1、Designation: F 2006 08Standard Safety Specification forWindow Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape(Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows1,2This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2006; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or
2、, in the case of revision, the 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.INTRODUCTIONThe consumer safety specification addresses window fall prevention devices that
3、 protect againstpotential falls by children age five and under through open windows not designated for emergencyescape or rescue in installations more than 75 ft (23 m) above ground level in multiple family dwellingbuildings since windows at these heights are beyond the reach of rescue ladders curre
4、ntly in use.Window fall prevention devices currently available include window opening control devices, windowfall prevention screens, and some types of window guards. These devices use different strategies toprevent children from falling through open windows. Window opening control devices restrict
5、the sizeof the open area of the window so that it is too small for a young child to fall through. They do thisby allowing the window opening to be set at a predetermined position. Window fall prevention screensand fall prevention window guards provide a barrier to prevent a child from falling throug
6、h an openwindow. This specification does not apply to devices applied to windows installed in one and twofamily dwellings.A special study3by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that young childrenare at high risk of death and serious injury from window falls. Children age five and
7、younger accountfor a higher percentage of window fall fatalities and injuries.4Window fall prevention devices usually differ in purpose and application from security/burglar bars.The general purpose of a window fall prevention device is to prevent a child age five or younger fromfalling through an o
8、pen window. The general purpose of a security bar is to prevent unlawful entrythrough a window. Generally window fall prevention devices and security bars are two separatedevices. However, a security bar could be used as a fall prevention device if it meets the requirementsof this specification.The
9、CPSC has advised caregivers to open windows less than 4 in. when children are present as onemeans to prevent child falls through open windows. Window opening control devices provide a meansthat the window, when opened in an initial operation, will satisfy the CPSC recommendation to openless than 4 i
10、n.5The 4-in. dimension is drawn from related building codes and standards for openingsin guardrail assemblies,6and is universally accepted as the appropriate dimension to prevent a childfrom passing through balcony or guard railing systems.An additional operation is required to open thewindow furthe
11、r. The additional operation must be performed without the use of keys, tools or specialknowledge. Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this standard and is not the intendedfunction of any of the devices referred to herein.1. Scope1.1 This safety specification establishes requirement
12、s fordevices intended to address the risk of injury and death1This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.38 on Window Fall Prevention.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originallyapproved i
13、n 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F 2006 00 (2005).2This standard replaces former Provisonal Safety Specification PS 112.3U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, special window falls studyconducted in 1991.4U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, special window falls studyconducted
14、 in 1991 and “Window Safety: Data and Patterns Related to Entrapmentsand Accidental Falls from Windows,” prepared by Anderson Corporation.Supporting data have been filed atASTM International Headquarters and may beobtained by requesting Research Report RR: F15-1002.5Consumer Product Safety Commissio
15、n, “Preventing Window Falls,” Document#5124.6See NFPA 101, 2006 Edition Section 7.2.2.4.5.3. Also see Section R312.2Guard opening limitations in the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC).1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United S
16、tates.associated with accidental falls through open windows bychildren five years old and younger.NOTE 1This specification is not intended to meet the unique require-ments of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).1.2 This safety specification applies only to window fallprevention devices, including
17、window opening control devices,window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention windowguards that are to be used on windows that are not intended forescape (egress) and rescue (ingress).NOTE 2Specification F 2090 addresses window fall prevention de-vices (releasable) for windows intended for emer
18、gency escape and rescueand any other window not covered by this specification.1.3 This safety specification applies only to devices in-tended to be applied to windows installed at heights of morethan 75 ft7(23 m) above ground level in multiple familydwelling buildings. This safety specification is n
19、ot intended toapply to windows below 75 ft (23 m) because all windowsbelow 75 ft (23 m) that are operable could be used as a possiblesecondary means of escape.81.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI u
20、nits that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all safetyconcerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety andhealth practices and to determine the
21、applicability of regula-tory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:9F 1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification forPlayground Equipment for Public UseF 2090 Specification for Window Fall Prevention DevicesWith Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms2.2 Code of
22、Federal Regulations:1016 CFR 1201 Safety Standard for Architectural GlazingMaterials16 CFR 1500.53 Test Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use byChildren Over 36 But Not Over 96 Months of Age, (f)(3)Testing Procedure16 CFR 1508.6 (b) Requirements for Full-Siz
23、e Baby Cribs2.3 ANSI Standard:11ANSI Z97.1-1984 Safety Glazing Materials Used in Build-ings Safety Performance Specifications and Methods ofTest (Tempered Glass Impact Test)ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for ProductSafety Signs and LabelsANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Instructions in Product Man
24、u-als, Instructions and Other Collateral MaterialsANSI/BHMA A156.9 American National Standard forCabinet HardwareANSI/SMA 1201-2002 Specification for Insect Screens forWindows, Sliding Doors and Swinging Doors2.4 AAMA Standards:12AAMA/SDMA/CSA 101/IS.2/A440-08 North AmericanFenestration Standard/Spe
25、cification for Windows, Doorsand SkylightsAAMA 902 Voluntary Specification for Sash Balances3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms:3.1.1 aftermarket, adjreferring to a product or device thatis manufactured separately from a window but is intended to beused in conjunction with a window. For purposes
