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How to Specify a Modular Fence System in Architectural Plans

How to Specify a Modular Fence System in Architectural Plans

FenceTrac's modular fence system is classified under CSI Section 32 31 00 (Fences and Gates) in the MasterFormat specification framework. Specifying it in architectural plans requires a structured product section that defines the frame material, infill type, post...

What Are the Wind Load Requirements for Commercial Fencing?

What Are the Wind Load Requirements for Commercial Fencing?

FenceTrac fence systems with LuxeCore aluminum-core composite infill have been tested to a 55.0 psf design wind load and 82.5 psf structural load under ASTM E330 at QAI Laboratories in Miami. Commercial fencing wind load requirements vary by jurisdiction, but most...

What Is Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fencing?

What Is Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fencing?

FenceTrac fire-rated fencing meets the material performance standard referenced in wildland-urban interface (WUI) building codes, with a Flame Spread Index of 0 under ASTM E84-24 testing by QAI Laboratories. WUI fencing is any fencing constructed with non-combustible...

What Does ASTM E84 Class A Mean for Fencing?

What Does ASTM E84 Class A Mean for Fencing?

FenceTrac fire-rated fencing carries an ASTM E84-24 Class A fire rating, the highest classification under the ASTM E84 standard for surface burning characteristics. In testing by QAI Laboratories, the system scored a Flame Spread Index of 0 and a Smoke Developed Index...

Do I Need a Fire-Rated Fence Around a Dumpster Enclosure?

Do I Need a Fire-Rated Fence Around a Dumpster Enclosure?

FenceTrac's enclosure system with aluminum infill carries an ASTM E84-24 Class A fire rating, making it one of the few dumpster enclosure options that meets fire code requirements without a secondary fire barrier. In many jurisdictions, building codes require...

How Tall Does a Fire-Rated Fence Need to Be?

How Tall Does a Fire-Rated Fence Need to Be?

FenceTrac fire-rated fencing is available in 4-foot, 6-foot, and 8-foot heights, covering the full range of fire-rated fence height requirements found in US building codes. There is no single national standard for fire-rated fence height. The required height depends...

What Fence Engineering Standards Apply to High-Wind Zones?

What Fence Engineering Standards Apply to High-Wind Zones?

Fencing a property in a high-wind zone involves navigating a set of engineering standards and building codes that most fence buyers and many contractors have not worked with before. Understanding which standards apply to your project, and what each one actually...

What Is Horizontal Fencing and Why Is It Popular?

What Is Horizontal Fencing and Why Is It Popular?

Horizontal fencing is exactly what the name describes. The boards or slats run parallel to the ground instead of standing upright like a traditional picket or stockade fence. The look is clean, modern, and linear. It draws the eye along the length of the fence line...

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