1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences used in softball and baseball ballfields and other sports facilities and practices for installation.

1.2 This guide does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate construction and fabrication practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

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