ASTM F2631-07

Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence for Outdoor Sports Fields, Sports Courts and Other Recreation Facilities (Withdrawn 2016)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The intended use of this practice is for chain link fencing of varying heights and designs to be used to enclose a sports field, sport court or recreation facility including the internal fencing required for safety, separation of activities, security, crowd control, access and egress or other requirements.
Consideration should be given to fence offset distances from the activity field to provide a safety area for the participants and viewers.
This practice is not intended for applications where fencing higher than 12 ft (3660 mm) is desired by the owner.
Follow Guide F 1553 format to specify the chain link fence material and installation.
Warning Regarding Windscreens and Added Fence Padding—If windscreens or padding are to be installed at the time of fence erection or at a later time, it is advisable to use stronger framework, closer post spacing or back bracing of posts depending on the type of screening material to be used, area of the fence covered and the local wind and weather conditions. Post size and spacing based on wind load can be calculated using the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute’(CLFMI) Guide WL 2445.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is designed to be used for developing the chain-link fence, design, layout and installation for sports and recreation facilities such as sports fields, sports courts, waterfront areas, docks and marinas and other specific facilities.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice is designed to be used for developing the chain-link fence, design, layout and installation for sports and recreation facilities such as sports fields, sports courts, waterfront areas, docks and marinas and other specific facilities.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F14 on Fences, this practice was withdrawn in April 2016 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2007
• Withdrawal Date: 04-Apr-2016
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.10 - Specific Applications and Other Fence Systems and Components

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2631 − 07
StandardPractice for
Installation of Chain-Link Fence for Outdoor Sports Fields,
Sports Courts and Other Recreation Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2631; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-
tal Slide Gates
1.1 This practice is designed to be used for developing the
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
chain-link fence, design, layout and installation for sports and
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
recreation facilities such as sports fields, sports courts, water-
F1553 Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
front areas, docks and marinas and other specific facilities.
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated SteelTension
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.2 Other Standards:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Federal Specification RR-F-191/3E Fencing, Wire and Post
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Metal (and Gates, Chain-Link, Fence Fabric and Acces-
sories) Posts, top rail, braces
2. Referenced Documents
WL 2445 A Guide for the Selection of Line Post Spacings
2.1 ASTM Standards:
for Chain Link Fence
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Fabric 3. Terminology
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology F552 for the definitions
Fence Fabric
and terms used in this practice.
A824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled
Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence 4. Summary of Practice
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
4.1 This practice is intended primarily to guide those
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
responsible for or concerned with planning, designing and
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
installing chain link fencing for sport fields, sports courts,
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
waterfront zones, and other recreation facilities.
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
4.2 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel
that has proven equal to or given better performance under
Swing Gates
varying conditions such as location, weather, intended use or
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
anticipated use.
Link Fence Materials
F969 Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court
5. Significance and Use
Fence
5.1 The intended use of this practice is for chain link
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
fencing of varying heights and designs to be used to enclose a
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
sports field, sport court or recreation facility including the
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
internal fencing required for safety, separation of activities,
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
security, crowd control, access and egress or other require-
ments.
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and
5.2 Consideration should be given to fence offset distances
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications .
from the activity field to provide a safety area for the
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007. Published March 2007. DOI: 10.1520/
F2631-07.
participants and viewers.
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5.3 This practice is not intended for applications where 7.1.4.4 F1345 Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-
fencing higher than 12 ft (3660 mm) is desired by the owner. Coated, Class 1 or Class 2.
5.4 Follow Guide F1553 format to specify the chain link 7.2 Posts:
fence material and installation. 7.2.1 Galvanized steel post shall be in accordance with
Specification F1043 Table 3 Heavy Industrial or Specification
5.5 Warning Regarding Windscreens and Added Fence
F1083.
Padding—If windscreens or padding are to be installed at the
7.2.2 When polymer coated specify type of coating in
time of fence erection or at a later time, it is advisable to use
accordance with Specification F1043 and color in accordance
stronger framework, closer post spacing or back bracing of
with Specification F934.
posts depending on the type of screening material to be used,
7.2.3 Select the size of the post based on the height of the
area of the fence covered and the local wind and weather
fence in accordance with Federal Specification RR-F-191/3E.
conditions. Post size and spacing based on wind load can be
7.2.4 Fences containing windscreens require sturdier
calculated using the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Insti-
framework, see 5.5.
tute’s (CLFMI) Guide WL 2445.
