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72 • MARCH 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Seago International introduces new Midi-Postmaster HICKORY, N.C. — Seago Inter- national, a worldwide distributor of specialized equipment, has introduced the Midi-Postmaster from Autoguide Ltd. The Midi-Postmaster is designed for small excavators and offers a fast- er, more accurate solution to driving posts, the company stated. The professional grade machine offers speed and power for tough jobs in many markets from fencing to solar field installation to orchard, vineyard and farming. The Midi-Postmaster works best with 2.5 to 5 ton mini-excavators (flow rate of 9-12 GPM) and will drive posts up to 8" in diameter. This model weighs in at 430 lbs. and delivers 13,500 foot pounds of downforce at 50 Hertz. Hydraulic post clamps secure the post for positioning so they can be driven into the ground with precision and removed/repositioned with ease. Vibrating the post into the ground is a more efficient way to drive posts into the ground with accurate results, Vibrating the post into the ground is a more efficient way to drive posts into the ground with accurate results, ac- cording to the manufacturer. (Seago International photo) according to the manufacturer, adding that "The Midi-Postmaster represents the use of the latest manufacturing techniques to produce affordable ma- chines for small jobs or large scale operations." For more information please look at our web site http://seagointerna- tional.com /portfolio_item /mini-post- master-post-driver/. Fence ordinances from around the country As part of an ongoing and long-standing series, World Fence News offers this snapshot of building ordinances which affect fence instal- lations from municipalities across the United States and Canada, including those in historic districts, which often have their own requirements. This in- formation was taken from official web sites, but you should always consult the appropriate building departments where you plan to work for specific re- quirements. Grand Rapids, Michigan / Heritage Hill Neighborhood Association For purposes of these guidelines, fences mean any structure, not inte- gral to any building, used as a barrier to define boundaries, screen off, or en- close a portion of a property. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings recommended against: "Introducing any new building, streetscape or landscape feature that is out of scale or otherwise inappropri- ate to the setting's historic character," or "Introducing a new landscape fea- ture or plant material that is visually incompatible with the site or destroys site patterns or vistas." The Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings does recommend: "Retaining the historic relation- ship between buildings, landscape features, and open space." Landscape features include fenc- ing, walkways, driveways and plant- ings. The following guidelines continued on page 74 Separation: From the world, but not its beauty. Expand your options with PVC coated wire, from * P.O. Box CC * 3505 N. I-35 * NORMAN, OK 73070 * 1-800-348-WIRE (9473) OR FAX: 1-405-447-2830