ASTM F1712-02

Standard Specification for Steel Chain-Link Fencing Materials Used in Detention and Correctional Facilities

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers chain-link fencing material applications for detention and correctional facilities.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2002
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.10 - Specific Applications and Other Fence Systems and Components

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1712-06 - Standard Specification for Steel Chain-Link Fencing Materials Used for High Security Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1712 – 02
Standard Specification for
Steel Chain-Link Fencing Materials Used in Detention and
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Correctional Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1712; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope with Chain-Link Fence
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F 1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
1.1 This specification covers chain-link fencing material
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F 1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
applications for detention and correctional facilities.
F 1916 Specifications for Selecting Chain Link Barrier
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Systems with Coated Chain Link Fence Fabric and Round
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are
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Posts for Detention Applications
provided for information only.
2.2 Other Standard:
2. Referenced Documents UL 325 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Opera-
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tors and Systems
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 121 Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel
3. Significance and Use
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Barbed Wire
3.1 Typical end users of this specification are detention and
A 392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link
2 correctional facilities.
Fence Fabric
A 491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-
4. Materials and Manufacture
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Link Fence Fabric
4.1 Framework—Shall meet the size and strength require-
A 824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled
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ments in Specification F 1043 for heavy industrial fence
Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence
2 framework. Where icing conditions and high wind loads are
F 626 Specification for Fence Fittings
prevalent or fences are higher than 12 ft (3.7 m), strength
F 668 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
requirements shall be determined through engineering calcula-
Other Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
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tions. Horizontal top, mid or bottom rails if specified shall be
Fabric
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1.660 in. (42 mm) O.D., or roll-formed section 1 ⁄4 by 1 ⁄8 in.
F 900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing
2 (32 by 41 mm). Framework may be polymer-coated and color
Gates
shall be one of the choices listed in Specification F 934.
F 934 Specification for Standard Colors for
2 Framework coatings shall be in accordance with Specification
Polymer–Coated Chain Link Fence Materials
F 1043.
F 1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings
2 4.2 Fabric—Meshlargerthan1in.(25mm)shallbe6gage,
on Metal Industrial Chain-Link Fence Framework
0.192 in. (4.88 mm) or 9 gage, 0.148 in. (3.76 mm): 1-in. mesh
F 1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Hori-
2 shall be 9-gage coated steel wire conforming to Specifications
zontal Slide Gates
A 392, A 491, or F 1345 as selected if metallic-coated, or
F 1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
2 conforming to Specification F 668 if polymer-coated. Mesh
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
2 smaller than 1 in. shall be 11 gage, 0.120 in. (3.05 mm)
F 1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
conforming to Specifications A 491, F 668, or F 1345 as
F 1664 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
selected.
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension
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Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
NOTE 1—The various chain link fabric specifications list fabric heights
F 1665 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and up to and including 12 ft (3.7 m) height. Some fabrics are available up to
20 ft (6.1 m). Reference Specification F 1916 for fabric installation
OtherConfomingPolymer-CoatedSteelBarbedWireUsed
especially where two fabric heights are spliced horizontally. Chain link
fabric shall be installed on the secure side of the fence per Specification
F 1916.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.
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Current edition approved July 10, 2002. Published September 2002. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.08.
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published as F 1712 – 96. Last previous edition F 1712 – 96a. Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Corporate Progress, 333
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
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F1712–02
4.3 Fittings, shall be galvanized steel conforming to Speci- gates per Specification F 1184. Consult correctional specialists
fication F 626. for motor type, controls, locking capabilities and related
4.3.1 Fittings may be polymer-coated after galvanizing. security i
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