4-26-104. Fencing for bison.

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Effective 7/1/2017

Perimeter fencing intended to hold bison shall meet the following minimum standards:

(1)fence sections and gates shall:

(a)reach a height of at least eight feet above ground level; and

(b)be constructed in a mesh pattern consisting of:

(i)hi-tensile steel wire of at least 14-1/2 gauge;

(ii)a maximum mesh size of six inches by six inches; or

(iii)a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsections (1)(b)(i) and

(ii);

(2)fence posts shall:

(i)be constructed of treated wood at least four inches in diameter; and

(ii)be constructed of a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) ;

(b)reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level;

(c)have at least two feet of length below ground level;

(d)be installed at intervals of no more than 20 feet; and

(e)if located on a corner or connected to a gate, be braced with wood or the strength equivalent of wood; and

(3)fence stays shall:

(a)be constructed of treated wood or steel;

(b)be installed at intervals of no more than 10 feet from any fence post; and

(c)reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level.

Amended by Chapter 345 , 2017 General Session