Building Codes & Standards Flashcards
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Which federal agency regulates the installation of security fencing around airports under CFR Title 49?
Answer: TSA / FAA
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) set security fence requirements for airports under 49 CFR Part 1542.
A fence installed in a FEMA-designated flood zone must comply with which design principle to minimize flood damage?
Answer: Breakaway or open construction to allow floodwaters to pass through
FEMA and local floodplain ordinances require fences in flood zones to use breakaway or open designs so floodwaters can flow through without creating destructive hydrostatic pressure.
ASTM F626 specifies requirements for which fence component?
Answer: Fence fittings including tension bands, rail ends, and brace bands
ASTM F626 covers the standard specification for fence fittings, including tension bands, brace bands, rail ends, caps, and other hardware used in chain-link systems.
Under the International Building Code, which fence application requires an engineer-stamped design in high-wind regions?
Answer: Fences exceeding 6 feet in height or in Exposure Category D wind zones
Taller fences and those in high-wind exposure categories (such as coastal Exposure D) may require engineered drawings stamped by a licensed engineer due to significant wind load.
When is an encroachment permit required for a fence project?
Answer: When the fence structure extends into a public right-of-way or easement
An encroachment permit is required when any portion of a fence or its footing extends into a public right-of-way, utility easement, or other restricted area.
Which code body publishes the 'Standard for the Installation of Fence Systems' commonly referenced by fence professionals?
Answer: American Fence Association (AFA)
The American Fence Association (AFA) publishes installation standards and best practices specifically developed for the fence industry.
A residential fence contractor discovers the proposed fence line crosses a recorded drainage easement. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Notify the homeowner and contact the easement holder for approval before proceeding
Installing a fence within a recorded easement without the easement holder's permission can result in forced removal and liability; approval must be obtained before proceeding.