ASTM F987-04
Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion

Standard No.

ASTM F987-04

Release Date

2004

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F987-04(2010)

Latest

ASTM F987-04(2022)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions. Intermediate stanchion is defined as any stanchion that is not an end or corner stanchion.

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 specification 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.

ASTM F987-04 Referenced Document

• ASTM A106 Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
• ASTM F783 Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung

ASTM F987-04 history

• 2022 ASTM F987-04(2022) Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
• 2017 ASTM F987-04(2017) Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
• 2004 ASTM F987-04(2010) Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
• 2004 ASTM F987-04 Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion
• 1993 ASTM F987-93 Standard Specification for Portable Intermediate Flush Deck Stanchion