C-13 – Fencing Contractor

A fencing contractor constructs, erects, alters, or repairs all types of fences, corrals, runs, railings, cribs, game court enclosures, guard rails and barriers, playground game equipment, backstops, posts, flagpoles, and gates, excluding masonry walls.

The Fencing (C-13) Examination is divided into six major sections. These sections are:

1. Fence Planning and Estimating (26%)

• Job site evaluation
• Field measurements/material calculations
• Grade and elevation changes
• Interpreting plans and specifications
• Layout requirements
• Fencing types and applications
• Scales and metric conversions
• ADA requirements for fences/gates

2. Post Installations (18%)

• Excavation methods and requirements
• Fence line and post hole requirements
• Mixing and pouring concrete footings
• Post alignment
• Fence posts attachment methods

3. Chain Link Fencing/Railing (23%)

• Fence framework construction and requirements
• Chain link fence components
• Fabric stretching and attachment
• Security fencing
• Chain link gates and gate hardware
• Specialty barriers and enclosures
• Caltrans specifications for chain link

4. Wood Fencing/Railing Construction (10%)

• Attachment methods and fastener types
• California Building Code requirements
• Wood gates and gate hardware
• Wood retaining walls

5. Specialty Fencing (8%)

• Ornamental metal fencing components, installation, and hardware
• Vinyl fencing components, installation, and hardware

6. Safety (15%)

• Personal protective equipment
• Cal/OSHA requirements
• Safe use, storage, and handling of tools, equipment, and gasses

*Percentages are approximate*