Non-standard Post Spacing Clause Samples
The Non-standard Post Spacing clause defines requirements for the placement of posts at intervals that differ from typical or industry-standard measurements. In practice, this clause specifies the exact distances between posts for structures such as fences, railings, or barriers, which may be closer together or farther apart than usual. By clearly outlining these unique spacing requirements, the clause ensures that construction meets specific design, safety, or aesthetic needs, and helps prevent misunderstandings or disputes over installation standards.
Non-standard Post Spacing. Non-standard post spacing may become necessary when connecting a new guide rail system to an existing guide rail system or fixed object (including existing bridge rail transitions), when connecting two existing guide rail systems, or to avoid cross culverts, drainage inlets, etc. Non-standard post spacing is acceptable if the guidelines below are followed:
Non-standard Post Spacing. Non-standard post spacing may become necessary when connecting a new guide rail system to an existing guide rail system or fixed object (including existing bridge rail transitions), when connecting two existing guide rail systems, or to avoid cross culverts, drainage inlets, etc. Non-standard post spacing is acceptable if the guidelines below are followed:
1. Non-standard post spacing shall not be located within a guide rail transition, bridge rail transition, end assembly or attenuator.
2. A maximum of two panels with non-standard post spacing shall be allowed at any location within a run of new or reset guide rail.
3. Non-standard post spacing shall never be greater than the normal post spacing of the rail system being utilized for the connection. Any non-standard post spacing must be less than the standard post spacing but more than half the standard spacing. If a space less than the following is required, an adjacent section shall also be cut creating two (2) adjacent, non-standard sections of similar size:
a. Box Beam Guide Rail/Median Barrier – 3’
b. Corrugated Beam Guide Rail/Median Barrier – 6’-3”
c. Heavy Post Blocked Out Corrugated Beam Guide Rail/Median Barrier – 3’-2”
4. Special field cut and drilled (not burned) sections will be required.
5. The cost of this work, including furnishing and installing any additional posts, blockouts, hardware, field galvanizing, etc. shall be included in the unit price bid for the appropriate guide rail/median rail item.”