ASTM F1999-14
(Practice)Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence Systems
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence Systems
ABSTRACT
This practice covers the minimum requirement for and methods of installation for rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) fencing systems and fence accessories, it is intended to guide those responsible for or concerned with installation of rigid (PVC) fence systems. The procedure for installation of posts, installation of rails and section, installation of post caps and picket tops, and installation of gates on posts are presented in details.
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 brackets are for information only.
1.6 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.
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Designation:F1999 −14
Standard Practice for
Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence
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Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1999; 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 Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirement for and
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
methods of installation for rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
F964 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
fencing systems and fence accessories in areas where the
Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and Railing
maximum frost penetration does not exceed 30 in. [76 cm]. In
all cases, refer also to the specific manufacturer’s instructions
3. Terminology
for installation.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 This practice is intended to guide those responsible for
3.1.1 clip—a component used to lock rails into routed posts.
or concerned with installation of rigid (PVC) fence systems.
3.1.2 corner post—a post that accepts fence rails so that a
1.3 This practice does not preclude any test method that is
fence ends in one direction and starts in another, more or less,
proven to give equal or better performance under any weather,
perpendicular direction.
soil, or frost conditions.
3.1.3 end cap—a component to cover the open end of a rail
1.4 End-use and applicable code requirements shall be
or other extrusion.
considered in the choice of fence style, spacing, height, and
installation method. 3.1.4 end post—the end or last vertical structural support
1.4.1 Paddock fencing for livestock may need to be more member of the fence.
durable than perimeter fence.
3.1.5 exterior profile—a rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
1.4.2 Residential fence styles may not be designed for
extrusion that conforms to Specification F964.
balcony or guardrail use.
3.1.6 gate—a hinged panel for passage into or out of a
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
fenced area.
as standard. The values given in brackets are for information
3.1.7 hinge post—the post to which a gate is attached.
only.
3.1.8 notch—a method of creating a tab used to lock rails
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
into routed posts.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.1.9 outside brackets—components used to fasten rails to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- the outside of posts, when routed posts are not used.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.10 picket—a vertical member in a fence panel, between
or attached to the horizontal members.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.11 picket cap—a component used to cover or decorate
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the open end(s) of picket.
A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-
3.1.12 post cap—a component used to cover the top of a
post.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and
3.1.13 posts—the vertical structural support members of the
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.30 on Rigid Polymer Fence
fence.
Systems.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2014. Published August 2014. Originally
3.1.14 rails—the horizontal members which insert into or
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1999 - 00(2006).
attach to the posts. They serve as the sole sections between
DOI: 10.1520/F1999-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
posts or as back rails to which picket verticals are attached.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.1.15 routed posts—posts with holes cut into them to allow
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. rails to be inserted.
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4. Materials 7.3 Installation of Posts—This practice includes post setting
methods. Careful consideration should be taken to choose the
4.1 Exterior Profiles, in accordance with Specification
correct method based on soil types at the installation location.
F964.
7.3.1 Method 1—Partially fill holes with concrete, then set
4.2 Solvent Cement— Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) solvent
the post into the concrete leaving approximately 2 to 4 in. [51
cement in accordance with Specification D2564.
to 101 mm] of concrete below the bott
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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: F1999 − 00 (Reapproved 2006) F1999 − 14
Standard Practice for
Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Fence
1
Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1999; 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 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 brackets are for information only.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
F964 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and Railing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 clip—a component used to lock rails into routed posts.
3.1.2 corner post—a post that accepts fence rails so that a fence ends in one direction and starts in another, more or less,
perpendicular direction.
3.1.3 end cap—a component to cover the open end of a rail or other extrusion.
3.1.4 end post—the end or last vertical structural support member of the fence.
3.1.5 exterior profile—a rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) extrusion that conforms to Specification F964.
3.1.6 gate—a hinged panel for passage into or out of a fenced area.
3.1.7 hinge post—the post to which a gate is attached.
3.1.8 notch—a method of creating a tab used to lock rails into routed posts.
3.1.9 outside brackets—components used to fasten rails to the outside of posts, when routed posts are not used.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.30 on Rigid Polymer Fence Systems.
Current edition approved June 1, 2006Aug. 1, 2014. Published June 2006August 2014. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20002006 as
F1999 - 00.F1999 - 00(2006). DOI: 10.1520/F1999-00R06.10.1520/F1999-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.10 picket—a vertical member in a fence panel, between or attached to the horizontal members.
3.1.11 picket cap—a component used to cover or decorate the open end(s) of picket.
3.1.12 post cap—a component used to cover the top of a post.
3.1.13 posts—the vertical structural support members of the fence.
3.1.14 rails—the horizontal members which insert into or attach to the posts. They serve as the sole sections between posts or
as back rails to which picket verticals are attached.
3.1.15 routed posts—posts with holes cut into them to allow rails to be inserted.
3.1.14 terminal post—the end or last vertical structural support member of the fence.
4. Materials
4.1 Exterior Profiles, in accordance with Specification F964.
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