ASTM F2000-19
(Specification)Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
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1.1 This specification provides recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences used in softball and baseball ballfields and other sports facilities, and practices for installation.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
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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: F2000 −19
Standard Safety Performance Specification for
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Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2000; 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 Steel Industrial Fence Framework
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
1.1 This specification provides recommended minimum re-
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
quirements for various types of fences used in softball and
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
baseball ballfields and other sports facilities, and practices for
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
installation.
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2.2 BOCA Document:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
BOCA National Building Code/1993 – 12th Edition
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as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.3 NFPA Document:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
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and are not considered standard.
2.4 ANSI/IEEE Document:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. to chain-link fencing.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.1 fence, n—a type of barrier that surrounds and deters
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
balls, bats, and passage to or from the playing area.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.2 field, n—the outdoor area that has been either
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
designated, designed, constructed, or otherwise used for soft-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ball or baseball, or both.
3.2.3 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point
2. Referenced Documents
of the ground or pavement outside or inside the playing area.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—site located outside of a completely
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
enclosed building or other structure.
Fabric
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
4. Summary of Specification
Fence Fabric
4.1 This standard is based in part upon recommendations of
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
the task groups concerned with baseball and softball ofASTM
for Steel Products for Shipment
Committee F08.
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
4.2 This standard is directed to outfield fences, side and foul
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric line fences, backstops, on-grade players benches, and below
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
grade players dugouts.
5. Significance and Use
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5.1 Thisstandardsetsforthminimumstandardrequirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications
for use in local codes and ordinances relating to baseball and
and Other Fence Systems and Components.
softball fencing.
Current edition approved April 15, 2019. Published June 2019. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2000 – 10. DOI:
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10.1520/F2000-19. Available from the International Code Council (ICC), https://www.iccsafe.org.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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5.2 This standard does n
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2000 − 10 F2000 − 19
Standard Guide for Safety Performance Specification for
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Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2000; 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 provides recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences used in softball and baseball ballfields
and other sports facilities, and practices for installation.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This guide 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
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
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
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used
with Chain-Link Fence
2.2 CPSC Document:
CPSC Staff Recommendations
2.3 ASA and Other Ball Sports Associations:
Staff Recommendations
2.4 BOCA Document:
BOCA National Building Code/1993 – 12th Edition
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2.5 NFPA Documents:
Staff Recommendations
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
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2.6 ANSI/IEEE Document:
ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code
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This guidespecification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications
and Other Fence Systems and Components.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010April 15, 2019. Published November 2010June 2019. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20062010
as F2000 - 06.F2000 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/F2000-10.10.1520/F2000-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating to chain-link fencing.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 fence, n—a type of barrier that surrounds and deters balls, bats, and passage to or from the playing area.
3.2.2 field, n—the outdoor area that has been either designated, designed, constructed, or otherwise used for softball or baseball,
or both.
3.2.3 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point of the ground or pavement outside or inside the playing area.
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—site located outside of a completely enclosed building or other structure.
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 This guide is based in part upon recommendations of the task groups concerned with baseball and softball of ASTM
Committee F08.
4.2 This guide is directed to outfield fences, side and foul line fences, backstops, on-grade players benches and below grade
players dugouts.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements for use in lo
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