ASTM F2000-06
(Guide)Standard Guide for Fences for Ballfields and Other Sports Facilities
Standard Guide for Fences for Ballfields and Other Sports Facilities
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements for use in local codes and ordinances relating to ballfield containments.
This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is it intended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a more restrictive nature.
Studies, as listed in Annex A1, have been referenced as the basis for certain recommendations in this guide and will assist those who intend to provide protection against injuries or fatalities associated with anticipated thrown or hit balls and bats as well as passage to or from a ballfield or other sports environment, thus restricting and deterring passage. This would include, but not be limited to, state and local governments, model code organizations, building code groups, and consumers. It is understood that the format will vary depending upon the specific use and local conditions.
Articles and studies have noted that fencing for baseball or softball sports, or both, should exist for baseball and softball sports outfields, player seating, and sidelines.
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 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.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in brackets are for information only.
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Designation: F2000 – 06
Standard Guide for
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Fences for Ballfields and Other Sports Facilities
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 F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension
1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum require-
Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
ments for various types of fences used in softball and baseball
2.2 CPSC Document:
ballfields and other sports facilities, and practices for installa-
CPSC Staff Recommendations
tion.
2.3 ASA and Other Ball Sports Associations:
1.2 This guide does not purport to address all of the safety
Staff Recommendations
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
2.4 BOCA Document:
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
BOCA National Building Code/1993 – 12th Edition
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
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2.5 NFPA Documents:
limitations prior to use.
Staff Recommendations
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
asstandard.TheSIvaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformation
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2.6 ANSI/IEEE Document:
only.
ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link
to chain-link fencing.
Fence Fabric
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
A491 Specification forAluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
3.2.1 fence, n—a type of barrier that surrounds and deters
Fence Fabric
balls, bats, and passage to or from the playing area.
A700 PracticesforPackaging,Marking,andLoadingMeth-
3.2.2 field, n—the outdoor area that has been either desig-
ods for Steel Products for Shipment
nated, designed, constructed, or otherwise used for softball or
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
baseball, or both.
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
3.2.3 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
of the ground or pavement outside or inside the playing area.
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—site located outside of a completely
Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
enclosed building or other structure.
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings
on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
4. Summary of Guide
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
4.1 Thisguideisbasedinpartuponrecommendationsofthe
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
task groups concerned with baseball and softball of ASTM
F1183 Specification forAluminumAlloy Chain Link Fence
Committee F08.
Fabric
4.2 This guide is directed to outfield fences, side or foul line
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
fences, and player seating-box fencing.
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
for use in local codes and ordinances relating to ballfield
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.
containments.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2006. Published September 2006. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F2000 - 00a. DOI:
10.1520/F2000-06.
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5.2 This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is it 6.1.6 Fabric or Mesh—Mesh opening for chain-link and
intended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a more other fence fabrics shall be a minimum of 2-in. [5-mm] mesh,
restrictive nature. 9 gauge.All chain-link fabric shall have a knuckle and knuckle
5.3 Studies, as listed in Annex A1, have been referenced as selvage and shall be selected from c
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