1、Designation: F1244 08 (Reapproved 2018) An American National StandardStandard Specification forBerths, Marine1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1244; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of la
2、st 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 specification covers the construction of marineberths for officers, crew, and passengers.1.2 The values stated in i
3、nch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on stan
4、dard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A512 Specification for Cold-Drawn Buttweld Ca
5、rbon SteelMechanical TubingA1008/A1008M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled,Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, SolutionHardened, and Bake HardenableF825 Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, SteelF1085 Specification for Mat
6、tress and Box Springs for Use inBerths in Marine Vessels2.2 AISC Manual:3AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gages-Equivalent Thicknessesin Decimals of an Inch, U.S. Standard Gage for Uncoated,Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 basethe structure on
7、 which the drawer and pansections are supported and which serves to tie the berth to thedeck.3.1.2 berthan item of fixed or built-in furniture forsleeping, with a base and drawer section below the mattressand box spring pan.3.1.3 berth side railthe berth side that runs from head tofoot of berth.3.1.
8、4 box spring the resilient box-type support for themattress covered by fabric.3.1.5 drawer sectionthe section of the berth below the pansection normally designed to contain drawers for stowage oflife preservers and other items.3.1.6 handthe berth may be right hand, left hand, orfinished both sides f
9、or use in the middle of the room. Righthand is defined as follows: the berth is right hand if the head ofthe berth is on the right hand end when the berth is viewedfrom the front. Left hand is opposite. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 andTable 1 and Table 2 for elevations of left-handed berths. Aberth finishe
10、d on both sides is not shown, but it is one that isaccessible from either side, has the head of the berth against abulkhead, and is not handed.3.1.7 lee raila guard to inhibit a person from rolling out ofbed because of ship motion. In this specification, the lee rail isa raised pine railing.3.1.8 ma
11、ttressa fabric-covered, box-type unit containingsprings and cushioning material that supports the sleepingsurface.3.1.9 pan sectionthe section of the berth designed tosupport the mattress and box spring.4. Classification4.1 Type IA single berth with pipe, side lee rail with a boxspring and mattress
12、pan having inside measurements of 54 in.(1372 mm) wide by 8012 in. (2045 mm) long. (See Fig. 1,Table 1, and Note 8 and Note 11 of Fig. 1.)4.1.1 Type IABerths conforming generally to the Type Ispecifications but having special requirements as indicated inthe ordering information.1This specification i
13、s under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 onOutfitting and Deck Machinery.Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published May 2018. Originallyapproved 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1244 08
14、 (2013). DOI:10.1520/F1244-08R18.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Ins
15、titute of Steel Construction (AISC), 130 E.Randolph St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601-6219, http:/www.aisc.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationall
16、y recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.14.2 Type IIA single berth with pipe, side lee rail with a
17、box spring and mattress pan having inside measurements of 39in. (991 mm) wide by 8012 in. (2045 mm) long. (See Fig. 1,Table 1, and Note 8 and Note 11 of Fig. 1.)NOTE 1For a description of the drawers, see Specification F825. The minimum stowage capacity of each drawer shall be 1.35 ft3(0.038 m3) (dr
18、awerpulls not shown).NOTE 2The location of life preserver stowage shall be indicated on the front face of one drawer. See 6.10 for description.NOTE 3The minimum value for Dimension “E (toe space height) shall be 314 in. (83 mm).NOTE 4Berth Types I, II, or III, with pipe rail detail, will be supplied
19、 as shown on Fig. 1. For description of pipe rail, see 6.12.NOTE 5End lee rail for bottom berths that are to be installed athwartship shall be furnished extending above the mattress, to restrain occupant in heavyseas. (See 5.1.6.2.)NOTE 6See 6.12 for a description of the pipe lee rail.NOTE 7For a de
