1、Designation: F1553 11Standard Guide forSpecifying Chain Link Fence1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1553; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indica
2、tes the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide covers the recommended criteria for speci-fying the various elements of a chain link fence and lists theavailable choices of components from the current
3、 ASTMstandards.1.2 No recommendation is made or implied concerning themerits of any particular product. The choice of productcomponents of the chain link fence should be made by thewriters of the project specification, based on their own percep-tion of the merits of the products for the particular a
4、pplication.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, i
5、f any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon
6、SteelBarbed WireA392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricA491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricA824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel MarcelledTension Wire for Use With Chain Link FenceF552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link FencingF567 Practi
7、ce for Installation of Chain-Link FenceF626 Specification for Fence FittingsF668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and OtherOrganic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial SwingGatesF934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated ChainLi
8、nk Fence MaterialsF969 Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis CourtFenceF1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatingson Steel Industrial Fence FrameworkF1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence StructuresF1183 Specification for Alum
9、inum Alloy Chain Link FenceFabricF1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Hori-zontal Slide GatesF1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-MischmetalAlloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed TapeF1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) andOther
10、 Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel TensionWire Used with Chain-Link FenceF1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) andOther Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel BarbedWire Used With Chain-Link FenceF1712 Specification for Steel Chain-Link Fencing MaterialsUsed for High Security App
11、licationsF1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape ObstaclesF1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed TapeF2000 Guide for Fences for Baseball and Softball FieldsF2049 Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Resi-dential Use Outdoor Play AreasF2200
12、 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-structionF2611 Guide for Design and Construction of Chain LinkSecurity Fencing2.2 CSI Standard:Master Format Chain Link Fence 32 31 1332.3 Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute:WLG 2445 Chain Link Fence Wind Load Guide for theSelection of Line Post
13、and Line Post Spacing41This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and WireAccessories.Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originallyapproved in 1994. Last previous edition app
14、roved in 2006 as F1553 - 06. DOI:10.1520/F1553-11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available
15、from Construction Specifications Institute, 601 Madison St., Alex-andria, VA 22314-1791.4Available from Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, 10015 Old ColumbiaRoad, Suite B-215, Columbia, MD 21046, http:/www.chainlinkinfo.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, We
16、st Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsSee Terminology F552 for definitions ofterms relating to chain link fencing. See Terminology F1379for definitions of terms relating to barbed tape.4. Summary of Practice4.1 Many standard specifications for chain link fence ar
17、epresently in existence. These include, but are not limited to,specifications of the federal, state, and municipal governmentsand their various agencies, as well as trade groups andorganizations. Most of these specifications either referenceexisting ASTM standards or are duplications of some of thes
18、estandards. This guide references chain link fence ASTMstandards for the purpose of developing a complete chain linkfence specification.4.2 A large percentage of construction specifiers use Mas-terFormat, developed and published by the Construction Speci-fications Institute (CSI) for writing project
19、 specifications.Chain link fence carries the MasterFormat designation 32 3113. The standard format for each MasterFormat section is inthree parts: Part 1General; Part 2Products; and Part3Execution. This guide is written in a manner that will lenditself to following that format.5. Part 1General5.1 Li
20、st the work included, related work, erector qualifica-tion, referenced documents, criteria for shop drawings, andproduct data submittals, when required.6. Part 2Products6.1 Acceptable ManufacturersWhen desired, list the ac-ceptable manufacturers of any components of the chain linkfence.6.2 Materials
21、:6.2.1 Chain Link FabricSelect the material and type ofcoating from one of the following:6.2.1.1 Zinc-Coated Steel In Accordance With SpecificationA392Select Class 1 or Class 2 coating.6.2.1.2 Aluminum-Coated Steel In Accordance With Speci-fication A491.6.2.1.3 Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal (Zn-5Al-M
22、M)Alloy-Coated Steel In Accordance With SpecificationF1345If Zn-5Al-MM alloy-coated steel, select Class 1 orClass 2 coating.6.2.1.4 Aluminum Alloy In Accordance With SpecificationF1183.6.2.1.5 Polymer-Coated Steel In Accordance With Specifi-cation F668:(1) If polymer-coated steel, select Class 1, Cl
23、ass 2a, or Class2b coating.(2) If polymer-coated steel, select the color from Specifica-tion F934.6.2.2 Fence Posts, Rails, and Braces:6.2.2.1 Select the framework from Specifications F1043,ifGroup IA is chosen, see F1083.6.2.2.2 Select the protective coating from SpecificationF1043.6.2.2.3 If optio
24、nal supplemental color coated polymercoated steel, select polymer coating in accordance with Speci-fication F1043.6.2.3 Barbed WireIf barbed wire is desired, select thedesign number and type of coating from one of the following:6.2.3.1 If metallic-coated steel in accordance with Specifi-cation A121,
