ASTM F654-07(2017)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
Standard Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the attachment, finish, and dimensional requirements for residential chain link fence gates, including frames, posts, fabric, and hardware and accessories associated with them.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers detail requirements for residential chain link fence gates, gate posts, and accessories.
1.2 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:F654 −07 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF654;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 4.3 Polymer-coated steel or aluminum frame shall be poly-
mer coated as specified for framework. Polymer-coated steel
1.1 This specification covers detail requirements for resi-
frames may be assembled with corner fittings. Welded joints
dential chain link fence gates, gate posts, and accessories.
shall have suitable preventive coating applied to the welds.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
NOTE 1—The word polymer is used to describe all types of heat set
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
organic exterior coatings and is not applicable to metallic coatings, such
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
as zinc or aluminum.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Gate Frames, Fabric, Attachment, and Finish
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 GateFramesshallbeofaluminumorsteeltubing,round
2. Referenced Documents
orsquare,andassembledbymeansofcornerfittingsorwelded,
or formed by bending. The bend should be smooth and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
continuous.
A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas
5.1.1 Corner Fitted and Welded Gates shall have vertical
of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
and horizontal interior members spaced so that no horizontal
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
dimension between outside members shall be greater than 5 ft
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
(1.524 m), and no vertical dimension between members shall
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
be greater than 5 ft (1.524 m).
3. Classification
5.2 Fabric shall match that of the line fabric adjacent to the
3.1 Residential chain link fence gates are classified as
gate opening or as required by specifications or drawings, or
follows:
both. However, fabric having a breaking strength equivalent to
3.1.1 Type I—Single Swing
or greater than the fabric used in the line of fence may be used.
3.1.2 Type II—Double Swing
5.3 Attachment of Fabric to Gate Frame—Stretch the fabric
3.2 No gate leaf over 6 ft (1.829 m) in height or over 6 ft
so it is taut and fastened to frames by one of the following
(1.829 m) in width shall be classified as residential, regardless
methods:
of use or location.
5.3.1 Place a round rod or flat bar through the fabric and
fastenwithclipsorbands,atamaximumspacingof12in.(305
4. Manufacture
mm)oncenter,ofsufficientstrengthtoholdfabrictautbetween
4.1 Zinc-coated steel frames shall be zinc-coated in accor-
the vertical frame members. Clips or bands shall conform to
dance with the zinc coating specified for the fence framework.
the profile of the frame members.
Welded joints shall have suitable rust preventive coating
5.3.2 Place a round rod or flat bar through the fabric and
applied to the welds.
fasten with a J-bolt through the holes in the frame.
4.2 Aluminum gate frame shall be the same base material 5.3.3 Fasten all fabric to horizontal frame members and to
and alloy as specified for the fence framework.Aluminum gate any interior frame members by means of clips, tie wires, or
frames may be assembled with corner fittings. bands suitable to retain the fabric to the frame members.
Spacing should be at a maximum of 18 in. (450 mm) apart.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.15 on Gates.
6. Dimensions and Weights (of Gate Frames and Gate
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2017.PublishedJuly2017.Originallyapproved
Posts)
in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F654 - 07(2012). DOI:
10.1520/F0654-07R17.
6.1 Dimension (Height):
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.1.1 The vertical dimension (height) of the gate should be
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
2 in. (60 mm) less than the specified height of the adjacent
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. fence.
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