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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEfARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MANILA
11 9 FEB 2018
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In order to provide Specifications for fences and railings which are specified in Department
Order No. 143, Series of 2017 [Revised Standard Pay Item List for Infrastructure Projects]
and in line with the mandate of the Department in providing effective Standard Specifications
in the implementation of various infrastructure projects, the attached DPWH Standard
Specification on Item 1722 - FENCE AND RAILINGS is hereby prescribed, for the
guidance and compliance of all concerned.
This specification shall form part of the on-going revision of the DPWH Standard Specifications
for Public Works Structures - Buildings, Ports and Harbors, Flood Control and Drainage
Structure and Water Supply Systems, Volume III, 1995 Edition.
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MARK A. VILLAR
Secretary
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Departrrent of Public Works and Highways
Office of the Secretary
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Department Order No. ~ Series of 2018
DPWH Standard Specification on Item 1722 - Fence and Railings
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1722.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and constructing posts and fences either concrete hollow
block (CHB), precast, cyclone/ welded wire, precast plant box, and railings in accordance with
the details, and at the locations, shown on the Plans, or as required by the Engineer, and in
accordance with this Specification.
CHB shall conform to the applicable requirements of Item 1046 - Masonry Works.
Precast fence shall conform to the applicable requirements of Item 900 - Reinforced Concrete.
If commercial precast fences are to be used, it shall be indicated in the Plans and shall be
approved and certified by the Engineer.
Typhoon style welded wire mesh fence system shall be indicated in the Plans and certified
and approved by the Engineer prior to application.
a. The material breaking point of the welded mesh shall be at least 427 MPa.
b. The tensile strength of the wire mesh shall be at least 489 MPa.
2. Terminal Posts:
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a. Square steel tubing shall be fabricated conforming to ASTM A 500 - Standard
Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in
Rounds and Shapes or ASTM A 501 - Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded
and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing. The square steel tubing can be
substituted with schedule 40 steel pipe only if the fence manufacturer has confirmed
in writing that the tubular member is compatible to installation of the mesh fence
panels.
b. Post Caps: Each post shall have a square cap to seal out moisture. Flat and form
plastic to the shape of the post. Coating to match the fabric.
Department Order No. ~ Series of 2018
DPWH Standard Specification on Item 1722 - Fence and Railings
Page 2 of 7
Square steel tubing shall be fabricated conforming to ASTM A 500 or ASTM A 501. The
rectangular steel tubing can be substituted with schedule 40 steel pipe only if the fence
manufacturer has confirmed in writing that the tubular member is compatible to installation
of the mesh fence panels.
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a. The fasteners connecting panels to each post shall be 3 mm diameter "U shaped wire
fastener.
b. Hat brackets (horizontal connectors of the welded wire mesh fence) shall be 1.3 mm
thick by 30 mm long pre-molded clip fastener.
c. Gouge ties (vertical connectors of the welded wire mesh fence): 1.3 mm thick by
15 mm long pre-molded clip fastener.
5. Gate Hardware: Hinges, latches, drop rods, as needed, shall be hot dip galvanized steel
and sized to assure proper gate operation.
1722.2.3.2 Concrete
Horizontal alignment and grades shall be verified as established by survey and plan dimensions
and elevations. Securely set posts in alignment at proper depth and height, and rigid bracing
where needed.
Concrete shall conform to the applicable requirements of Item 900 - Reinforced Concrete.
Footing hole shall be clear of roots or other organic materials. The hole shall be moistened
prior to concrete pour. No water standing at bottom of hole.
Hot dip galvanized posts and welded wire mesh after fabrication shall be in accordance with
ASTM A123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel
Products.
Portland cement, aggregates and water shall conform to the applicable requirements of
Item 700 - Hydraulic Cement, Item 703 - Aggregates, and Item 714 - Water, respectively.
For its coloring, pigments used shall be inorganic, resistant to alkalinity and used as per Plans
and of Manufacturer's, and Contractor's recommendations with the approval and certification
of the Engineer. Item 709 - Paints shall also be used if its requirements are applicable.