7.3 Horizontal and Brace Rails :
7.3.1 Horizontal rails when specified for top, middle or
6. Ordering Information
bottom of fence and terminal post bracing shall be in accor-
6.1 Purchaseordersorconstructioncontractsshouldinclude
dance with Specification F1043, Table 3 Heavy Industrial or
the following information; construction specifications, detail
Specification F1083.
dimensioned drawings, typical elevations, special details pecu-
7.3.2 When polymer coated, specify the type of coating in
liar to the project and the dimensional layout of fence.
accordance with Specification F1043 and color in accordance
6.2 Quantity or total measurements in lineal feet or metres
with Specification F934.
of fence and gates.
7.4 Tension Wire:
6.3 Types and class of chain link fabric including selvage.
7.4.1 Tension wire shall be used at the top or bottom of the
fence when horizontal rails are not specified.
6.4 Group and class of framework and size of members.
7.4.2 Tensionwirewhenspecifiedshallmatchthecoatingof
6.5 Fitting material, gauge, and size.
the fence fabric in accordance with Specification A824 for
6.6 Type and design of gates with opening dimensions
metallic coated and Specification F1664 for polymer coated.
including latch and hinge requirements.
7.5 Fittings:
6.7 Color if polymer coated fabric or system shall be in
7.5.1 Fittings shall conform to Specification F626.
accordance with Specification F934. 7.5.1.1 When a polymer-coated system is specified the
fittings shall be polymer coated to match the framework
6.8 Height of fence.
coating and color specification.
6.9 Number and location of horizontal top, mid or bottom
7.5.2 Tie wire for posts and horizontal rail shall be mini-
rails.
mum 11 gauge 0.120-in. (3.05-mm) steel.
7.5.2.1 When a polymer-coated system is specified, ties
6.10 Tension wire located at top or bottom of fence if
shall be polymer-coated color to match the fabric coating and
horizontal rails not specified.
color specification.
6.11 Depth and diameter of concrete footings if other than
7.6 Gates:
as indicated in Practice F567.
7.6.1 Gates shall be fabricated in accordance with Specifi-
6.12 Spacing of line posts, if other than as indicated in
cation F900 swing gates or Specification F1184 slide gates.
Practice F567.
7.6.2 Polymer coated gates when specified shall be of the
same coating specification and color as the framework in
7. Materials
accordance with Specification F1043.
7.1 Chain Link Fabric:
7.6.3 Swing gates shall be installed to swing outward to
7.1.1 Selectchainlinkfabrichavinga2-in.(50.8-mm)mesh ensure the safety of players.
or less and a wire of minimum 9 gauge, 0.148-in. (3.76-mm)
8. Installation
diameter.
7.1.2 Fabric selvage finish at the top and bottom shall be
8.1 Layout fence to provide proper safety offset for player
knuckled.
and viewer participants.
7.1.3 Height of fabric 3 ft (914 mm) up to and including 12
8.2 Chain link fence shall be installed in accordance with
ft (3660 mm).
Practice F567.
7.1.4 Select the type and coating class of the chain link
8.3 Install chain link fabric on the playing side of the fence
fabric listed below.
for installations adjacent to all facilities.
7.1.4.1 A392 zinc-coated, Class 1 or Class 2.
7.1.4.2 A491 Aluminum-coated. 8.4 Install bottom rail on fence adjacent to play areas or in
7.1.4.3 F668Polymer-coated,Class1,Class1a,orClass2b. areas of high use to avoid possible injury by having ones foot
Select the color in accordance with Specification F934. catch on the bottom of the fence fabric.
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8.5 Install fence fabric no greater than 2 in. (50.8 mm) 9.1.7 Fences can be designed for multi use fields and with a
above finish grade. relocateable placement by the use of sleeves. The top of the
sleeveshouldbeatleast3in.(76.2mm)belowthegradeofthe
8.6 Fences shall not have any barbs, selvage ends, or ties
safety zone.
exposed over the top rail or within the area of the fence.
9.1.8 Fences can also be of a removable sports fence type
8.7 The top of post footings shall be 2 in. (50.8 mm) below
placed around the perimeter of the field.
grade for added safety.
9.2 Fence Variations
9. Location of Fences
9.2.1 Soccer
9.2.1.1 Because soccer fields are a highly active sport, it
9.1 The location of fencing will vary from activity to
activity as the distance from limits or boundary of play will should have a safety zone 30 ft (9.14 m) outside of all
boundary lines for adult play and 15 ft (4.57 m) for youth play.
vary.
