Table 5. Line Post and Stay Spacing LINE POST SPACING FENCE TYPE (MAXIMUM INTERVAL) 3-Wire Fence 13-16.5 feet (1 rod) without stays 15-20 feet with one stay mid-way between posts 15-feet without stays 4-Wire Fence or more 20-feet with one stay set mid-way between line posts 25-feet with two stays set at equal intervals between posts 3-Wire or 4-Wire 80 to 100 feet (not to exceed 100 feet). Stays shall Suspension Fence be spaced not to exceed 16.5 feet (1 rod) in the line. Heavy Snow Country and Let-Down Fences 16.5 feet between wooden posts wood/fiberglass – stays at approximately 4-foot intervals. Table 6. Stay Requirements MINIMUM DIAMETER/WEIGHT STAY TYPE MINIMUM LENGTH Wood - 1.5 inches diameter Fence wire height + 2 inches Preferred in high snow areas Wire Not to be 9.5 gauge twisted, manufactured for 4 inches + distance between bottom – used in snow this purpose; galvanized-zinc coated and top wire areas Fiberglass Especially fabricated for this purpose Fence wire height + 2 inches Table 7. Fence Height and Spacing Requirements INTENDED USE FENCE HEIGHT & WIRE SPACING
Table 5. Line Post and Stay Spacing FENCE TYPE LINE POST SPACING (MAXIMUM INTERVAL) 3-Wire Fence 13-16.5 feet (1 rod) without stays 15-20 feet with one stay mid-way between posts 4-Wire Fence or more 15-feet without stays 20-feet with one stay set mid-way between line posts 25-feet with two stays set at equal intervals between posts 3-Wire or 4-Wire Suspension Fence 80 to 100 feet (not to exceed 100 feet). Stays shall be spaced not to exceed 16.5 feet (1 rod) in the line. Heavy Snow Country and Let-Down Fences 16.5 feet between wooden posts – wood/fiberglass stays at approximately 4-foot intervals. Table 6. Stay Requirements STAY TYPE MINIMUM DIAMETER/WEIGHT MINIMUM LENGTH Wood - Preferred in high snow areas 1.5 inches diameter Fence wire height + 2 inches Wire – Not to be used in snow areas 9.5 gauge twisted, manufactured for this purpose; galvanized-zinc coated 4 inches + distance between bottom and top wire Fiberglass Especially fabricated for this purpose Fence wire height + 2 inches Table 7. Fence Height and Spacing Requirements INTENDED USE FENCE HEIGHT & WIRE SPACING
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