1、Designation: F2286 05 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Design and Performance Specification forRemovable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs,and Spas1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2286; 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.1. Scope1.1 This specification outlines the performance and designrequirements for removable
3、mesh safety barriers used forbarriers for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas to reduce theincidence of injuries or death for infants and children up to andincluding five years of age.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are fori
4、nformation only.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and to determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to us
5、e.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of TextilesConstant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst TestD5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics (Grab Test)F1908 Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor SwimmingPools, Hot Tubs, a
6、nd SpasG154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials2.2 ANSI Standards:3ANSI Z97.1 Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, SafetyPerformance Specifications and Methods of TestANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels2.3 ANSI/NSPI Standard
7、:3ANSI/NSPI-8 Standard for Model Barrier Code for Residen-tial Swimming Pools3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 SeeANSI/NSPI-8 and Guide F1908 for specific terms.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 grade, nsurfaces including concrete, brick, tile,wood, metal, or similar rigid s
8、urface used as foundation formesh safety barriers.3.2.2 mesh safety barrier, nbarrier composed of fabricmesh, support posts, hardware, and other assembly compo-nents.4. Design and Performance Requirements4.1 The top of a fence or wall used as a barrier shall be aminimum of 48 in. (1.2 m) above the g
9、rade adjacent to theexterior side of the barrier.4.2 Distance between vertical support poles and attachedmesh, along with other manufactured factors, shall be sodesigned and fabricated to hinder childrens ability to climb.4.3 Decorative details, if provided or added, shall not affordthe ability of c
10、hildren to climb the mesh safety barrier.4.4 When a hinged gate is used in addition to, or as part ofthe mesh safety barrier, the gate shall be self-closing, self-latching, accommodate a locking device and open outwardfrom the pool, spa, or hot tub. The self-latching and lockabledevices for gates sh
11、all be located at a minimum height of 54 in.(1.37 m) above grade and be mounted on the outside of thegate. An additional support or plate may be necessary to raisethe device to 54 in. (1.37 m).NOTE 1Hinged gates in accordance with 4.4 are recommended for usewith removable mesh fencing for swimming p
12、ools, hot tubs, and spas.4.5 There shall be a clear zone of at least 20 in. (50 cm)between the barrier and pool/spa/hot tub.4.6 The fence shall have at least 40 % open space to allowvisibility from outside to inside of the pool area.NOTE 2The “open space” is calculated by using total area andsubtrac
13、ting the area of opaque supports and mesh.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.49 on PoolSafety Standards.Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2013. Published April 2013. Originallyapproved in 2005.
14、Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2286 05. DOI:10.1520/F2286-05R13.2For 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 onth
15、e ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.7 The mesh safety barrier shall be removable whendesired.4.8 T
16、he removable mesh safety barrier, when properlyinstalled, shall provide continuous and constant protection ofthe pool/hot tub/spa. When used on an outdoor or unenclosedpool, the mesh safety barrier may provide complete 360protection or may be attached to another existing property orperimeter fence i
17、n such a manner as to prevent unsupervisedaccess to the pool. When used in a screen enclosure, theterminus of the mesh safety barrier shall be fastened to anupright or vertical member of the enclosure and installed insuch a location that the barrier prevents unsupervised access tothe pool.4.9 Vertic
18、al posts of the mesh safety barrier shall extend aminimum of 3 in. (7.5 cm) below grade level and shall bespaced no greater than 40 in. (1.016 m) apart.4.10 The mesh used in the barrier shall have a minimumtensile strength according to Test Method D5034 of 100 lbf(449 N) and a minimum burst strength
