ASTM F2699-2008(2013) Standard Guide for Fences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray Play Areas《商业和公共室外水喷雾 活动区栅栏的标准指南》.pdf

1、Designation: F2699 08 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Guide forFences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2699; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the

2、 year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide provides the recommended minimum re-quirements for various types of fences for commercial andpubli

3、c outdoor water spray/play areas.1.2 This guide provides for the safety of occupants in waterspray/play areas or zones as it pertains to vehicular intrusion aswell as other participant intrusion, and for children contain-ment or entry/exit.1.3 This guide does not choose the product components forthe

4、 fence system, the choice of which should be made by theoperators of the water spray/play area space and their specifi-cation writers or drafters based upon their determination of themerits of the products that could be used.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard

5、. The SI values stated in parentheses areprovided for information purposes only.1.5 This guide does not purport to address the aspect ofsafety within a water spray/play area or zone. It is theresponsibility of the user of this guide to establish appropriatesafety practices as related to the water sp

6、ray/play area anddetermine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior touse.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link FenceFabricA491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricF537 Specification for Design, Fabrication,

7、 and Installationof Fences Constructed of Wood and Related MaterialsF552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link FencingF668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefinand Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence FabricF900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial SteelSwing GatesF964 Sp

8、ecification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and RailingF1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings onSteel Industrial Fence FrameworkF1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence StructuresF1345 Specifi

9、cation for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-MischmetalAlloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF2049 Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriersfor Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family ResidentialUse Outdoor Play AreasF2408 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Gal-vanized Steel Tubular PicketsF2

10、453/F2453M Specification for Welded Wire Mesh FenceFabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshesof 6 in.23871 mm2 or Less, in Panels or Rolls, withUniform MeshesF2589 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing SteelTubular Pickets2.2 NFPA Document:3National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-1996 o

11、r current edition.2.3 ANSI/IAF Documents related to water containments43. Terminology3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relatingto chain-link fencing.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 fence, na type of barrier, which surrounds andobstructs access to the water ar

12、ea.3.2.2 grade, nthe finished elevation at any specified pointof the ground or pavement outside the water area, examples,chain link, wood, PVC, ornamental, welded wire.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Spec

13、ific Applications.Current edition approved March 1, 2013. Published March 2013. Originallyapproved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2699 - 08. DOI:10.1520/F2699-08R13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceas

14、tm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 BatterymarchPark, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http:/www.nfpa.org.4Available from American National Standards Institut

15、e (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.2.3 outdoor, adjlocated outside of a completely en-closed building or other structure.3.2.4 water spray/play

16、area or zone, n a space for wateractivities that can be controlled by the user or participant withwater that is sprayed, hosed, dumped from buckets, falls fromoverflow rims or other form of water sprays or that the userengages in without a control and that the egress or ingressshould be contained or

17、 protected.4. Summary of Guide4.1 This guide is based, in part, upon the premise that allwater areas are a potential source in which drowning, neardrowning and other injuries can occur. Such other man-madeand natural water sources are protected by other fence stan-dards; and that dry play areas are

18、also protected by a fencestandard for the safety of the users within the area or zone andoutside of the area or zone that have intrusions, interferences,conflicts, no containment or other situations, which can causelife threatening or debilitating conditions.5. Significance and Use5.1 This guide set

19、s forth minimum standard requirementsfor use in local codes and ordinances relating to commercialand public water spray/play areas.5.2 This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is itintended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a morerestrictive nature.5.3 This guide provides certain rec

20、ommendations to assistthose who intend to provide protection against injuries orfatalities associated with any possible vehicle passage into, orpedestrian passage to or from a water spray/play area environ-ment by children. This would include, but not be limited to,state and local governments, model

21、 code organizations, build-ing code groups, and consumers. It is understood that theformat will vary depending upon the specific use and localconditions.6. Requirements6.1 HeightThe top of the interior fence shall be a mini-mum of 48 in. (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side ofthe fence that fa

22、ces away from the water spray/play area. If thefence is mounted on top of a wall or berm, the top of the fenceshall be a minimum of 36 in. (914 mm) above the top of thewall or berm, provided the top of the fence is a minimum of48 in. (1219 mm) above grade. (See 3.2.2 for definition of“grade” specifi

23、c to this guide). The top of the exterior perimeterfence shall be a minimum of 72 in. (1829 mm) from grade orwall.6.2 Visibility/AccessibilityThe fence shall be so designedand constructed that 50 % visibility and accessibility foremergencies from a designated supervising area outside thewater spray/

24、play area to inside the water spray/play area.6.3 Continuous BarriersThat prevent vehicle intrusioninto such areas or zones that are in proximity to highways,streets and parking lots should supplement fences and shallconform to F2049.6.4 Ground ClearanceThe maximum vertical clearancebetween grade an

25、d the bottom of the fence shall be 2 in.(51 mm) measured on the sides of the fence that faces awayfrom the water spray/play area. Where the water spray/playarea is above grade, the fence may be at ground level, ormounted on top of the peripheral berm or wall. Where the fenceis mounted on top of the

26、wall or berm, the space between thegrade of the water spray/play area and the bottom of the fenceshall be no greater than 2 in. (51 mm) in any direction.6.5 Chain-link FencesMesh for exterior perimeter fenceshall be 2 in. (50 mm) 9 gauge, interior fence mesh shall be 114in. (32 mm) 11 gauge. Chain l

