ASTM F987-04(2017)

Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the design, construction, and installation details of two-course (Type I) and three-course (Type II) portable intermediate flush deck stanchions that are used on interior and exterior decks to provide temporary protection and minimize the danger of personnel falling overboard or to a lower level in the ship in areas where the installation of a fixed system would interfere with vessel operations. This specification does not include the requirements for the chain or wire rope lines to be supported by the stanchion. The stanchions shall be free of weld spatters, slag splinters, sharp edges, burrs, projections, and other defects hazardous to personnel, and the deck sockets shall be hammer tested for soundness and strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions. Intermediate stanchion is defined as any stanchion that is not an end or corner stanchion.  
1.2 Stanchions shall be used on interior and exterior decks, to provide temporary protection to minimize the danger of personnel falling overboard or to a lower level in the ship in areas where the installation of a fixed system would interfere with vessel operations.  
1.3 Stanchions may be used with 3/8-in. (9.5-mm) galvanized close link chain or wire rope lifelines 9/16-in. (14-mm) top course, 7/16-in. (11-mm) lower courses.  
1.4 This specification covers only the stanchions and does not cover requirements for the chain or wire rope lines to be supported by the stanchion.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2016
• ICS: 47.020.10 - Hulls and their structure elements
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.03 - Outfitting and Deck Machinery

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F987 −04 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF987;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.2 ANSI/ASME Standards:
ANSI B 16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding, and
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and
Threaded
installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions.
ANSI B 16.15 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings
Intermediatestanchionisdefinedasanystanchionthatisnotan
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2.3 ANSI/AWS Standard:
end or corner stanchion.
ANSI/AWS D 1.1 Structure Welding Code
1.2 Stanchions shall be used on interior and exterior decks,
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2.4 Code of Federal Regulations:
to provide temporary protection to minimize the danger of
Title 46 Shipping, Parts 70 to 89, Subpart 72.40
personnel falling overboard or to a lower level in the ship in
areas where the installation of a fixed system would interfere
3. Classification
with vessel operations.
3.1 Portable flush deck stanchions shall be available in two
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1.3 Stanchions may be used with ⁄8-in. (9.5-mm) galva-
types:
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nizedcloselinkchainorwireropelifelines ⁄16-in.(14-mm)top
3.1.1 Type I—Two-course portable flush deck stanchions
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course, ⁄16-in. (11-mm) lower courses.
(see Fig. 1).
1.4 This specification covers only the stanchions and does
3.1.2 Type II—Three-course portable flush deck stanchions
not cover requirements for the chain or wire rope lines to be
(see Fig. 2).
supported by the stanchion.
4. Ordering Information
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 Orders for portable flush deck stanchions under this
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only specification shall include the following information:
and are not considered standard.
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (that is,
F987 – 04).
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.2 Type.
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4.1.3 Quantity.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.4 If socket plug stowage coupling is required.
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
for High-Temperature Service
4.2 Lifelines shall be ordered separately.
A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products 5. Materials and Manufacture
A182/A182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and
5.1 Materials:
Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves
5.1.1 Pipe for stanchion shall be in accordance with Speci-
and Parts for High-Temperature Service
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fication A106/A106M, Grade A or B, NPS 1 ⁄2, Schedule 80,
F783 Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stir-
carbon steel.
rup Rung
5.1.2 Staple shall be in accordance with Specification F783,
Table 1, Type II.
5.1.3 Socket shall be in accordance with Specification
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
A182/A182M, ANSI B 16.11, NPS 1 ⁄2, 3000 lb, Type 316L,
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on 1
stainless steel (1 ⁄2-6 UNC-2B).
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2017. Published January 2017. Originally
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F987 – 04 (2010).
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DOI: 10.1520/F0987-04R17. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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FIG. 1 Type I—Two Course Portable Flush Deck Stanchion
FIG. 2 Type II—Three Course Portable Flush Deck Stanchion
5.1.4 Socket plug shall be in accordance with ANSI 5.2 Manufacture:
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B 16.15, NPS 1 ⁄2, Bronze-Threaded Class 250, countersunk 5.2.1 Welding shall be as shown on Figs. 1-3 and shall be in
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square head (1 ⁄2-6 UNC-2B). accordance with ANSI/AWS D 1.1.
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FIG. 4Detail “B”
8. Dimensions and Tolerances
8.1 Dimensions for Type I—Two course portable flush deck
stanchions shall be in accordance with Fig. 1.
FIG. 3 Detail
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Designation: F987 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) F987 − 04 (Reapproved 2017)An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F987; 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 specification covers the design, construction, and installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions.
Intermediate stanchion is defined as any stanchion that is not an end or corner stanchion.
1.2 Stanchions shall be used on interior and exterior decks, to provide temporary protection to minimize the danger of personnel
falling overboard or to a lower level in the ship in areas where the installation of a fixed system would interfere with vessel
operations.
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1.3 Stanchions may be used with ⁄8-in. (9.5-mm) galvanized close link chain or wire rope lifelines ⁄16-in. (14-mm) top course,
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⁄16-in. (11-mm) lower courses.
1.4 This specification covers only the stanchions and does not cover requirements for the chain or wire rope lines to be
supported by the stanchion.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
A182/A182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts
for High-Temperature Service
F783 Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
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2.2 ANSI/ASME Standards:
ANSI B 16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding, and Threaded
ANSI B 16.15 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings
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2.3 ANSI/AWS Standard:
ANSI/AWS D 1.1 Structure Welding Code
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2.4 Code of Federal Regulations:
Title 46 Shipping, Parts 70 to 89, Subpart 72.40
3. Classification
3.1 Portable flush deck stanchions shall be available in two types:
3.1.1 Type I—Two-course portable flush deck stanchions (see Fig. 1).
3.1.2 Type II—Three-course portable flush deck stanchions (see Fig. 2).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010Jan. 1, 2017. Published June 2010January 2017. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
F987 – 04.F987 DOI: 10.1520/F0987-04R10.– 04 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/F0987-04R17.
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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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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.20401-0001,
http://www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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FIG. 1 Type I—Two Course Portable Flush Deck Stanchion
FIG. 2 Type II—Three Course Portable Flush Deck Stanchion
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for portable flush deck stanchions under this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (that is, F987 – 04).
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4.1.2 Type.
4.1.3 Quantity.
4.1.4 If socket plug stowage coupling is required.
4.2 Lifelines shall be ordered separately.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Materials:
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5.1.1 Pipe for stanchion shall be in accordance with Specification A106/A106M, Grade A or B, NPS 1 ⁄2, Schedule 80, carbon
steel.
5.1.2 Staple shall be in accordance with Specification F783, Table 1, Type II.
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5.1.3 Socket shall be in accordance with Specification A182/A182M, ANSI B 16.11, NPS 1 ⁄2, 3000 lb, Type 316L, stainless
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steel (1 ⁄
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