25、 select Design Number 12-4-3-14R or 12-4-5-14Rand coating Type A (aluminum coated steel), Z (Class 3zinc-coated steel) or ZA (Class 60 zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy coated steel).6.2.3.2 If PVC or other polymer-coated steel, select CoatingClass 1, Class 2a or Class 2b in accordance with Specifi
26、cationF1664, and select color in accordance with Specification F934.6.2.4 Barbed Tape ObstaclesSelect in accordance withthe product descriptions in Specification F1910.6.2.5 Tension WireSelect the type of coating from one ofthe following:6.2.5.1 If metallic coated steel in accordance with Specifi-ca
27、tion A824, select coating Type I (aluminum coated steel),Type II (zinc-coated steel) or Type III (zinc-5 %-aluminum-mischmetal alloy coated steel).(1) For Type II, select coating Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3;(2) For Type III, select coating Class 1 or Class 2.6.2.5.2 If PVC or other polymer coated s
28、teel, select corewire diameter, type of metallic coating, and Coating Class 1,Class 2a or Class 2b in accordance with Specification F1665and select color in accordance with Specification F934.6.2.6 FittingsSpecify fittings are to be in accordance withSpecification F626, and list any choices, additio
29、ns, or excep-tions to that specification. In general, the type of material andany protective coating selected for the fittings should matchthat selected for the fence posts, rails and braces (see 6.2.2).6.2.7 Swing GatesSpecify swing gates are to be in accor-dance with Specification F900. Select sin
30、gle or double gates. Ifautomated, add requirement to comply with F2200.6.2.8 Slide GatesSpecify slide gates are to be in accor-dance with Specification F1184, and select Type I, overheadslide, or Type II, cantilever slide. Select single or double gates.If automated, add requirement to comply with F2
31、200.6.2.8.1 If Type II, cantilever slide, select Class 1 or Class 2.6.3 Components and Sizes:6.3.1 Chain Link FabricSelect the size of mesh, size ofwire, height of fabric, type of top selvage, and type of bottomselvage from Specifications A392, A491, F668, F1183,orF1345.NOTE 1If the fence is for a t
32、ennis court use Practice F969.6.3.2 Line PostsSelect the size from Specification F1043,if Group IA is chosen, see Specification F1083.6.3.3 Corner and Terminal PostsSelect the size fromSpecifications F1043, if Group IA is chosen, see SpecificationF1083.NOTE 2If slats, screening or other materials ar
33、e to be installed in oron the chain link fabric, or the use of small security mesh or if the fenceis 10 ft (3.05 m) high or greater, consideration should be given to selectionof larger size line, corner and terminal posts, increasing the size of the postfootings, decreasing the spacing of the line p
34、osts, decreasing the spacingof the tie wires or other fasteners securing the fabric to the framework, orvarious combinations of these measures, to withstand the additional wind,F1553 112and snow or ice load placed on the fence. Consult the Chain Link FenceManufacturers Institute Guide WLG 2445.6.3.4
35、 Swing Gate PostsSpecify the size of swing gateposts to be in accordance with Specification F900, Table 2.6.3.5 Slide Gate PostsSpecify the size of slide gate poststo be in accordance with Specification F1184.6.3.6 Horizontal Framework MembersMaterials may beeither pipe or roll-formed sections (refe
36、rred to as rails), ortension wire. Select material and type of coating as follows:6.3.6.1 Determine if the top horizontal member of the fencewill be a rail or tension wire. If rail, select from SpecificationF1043. If tension wire, see 6.2.5.NOTE 3All fences should have either a top rail or top tensi
37、on wire.6.3.6.2 Determine if the fence is to have a mid-height(intermediate) rail. Select from Specification F1043.NOTE 4Tension wire is not used as an intermediate horizontalmember. An intermediate rail should always be specified on 12 ft (3.7 m)high fence in accordance with Practice F567. Fences g
38、reater than 14 ft (4.3m) in height may require two or more intermediate rails, spaced at equalintervals between finished grade and the top of the fence. Intermediaterails may be specified on fences less than 12 ft (3.7 m) in height whenconditions warrant.6.3.6.3 Determine if the fence is to have a b
39、ottom horizontalmember. If rail, select from Specification F1043. If tensionwire, see 6.2.5.NOTE 5A bottom rail or bottom tension wire is optional but recom-mended for better security. A bottom horizontal member should bespecified on any fence constructed with slats or screening.6.3.6.4 Specify brac
40、e rails and truss rod assemblies forfences greater than 5 ft (1.5 m) in height (see Practice F567).Select brace rail material from Specification F1043. Selecttruss rod material from Specification F626.6.3.7 Barbed WireIndicate the number of strands (three,five, or six) and the configuration of barbe
41、d wire. If threestrands, indicate whether the barbed wire is to be slantedinward or outward from the fence line or in a vertical planeabove the fence.6.3.8 GatesIndicate the size (opening width) of all gates.6.3.9 If the fence is for a high security, detention orcorrectional facility, see Specificat
42、ion F1712 or F2611forspecial provisions on materials and installation, some of whichmay supersede various provisions specified herein.7. Part 3Execution7.1 Installation:7.1.1 Specify the fence is to be installed per Practice F567,and list any choices, additions, or exemptions to that practice.7.1.2
43、If the fence is for a tennis court, use Practice F969.7.1.3 Specify that any manufacturers instructions for theinstallation of gate systems are to be followed.7.1.4 If the fence is for higher security, a detention orcorrectional facility, specify that special provisions containedin Practice F1712 or
44、 Practice F2611 are to be followed.7.1.5 If the fence is to include barbed tape obstacle, specifythat the requirements of Practice F1911 are to be followed.7.1.6 If the fence is for a ballfield or other sports facility,specify that special provisions contained in Guide F2000 are tobe followed.7.1.7
45、If the fence is for a public, commercial or multi-familyresidential use outdoor play area, specify that any specialprovisions for the installation listed in Guide F2049 are to befollowed.8. Keywords8.1 chain link; fence; specificationsASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of a
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