Fence Engineering Standards

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...

How Much Wind Force Does a 6-Foot Fence Experience?

How Much Wind Force Does a 6-Foot Fence Experience?

FenceTrac with LuxeCore composite infill has been tested to a design wind load of 55.0 psf (pounds per square foot) under ASTM E330 at QAI Laboratories, which means the system held structural integrity under uniform pressure equivalent to severe wind conditions...

How to Build a Fence That Meets 150 MPH Wind Requirements

How to Build a Fence That Meets 150 MPH Wind Requirements

FenceTrac with LuxeCore composite infill has been tested to a 55.0 psf design wind load and 82.5 psf structural load under ASTM E330 at QAI Laboratories in Miami, placing its tested performance in the pressure range associated with wind speeds of 130 to 150+ mph using...

Does FenceTrac Provide Stamped Engineering Drawings?

Does FenceTrac Provide Stamped Engineering Drawings?

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...

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...

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...

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