Site Evaluation & Layout Flashcards
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A client wants a wrought iron fence along a property line where a concrete sidewalk already exists. What site condition must be evaluated before installation?
Answer: The thickness and reinforcement of the concrete slab for core-drilling feasibility
Core-drilling into an existing slab requires knowing its thickness and whether rebar is present to plan the drill bit size and anchor depth.
Which of the following best describes a 'shadow box' fence layout consideration at the site evaluation stage?
Answer: Checking that pickets alternate to provide privacy while allowing airflow
A shadow box fence uses alternating pickets on opposite sides of the rails, so during layout you must account for this stagger when calculating material quantities and panel spacing.
When evaluating a site for a fence on fill soil, what is the most critical structural concern?
Answer: Differential settlement causing posts to shift or lean over time
Fill soil that has not fully consolidated can continue to settle unevenly, causing post movement, panel misalignment, and potential structural failure.
A fence project includes a double-drive gate. At the site evaluation stage, what must be precisely measured and confirmed?
Answer: The clear opening width, latch-side clearance, and swing radius free of obstructions
Double-drive gates require exact opening measurements, adequate swing clearance, and latch alignment verification during layout to ensure proper function.
What does 'calling 811' accomplish before a fence installation begins?
Answer: It requests that underground utilities in the work zone be located and marked
Dialing 811 triggers the national 'Call Before You Dig' service, which dispatches utility locators to mark underground lines and prevent accidental strikes during excavation.
A site evaluation shows that the proposed fence line runs directly beneath overhanging tree branches. What concern should be documented for the customer?
Answer: Falling limbs, sap, debris, and root encroachment can damage the fence over time
Overhanging trees introduce risks from falling debris, sap staining, moisture retention, and roots that can heave posts, all of which should be disclosed to the customer.
During layout, an installer finds that the planned post spacing would place a post directly over a located gas line. What is the correct response?
Answer: Adjust the post spacing or layout to avoid the marked utility location
Post layout must be adjusted to eliminate any footing directly over a marked utility; even shallow drilling above a gas line can result in a dangerous strike.