ASTM F2000-10
(Guide)Standard Guide for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
Standard Guide for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements for use in local codes and ordinances relating to baseball and softball fencing.
This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is it intended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a more restrictive nature.
Studies, as listed in Annex A1, have been referenced as the basis for certain recommendations in this guide and will assist those who intend to provide protection against injuries or fatalities associated with anticipated thrown or batted balls and bats as well as passage to or from a baseball or softball field. This would include, but not be limited to, state and local governments, model code organizations, building code groups, and consumers. It is understood that the format will vary depending upon the specific use and local conditions.
Articles and studies have noted that fencing for baseball and softball sports, or both, should exist for baseball and softball sports outfields, backstops, sidelines, players on-grade benches, below-grade dugouts, and spectator seating.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences used in softball and baseball ballfields and other sports facilities, and practices for installation.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This guide 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: F2000 − 10
Standard Guide for
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Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2000; 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-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum require-
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated SteelTension
ments for various types of fences used in softball and baseball
Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
ballfields and other sports facilities, and practices for installa-
2.2 CPSC Document:
tion.
CPSC Staff Recommendations
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
2.3 ASA and Other Ball Sports Associations:
as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for
Staff Recommendations
information only.
2.4 BOCA Document:
1.3 This guide does not purport to address all of the safety
BOCA National Building Code/1993 – 12th Edition
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
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2.5 NFPA Documents:
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
Staff Recommendations
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
limitations prior to use.
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2.6 ANSI/IEEE Document:
ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating
Fabric
to chain-link fencing.
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Fence Fabric
3.2.1 fence, n—a type of barrier that surrounds and deters
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
balls, bats, and passage to or from the playing area.
for Steel Products for Shipment
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
3.2.2 field, n—the outdoor area that has been either
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
designated, designed, constructed, or otherwise used for soft-
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
ball or baseball, or both.
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
3.2.3 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
of the ground or pavement outside or inside the playing area.
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—site located outside of a completely
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
enclosed building or other structure.
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
4. Summary of Guide
F1183 Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence
4.1 Thisguideisbasedinpartuponrecommendationsofthe
Fabric
task groups concerned with baseball and softball of ASTM
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
Committee F08.
4.2 This guide is directed to outfield fences, side and foul
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
line fences, backstops, on-grade players benches and below
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.
grade players dugouts.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published November 2010. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2000 - 06. DOI:
10.1520/F2000-10.
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5. Significance and Use 6.1.5.2 Diagonal bracing members extending from one cor-
ner to the opposite corner, creating a ladder effect on all styles
5.1 This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements
of fences and gates, are not permitted where spacing of vertical
for use in local codes and ordinances relating to baseball and
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or horizontal members in any area between posts exceeds 1 ⁄4
softball fencing.
in. (4.44 cm), in order to prevent climbing into the ballfield.
5.2 This guide does not have the effect of law, nor i
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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:F2000–06 Designation: F2000 – 10
Standard Guide for
Fences for Ballfields and Other Sports FacilitiesFences for
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Baseball and Softball Fields
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2000; 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 Thisguideprovidesrecommendedminimumrequirementsforvarioustypesoffencesusedinsoftballandbaseballballfields
and other sports facilities, and practices for installation.
1.2This guide 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.
1.3Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasstandard.TheSIvaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This guide 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:
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
F1183 Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used
with Chain-Link Fence
2.2 CPSC Document:
CPSC Staff Recommendations
2.3 ASA and Other Ball Sports Associations:
Staff Recommendations
2.4 BOCA Document:
BOCA National Building Code/1993 – 12th Edition
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2.5 NFPA Documents:
Staff Recommendations
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2006.2010. Published September 2006.November 2010. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20002006 as
F2000-00a.F2000 - 06. DOI: 10.1520/F2000-106.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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2.6 ANSI/IEEE Document:
ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code
3. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating to chain-link fencing.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 fence, n—a type of barrier that surrounds and deters balls, bats, and passage to or from the playing area.
3.2.2 field, n—theoutdoorareathathasbeeneitherdesignated,designed,constructed,orotherwiseusedforsoftballorbaseball,
or both.
3.2.3 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point of the ground or pavement outside or inside the playing area.
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—site located outside of a completely enclosed building or other structure.
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 This guide is based in part upon recommendations of the task groups concerned with baseball and softball of ASTM
Committee F08.
4.2This guide is directed to outfield fences, s
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