ASTM F2611-23

Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing

ABSTRACT
This guide establishes the material selection, system design, and layout requirements, aas well as installation procedures for chain link security fence systems intended to substantially increase the difficulty to penetrate, thereby, increasing intrusion delay time. Selection criteria are provided herein for the following materials and fencing components: chain link fabric; fence framework including line posts, terminal posts, and rails; barbed wires; barbed tape obstacles; tension wire; fittings; post ties, rail ties, and hog rings; swing gates; slide gates; and vehicle crash gates. Installation procedures for passive anti-ram systems are also provided herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the material and installation for selection in the design of a security chain link fence system. The proper material selection, system installation and layout can substantially increase the difficulty to penetrate; thereby, increasing the intrusion delay time.  
1.2 This guide does not purport to address all of the physical protection security concerns. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish the appropriate design for the level of physical protection required and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements or limitations prior to use.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 It is recommended that Guide F1553 be followed for the format of this guide.  
1.5 This guide is not intended to set specific requirements for chain link security fencing. It intends to cover the considerations or options pertinent to the design and construction of chain link security fencing.  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2023
• ICS: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.50 - High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2611-15 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

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: F2611 − 23
Standard Guide for
1
Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2611; 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 A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
Barbed Wire
1.1 This guide covers the material and installation for
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
selection in the design of a security chain link fence system.
Fabric
The proper material selection, system installation and layout
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
can substantially increase the difficulty to penetrate; thereby,
Fence Fabric
increasing the intrusion delay time.
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
1.2 This guide does not purport to address all of the physical
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
protection security concerns. It is the responsibility of the user
A824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled
of this standard to establish the appropriate design for the level
Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence
of physical protection required and determine the applicability
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
of regulatory requirements or limitations prior to use.
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel
and are not considered standard.
Swing Gates
1.4 It is recommended that Guide F1553 be followed for the
F934 Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated
format of this guide.
Chain Link Fence Materials
1.5 This guide is not intended to set specific requirements
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
for chain link security fencing. It intends to cover the consid-
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
erations or options pertinent to the design and construction of
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
chain link security fencing.
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- tal Slide Gates
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical F1553 Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension
2. Referenced Documents
Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
2
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed
Wire Used With Chain-Link Fence
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
Perimeter Barriers.
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2023. Published October 2023. Originally
struction
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2611 – 15.
DOI:10.1520/F2611-23.
F2656 Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Barriers
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
F2781 Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
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2.2 Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute: 5.1.2 Consideration should be given to the fence location to
WLG 2445 Chain Link Fence
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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: F2611 − 15 F2611 − 23
Standard Guide for
1
Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2611; 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 providescovers the material and installation standards for selection in the design of a security chain link fence
system. The proper material selection, system installation and layout can substantially increase the difficulty to penetrate; thereby,
increasing the intrusion delay time.
1.2 This guide does not purport to address all of the physical protection security concerns. It is the responsibility of the user of
this standard to establish the appropriate design for the level of physical protection required and determine the applicability of
regulatory requirements or limitations prior to use.
1.3 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.
1.4 It is recommended that Guide F1553 be followed for the format of this guide.
1.5 This guide is not intended to set specific requirements for chain link security fencing. It intends to cover the considerations
or options pertinent to the design and construction of chain link security fencing.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
A824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and Perimeter
Barriers.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015Sept. 1, 2023. Published July 2015October 2023. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20112015 as
F2611 - 11.F2611 – 15. DOI:10.1520/F2611-15.DOI:10.1520/F2611-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates
F934 Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link Fence Materials
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
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1553 Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used
with Chain-Link Fence
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed Wire Used
With Chain-Link Fence
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction
F2656 Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security Barriers
F2781 Practice for Testing Forced Entry,
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