26、of thisstandard, such a device is intended to be attached to or near awindow or its frame in order to prevent a young child frompassing or falling through the window when the window isopened.3.1.2 emergency escape (egress) and rescue (ingress) win-dow, na window intended for emergency escape (egress
27、) andrescue (ingress) during an emergency situation such as fire, gasleak, etc., as defined by the prevailing applicable building andfire codes.3.1.3 fall prevention window guard, na device designed tofit into or onto a window to prevent a child from passing orfalling through an open window. Typical
28、ly mounted on theinterior frame of the window and includes side frames fastenedto the sides of a window frame and a plurality of spaced-apart,transverse, tubular, width-adjustable crosspiece elements toform a grid pattern between the side supports to preventpassage of a child.3.1.4 window, nan openi
29、ng constructed in a wall or a roofto admit light or air or both to any enclosure.3.1.5 window fall, na fall through an open window.3.1.6 window fall prevention device, nany device in-tended to prevent a young child from passing or falling throughan open window. Such a device may be an integral part
30、of awindow, or may be attached to the window, its frame, or thearea around the window after the window has been installed.3.1.7 window fall prevention screen, na screen devicedesigned to fit into or onto a window to prevent a child frompassing or falling through an open window. Typically mountedon t
31、he exterior surface/frame of a sliding style window and onthe interior of a cranking style window and includes screeningmesh or material and attachment mechanism(s) of sufficientstrength to meet the performance requirements of this standardwhile preventing passage of a child.3.1.8 window opening con
32、trol device, na device thatlimits a window sash to be opened with normal operation of the71994 Uniform Building Code Handbook, Sec. 1807. (a) and 2000 InternationalBuilding CodeSection 403.1 (January 2000; Published Feb. 1, 2000) Specialprovisions for Group B and R1.8This is the intended application
33、 of the specification unless otherwise requiredby applicable building code.9For 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
34、 ASTM website.10Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Docu-ments, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.11Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.an
35、si.org.12Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 1827Walden Office Square Suite 550 Schaumburg, IL 60173, http:/www.aamanet.org.F2006082sash such as to prohibit the free passage of a 4.0-in. (102-mm)diameter rigid sphere13at the lowest opening portion of thewindow opening, w
36、ith a release mechanism that shall allow thesash to be opened to a larger opening area such as that requiredfor emergency escape and rescue, and that automatically resetswhen the window sash is fully closed.4. General RequirementsWINDOW FALL PREVENTION SCREEN AND FALLPREVENTION WINDOW GUARD DEVICES4
37、.1 Window fall prevention screen or fall prevention win-dow guard devices shall be constructed so as to prohibit thefree passage of a 4.0 in. (102 mm) diameter rigid sphere13anywhere in the window opening (as required by applicablecodes for that jurisdiction), during or after testing as specifiedin
38、8.1 through 8.3, when the window fall prevention device isinstalled in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.4.2 The distance between window fall prevention screen orfall prevention window guard device structural members orcomponents after all testing is conducted shall not exceed 4.0in. (1
39、02 mm) when a 60 lbf14(267 N) direct force is applied inaccordance with the test method according to 8.2.4.3 Window fall prevention screen or fall prevention win-dow guard devices shall be free of sharp projections and edges.4.4 Window fall prevention screen or fall prevention win-dow guard devices
40、shall not interfere with the operation,function or performance of the window to applicable standards,and shall not violate light, ventilation, and emergency escapeand rescue requirements of the applicable building code.4.5 Each window fall prevention screen or fall preventionwindow guard device shal
41、l be sold with installation instruc-tions and safety information included in the packaging for eachdevice.4.6 Installation instructions shall include the statement thata copy of the safety information shall be provided to the ownerof the building in which the device is installed and to theoccupant i
42、n the dwelling where the device is installed (or is tobe installed).4.7 Installation instructions and safety information shall beconspicuous.4.8 Installation instructions and safety information shallspecify maximum window opening width and height for whichthe window fall prevention device is intende
43、d.4.9 Additional requirements for window fall preventionscreen assemblies used as window fall prevention devices.4.9.1 Window fall prevention screen assemblies designedfor exterior installation shall meet the weathering and durabil-ity requirements of ANSI/SMA 1201-2002: “Specifications forInsect Sc
44、reens for Windows, Sliding Doors and SwingingDoors.”4.9.2 Attachment of window fall prevention screen assem-blies to window units, framing, or surrounding materials, shallnot interfere with the operation, function or performance of thewindow to applicable standards, and shall not violate light,venti
45、lation, and emergency escape and rescue requirements ofthe applicable building code.4.9.3 Window fall prevention screen assemblies used aswindow fall prevention devices shall comply with applicablestandards contained in ANSI/SMA 1201-2002: “Specificationsfor Insect Screens for Windows, Sliding Doors
46、 and SwingingDoors.”4.9.4 Where window fall prevention screens are considered,the person specifying the window fall prevention screen(s)shall refer to this specification or Specification F 2090.NOTE 3Insect screens are intended to provide reasonable insectcontrol and are not intended nor designed fo
47、r the purpose of providingsecurity or to provide for the retention of objects or persons.WINDOW OPENING CONTROL DEVICESREASONING STATEMENT: It is up to each individualopening control device manufacturer to determine whether tomanufacture a child fall prevention opening control devicewhich meets both
48、 Specification F 2090 and SpecificationF 2006 requirements. This may differ on a manufacturer bymanufacturer basis. The operation and performance require-ments for window fall prevention Window Opening ControlDevices for this standard for application and use in installationsabove 75 ft above ground
49、locations are identical to those foundin Specification F 2090 for fall prevention window openingcontrol devices with emergency escape (egress) release mecha-nisms. This does not preclude any given window openingcontrol device manufacturer from offering a child fall preven-tion window opening control device that would be non-releasable or which would be designed with a more permanenttype of override mechanism, such as a keyed device or onewhich would require a tool to overcome, which would need toperform to the same requirements as the window fall preven-tion scree
