1、Designation: F2286 05 (Reapproved 2013)F2286 16Standard 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 adopt
2、ion or, 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 design requirements for r
3、emovable mesh safety barriers used for barriersfor swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas to reduce the incidence of injuries or death for infants and children up to and includingfive years of age.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parenthes
4、es are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations
5、prior to use.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 of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)F1908 Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools
6、, Hot Tubs, and 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, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of TestANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels2.3 ANS
7、I/NSPI Standard:3ANSI/NSPI-8 Standard for Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 See ANSI/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
8、 similar rigid surface used as foundation for mesh safetybarriers.3.2.2 mesh safety barrier, nbarrier composed of fabric mesh, support posts, hardware, and other assembly components.4. Design and Performance Requirements4.1 The top of a fence or wall used as a barrier shall be a minimum of 48 in. (1
9、.2 m) above the grade adjacent to the exteriorside of the barrier.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.49 on Pool SafetyStandards.Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2013Jan. 1, 2016. Published Ap
10、ril 2013February 2016. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20052013 asF2286 05.F2286 05 (2013). DOI: 10.1520/F2286-05R13.10.1520/F2286-16.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Boo
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13、 by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.2 Distance between vertical support poles and attached mesh, along with other manufactured factors, shall be so designed andfabricate
14、d to hinder childrens ability to climb.4.3 Decorative details, if provided or added, shall not afford the ability of children to climb the mesh safety barrier.4.4 When a hinged gate is used in addition to, or as part of the mesh safety barrier, the gate shall be self-closing, self-latching,accommoda
15、te a locking device and open outward from the pool, spa, or hot tub. The self-latching and lockable devices for gatesshall be located at a minimum height of 54 in. (1.37 m) above grade and be mounted on the outside of the gate. An additionalsupport or plate may be necessary to raise the device to 54
16、 in. (1.37 m).NOTE 1Hinged gates in accordance with 4.4 are recommended for use with removable mesh fencing for swimming pools, 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
17、allow visibility from outside to inside of the pool area.NOTE 2The “open space” is calculated by using total area and subtracting the area of opaque supports and mesh.4.7 The mesh safety barrier shall be removable when desired.4.8 The removable mesh safety barrier, when properly installed, shall pro
18、vide continuous and constant protection of the pool/hottub/spa. When used on an outdoor or unenclosed pool, the mesh safety barrier may provide complete 360 protection or may beattached to another existing property or perimeter fence in such a manner as to prevent unsupervised access to the pool. Wh
19、en usedin a screen enclosure, the terminus of the mesh safety barrier shall be fastened to an upright or vertical member of the enclosureand installed in such a location that the barrier prevents unsupervised access to the pool.4.9 Vertical posts of the mesh safety barrier shall extend a minimum of
20、3 in. (7.5 cm) below grade level and shall be spacedno greater than 40 in. (1.016 m) apart.4.10 The mesh used in the barrier shall have a minimum tensile strength according to Test Method D5034 of 100 lbf (449 N)and a minimum burst strength in accordance with Test Method D3787 of 150 lbf (667 N).4.1
21、1 The mesh shall receive a descriptive performance rating of no less than “trace discoloration” or no greater than “slightdiscoloration” or a numerical rating of 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 indicating a severe color change and 5 indicating no colorchange) when tested in accordance with Practice G
22、154 (weatherability, 1000 h).4.12 When using a molding strip to attach the mesh to the vertical posts, this strip shall contain, at a minimum, #8 12-in.screws with a minimum of two screws at the top and two at the bottom with the remaining screws spaced a maximum of 6 in. (15cm) apart on center.4.13
23、 Patio deck sleeves (vertical post receptacles) placed inside the patio surface shall be of a nonconductive material.4.14 Alatching device shall attach each barrier section at a height no lower than 45 in. (1.14 m) above grade. Common latchingdevices may include, but are not limited to, devices that
24、 provide the security equal to or greater than that of a hook-and-eye-typelatch incorporating a spring-actuated retaining lever (commonly referred to as a safety gate hook).4.15 The bottom of the mesh safety barrier shall not be more than 1 in. (25 mm) above the deck or installed surface (grade).4.1
25、6 The mesh safety barrier shall be constructed to prohibit the free passage of a 4.0-in. (102-mm) diameter rigid sphere4,5 atany point, after testing in accordance with Section 5 when the fence is installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.5. Performance Tests5.1 Vertical Load Test:
26、5.1.1 A 18-in. (0.3-cm) diameter steel wire is looped through the mesh at a height of 36 in. (0.91 m) from grade.5.1.2 A steady vertical force of 20 lb (9(9.07 kg) (as measured by any force gage,gauge, that is, fish weight scale) shall beexerted steadily upward on the wire.5.1.3 The force shall be m
27、aintained 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 shall be inspected to determine that no opening exists that would allowpassage of a 4.0-in. (102-mm) diameter
28、rigid sphere.5.1.6 The latching and locking device shall remain engaged after testing.5.2 Impact Test:5.2.1 The impactor (52 lb) (73 kg),lb (23.58 kg), such as in Figs. 2 and 3 from ANSI Z97.1 (see Appendix XI), is preparedand mounted to a 12-in. (30.48-cm) fixture cable so that when at rest it is n
29、o farther than 2 in. (50 mm) away from the fence ata height of 36 in. (0.91 m) from grade.4 CPSC Publication 362, “Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools,” U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207-0001 and New JerseyCommunity Affairs Division of Codes and Standards Cite 27.5 N
30、.M.R. 3150, Subchapter 2, “Child-Protection Window Guards, 5:10, 27:4, Specifications for Window Guards.”F2286 1625.2.2 The impactor is swung sideways and upward from the mesh safety barrier until the bottom of the impactor is extendedsideways and at a vertical distance of 6 in. (150 mm) above the “
31、at rest” position. 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 released and allowed to impact once into the mesh safety barrier.5.2.4 The impactor test shall be used to test the fence at each 5-ft (1.5-m) incremen
32、t of the perimeter of the fence including anygate.5.2.5 Once the impact is completed and the test weight is withdrawn, the tested mesh safety barrier shall prohibit the freepassage of a 4.00-in. (102-mm) diameter rigid sphere through or around it at any point.5.2.6 The latching device shall remain e
33、ngaged after testing.6. Instructions6.1 Instructions shall specify all requirements for proper assembly, 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,
34、and phone number of manufacturer.7. Product Marking7.1 Mesh safety barrier, meeting all requirements of this specification shall be labeled “Meets ASTM Standard F2286.”7.2 Instructions shall include where the label of compliance is to be placed.7.3 Manufacturers name.NOTE 3Suggested location is pool
35、side on first pole of panel (on left side of completed panel facing pool).8. Keywords8.1 children safety; fences; hot tubs; mesh safety barriers; portable fences; spas; swimming poolsASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any ite
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