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Site Fences
Description
- Site fences are used to enclose active play areas, to delineate pedestrian spaces from planted areas, or to discourage traffic across campuses. NYCHA is shifting away from the use of site fences to protect lawn areas and spaces. Where possible designers should use plantings, seating, low fences, or similar soft visual barriers to delineate spaces.
- Permanent site fences are installed as part of projects and must adhere to NYCHA standards for durability and ease of maintenance.
- Permanent site fences may be used strategically. For example, a fence around the perimeter of a NYCHA site may be used to control access and encourage desired circulation paths, or a fence around a waste yard may serve both a screening and security function.
- Temporary fences are installed during the construction phase of a capital project to ensure resident safety. Temporary fences are mandated by the NY Department of Buildings and subject to their requirements.
Baseline
- Temporary construction fence is required by the NYC Building Code to protect the public against possible hazards related to ongoing construction, such as new building, areas of demolition, open excavation or extensive alteration.
- Fence installation may be of solid material such as wood, corrugated metal, or other suitably rigid and strong materials.
- The fence or gate shall be constructed of woven, galvanized steel wire mesh and shall be of sufficient strength and rigidity to prevent access to the site.
- The fence or gate shall be covered with an opaque sturdy cloth “windscreen” fabric or equivalent netting at all locations. Fabric or equivalent netting shall be securely attached to the fence or gate in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- A fence shall be at least 8 feet high.
- Posts (including concrete encasement of posts), frames, braces, and rods erected at design intervals to resist the effects of wind and secure the entire length of fence.
- Posts shall be of galvanized steel pipe of a diameter that provides rigidity. Posts shall be suitable for setting in concrete footings, for driving into the ground, or for inserting in precast concrete blocks.
- Viewing panels (openings 12”x12”) should be provided in the solid fence that allow a site to be viewed from outside of the fence.
- A project information should be displayed on a fence. Information panels should be constructed of durable, weatherproof, flame-retardant material such as vinyl, plastic, or aluminum.
- Permanent construction fences should be robust and resistant to vandalism. The design should use elements that are easy to match and replace if damaged.
Stretch
- Approved artwork or alternative artwork, selected by the NYCHA shall be displayed on temporary protective structures such as sidewalk sheds, construction fences, and supported scaffolds that will be installed for at least 90 days.
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Last Updated on January 10, 2026 at 7:35 am
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Specifications
32 31 13 - Chain Link Fences and Gates
