This specification covers the materials, coating requirements, and inspection of the following fence accessories that are used for chain-link fences: post and line caps; rail and brace ends; top rail sleeves; tie wires, clips, and fasteners; tension and brace bands; tension bars; truss rod assembly; barbed wire arms; color coating of fittings; and fitting size terminology.

1.1 This specification covers the materials, coating requirements, and inspection of fence accessories for chain-link fence for the following:

1.1.1 Post and line caps,

1.1.2 Rail and brace ends,

1.1.3 Top rail sleeves,

1.1.4 Tie wires, clips, and fasteners,

1.1.5 Tension and brace bands,

1.1.6 Tension bars,

1.1.7 Truss rod assembly,

1.1.8 Barbed wire arms,

1.1.9 Color coating of fittings, and

1.1.10 Fitting size terminology.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 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.