ASTM F2589-11

Standard Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Steel Tubular Pickets

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the minimum requirements for coated tubular picket ornamental fence systems fabricated from black (that is, not galvanized) steel components.
1.2 The requirements of this specification do not apply to vertical bar fence systems utilizing solid bar or wrought iron materials.
1.3 The values stated with inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values in parentheses are provided for information.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2011
• ICS: 77.140.99 - Other iron and steel products
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.35 - Architectural Metal Fence Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2589-06 - Standard Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Steel Tubular Pickets
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2698-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Above-Ground and In-ground Skate Park Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2699-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2814-09(2015) - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence Systems for Security Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2589 −11
StandardSpecification for
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Ornamental Fences Employing Steel Tubular Pickets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2589; 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 F2814 Guide for Design and Construction of Ornamental
Steel Picket Fence Systems for Security Purposes
1.1 This specification establishes the minimum require-
ments for coated tubular picket ornamental fence systems
3. Terminology
fabricated from black (that is, not galvanized) steel compo-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
nents.
3.1.1 adhesion—the bonding integrity of an organic coating
1.2 The requirements of this specification do not apply to
to the base metal substrate.
vertical bar fence systems utilizing solid bar or wrought iron
3.1.2 corrosion resistance—the ability of an organically
materials.
coated metal product to resist attack due to the base metal
1.3 The values stated with inch-pound units are to be
attempting to return to a more passive oxidized state.
regardedasstandard.TheSIvaluesinparenthesesareprovided
3.1.3 fence panel—fabricated unit consisting of rails and
for information.
pickets. Also referred to as a fence section.
3.1.4 impact resistance—the measure of an organically
2. Referenced Documents
coated metal product to resist indention; the ability of a coating
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
toresistcrackingorlossofadhesionduetoreformingthemetal
A500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
during bending or a shape change from abuse.
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
3.1.5 ornamental accessory—any fitting that adds further
A501 Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
decoration to an ornamental metal fence system including
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
itemssuchasfinials,caps,picketcollars,rings,scrolls,orother
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ornamental panel inserts.
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
Paints 3.1.6 post—vertical fence structural component that sup-
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss ports the panel in the ornamental metal fence system.
D822 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-
3.1.7 rail—horizontal structural component of a fence
sures of Paint and Related Coatings
panel.
D1654 Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated
3.1.8 tubular picket—hollow vertical ornamental compo-
Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
nent of a fence panel.
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
3.1.9 tubular picket ornamental metal fence system—an
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
architectural metal fence system that combines ornamental
Coordinates
fence structural components (that is, tubular pickets, rails, and
D2794 Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to
posts) with ornamental accessories and fasteners, assembled
the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)
and evaluated as a complete installed structure.
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3.1.10 weathering resistance—the ability of an organically
coated metal product to resist loss of coating gloss or color
change due to excessive humidity or ultra-violet (UV) sunlight
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
exposure.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.35 on Architectural Metal
Fence Systems.
4. Significance and Use
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011. Published January 2012. Originally
4.1 The purpose of this specification is to define minimum
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2589 - 06.
DOI:10.1520/F2589-11.
selection criteria and test procedures to ensure product users
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
that a tubular picket ornamental metal fence system has the
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
strength necessary to withstand reasonable loads and penetra-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. tion forces, and has the appropriate combination of material
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from grade to the top of the fence.
and surface protection to withstand the harmful effects of
corrosion and weathering for an extended period of time.
6.3 The spacing between pickets shall be 4 in. (101.6 mm)
or less; however, if applicable l
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Designation:F2589–06 Designation: F2589 – 11
Standard Specification for
1
Ornamental Fences Employing Steel Tubular Pickets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2589; 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 Thisspecificationestablishestheminimumrequirementsforcoatedtubularpicketornamentalfencesystemsfabricatedfrom
black (that is, not galvanized) steel components.
1.2 Therequirementsofthisspecificationdonotapplytoverticalbarfencesystemsutilizingsolidbarorwroughtironmaterials.
1.3 The values stated with inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values in bracketsparentheses are provided
for information.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
A501 Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
D822 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
D1654 Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
D2794 Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
F2814 Guide for Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence Systems for Security Purposes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 adhesion—the bonding integrity of an organic coating to the base metal substrate.
3.1.2 corrosion resistance—the ability of an organically coated metal product to resist attack due to the base metal attempting
to return to a more passive oxidized state.
3.1.3 fence panel—fabricated unit consisting of rails and pickets. Also referred to as a fence section.
3.1.4 impact resistance—the measure of an organically coated metal product to resist indention; the ability of a coating to resist
cracking or loss of adhesion due to reforming the metal during bending or a shape change from abuse.
3.1.5 ornamental accessory—any fitting that adds further decoration to an ornamental metal fence system including items such
as finials, caps, picket collars, rings, scrolls, or other ornamental panel inserts.
3.1.6 post—vertical fence structural component that supports the panel in the ornamental metal fence system.
3.1.7 rail—horizontal structural component of a fence panel.
3.1.8 tubular picket—hollow vertical ornamental component of a fence panel.
3.1.9 tubular picket ornamental metal fence system—an architectural metal fence system that combines ornamental fence
structuralcomponents(thatis,tubularpickets,rails,andposts)withornamentalaccessoriesandfasteners,assembledandevaluated
as a complete installed structure.
3.1.10 weathering resistance—the ability of an organically coated metal product to resist loss of coating gloss or color change
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on FencingFences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.35 on Architectural Metal
Fence Systems.
Current edition approved June 1, 2006. Published June 2006. DOI: 10.1520/F2589-06.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2589 - 06.
DOI:10.1520/F2589-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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due to excessive humidity or ultra-violet (UV) sunlight exposure.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of this specification is to define minimum selection criteria and test procedures to ensure product users
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