20、scription of the mattress and box springs, see Specification F1085.NOTE 8The mattress and box spring are ordered 1 in. (25.4 mm) smaller in width and length than the inside dimensions of the berth pan.NOTE 9Dimensions G, H, I, and J are shown as nominal dimensions, without tolerances. Their real val
21、ue depends upon the tolerance of the thicknessof the mattress and the box spring. The commercial tolerance on these thicknesses is 612 in. (12 mm).NOTE 10Where ceiling heights are low, overhead clearance, Dimension I, should be equalized between upper and lower berths. Minimum clearanceis 20 in. (50
22、8 mm).NOTE 11Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 depict the basic berth Types I, II, and III covered by these specifications. If special architectural requirements are neededto match other furniture in the same area, they shall be defined in the ordering specifications and berths will be identified as Types IA, IIA,
23、and IIIA.NOTE 12For hand of berths see 3.1.6.FIG. 1 Type I (53-in. (1345-mm) wide mattress) and Type II (38-in. (965-mm) wide mattress) Berths With Pipe, Side Lee RailNOTE 1See Notes 1-12 under Fig. 1.FIG. 2 Type III (38-in. (965-mm) Wide Mattress) Berths With Side Lee RailF1244 08 (2018)24.2.1 Type
24、 IIABerths conforming generally to the Type IIspecifications but having special requirements as indicated inthe ordering information.4.3 Type IIIA two-high berth with pipe, side lee rail, thesame as Type II, but fitted with an additional pan and uprightsto form an upper berth. (See Fig. 2, Table 2,
25、and Note 8, Note10, and Note 11 of Fig. 1.)4.3.1 Type IIIABerths conforming generally to the TypeIII specifications but having special requirements as indicatedin the ordering information.5. Ordering Information5.1 Orders for items purchased under this specification shallinclude the following:5.1.1
26、Type of berth.5.1.1.1 Type I, IA; II, IIA; or III, IIIA.5.1.1.2 HandRight, left, or finished both sides.5.1.2 QuantityThe quantity of right hand, left hand, orfinished both sides for each type.5.1.3 Mattress and Box SpringShall be furnished in ac-cordance with Specification F1085.5.1.4 Paint:5.1.4.1
27、 ColorThe purchaser shall pick from manufactur-ers samples or submit a sample chip of the color desired.5.1.4.2 The manufacturers standard baked enamel will befurnished unless otherwise required and specified by thepurchaser.5.1.5 WeightsIf the total weight of the berth assembly isrequired, it shall
28、 be requested by the purchaser.5.1.6 Options:5.1.6.1 If a special architectural appearance or finish isrequired for these berths to match other furniture in the samespace, it shall be defined in the ordering documents.5.1.6.2 The pipe lee rail at the foot of all berths shall befurnished extending ab
29、ove the mattress, to restrain occupantsin heavy sea.5.1.6.3 Normally, on berths installed in a corner, the head ofthe berth is installed against one of the bulkheads. On someTABLE 1 Dimensions of Type I and Type II BerthsDesignationin. mmNote (See Fig. 1)DimensionTolerance to+orDimensionTolerance to
30、+orLength A 85 max 2159 maxType I width B 59 max 1499 maxType II width B 44 max 1118 maxLee rail length C 30 min 762 minLee rail length D 24 min 610 minToe space height E 434 . 121 . SeeNote 3.Drawer section height F 61218 165 3Deck to mattress G 2434 . 629 . SeeNote 9.Box spring plus mattress heigh
31、t H 1312 . 343 . SeeNote 9.Lee rail height J 612 . 165 . SeeNote 9.Toe space, front L 112 min 38 minToe space, end M14 min 6 minType I mattress or box spring width N 53 . . . 1346 . . . See Note 7, Note 8,and Note 9.Type II mattress or box spring width N 38 . . . 965 . . . See Note 7, Note 8,and Not
32、e 9.Mattress or box spring length O 7912 . . . 2019 . . . See Note 7, Note 8,and Note 9.Mattress or box spring thickness P 7 . . . 178 . . .TABLE 2 Dimensions of Type III BerthsDesignationin. mmNote (See Fig. 1)DimensionTolerance to+orDimensionTolerance to+orLength A 85 max 2159 maxWidth B 44 max 11
33、18 maxLee rail length C 30 min 762 minLee rail length D 24 min 610 minToe space height E 434 . 121 . SeeNote 3.Drawer section height F 61218 165 3Deck to mattress G 2434 . 629 . SeeNote 9.Box spring plus mattress height H 1312 . 343 . SeeNote 9.Overhead clearance I 2338 . 619 . SeeNote 9 and Note 10
34、.Lee rail height J 612 . 165 . SeeNote 9.Overall height K 6818 max 1730 maxToe space, front L 112 min 38 minToe space, end M14 min 6 minType II mattress or box spring width N 38 . . . 965 . . . See Note 7, Note 8, andNote 9.Mattress or box spring length O 7912 . . . 2019 . . . See Note 7, Note 8, an
35、dNote 9.Mattress or box spring thickness P 7 . . . 178 See Note 7, Note 8, andNote 9.F1244 08 (2018)3smaller ships, the trim of the vessel is such that this configu-ration would place the foot of the berth higher than the head. Insuch cases, the head and foot shall be reversed, and thisrequirement s
