charts | Most residential projects, contractor bids, architect evaluations, projects without site-specific engineering requirements |
| Stamped engineering drawings | Site-specific post, footing, and panel engineering with PE stamp for the project jurisdiction | High-wind zones, commercial submittals under CSI 32 31 00, permit applications requiring sealed engineering, strict AHJ requirements |
Standard documentation is available on the specifications page at no additional cost. Stamped engineering drawings are a paid add-on service quoted as part of the project.
Related Questions
What is CSI Section 32 31 00 for fencing? CSI 32 31 00 is the MasterFormat specification section for fences and gates on commercial construction projects. It defines the materials, performance criteria, and installation standards that the fence must meet.
How do I request engineering documentation for a commercial fencing bid? Start with the specifications page for standard technical data. For stamped drawings and project-specific submittals, contact the FenceTrac sales team with your project location, fence configuration, and any code requirements from the building department or architect.
See Also
FenceTrac architect and engineering specifications for standard technical documentation. How to build an extremely strong privacy fence for a detailed look at the structural engineering behind the FenceTrac system.
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