California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 4 - Development, Regulation, and Conservation of Oil and Gas Resources
Subchapter 2 - Environmental Protection
Article 3 - Requirements
Section 1778 - Enclosure Specifications

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1778

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Chain link fences. All chain link fences shall be constructed to meet the following specifications:

(1) Fences shall be not less than 5 feet high and mounted on 1 1/4" diameter steel posts with at least three strands of barbed wire mounted at a 45-degree angle from the top of the fence.

(2) The fence shall be constructed of chain link or other industrial-type fencing of not less than 11-gauge wire and of not greater than 2-inch nominal mesh.

(3) Supporting posts shall be securely anchored to the surface, spaced no more than 14 feet apart. Provisions for removable posts may be approved provided that the anchoring device is an integral part of the fence.

(4) Tension wires of at least No. 9 gauge coil spring wire, or equivalent, shall be stretched at the top and bottom of the fence fabric and shall be fastened to the fabric at 24-inch intervals. There shall be no aperture below the fence large enough to permit any child to crawl under.

(b) Wire fences. All wire fences shall be constructed to meet the following specifications:

(1) There shall be either:
(1) four strands of barbed wire spaced 12 inches between strands and maintained with sufficient tension to preclude sagging; or

(2) commercial livestock wire netting with a minimum height of 4 feet and sufficient tension.

(2) Posts may be of any material of sufficient strength and rigidity to support the wire and restrain people or livestock from pushing them over. Posts shall be set no more than 10 feet apart and buried at least 12 inches into the ground.

(c) Gates. Gates shall be of a structure substantially the same as the required fences and shall be kept secured when not attended by an adult.

(d) Screening. All screening to cover sumps shall meet the following specifications:

(1) Be not greater than 2-inch nominal mesh.

(2) Be of sufficient strength to restrain entry of wildlife.

(3) Be supported in such a manner so as to prevent contact with the sump fluid.

(e) Other Types of Materials. Any material that can be used effectively to restrict access may be substituted for the materials indicated in (a), (b), (c), and (d), if approved by the Supervisor.

1. Amendment filed 2-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 7).
2. Amendment filed 6-19-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 25).
3. Amendment filed 10-21-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 43).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 12-26-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 52).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013, 3106 and 3782, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106 and 3781, Public Resources Code.

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