ASTM F567-23

Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence

ABSTRACT
This practice establishes the standard installation procedures for chain-link fences. It includes site preparation, post location, post setting, and terminal post bracing measures. Also included here are the detailed requirements for the top rail and tension wire, tie wires and clips, chain-link fabric, barbed wires, and gates.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the installation procedure for chain-link fence.  
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link fence.  
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice that has proven equal to or given better performance under varying conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use, materials, etc.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 13.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2023
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F567 − 23
Standard Practice for
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Installation of Chain-Link Fence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F567; 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 covers the installation procedure for chain-
link fence.
3. Site Preparation
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those
3.1 The purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines,
responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link
gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervals
fence.
shall not exceed 500 ft (152.5 m) or line of sight.
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice
3.2 All underground utility locations, USC&G benchmarks,
that has proven equal to or given better performance under
property monuments, and other underground structures shall be
varying conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use,
indicated by the purchaser.
materials, etc.
3.3 Before installing chain-link fence, all necessary site
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
clearing and grading shall be performed by the purchaser.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Adequate clearance on both sides of the fence line is required.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
4. Post Location
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Space line posts equidistant at intervals not exceeding
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
10 ft (3.05 m). Measure the interval parallel to the grade of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
proposed fence and in the line of fence from center to center of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
the post.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Set terminal posts (end, corner, and gate) at the begin-
For specific precautionary statements, see Section 13.
ning and end of each continuous length of fence and at abrupt
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
changes in vertical and horizontal alignments.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Post Setting
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 5.1 Set posts in concrete in holes of diameter and depth as
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. follows. Intended use and local conditions shall determine post
footing dimensions; that is, under normal conditions the
2. Referenced Documents
diameter shall be four times the largest cross section of the post
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up to a 4 in. (101.5 mm) outside diameter and three times for
2.1 ASTM Standards:
larger outside diameters. The depth shall be a minimum of
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
24 in. (609.6 mm) plus an additional 3 in. (76.2 mm) for each
F654 Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
1 ft (305 mm) increase in the fence height over 4 ft (1.22 m) to
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel
a maximum total of 60 in. (1525 mm) for a fence height up to
Swing Gates
20 ft (6.10 m).
5.2 Dig or drill holes in the line of the fence in accordance
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and
with 5.1. Forms are not necessary.
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
Accessories.
5.3 Set posts in a vertical position, plumb and in line.
Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally
Backfill concrete (2500 psi) (17.2 MPa) into the excavation
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F567 – 14a (2019).
DOI: 10.1520/F0567-23.
and extend 2 in. (50 mm) above grade. An alternative method
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
is to stop footing 6 in. (152.4 mm) below grade to allow for
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
cover with sod, black top, or other materials if the footings are
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. not in an area subject to cathodic protection. In either case,
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Designation: F567 − 14a (Reapproved 2019) F567 − 23
Standard Practice for
1
Installation of Chain-Link Fence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F567; 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
1.1 This practice covers the installation procedure for chain-link fence.
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link fence.
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice that has proven equal to or given better performance under varying
conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use, materials, etc.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 13.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
F654 Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
3. Site Preparation
3.1 The purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines, gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervals shall not
exceed 500 ft (152.5 m) or line of sight.
3.2 All underground utility locations, USC&G benchmarks, property monuments, and other underground structures shall be
indicated by the purchaser.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
Accessories.
Current edition approved May 1, 2019June 1, 2023. Published June 2019June 2023. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20142019 as
F567 – 14a.F567 – 14a (2019). DOI: 10.1520/F0567-14AR19.10.1520/F0567-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.3 Before installing chain-link fence, all necessary site clearing and grading shall be performed by the purchaser. Adequate
clearance on both sides of the fence line is required.
4. Post Location
4.1 Space line posts equidistant at intervals not exceeding 10 ft (3.05 m). Measure the interval parallel to the grade of the proposed
fence and in the line of fence from center to center of the post.
4.2 Set terminal posts (end, corner, and gate) at the beginning and end of each continuous length of fence and at abrupt changes
in vertical and horizontal alignments.
5. Post Setting
5.1 Set posts in concrete in holes of diameter and depth as follows. Intended use and local conditions shall determine post footing
dimensions; that is, under normal conditions the diameter shall be four times the largest cross section of the post up to a 4 in. (101.5
mm) outside diameter and three times for larger outside diameters. The depth shall be a minimum of 24 in. (609.6 mm) plus an
additional 3 in. (76.2 mm) for each 1 ft (305 mm) increase in the fence height over 4 ft (1.22 m) to a maximum total of 60 in.
(1525 mm) for a fence height up to 20 ft.20 ft (6.10 m).
5.2 Dig or drill holes in the line of the fence in accordance with 5.1. Forms are not necessary.
5.3 Set posts in a vertical position, plumb and in line. Backfill concre
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