ASTM F1553-11(2017)

Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence

ABSTRACT
This guide provides the recommended criteria for specifying, as well as the installation procedures for, the various elements of a chain link fence, and lists the available choices of components from the current ASTM standards.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the recommended criteria for specifying the various elements of a chain link fence and lists the available choices of components from the current ASTM standards.  
1.2 No recommendation is made or implied concerning the merits of any particular product. The choice of product components of the chain link fence should be made by the writers of the project specification, based on their own perception of the merits of the products for the particular application.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1553 − 11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Guide for
Specifying Chain Link Fence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1553; 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 A824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled
Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence
1.1 This guide covers the recommended criteria for speci-
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
fying the various elements of a chain link fence and lists the
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
available choices of components from the current ASTM
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
standards.
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
1.2 No recommendation is made or implied concerning the
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
merits of any particular product. The choice of product
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel
components of the chain link fence should be made by the
Swing Gates
writers of the project specification, based on their own percep-
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
tion of the merits of the products for the particular application.
Link Fence Materials
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded F969 Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Fence
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
and are not considered standard.
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F1183 Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Fabric
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tal Slide Gates
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated SteelTension
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
2. Referenced Documents
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Wire Used With Chain-Link Fence
F1712 Specification for Steel Chain-Link Fencing Materials
Barbed Wire
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Used for High Security Applications (Withdrawn 2015)
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
Fabric
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
F2000 Guide for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
Fence Fabric
F2049 Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers
for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Residential
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
Use Outdoor Play Areas
Accessories.
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2017.PublishedJuly2017.Originallyapproved
struction
in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1553 - 11. DOI: 10.1520/
F1553-11R17.
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 last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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F1553 − 11 (2017)
F2611 Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link 6.2.1.4 Aluminum Alloy In Accordance With Specification
Security Fencing F1183.
6.2.1.5 Polymer-Coated Steel In Accordance With Specifi-
2.2 CSI Standard:
cation F668
Master Format Chain Link Fence 32 31 13
(1) If polymer-coated steel, select Class 1, Class 2a, or
2.3 Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute:
Class 2b coating.
WLG 2445 Chain Link Fence Wind Load Guide for the
(2) If polymer-coated steel, select the color from Specifi-
Selection of Line Post and Line Post Spacing
cation F934.
3. Terminology 6.2.2 Fence Posts, Rails, and Braces:
6.2.2.1 Select the framework from Specifications F1043,if
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology F552 for definitions of
Group IA is chosen, see F1083.
terms relating to chain link fencing. See Terminology F1379
6.2.2.2 Select the protective coating from Specification
for definitions of terms relating to barbed tape.
F1043.
6.2.2.3 If optional supplemental color coated polymer
4. Summary of Practice
coated steel, select polymer coating in accordance with Speci-
4.1 Many standard specifications for chain link fence are
fication F1043.
presently in existence. These include, but are not limited to,
6.2.3 Barbed Wire—If barbed wire is desired, select the
specifications of the federal, state, and municipal governments
design number and type of coating from one of the following:
and their various agencies, as well as trade groups and
6.2.3.1 If metallic-coated steel in accordance with Specifi-
organizations. Most of these specifications either reference
cation A121, select Design Number 12-4-3-14R or 12-4-5-14R
existing ASTM standards or are duplications of some of these
and coating Type A (aluminum coated steel), Z (Class 3
standards. This guide references chain link fence ASTM
zinc-coated steel) or ZA (Class 60 zinc-5 % aluminum-
standards for the purpose of developing a complete chain link
mischmetal alloy coated steel).
fence specification.
6.2.3.2 If PVC or other polymer-coated steel, select Coating
4.2 A large percentage of construction specifiers use
Class 1, Class 2a or Class 2b in accordance with Specification
MasterFormat, developed and published by the Construction
F1664, and select color in accordance with Specification F934.
Specifications Institute (CSI) for writing project specifications.
6.2.4 BarbedTapeObstacles—Selectinaccordancewiththe
Chain link fence carries the MasterFormat designation 32 31
product descriptions in Specification F1910.