19、 in accordance with TestMethod D3787 of 150 lbf (667 N).4.11 The mesh shall receive a descriptive performancerating of no less than “trace discoloration” or no greater than“slight discoloration” or a numerical rating of 4 or 5 on a scaleof 1 to 5 (1 indicating a severe color change and 5 indicatingn
20、o color change) when tested in accordance with Practice G154(weatherability, 1000 h).4.12 When using a molding strip to attach the mesh to thevertical posts, this strip shall contain, at a minimum, #8 12-in.screws with a minimum of two screws at the top and two at thebottom with the remaining screws
21、 spaced a maximum of 6 in.(15 cm) apart on center.4.13 Patio deck sleeves (vertical post receptacles) placedinside the patio surface shall be of a nonconductive material.4.14 A latching device shall attach each barrier section at aheight no lower than 45 in. (1.14 m) above grade. Commonlatching devi
22、ces may include, but are not limited to, devicesthat provide the security equal to or greater than that of ahook-and-eye-type latch incorporating a spring-actuated retain-ing lever (commonly referred to as a safety gate hook).4.15 The bottom of the mesh safety barrier shall not be morethan 1 in. (25
23、 mm) above the deck or installed surface (grade).4.16 The mesh safety barrier shall be constructed to prohibitthe free passage of a 4.0-in. (102-mm) diameter rigid sphere4,5at any point, after testing in accordance with Section 5 whenthe fence is installed in accordance with the manufacturersinstruc
24、tions.5. Performance Tests5.1 Vertical Load Test:5.1.1 A18-in. (0.3-cm) diameter steel wire is looped throughthe mesh at a height of 36 in. (0.91 m) from grade.5.1.2 Asteady vertical force of 20 lb (9 kg) (as measured byany force gage, that is, fish weight scale) shall be exertedsteadily upward on t
25、he wire.5.1.3 The force shall be maintained for 1 min.5.1.4 The mesh safety barrier shall be tested at each 5-ft(1.5-m) increment of the perimeter, including any gate.5.1.5 Once the load is removed, the mesh safety barrier shallbe inspected to determine that no opening exists that wouldallow passage
26、 of a 4.0-in. (102-mm) diameter rigid sphere.5.1.6 The latching and locking device shall remain engagedafter testing.5.2 Impact Test:5.2.1 The impactor (52 lb) (73 kg), such as in Figs. 2 and 3from ANSI Z97.1 (see Appendix XI), is prepared and mountedto a 12-in. (30.48-cm) fixture cable so that when
27、 at rest it is nofarther than 2 in. (50 mm) away from the fence at a height of36 in. (0.91 m) from grade.5.2.2 The impactor is swung sideways and upward from themesh safety barrier until the bottom of the impactor is extendedsideways and at a vertical distance of 6 in. (150 mm) above the“at rest” po
28、sition. The bottom of the impactor will be at 42 in.(1.066 m) above grade for this test.5.2.3 When all motion has stopped, the impactor is releasedand allowed to impact once into the mesh safety barrier.5.2.4 The impactor test shall be used to test the fence at each5-ft (1.5-m) increment of the peri
29、meter of the fence includingany gate.5.2.5 Once the impact is completed and the test weight iswithdrawn, the tested mesh safety barrier shall prohibit the freepassage of a 4.00-in. (102-mm) diameter rigid sphere throughor around it at any point.5.2.6 The latching device shall remain engaged after te
30、sting.6. Instructions6.1 Instructions shall specify all requirements for properassembly, installation, and use of the mesh safety barrier.6.2 Instructions shall address all warning signs and safe use.Use ANSI Z535.4 for guide to details.6.3 Instructions shall include name, address, and phonenumber o
31、f manufacturer.7. Product Marking7.1 Mesh safety barrier, meeting all requirements of thisspecification shall be labeled “Meets ASTM Standard F2286.”7.2 Instructions shall include where the label of complianceis to be placed.7.3 Manufacturers name.NOTE 3Suggested location is poolside on first pole o
32、f panel (on leftside of completed panel facing pool).8. Keywords8.1 children safety; fences; hot tubs; mesh safety barriers;portable fences; spas; swimming pools4CPSC Publication 362, “Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools,” U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207-0001 and Ne
33、wJersey Community Affairs Division of Codes and Standards Cite 27.5N.M.R. 3150, Subchapter 2, “Child-Protection Window Guards, 5:10, 27:4,Specifications for Window Guards.”F2286 05 (2013)2ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with an
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