9.1.1 The fence location is to prohibit players from extend-
9.2.1.2 Because the soccer ball may go beyond the playing
ing their motion of play beyond a limit or safe zone into which area and safety zone, a 4-ft (1.22-m) high fence is recom-
they might injure themselves or spectators and others.
mended.
9.1.2 The fence location is to prohibit spectators and others
9.2.1.3 Because soccer serves a wide age group, fields can
from intruding into the area of play which would interfere with
be designated as junior soccer and have a 12-ft (3.66-m) safety
the game or contact and injure one or more players.
zone for child’s play.
9.1.3 Fences, though at times expressed as unsightly and
9.2.1.4 See Fig. 1.
tending to destroy the feeling of expansive outdoor areas,
9.2.2 Six-Man Football
should be reduced to those used for safety.
9.2.2.1 Because football is a highly active sport, football
9.1.4 Fences, unless an unusual unsafe circumstance, like a
fields should have a safety zone 30 ft (9.14 m) on sides of play
water body, should not be erected to keep people from using
lines to fences or other objects.
the facility.
9.2.2.2 Because of the sport, football fields should have a
9.1.5 Fences may be necessary in certain environments in
safety zone 20 ft (6.1 m) on ends for run, kicks or pass plays.
order to reduce vandalism or rowdiness.
9.2.2.3 See Fig. 2.
9.1.6 Fences are to define the perimeter of the playing area
and the safety zone. 9.2.3 Eight-Man Football (American)
FIG. 1 Soccer Field
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FIG. 2 Six-Man Football Field
9.2.3.1 Because football is governed by amateur and pro- 9.2.6.1 Because of ball use in the game, rugby field should
fessional associations, a minimum of 20-ft (6.1-m) safety zone have a 15-ft (4.57-m) safety zone on each side and each end.
may vary. 9.2.6.2 Because the ball could go beyond the playing area
9.2.3.2 Because the goal posts or post are within a playable and the safety zone, a 4-ft (1.22-m) high fence should be
area, either on the goal line or beyond it, they should be provided.
padded. 9.2.6.3 See Fig. 6.
9.2.3.3 Because semi-pro and pro as well as other venues 9.2.7 Sports courts zones include one wall handball, paddle
have no fencing to the edge of perimeter seating, the safety tennis, basketball, and badminton (tennis is covered under
zone should be maintained. Practice F969).
9.2.3.4 Because a ball may go beyond the playing area and 9.2.7.1 Fences are to protect the outdoor court playing area
safety zone, a 4-ft (1.22-m) fence is recommended to protect in locations, which are vulnerable to varied vehicular traffic
children. from activity and games, conflicting uses and control of balls
9.2.3.5 See Fig. 3. entering or exiting the court or area. Protection shall be placed,
9.2.4 Field Hockey as illustrated on all sides of the court.
9.2.4.1 Because field hockey utilizes a hockey stick for 9.2.7.2 Fence development and that of the outdoor court
controlling the ball, a 20-ft (6.1-m) safety zone is recommend areas requires a study of the location, orientation, and deter-
to prevent inadvertent engagement of a spectator or errant mination of number of court areas is essential before construc-
piece of the stick from engaging a sideliner. tion begins. As a saving, courts have usually been constructed
9.2.4.2 Because field hockey ball may go beyond the in groups or batteries of two or more. When multiple uses of
playing area and safe zone, a 4-ft (1.22-m) fence is recom- courts are developed, care must be taken to avoid conflicts in
mended to protect children. uses.
9.2.4.3 See Fig. 4. 9.2.7.3 Fences should contain basketball and other activity
9.2.5 Lacrosse courts and be oriented so the participants face one another at
9.2.5.1 Because of a small and fastball in a game, lacrosse approximately a north-south direction.
fields should have a safety zone of 30 ft (9.14 m) on each side 9.2.7.4 Fence lines should be set so that there is at least 6 in.
and each end. (152 mm) of surface beyond the fence for adjacent mainte-
9.2.5.2 Because of a high-speedball involved in the game, a nance of turf or pavement and to prevent undermining of the
fence 6 ft (1.83 m) high should be in front of players bench. court surface by drainage if there is an adjacent embankment.
9.2.5.3 See Fig. 5. No reveals should be around the court that would be a tripping
9.2.6 Rugby or fall hazard.
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FIG. 3 Eight-Man Football Field
FIG. 4 Field Hockey Field
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FIG. 5 Lacrosse Field
9.2.7.5 Fences shall be set so a
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