ASTM F567-11a

Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence

ABSTRACT
This practice establishes the standard installation procedures for chain-link fences. It includes site preparation, post location, post setting, and terminal post bracing measures. Also included here are the detailed requirements for the top rail and tension wire, tie wires and clips, chain-link fabric, barbed wires, and gates.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the installation procedure for chain-link fence.  
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link fence.  
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice that has proven equal to or given better performance under varying conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use, materials, etc.
1.4 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.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 13.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2011
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F567-11 - Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM F567-14 - Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E2942-22 - Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2611-15 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2409-10(2016) - Standard Guide for Fences for Non-Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3558-22 - Standard Guide for Chain-Link Pickleball Court Fences
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1184-23e1 - Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F969-11(2016) - Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3151-17 - Standard Specification for Driven Steel Post Drive Anchor System
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3000/F3000M-13(2022) - Standard Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3342-19 - Standard Guide for Temporary Fence Applications for Construction Sites
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F626-14(2023) - Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F567 − 11a
StandardPractice for
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Installation of Chain-Link Fence
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF567;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 All underground utility locations, USC&G benchmarks,
propertymonuments,andotherundergroundstructuresshallbe
1.1 This practice covers the installation procedure for chain-
indicated by the purchaser.
link fence.
3.3 Before installing chain-link fence, all necessary site
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those
clearing and grading shall be performed by the purchaser.
responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link
Adequate clearance on both sides of the fence line is required.
fence.
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice
4. Post Location
that has proven equal to or given better performance under
varying conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use, 4.1 Space line posts equidistant at intervals not exceeding
10 ft (3.05 m). Measure the interval parallel to the grade of the
materials, etc.
proposed fence and in the line of fence from center to center of
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
the post.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.2 Set terminal posts (end, corner, and gate) at the begin-
and are not considered standard.
ning and end of each continuous length of fence and at abrupt
changes in vertical and horizontal alignments.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Post Setting
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Set posts in concrete in holes of diameter and depth as
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
follows. Intended use and local conditions shall determine post
precautionary statements, see Section 13.
footing dimensions; that is, under normal conditions the
diameter shall be four times the largest cross section of the post
2. Referenced Documents
up to a 4 in. (101.5 mm) outside diameter and three times for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
larger outside diameters. The depth shall be a minimum of 24
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
in. (609.6 mm) plus an additional 3 in. (76.2 mm) for each 1-ft
F654 Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
(305-mm) increase in the fence height over 4 ft (1.22 m) to a
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel
maximum total of 60 in. (1525 mm) for a fence height up to 20
Swing Gates
ft. (6.10 m).
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-
5.2 Dig or drill holes in the line of the fence in accordance
tal Slide Gates
with 5.1. Forms are not necessary.
3. Site Preparation
5.3 Set posts in a vertical position, plumb and in line.
3.1 The purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines,
Backfill concrete (2500 psi) (17.2 MPa) into the excavation
gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervals
and extend 2 in. (50 mm) above grade. An alternative method
shall not exceed 500 ft (152.5 m) or line of sight.
is to stop footing 6 in. (152.4 mm) below grade to allow for
cover with sod, black top, or other materials if the footings are
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and
not in an area subject to cathodic protection. In either case,
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
Accessories. crown the concrete at its top to shed water and slope a
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally
minimum of 2 in. (50.8 mm) away from the post.
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F567 - 11. DOI:
10.1520/F0567-11A.
5.4 The use of mechanical devices for the setting of fence
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postsisacceptableunderthispractice,providedthemechanical
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
strength in the ground is equal or superior to the strength
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. developed by the concrete footing as recommended.
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5.5 When solid rock or concrete is encountered, without an 7. Top Rail and Tension Wire
overburden of soil,
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Designation:F567–11 Designation:F567–11a
Standard Practice for
1
Installation of Chain-Link Fence
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF567;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the installation procedure for chain-link fence.
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link fence.
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice that has proven equal to or given better performance under varying
conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use, materials, etc.
1.4 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.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 13.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
F654 Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
3. Site Preparation
3.1 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.
3.2 All underground utility locations, USC&G benchmarks, property monuments, and other underground structures shall be
indicated by the purchaser.
3.3 Before installing chain-link fence, all necessary site clearing and grading shall be performed by the purchaser. Adequate
clearance on both sides of the fence line is required.
4. Post Location
4.1 Space line posts equidistant at intervals not exceeding 10 ft (3.05 m). Measure the interval parallel to the grade of the
proposed fence and in the line of fence from center to center of the post.
4.2 Set terminal posts (end, corner, and gate) at the beginning and end of each continuous length of fence and at abrupt changes
in vertical and horizontal alignments.
5. Post Setting
5.1 Set posts in concrete in holes of diameter and depth as follows. Intended use and local conditions shall determine post
footing dimensions; that is, under normal conditions the diameter shall be four times the largest cross section of the post up to a
4 in. (101.5 mm) outside diameter and three times for larger outside diameters.The depth shall be a minimum of 24 in. (609.6 mm)
plus an additional 3 in. (76.2 mm) for each 1-ft (305-mm) increase in the fence height over 4 ft (1.22 m) to a maximum total of
60 in. (1525 mm) for a fence height up to 20 ft. (6.10 m).
5.2 Dig or drill holes in the line of the fence in accordance with 5.1. Forms are not necessary.
5.3 Set posts in a vertical position, plumb and in line. Backfill concrete (2500 psi) (17.2 MPa) into the excavation and extend
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
Accessories.
Current edition approved Feb.Dec. 1, 2011. Published FebruaryDecember 2011. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
F567-07.F567 - 11. DOI: 10.1520/F0567-11A.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2 in. (50 mm) above grade. An alternative method is to stop footing 6 in. (152.4 mm) below grade to allow for cover with sod,
black top, or other materials if the footings are not in an area subject to cathodic protection. In either case, crown the concrete at
its top to shed water and slope a minimum of 2 in. (50.8 mm) away from the post.
5.4 The use of mechanical
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