27、ink fabric shall comply withSpecifications A392, A491, F668,orF1345 having knuckle/knuckle selvage.6.6 Welded Wire Mesh (in accordance with F2453/F2453M)Exterior fencing mesh shall have maximum open-ing 2 in. by 2 in. (50 mm by 50 mm) minimum 9-gauge wire.Interior mesh shall have maximum spacing of

28、112 in. by 112in. (38 mm by 38 mm), minimum 11 gauge wire.6.7 Decorative FencesRigid PVC profile fence shall com-ply with Specification F964 and wood fence shall comply withSpecification F537. Where the fence is composed of diagonalmembers, such as in a lattice fence, any opening created by thediago

29、nal members located less than 48 in. (1219 mm) abovegrade shall be a maximum of 134 in. (44 mm) measured in itslargest direction to prevent climbing. Fences greater than 48 in.(1219 mm) shall have a maximum opening of 2.9 in. (74 mm).6.8 Diagonal bracing members extending from one cornerto the oppos

30、ite corner creating a ladder effect on all styles offences and gates are not permitted where spacing of verticalmembers in any area between posts exceeds 134 in. (44 mm)to prevent climbing.6.9 Ornamental and Picket FencesOrnamental steel fenceshall comply with Specification F2408 or Specification F2

31、589,rigid PVC profile fence shall comply to Specification F964,and wood fence shall comply to Specification F537. Thespacing between pickets shall not be greater than 4 in.(101 mm).6.10 Framework and FittingsThe strength of the fenceand its framework shall be structurally designed to provide thedesi

32、red security, safety and strength to withstand area windload forces. Chain link framework shall comply with Specifi-cation F1043, Table 3 Heavy Industrial Framework or Speci-fication F1083.6.11 Access Gates:6.11.1 Double leaf access gates shall comply with appli-cable ASTM specifications, the requir

33、ements of 6.1 through6.6, and shall be equipped with a padlock or other key-operatedlocking device that is always locked when the gate is not inuse. Chain link swing gates shall comply with SpecificationF900.6.11.2 Single leaf access gates shall comply with applicableASTM specifications, open outwar

34、d away from the pool, shallbe self-closing, and shall have a self-latching device. Wherethe release mechanism of the self-latching device is locatedless than 54 in. (1372 mm) above grade, the release mechanismF2699 08 (2013)2shall be located on the spray/play side of the gate. Chain linkswing gates

35、shall comply with Specification F900.6.12 BuildingThe fence shall completely surround thewater spray/play area structure, if practical. Where a buildingor dwelling or portion thereof must be utilized as part of thepool enclosure and if the exterior wall or walls of that portionof the building contai

36、ns doors, windows, or other openings, itshall comply with the following provisions:6.12.1 DoorsDoors in the wall of a building or dwelling,which allow direct access through the wall to the waterspray/play area shall be provided with one of the following:6.12.1.1 A self-latching device on a self-clos

37、ing door that iseither:(1) At least 54 in. (1372 mm) above floor level, or(2) At any convenient height if the device uses a key,electronic opener, or integral combination lock, so long as itdoes not negate the function of the door.6.12.2 WindowsWindows in the wall of a building ordwelling, which all

38、ow direct access through the wall to thewater spray/play area and are located 48 in. (1219 mm) orhigher above floor level, and where there is no foothold in thebuilding or dwelling wall, shall be exempt and consideredequivalent protection to the fence. Windows in the wall of abuilding or dwelling wh

39、ich allow direct access through the wallto the water spray/play area and where the lowest opening is ata height of less than 48 in. (102 mm) above floor level, shallcomply with one of the following requirements:6.12.2.1 Window guards or other means of equal protectionshall limit access such that the

40、re are no openings exceeding4 in. (102 mm); or6.12.2.2 Windows shall be fixed in such a way that they willnot open sufficiently far to create a gap exceeding 4 in.(102 mm); or6.12.2.3 The lowest opening panel of a window shall belocated not less than 48 in. (1219 mm) above the floor andthere shall b

41、e no footholds wider than 04. in. (10 mm) on theinternal wall down to 42 in. (1067 mm) below the lowestopening panel.6.13 GroundingWhen required shall be ground in com-pliance with the requirements of local utilities and electricalcodes.7. Prohibited Location7.1 Fences shall be located as to prohibi

42、t the use ofpermanent structures, equipment, landscaping or similar ob-jects to aid in climbing the fence.7.2 Clear ZoneThere shall be a clear zone of at least 72 in.between the water spray/play area fence and any permanentstructures, landscaping or equipment such as pumps, filters,heaters, etc., ou

43、tside of area which can be used as an aid toclimb the fence.8. Maintenance and Inspection8.1 It is the responsibility of the owner/operator, to maintainthe integrity of the fence and to regularly inspect the gates,doors, etc., for proper closing and latching operation for correctoperation.8.2 It is

44、the responsibility of the owner/operator to keep thearea within and outside the fence free of toys, furniture, orother objects, which could be moved by a child and used toclimb the fence.8.3 It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to maintainproper Warning Signage and to establish and post ru

45、les for theuse of the area contained by the fence.9. Keywords9.1 fence; fences; pools; swimming pools; water play de-vices; water spraysASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this stan

46、dard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the riskof infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years and

47、if not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee, w

48、hich you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

49、,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org). Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the ASTM website (www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).F2699 08 (2013)3