ASTM F987-93
Historical Standard: ASTM F987-93 Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
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ASTM F987
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions.
1.2 Stanchions shall be used on interior and exterior decks, to provide temporary protection to minimize the danger of personnel falling overboard or to a lower level in the ship in areas where the installation of a fixed system would interfere with vessel operations.
1.3 Stanchions may be used with 3/8-in. (9.5-mm) galvanized close link chain or wire rope lifelines 9/16-in. (14-mm) top course, 7/16-in. (11-mm) lower courses.
1.4 This standard covers only the stanchions and does not cover requirements for the chain or wire rope lines to be supported by the stanchion.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ANSI/ASME Standards
ANSI B 16.15 Cast Bronze Threaded FittingsASTM Standards
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
A182/A182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
F783 Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
ANSI/AWS Standard
ANSI/AWS D 1.1 Structure Welding CodeCode of Federal Regulations
Title 46 Shipping, Parts 70 to 89, Subpart 72.40 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.Keywords
deck stanchions; portable intermediate flush deck stanchion; stanchions; Stanchions; Decks--specifications; Flush decks; Installation--marine applications; Portable flush deck stanchion; Protective equipment--specifications; Shipbuilding steel materials--specifications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 47.020.10 (Hulls and their structure elements)
DOI: 10.1520/F0987-93
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