ASTM F1999-00

Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence Systems

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirement for and methods of installation for rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) fencing systems and fence accessories in areas where the maximum frost penetration does not exceed 30 in. (76 cm). In all cases, refer also to the specific manufacturer's instructions for installation.
1.2 This practice is intended to guide those responsible for or concerned with installation of rigid (PVC) fence systems.
1.3 This practice does not preclude any test method that is proven to give equal or better performance under any weather, soil, or frost conditions.
1.4 End-use and applicable code requirements shall be considered in the choice of fence style, spacing, height, and installation method.
1.4.1 Paddock fencing for livestock may need to be more durable than perimeter fence.
1.4.2 Residential fence styles may not be designed for balcony or guardrail use.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jan-2000
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.30 - Rigid Polymer Fence Systems

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1999-00(2006) - Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F964-13(2019) - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and Railing
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1999 – 00
Standard Practice for
Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence
Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1999; 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.
1. Scope F 964 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing
1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirement for and
methods of installation for rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
3. Terminology
fencing systems and fence accessories in areas where the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
maximum frost penetration does not exceed 30 in. (76 cm). In
3.1.1 clip—a component used to lock rails into routed posts.
all cases, refer also to the specific manufacturer’s instructions
3.1.2 end cap—a component to cover the open end of a rail
for installation.
or other extrusion.
1.2 This practice is intended to guide those responsible for
3.1.3 exterior profile—a rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
or concerned with installation of rigid (PVC) fence systems.
extrusion that conforms to Specification F 964.
1.3 This practice does not preclude any test method that is
3.1.4 gate—a hinged panel for passage into or out of a
proven to give equal or better performance under any weather,
fenced area.
soil, or frost conditions.
3.1.5 hinge post—the post to which a gate is attached.
1.4 End-use and applicable code requirements shall be
3.1.6 notch—a method of creating a tab used to lock rails
considered in the choice of fence style, spacing, height, and
into routed posts.
installation method.
3.1.7 outside brackets—components used to fasten rails to
1.4.1 Paddock fencing for livestock may need to be more
the outside of posts, when routed posts are not used.
durable than perimeter fence.
3.1.8 picket—a vertical member in a fence panel, between
1.4.2 Residential fence styles may not be designed for
or attached to the horizontal members.
balcony or guardrail use.
3.1.9 picket cap—acomponentusedtocoverordecoratethe
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
open end(s) of picket.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
3.1.10 post cap—a component used to cover the top of a
tion only.
post.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.11 posts—the vertical structural support members of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
fence.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.12 rails—the horizontal members which insert into or
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
attach to the posts. They serve as the sole sections between
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
posts or as back rails to which picket verticals are attached.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.13 routed posts—posts with holes cut into them to allow
rails to be inserted.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.14 terminal post—the end or last vertical structural
A 706/A 706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel De-
support member of the fence.
formed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
D 2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
4. Materials
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
4.1 Exterior Profiles, in accordance with Specification
F 964.
1 4.2 Solvent Cement—Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) solvent
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F-14 on Fences and
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.30 on Color. cement in accordance with Specification D 2564.
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F 1999
4.3 Reinforcing Steel Rods,inaccordancewithSpecification
A 706/A 706M low-alloy steel deformed bars for concrete
reinforcement.
5. Protection of Material in Transportation and Storage
5.1 Exterior profiles shall be supported in a manner that will
prevent sagging, twisting, or bending. Fence products shall be
stored in a manner that prevents accumulation of dust and dirt.
Exposure to sunlight is not harmful.
6. Site Preparation
6.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
order, the purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines,
gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervals
shall not exceed 500 ft (152.5 m) or line of sight.
6.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
order, the purchaser shall indicate the location of all under-
FIG. 1
ground utilities, USC&G benchmarks, property monuments,
and other underground structures.
6.3 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
(152.4 to 228.6 mm) of the top. Fill the remainder of the hole
order, the purchaser shall perform all necessary site clearing
with soil or fine rocks. Where frost is not likely, the hole may
and grading. Clearance on both sides of the fence line is
be filled to ground level with concrete (see Note 1). The post
required.
shall extend a minimum of 18 in. (457.2 mm) into the concrete
(see Fig. 2). Check to see that the post remains plumb until the
7. Installation of Posts
concrete has set.
7.1 Preparation of Post Holes:
NOTE 1—Filling hole to top with concret
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