ASTM F567-11

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Designation:F567–11
Standard Practice for
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Installation of Chain-Link Fence
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF567;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 All underground utility locations, USC&G benchmarks,
propertymonuments,andotherundergroundstructuresshallbe
1.1 Thispracticecoverstheinstallationprocedureforchain-
indicated by the purchaser.
link fence.
3.3 Before installing chain-link fence, all necessary site
1.2 This practice is intended primarily to guide those
clearing and grading shall be performed by the purchaser.
responsible for or concerned with the installation of chain-link
Adequate clearance on both sides of the fence line is required.
fence.
1.3 This practice does not intend to preclude any practice
4. Post Location
that has proven equal to or given better performance under
4.1 Space line posts equidistant at intervals not exceeding
varying conditions, that is, location, weather, intended use,
10 ft (3.05 m). Measure the interval parallel to the grade of the
materials, etc.
proposed fence and in the line of fence from center to center of
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
the post.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.2 Set terminal posts (end, corner, and gate) at the begin-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
ning and end of each continuous length of fence and at abrupt
and are not considered standard.
changes in vertical and horizontal alignments.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Post Setting
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Set posts in concrete in holes of diameter and depth as
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
follows. Intended use and local conditions shall determine post
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
footing dimensions; that is, under normal conditions the
precautionary statements, see Section 13.
diameter shall be four times the largest cross section of the post
2. Referenced Documents up to a 4 in. (101.5 mm) outside diameter and three times for
2 larger outside diameters. The depth shall be a minimum of 24
2.1 ASTM Standards:
in. (609.6 mm) plus an additional 3 in. (76.2 mm) for each 1-ft
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
(305-mm) increase in the fence height over 4 ft (1.22 m) to a
F654 Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
maximum total of 60 in. (1525 mm) for a fence height up to 20
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing
ft. (6.10 m).
Gates
5.2 Dig or drill holes in the line of the fence in accordance
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Hori-
with 5.1. Forms are not necessary.
zontal Slide Gates
5.3 Set posts in a vertical position, plumb and in line.
3. Site Preparation Backfill concrete (2500 psi) (17.2 MPa) into the excavation
and extend 2 in. (50 mm) above grade. An alternative method
3.1 The purchaser shall indicate the location of fence lines,
is to stop footing 6 in. (152.4 mm) below grade to allow for
gates, and terminal posts with suitable stakes. Stake intervals
cover with sod, black top, or other materials if the footings are
shall not exceed 500 ft (152.5 m) or line of sight.
not in an area subject to cathodic protection. In either case,
crown the concrete at its top to shed water and slope a
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and minimum of 2 in. (50.8 mm) away from the post.
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
5.4 The use of mechanical devices for the setting of fence
Accessories.
postsisacceptableunderthispractice,providedthemechanical
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011. Published February 2011. Originally
strength in the ground is equal or superior to the strength
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F567 - 07. DOI:
10.1520/F0567-11.
developed by the concrete footing as recommended.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.5 When solid rock or concrete is encountered, without an
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
overburden of soil, set posts in the solid rock or concrete. The
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. depth of the hole shall be three times the largest cross section
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