36、hall be so noted in the ordering document.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 For berth details, see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and Table 1 andTable 2.6.2 Sheet Metal:6.2.1 Sheet metal shall be cold rolled carbon commercialsheet (CS) steel (0.15 maximum percent carbon), in accordancewith Specification A1008/A100
37、8M.6.2.2 Minimum steel sheet metal thicknesses shall be asfollows:6.2.2.1 Drawer section 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or 1.21 mm).6.2.2.2 Pan section 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or 1.21 mm).6.2.2.3 Base frame 16 USSG (0.0598 in. or 1.52 mm).6.3 Welding:6.3.1 Metal components shall be joined by welding.6.3.2 Welding
38、shall be adequate to prevent racking of berthcomponents during handling.6.3.3 Spotwelds shall be spaced approximately 3 to 5 in. (76to 127 mm) on centers.6.3.4 Spotwelds, on exposed surfaces, higher than the gen-eral surface of the adjacent metal, shall be ground flush.6.3.5 Spotweld depressions, on
39、 exposed surfaces, shall bespot filled and sanded.6.4 Side and end panels shall be suitably stiffened to preventbuckling or oil-canning.6.5 Sound deadening shall be vermin proof and applied tounstiffened areas where needed, and in thickness required, tosound deaden berth.6.6 Drawers shall be manufac
40、tured in accordance withSpecification F825. Minimum stowage capacity for eachdrawer shall be 1.35 ft3(0.038 m3).6.7 A furniture base shall be provided suitable for securingberth to deck. Base shall be equipped with means for levelingwhen installed aboard ship.6.8 The mattress and box spring shall be
41、 manufactured inaccordance with Specification F1085. Mattress and box springsizes shall be as specified in Table 3.6.9 It is acceptable to make berths in sections: base, drawersection, and berth pan. At the option of the furnituremanufacturer, it is acceptable to furnish the berth pan sectioneither
42、as an integral part of the drawer section or as a separateunit. The base shall be suitable for securing to the deck. Theother sections shall be attached to the base and to each other soas to form a unit that is adequately secured and capable ofresisting motions of the vessel. Berths shall have backs
43、 suitablefor securing to bulkheads.6.10 The drawer for stowing life preservers shall be identi-fied by the words “life preserver” in letters14 6132 in. (6.4 60.8 mm) high on the face of the drawer.6.11 Berths supplied in accordance with this specificationwill use pipe, side lee rails.6.12 Pipe lee r
44、ail shall be 1-in. (25.4-mm) outside diameterby 0.065-in. (1.65-mm) cold-drawn buttweld carbon steeltubing per Specification A512. Equal strength pipe rail ofaluminum or other metals in appropriate finishes can besupplied, if so specified in the ordering documents.7. Performance Requirements7.1 The
45、completed berth assembly with drawers installed,but without a mattress or box spring, shall satisfy the corre-sponding performance requirements of the following:7.1.1 Specification F825.7.1.2 The berths, without mattress or box springs, shall becapable of supporting a minimum vertical load of 500 lb
46、 (4.90kN) applied uniformly over the entire sleeping surface or asingle 250-lb (2.45-kN) vertical load applied over a1-ft2(0.093-m2) area anywhere on the berth, without causingpermanent deformations.8. Dimensions8.1 For dimensions, see Table 1 and Table 2.9. Workmanship, Finish, and Quality Assuranc
47、e9.1 All workmanship and material shall be of specifiedquality in keeping with the best commercial marine practice soas to produce each item suitable for its intended use.9.2 All exposed burrs and raw or sharp edges that might beinjurious to personnel or damage linens shall be removed.9.3 Depression
48、s considered unacceptable for the productsend use shall be spot filled and sanded smooth.9.4 All steel surfaces, unless corrosion resistant or with acorrosion resistant plating, shall be painted so as to preventcorrosion.10. Inspection and Certification10.1 The manufacturer shall inspect and certify
49、 that the itemof furniture complies with this furniture specification and theloading requirements as defined in Section 7.11. Packaging and Package Marking11.1 Each item shall be marked in accordance with thepurchase order.11.2 Packaging shall be provided and shall be acceptable toa common carrier.12. Keywords12.1 berth; box spring; lee rail; marine; marine berth;mattress; shipTABLE 3 Size of Mattress and Box SpringABerthTypeMattress or Box SpringType Width Length ThicknessIII and IIIIII53 in. (1345 mm)38 in. (96
