Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence

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1.1 This practice covers fencing around tennis courts, built from various types of chain-link fabric and framework materials, and installation practices for same.  
1.2 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: F 969 – 96
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Practice for
Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 969; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Practice
1.1 This practice covers fencing around tennis courts, built 4.1 This practice is intended primarily to guide those
from various types of chain-link fabric and framework mate- responsible for or concerned with the design and installation of
rials, and installation practices for same. chain-link fencing around tennis courts.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.2 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the that has proven equal to or given better performance under
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- varying conditions such as location, weather, intended use, etc.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 The intended use of this practice is for 10- or 12-ft high
2. Referenced Documents
chain-link fencing as complete enclosures around single or
2.1 ASTM Standards: multiple tennis courts, or as backstops at either end of tennis
A 392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link courts.
Fence Fabric 5.2 This practice is not intended for applications where
A 491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain- fencing higher than 12 ft is desired for a special application.
Link Fence Fabric 5.3 Caution Regarding Windscreens— If wind screens are
A 824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled to be installed at the time of fence erection or at a later time, it
Tension Wire for Use with Chain-Link Fence is advisable to use stronger framework and parts and closer
F 552 Definitions of Terms Relating to Chain Link Fencing spacing of posts or back bracing depending upon the type of
F 567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence screening material to be used, area of fence to be covered, and
F 626 Specification for Fence Fittings local wind conditions.
F 668 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)-
6. Classification
Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
6.1 The four types of chain-link fencing described in this
F 900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing
Gates practice are classified as follows:
6.1.1 Type I—Built with aluminum-coated steel chain-link
F 934 Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-
Coated Chain Link Fence Materials fence fabric as specified in Specification A 491.
F 1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings 6.1.2 Type II—Built with zinc-coated steel chain-link fence
fabric as specified in Specification A 392, Class 1 coating only.
on Metal Industrial Chain Link Framework
F 1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc 6.1.3 Type III—Built with zinc-5% aluminum-mischmetal
alloy-coated steel chain-link fence fabric as specified in Speci-
Coated (Galvanized) Welded for Fence Structures
F 1345 Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal fication F 1345, in a choice of Class 1 or Class 2 coating, as
selected.
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F 1664 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) 6.1.4 Type IV—Built with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)-
coated steel chain-link fence fabric as specified in Specification
Coated Steel Tension Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
F 668, in a choice of Class 1, Class 2a, or Class 2b coating, as
3. Terminology
selected.
3.1 Definitions—See Definitions F 552 for definitions of
7. Ordering Information
terms used in this practice.
7.1 Purchase orders, construction specifications, or detailed
drawings should include the following information:
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-14 on Fences and
7.1.1 Quantity or total measurements in lineal feet of fence
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.
and gates.
Current edition approved November 10, 1996. Published December 1997.
7.1.2 Type of fence (Type I, II, III or IV) (see 6.1).
Originally published as F 969 – 86. Last previous edition F 969 – 92.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06.
F 969
7.1.3 Class of fence if Type III (Class 1 or 2) (see 6.1.3). 8.6.1 All gates shall be fabricated in accordance with
7.1.4 Class of fence if Type IV (Class 1, 2a, or 2b) (see Specification F 900.
6.1.4) and color (see 8.1.2) 8.6.2 Minimum width of gate opening shall be 3 ft.
7.1.5 If framework, fittings and gates are to be color coated, 8.6.3 All single walk gates shall be 7 ft high with a transom
select color from Specification F 934. panel above the gate extending to full height of the fence.
7.1.6 Height of fence (10 or 12 ft). 8.6.4 Gates shall have hinges to provide a full 180° swing
7.1.7 Number of horizontal rails and
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