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ASTM F537-01(2019)
Standard Specification for Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Fences Constructed of Wood and Related Materials
Standard Specification for Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Fences Constructed of Wood and Related Materials
F0537-01R19
ASTM|F0537-01R19|en-US
Standard Specification for Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Fences Constructed of Wood and Related Materials
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Abstract
This specification covers the design, fabrication, and installation practices for wood fences, including fences combined with wood and other materials, that are based on fundamental construction principles combined with long-standing traditional fence building skills. This specification also provides a systematic method of purchase, inspection with basis for rejection, and certification of manufactured wood fences by the fence industry. The generic classifications for wood fencing covered here are the rail fences (Type I), board fences (Type II), picket fences (Type III), and solid panel fences (Type IV).
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.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.