1、Designation: F 1999 00 (Reapproved 2006)Standard Practice forInstallation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) FenceSystems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1999; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision,
2、the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirement for andmethods of installation for rigid poly(vinyl chloride
3、) (PVC)fencing systems and fence accessories in areas where themaximum frost penetration does not exceed 30 in. 76 cm. Inall cases, refer also to the specific manufacturers instructionsfor installation.1.2 This practice is intended to guide those responsible foror concerned with installation of rigi
4、d (PVC) fence systems.1.3 This practice does not preclude any test method that isproven to give equal or better performance under any weather,soil, or frost conditions.1.4 End-use and applicable code requirements shall beconsidered in the choice of fence style, spacing, height, andinstallation metho
5、d.1.4.1 Paddock fencing for livestock may need to be moredurable than perimeter fence.1.4.2 Residential fence styles may not be designed forbalcony or guardrail use.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in brackets are for informationonly.1.6 This
6、standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if 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
7、.1 ASTM Standards:2A 706/A 706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel De-formed and Plain Bars for Concrete ReinforcementD 2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(VinylChloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping SystemsF 964 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)Exterior Profiles Used for Fencin
8、g and Railing3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 clipa component used to lock rails into routed posts.3.1.2 end capa component to cover the open end of a railor other extrusion.3.1.3 exterior profilea rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)extrusion that conforms to Speci
9、fication F 964.3.1.4 gatea hinged panel for passage into or out of afenced area.3.1.5 hinge postthe post to which a gate is attached.3.1.6 notcha method of creating a tab used to lock railsinto routed posts.3.1.7 outside bracketscomponents used to fasten rails tothe outside of posts, when routed pos
10、ts are not used.3.1.8 picketa vertical member in a fence panel, betweenor attached to the horizontal members.3.1.9 picket capa component used to cover or decorate theopen end(s) of picket.3.1.10 post capa component used to cover the top of apost.3.1.11 poststhe vertical structural support members of
11、 thefence.3.1.12 railsthe horizontal members which insert into orattach to the posts. They serve as the sole sections betweenposts or as back rails to which picket verticals are attached.3.1.13 routed postsposts with holes cut into them to allowrails to be inserted.3.1.14 terminal postthe end or las
12、t vertical structuralsupport member of the fence.4. Materials4.1 Exterior Profiles, in accordance with SpecificationF 964.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.30 on Rigid Polymer FenceSystems.Current edition appr
13、oved June 1, 2006. Published June 2006. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F 1999 - 00.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, ref
14、er to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.2 Solvent CementPoly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) solventcement in accordance with Specification D 2564.4.3 Reinforcing Steel Rod
15、s, in accordance with SpecificationA 706/A 706M low-alloy steel deformed bars for concretereinforcement.5. Protection of Material in Transportation and Storage5.1 Exterior profiles shall be supported in a manner that willprevent sagging, twisting, or bending. Fence products shall bestored in a manne
16、r that prevents accumulation of dust and dirt.Exposure to sunlight is not harmful.6. Site Preparation6.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchaseorder, the purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines,gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervalsshall not exce
17、ed 500 ft 152.5 m or line of sight.6.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchaseorder, the purchaser shall indicate the location of all under-ground utilities, USC installation; rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)FIG. 2FIG. 3FIG. 4FIG. 5F 1999 00 (2006)3ASTM International takes no position
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20、ternational Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address show
21、n below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).F 1999 00 (2006)4
