Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
(OP)
I am required by ordinance to place child protection (bars) over the end sections of culvert and storm sewer pipes on the downstream end. I would like to use galvanized flared end sections instead of concrete endwalls. Has anyone ever seen a galvanized end section that incorporates child protection?
Thanks.
Thanks.





RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
If you put a grate on the downstream end, I recommend a trash rack on the upstream end to prevent clogging. Also, use something that can be removed without too much effort in a severe storm.
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"...students of traffic are beginning to realize the false economy of mechanically controlled traffic, and hand work by trained officers will again prevail."
Wm. Phelps Eno, ca. 1928
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
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"...students of traffic are beginning to realize the false economy of mechanically controlled traffic, and hand work by trained officers will again prevail."
Wm. Phelps Eno, ca. 1928
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
http://tinyurl.com/hmeds
(go to page 25 of the pdf)
Here is the reason:
http://tinyurl.com/zzk9t
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?
Wouldn't "child protection" be just as important, if not moreso, on the upstream end as the downstream end?
Like you said, if some kids are "exploring" the culverts and flow suddenly increases then they would be stuck up against the bars on the outlet. However, if only the upstream end had protection then the kids would just be washed out of the culvert.
I don't know about others, but I grew up in the land of hillbillies where it's almost a rite of passage to go exploring your neighborhood creeks and streams (and large culverts) when you're a young child.
That code is completely counter-intuitive. I would talk to the city/county/state about that BS.
Peace,
Stoddard
RE: Child Protection Bars for Galvanized Flared End Sections?