ASTM_F_1712_-_11.pdf

Designation:F171211Standard Specification forSteel Chain-Link Fencing Materials Used for High SecurityApplications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1712;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers chain-link fencing materialapplications for high security applications.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon SteelBarbed WireA392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link FenceFabricA491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricA824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel MarcelledTension Wire for Use With Chain Link FenceF567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link FenceF626 Specification for Fence FittingsF668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC),Polyolefinand Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence FabricF900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial SteelSwing GatesF934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated ChainLink Fence MaterialsF1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings onSteel Industrial Fence FrameworkF1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-tal Slide GatesF1345 Specification for Zinc-5%Aluminum-MischmetalAlloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed TapeF1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)andOther Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel TensionWire Used with Chain-Link FenceF1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)andOther Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel BarbedWire Used With Chain-Link FenceF1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape ObstaclesF1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed TapeF2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-struction2.2 UL Standard:UL 325 Door,Drapery,Gate,Louver,and Window Opera-tors and Systems32.3 Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute:WLG 2445 Chain Link Fence Wind Load Guide for theSelection of Line Post and Line Post Spacing43.Significance and Use3.1 Typical end users of this specification require higherthan normal security.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 FrameworkShall meet the size and strength require-ments in Specification F1043,Table 3,for heavy industrialfence framework.Where icing conditions and high wind loadsare prevalent,fences using small security mesh,or fenceshigher than 12 ft(3.7 m),determine the post size and spacingusing WLG 2445.Horizontal top,mid or bottom rails ifspecified shall be 1.660-in.(42-mm)O.D.,or roll-formedsection 114by 158in.(32 by 41 mm).Framework may bepolymer-coated and color shall be one of the choices listed inSpecification F934.Framework coatings shall be in accordancewith Specification F1043.4.2 FabricChain link fabric shall conform to Specifica-tions A392,A491,F668,or F1345.Mesh larger than 1 in.(25mm)shall be 6-gauge,0.192 in.(4.88 mm)or 9-gauge,0.1481This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fencesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fencesand Perimeter Barriers.Current edition approved June 1,2011.Published June 2011.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1712-06.DOI:10.1520/F1712-11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Underwriters Laboratories(UL),2600 N.W.Lake Rd.,Camas,WA 98607-8542,http:/.4Available from Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute,10015 Old ColumbiaRoad,Suite B-215,Columbia,MD 21046,http:/www.chainlinkinfo.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 in.(3.76 mm),1-in.mesh shall be 9-gauge mesh smaller than1 in.shall be 11-gauge,0.120 in.(3.05 mm)or 9-gauge,0.148in.(3.76 mm).NOTE1The various chain link fabric specifications list fabric heightsup to and including 12-ft(3.7-m)height.Some fabrics are available up to20 ft(6.1 m).Reference Specification F567 for fabric installationespecially where two fabric heights are spliced horizontally.Chain linkfabric shall be installed on the secure side of the fence.4.3 Fittings,shall be galvanized pressed steel or malleablecastings conforming to Specification F626.4.3.1 Fittings may be polymer-coated after galvanizing.4.3.2 Tie wires shall be 9-gauge,0.148 in.(3.76 mm),metallic-coated steel or polymer-coated over 9-gauge,0.148 in.(3.76 mm),galvanized steel core wire in accordance withSpecification F626.The f