ASTM F537-01(2019) - 1.10.2019
 
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.

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

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TT-W-572B

Fungicide: Pentachlorophenol Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.

-74

Specification for Wire Nails, Spikes, and Staples Available from Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M?9W 1R3.

B221-21

Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

D2605-71(1981)

Specification for Volatile Petroleum Solvent (LPG) for Preparing Pentachlorophenol Solutions (Withdrawn 1992)

A809-23

Standard Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized) Carbon Steel Wire

D3506-76(1981)

Specification for Inhibited Grade Methylene Chloride for Preparing Pentachlorophenol Solutions (Withdrawn 1992)

F1043-18(2022)

Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework

F1667-21

Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

A641/A641M-19(2025)

Standard Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

D3225-73(1995)e1

Standard Specification for Low-Boiling Hydrocarbon Solvent for Oil-Borne Preservatives