13. The standard format for each MasterFormat section is in
6.2.5 Tension Wire—Select the type of coating from one of
three parts: Part 1—General; Part 2—Products; and Part
the following:
3—Execution. This guide is written in a manner that will lend
6.2.5.1 If metallic coated steel in accordance with Specifi-
itself to following that format.
cation A824, select coating Type I (aluminum coated steel),
Type II (zinc-coated steel) or Type III (zinc-5 %-aluminum-
5. Part 1—General
mischmetal alloy coated steel).
5.1 List the work included, related work, erector
(1) For Type II, select coating Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3;
qualification,referenceddocuments,criteriaforshopdrawings
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Designation: F1553 − 11 F1553 − 11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Guide for
Specifying Chain Link Fence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1553; 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 guide covers the recommended criteria for specifying the various elements of a chain link fence and lists the available
choices of components from the current ASTM standards.
1.2 No recommendation is made or implied concerning the merits of any particular product. The choice of product components
of the chain link fence should be made by the writers of the project specification, based on their own perception of the merits of
the products for the particular application.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link Fence Materials
F969 Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
F1183 Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used
with Chain-Link Fence
This guide 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 June 1, 2011June 1, 2017. Published June 2011July 2017. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20062011 as
F1553 - 06.F1553 - 11. DOI: 10.1520/F1553-11.10.1520/F1553-11R17.
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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1553 − 11 (2017)
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed Wire Used
With Chain-Link Fence
F1712 Specification for Steel Chain-Link Fencing Materials Used for High Security Applications (Withdrawn 2015)
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
F2000 Guide for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
F2049 Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Residential Use Outdoor
Play Areas
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction
F2611 Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
2.2 CSI Standard:
Master Format Chain Link Fence 32 31 13
2.3 Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute:
WLG 2445 Chain Link Fence Wind Load Guide for the Selection of Line Post and Line Post Spacing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating to chain link fencing. See Terminology F1379 for
definitions of terms relating to barbed tape.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 Many standard specifications for chain link fence are presently in existence. These include, but are not limited to,
specifications of the federal, state, and municipal governments and their various agencies, as well as trade groups and
organizations. Most of these specifications either reference existing ASTM standards or are duplications of some of these standards.
This guide references chain link fence ASTM standards for the purpose of developing a complete chain link fence specification.
4.2 A large percentage of construction specifiers use MasterFormat, developed and published by the Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI) for writing project specifications. Chain link fence carries the MasterFormat designation 32 31 13. The standard
format for each MasterFormat section is in three parts: Part 1—General; Part 2—Products; and Part 3—Execution. This guide is
written in a manner that will lend itself to following that format.
5. Part 1—General
5.1 List the work included, related work, erector qualification, referenced documents, criteria for shop drawings, and product
data submittals, when required.
6. Part 2—Products
6.1 Acceptable Manufacturers—When desired, list the acceptable manufacturers of any components of the chain link fence.
6.2 Materials:
6.2.1 Chain Link Fabric—Select the material and type of coating from one of the following:
6.2.1.1 Zinc-Coated Steel In Accordance With Specification A392—Select Class 1 or Class 2 coating.
6.2.1.2 Aluminum-Coated Steel In Accordance With Specification A491. Aluminum-Coated Steel In Accordance With
Specification A491
6.2.1.3 Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) Alloy-Coated Steel In Accordance With Specification F1345—If
Zn-5Al-MM alloy-coated steel, select Class 1 or Class 2 coating.
6.2.1.4 Aluminum Alloy In Accordance With Specification F1183. Aluminum Alloy In Accordance With Specification F1183.
6.2.1.5 Polymer-Coated Steel In Accordance With Specification F668: (1Polymer-Coated) If polymer-coated steel, select Class
1, Class Steel In Accordance With Specification F6682a, or Class 2b coating.
(2) If polymer-coated steel, select the color from Specification F934.
(1) If polymer-coated steel, select Class 1, Class 2a, or Class 2b coating.
(2) If polymer-coated steel, select the color from Specification F934.
6.2.2 Fence Posts, Rails, and Braces:
6.2.2.1 Select the framework from Specifications F1043, if Group IA is chosen, see F1083.
6.2.2.2 Select the protective coating from Specification F1043.
6.2.2.3 If optional supplemental color coated polymer coated steel, select polymer coating in accordance with Specification
F1043.
6.2.3 Barbed Wire—If barbed wire is desired, select the design number and type of coating from one of the following:
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