1、Designation: F1999 14Standard Practice forInstallation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) FenceSystems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1999; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last rev
2、ision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () 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) (PVC)fencing system
3、s 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 rigid (PVC) fence systems
4、.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 method.1.4.1 Paddock fenci
5、ng 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 standard does not pur
6、port 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 Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A7
7、06/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete ReinforcementD2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(VinylChloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping SystemsF964 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and Railing3. Terminolog
8、y3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 clipa component used to lock rails into routed posts.3.1.2 corner posta post that accepts fence rails so that afence ends in one direction and starts in another, more or less,perpendicular direction.3.1.3 end capa component to cover the open
9、end of a railor other extrusion.3.1.4 end postthe end or last vertical structural supportmember of the fence.3.1.5 exterior profilea rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)extrusion that conforms to Specification F964.3.1.6 gatea hinged panel for passage into or out of afenced area.3.1.7 hinge postthe post
10、 to which a gate is attached.3.1.8 notcha method of creating a tab used to lock railsinto routed posts.3.1.9 outside bracketscomponents used to fasten rails tothe outside of posts, when routed posts are not used.3.1.10 picketa vertical member in a fence panel, betweenor attached to the horizontal me
11、mbers.3.1.11 picket capa component used to cover or decoratethe open end(s) of picket.3.1.12 post capa component used to cover the top of apost.3.1.13 poststhe vertical structural support members of thefence.3.1.14 railsthe horizontal members which insert into orattach to the posts. They serve as th
12、e sole sections betweenposts or as back rails to which picket verticals are attached.3.1.15 routed postsposts with holes cut into them to allowrails to be inserted.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.30 on Rigid
13、 Polymer FenceSystems.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2014. Published August 2014. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1999 - 00(2006).DOI: 10.1520/F1999-14.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at se
14、rviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14. Materials4.1 Exterior Profiles, in accordance with
15、SpecificationF964.4.2 Solvent Cement Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) solventcement in accordance with Specification D2564.4.3 Reinforcing Steel Rods, in accordance with SpecificationA706/A706M low-alloy steel deformed bars for concretereinforcement.5. Protection of Material in Transportation and Storage5
16、.1 Exterior profiles shall be supported in a manner that willprevent sagging, twisting, or bending. Fence products shall bestored in a manner that prevents accumulation of dust and dirt.Exposure to sunlight is not harmful.6. Site Preparation6.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchaseo
17、rder, the purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines,gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervalsshall not exceed 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-groun
18、d utilities, USC installation; rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)FIG. 2FIG. 3FIG. 4FIG. 5F1999 143ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determin
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