32 31 19 - Steel Bar Fence and Gates
Details
L-DT Post Grouting (3)
L-DT_ SP CLF Temp Const
L-DT_2x2 Sq Stl Fence
L-DT_3' Angle&Bolt Gate
L-DT_3' Flush
L-DT_3' SBF Angle
L-DT_3' SBF C
L-DT_3' SBF Dgate C
L-DT_3' SBF Dgate Dc
L-DT_3' SBF Dgate lock
L-DT_3' SBF Filler
L-DT_3' SBF Hinge Hasp Single Gate
L-DT_3' SBF Masonry
L-DT_3' SBF Sgate C
L-DT_3' SBF Sgate Flush
L-DT_3' SBF Wall Slope With Pipe
L-DT_3' SBF Wall Steps
L-DT_3' Steel Bar Fence Details
L-DT_4'6 SBF C Picket
L-DT_4'6 SBF Dgate C
L-DT_4'6 SBF Sgate C
L-DT_6 SBF Angle
L-DT_6 SBF Blunting
L-DT_6 SBF C
L-DT_6 SBF Dgate C
L-DT_6 SBF Dgate Fc
L-DT_6 SBF Dgatelock
L-DT_6 SBF Fc
L-DT_6 SBF Filler Curb
L-DT_6 SBF Hinge1 Of 2
L-DT_6 SBF Masonry
L-DT_6 SBF Sgate C
L-DT_6 SBF Sgate Fc
L-DT_6 SBF Wall Conn
L-DT_6' Angle&Bolt Gate
L-DT_Alt SBF C
L-DT_Alt SBF Dgate C
L-DT_Alt SBF Sgate C
L-DT_Barrier Gate
L-DT_Basketball CLF Backstop
L-DT_Bridge Curb
L-DT_Bridge Curb2
L-DT_Bridge Footings
L-DT_Chain-Link Fence
L-DT_CLF Bracing Gates
L-DT_CLF Curb (2)
L-DT_CLF Curb for 8'-10' CLF
L-DT_CLF Curb for 8'-10' CLF Model
L-DT_CLF Curb for 12' CLF Model
L-DT_CLF Curb for 12' CLF
L-DT_CLF Curb
L-DT_CLF Dbl Gate
L-DT_CLF Diagonal Bracing at Chain Link Gates
L-DT_CLF Diagonal Bracing at CLF Gates
L-DT_CLF Double Gate for Chain Link Fence in Curb
L-DT_CLF Filler
L-DT_CLF Flush
L-DT_CLF Gate
L-DT_CLF Line & End Posts for Chain Link Fence
L-DT_CLF Line & End Posts for CLF
L-DT_CLF Line, End Post, Brace Rail for CLF
L-DT_CLF Post Int
L-DT_CLF Post Wbrace
L-DT_CLF Post
L-DT_CLF Schedule of Sizes for CLF & Pipes
L-DT_CLF Schedule
L-DT_CLF Single Gate for Chain Link Fence in Curb
L-DT_CLF Single Gate for Chain Link Fence in Curb
L-DT_CLF Supplementary Rail for Existing CLF
L-DT_CLF Supplemetary Rail
L-DT_CLF Supplimentary Rail for Existing CLF
L-DT_CLF Temp Construction
L-DT_Conc Curb 3' SBF 3'' Rev
L-DT_Curb CLF 8 10
L-DT_Curb CLF 12
L-DT_Curb for 8' ' CLF
L-DT_Curb for 12' CLF
L-DT_Curb SBF Flush
L-DT_Curb SBF3 3rev
L-DT_Curb SBF6 3rev (2)
L-DT_Curb SBF6 3rev
L-DT_Gate15 Flush
L-DT_Gatepost Connection
L-DT_Gatestop (2)
L-DT_Gatestop
L-DT_Grouting
L-DT_Key for Poured-in-Place
L-DT_L004 Details
L-DT_Louver 6 Curb
L-DT_Louver 6 Wall
L-DT_Louver Panel in Curb
L-DT_Louver Panel in Wall
L-DT_Mounting Collar 3SBF Curb
L-DT_Mounting Collar 3SBF Wall
L-DT_Mounting Collar 6SBF Curb
L-DT_Mounting Collar 6SBF Wall
L-DT_Mounting Plate 3' SBF Curb
L-DT_Mounting Plate 3' SBF Wall
L-DT_Mounting Plate 3SBF Curb
L-DT_Mounting Plate 3SBF Wall
L-DT_Mounting Plate 6SBF Curb
L-DT_Mounting Plate 6SBF Wall
L-DT_Mounting Plate Double Gate Conn
L-DT_Mounting Plate for 6' SBF And Louver In Curb New
L-DT_Mounting Plate for 6' SBF And Louver In Curb
L-DT_Mounting Plate for Double Gate Conn
L-DT_Mounting Plate for Piperail Fence
L-DT_Parking Guard
L-DT_Post Grouting (2)
L-DT_Post Grouting Astoria
L-DT_Post Grouting
L-DT_Post Indic Valve
L-DT_SBF 3' SBF Dgate Lock
L-DT_Silt Fence
L-DT_SP CLF Temp Construction Fence
L-DT_Steel Guardrail
L-DT_Vehicle Barrier Gate
L-DT_Vert Louver
L-DT_Wall Louver Noform
L-DT_Wicket Fence
L-DT_Wicket in Conc Curb
L-DT_Wicket in Conc Footing