ASTM F537-01
Historical Standard: ASTM F537-01 Standard Specification for Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Fences Constructed of Wood and Related Materials
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ASTM F537
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers all wood fences, including fences combined with wood and other materials.
1.2 This specification covers three classifications of wood fences. This specification is based on fundamental construction principles combined with long-standing traditional fence building skills, and covers the design, fabrication, and installation practices of wood fences.
1.3 This specification also provides a systematic method of purchase, inspection with basis for rejection, and certification of manufactured wood fences by the fence industry.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. Acceptable industry-wide SI equivalents are being developed.
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
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
A809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized) Carbon Steel Wire
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
D2605 Specification for Volatile Petroleum Solvent (LPG) for Preparing Pentachlorophenol Solutions
D3225 Specification for Low-Boiling Hydrocarbon Solvent for Oil-Borne Preservatives
D3506 Specification for Inhibited Grade Methylene Chloride for Preparing Pentachlorophenol Solutions
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
Federal Standards
TT-W-572B Fungicide: Pentachlorophenol Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.Canadian Standards Association Document
-74 Specification for Wire Nails, Spikes, and Staples Available from Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M 9W 1R3.National Forest Products Association Standard
National Design SpecKeywords
Classification (standards); Fences/fencing materials; Installation-fences; Stockade picket fences; Wooden fencing materials; Wood products-fencing; design/fabrication/installation of fences constructed of wood/related; materials, spec;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.090 (External structures)
DOI: 10.1520/F0537-01
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