1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective coating requirements for industrial steel chain link fence framework. Maximum allowable heights of framework and post spacing are to be based on chain link fence fabric mesh size and gages, and specified wind loads. Post spacings are not to exceed 10 ft. (For additional information, see CLFMI Guide WLG2445).

1.1.1 Caution Regarding WindloadIf additives to the fence, such as windscreen, inserts or signage, are required, it is advisable to use stronger framework and fittings, to reduce the on-center spacing of posts or to add back bracing. Factors to consider when determining windload include the type of screening material to be used, area of fence to be covered, and local wind conditions.

1.2 Posts and rails may have any cross-sectional shape meeting the requirements herein. The shapes may be formed and welded, cold formed, hot rolled, or extruded.

1.3 The values in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in SI units are for information purposes only.

Note 1For aluminum-alloy extruded structural pipe and tube please refer to Specification B 429.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings

A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

A924/A924M Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

A1011/A1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength

B6 Specification for Zinc

D1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics

D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Testing Methods

F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing

F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link Fence Materials

F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures

F1553 Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence

G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials

Other Documents

Keywords

coatings, protective; fence, chain link; framework, fence; posts, fence; rails, fence; strength, fence posts; strength, fence rails;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.090 (External structures)

DOI: 10.1520/F1043-03

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