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Fence Layout & Property Lines Flashcards

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  1. What color marking indicates underground electrical lines according to the APWA Uniform Color Code used by 811 utility locators?

    Answer: Red

    The APWA Uniform Color Code designates red markings for electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables.

  2. When installing a fence on a sloped site and using the 'racked' or 'raked' method, what happens to the fence panels?

    Answer: The panels follow the contour of the ground, angling with the slope

    A racked or raked fence has panels that angle continuously with the slope of the ground, maintaining a consistent gap between the bottom rail and the ground surface.

  3. What color marking indicates underground natural gas or oil lines per the APWA color code?

    Answer: Yellow

    Yellow markings identify gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous material pipelines under the APWA Uniform Color Code.

  4. A fence installer discovers the neighbor's existing fence is actually located 6 inches inside the client's property line. What is the best course of action?

    Answer: Inform the client in writing and let them resolve the boundary dispute before proceeding

    Boundary disputes are legal matters between property owners; the installer should document and inform the client in writing so the client can resolve the issue before fence work proceeds.

  5. When using batter boards to establish fence layout, what is their primary function?

    Answer: Holding string lines at precise elevations to define the fence line and grade

    Batter boards are horizontal boards attached to stakes set beyond the fence corners that hold string lines, allowing the installer to establish and re-establish precise fence lines and grades throughout the project.

  6. What is the purpose of checking for underground water lines (marked in blue) before fence installation?

    Answer: To avoid excavating through pressurized water lines that could cause flooding and property damage

    Striking a pressurized water line during post hole excavation can cause significant flooding, property damage, and service disruption, making it essential to locate and avoid these utilities.

  7. On a property with no visible survey markers, what is the most reliable method a fence installer should recommend to confirm property corners?

    Answer: Hire a licensed land surveyor to locate or re-establish the corners

    A licensed land surveyor is the only professional authorized to officially locate, verify, and re-establish legal property corners; other methods can result in costly placement errors.