ASTM F987-04(2010)

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: 30-Apr-2010
• ICS: 47.020.10 - Hulls and their structure elements
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.03 - Outfitting and Deck Machinery

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F987-04 - Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
• Effective Date: 01-May-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F987 −04 (Reapproved 2010) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF987;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 ANSI/ASME Standards:
ANSI B16.11Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding, and
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and
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Threaded
installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions.
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ANSI B16.15Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings
Intermediatestanchionisdefinedasanystanchionthatisnotan
2.3 ANSI/AWS Standard:
end or corner stanchion.
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ANSI/AWS D1.1Structure Welding Code
1.2 Stanchions shall be used on interior and exterior decks,
2.4 Code of Federal Regulations:
to provide temporary protection to minimize the danger of
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Title 46Shipping, 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.
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3.1 Portable flush deck stanchions shall be available in two
1.3 Stanchions may be used with ⁄8-in. (9.5-mm) galva-
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nizedcloselinkchainorwireropelifelines ⁄16-in.(14-mm)top
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3.1.1 Type I—Two-course portable flush deck stanchions
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.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Ordering Information
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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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.3 Quantity.
A106/A106MSpecification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
4.1.4 If socket plug stowage coupling is required.
for High-Temperature Service
4.2 Lifelines shall be ordered separately.
A123/A123MSpecification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
5. Materials and Manufacture
A182/A182MSpecification 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,
F783Specification 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 ofASTM Committee F25 on Ships
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A182/A182M, ANSI B16.11, NPS 1 ⁄2, 3000 lb, Type 316L,
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
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Outfitting and Deck Machinery. stainless steel (1 ⁄2-6 UNC-2B).
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F987–04. DOI:
10.1520/F0987-04R10.
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F987−04 (2010)
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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B16.15, NPS 1 ⁄2, Bronze-Threaded Class 250, countersunk 5.2.1 WeldingshallbeasshownonFigs.1-3andshallbein
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square head (1 ⁄2-6 UNC-2B). accordance with ANSI/AWS D1.1.
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F987−04 (2010)
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 “A”
8.2 Dimensions for Type II—Three course portable flush
deck stanchions shall be in
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