1、Designation: F2409 10Standard Guide forFences for Non-Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, HotTubs, and Spas1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2409; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last
2、 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 recommended minimum require-ments for various types of fences for non-residential outdoorswimming pool
3、s, hot tubs and spas.1.2 The various types of fences may be chain link, wood,vinyl, ornamental steel or aluminum, welded wire, expandedmetal, composite or others that would be incorporated into adesign necessary to support the structure considering its height,application, location, and climatic cond
4、ition. All types offences shall be in accordance with ASTM standards.1.3 UnitsThe values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Thevalues stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;therefore, each system shall be used independently of the oth
5、er.Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. The SI values stated inparentheses are provided for information purposes only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricA491 Specification for Alu
6、minum-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricF552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link FencingF567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link FenceF668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and OtherOrganic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swin
7、gGatesF964 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and RailingF1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatingson Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence FrameworkF1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence
8、 StructuresF1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-MischmetalAlloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF2630 Guide for Self-Closing/Self-Latching General-Purpose Gates3. Terminology3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relatingto chain link fencing.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to
9、This Standard:3.2.1 fence, na type of barrier, which surrounds andobstructs access to the pool, tub or spa.3.2.2 grade, nthe finished elevation at any specified pointof the ground or pavement outside the pool area.3.2.3 hot tub, nsee definition of spa.3.2.4 outdoor, adjlocated outside of a completel
10、y en-closed building or other structure.3.2.5 non-residential, adjnot situated on the premises of adetached one- or two-family dwelling nor a one-family townhouse less than four stories in height.3.2.6 spa (non-portable), na permanent structure contain-ing water over 24 in. (610 mm) deep, in which t
11、he water-heating and water-circulating equipment are not an integralpart of the product, intended for recreational bathing.3.2.7 spa (portable), na non-permanent structure contain-ing water over 24 in. (610 mm) deep, in which all controls,water-heating, and water-circulating equipment are an integra
12、lpart of the product, intended for recreational bathing.3.2.8 swimming pool, nan in-ground, on-ground orabove-ground structure of a permanent, semi-permanent orportable fabrication containing any depth or shape of waterbody designed and constructed in accordance with local codes,used for bathing, sw
13、imming, racing or other aquatic activities.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. DOI: 10.1520/F2409-10.2For referenced ASTM stan
14、dards, 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.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken,
15、PA 19428-2959, United States.3.2.9 waters, nany designed natural or man-made area(that is, reservoir, empondment).4. Summary of Guide4.1 This guide is based in part upon recommendations of theUnited States Consumer Product Safety Commission, theNational Center for Injury Prevention and Control, the
16、Ameri-can MedicalAssociation, theAmericanAcademy of Pediatrics,and the National Aquatic Coalition, among others.5. Significance and Use5.1 This guide sets forth minimum standard requirementsfor use in local codes and ordinances relating to non-residentialoutdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and w
17、aters. This guidedoes not have the effect of law, nor is it intended to supersedelocal codes and ordinances of a more restrictive nature.6. Requirements6.1 HeightThe top of the fence to be used around anon-residential outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, spa, or otherwater facility shall be of a height r
18、anging from 48 in. (1.22 m)to 120 in. (3.05 m). The owner or its agents shall select theheight after assessing the potential of intrusion when the poolis closed, taking into consideration the environment location,that is, city, suburban, exurban, or rural; the numbers ofpotential intruders with a li
19、kelihood of abilities to scale orpenetrate the fence; will the pool be guarded or patrolled, easeof visibility into the pool area, will the pool area have nightsecurity lighting and will there be an access control securitysystem. For example, a hotel pool that is well lighted andmonitored twenty fou
20、r hours a day will most likely require a48-in. (1.22-m) high fence, whereas a pool back from a road,not easily visible, not lighted or patrolled, and having no accesscontrol security system will most likely require the higher120-in. (3.05-m) fence.6.2 VisibilityThe fence shall be so designed and con
21、-structed that it has openness, which allows visibility fromoutside the pool area for patrols, guards, and others to insidethe pool area to identify intruders and trespassers.6.3 Ground ClearanceThe maximum vertical clearancebetween grade and the bottom of the fence shall be 2 in. (50mm) measured on
22、 the side of the fence, which faces away fromthe swimming pool.6.4 Horizontal And Vertical MembersWhere the fence iscomposed of horizontal and vertical members the horizontalmembers shall not extend more than 0.375 in. (10 mm) outsideof the enclosure. The spacing between vertical members shallbe no
23、greater than 4 in. (102 mm) for fences having twoconsecutive horizontal rails spaced at least 45 in. (1143 mm)apart, measured from the top of one rail to the top of the nextrail. The spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 134 in. (44 mm) for fence designs having no two consecutivehorizont
24、al members spaced at least 45 in. (1143 mm).6.5 Chain Link FencesMesh opening for chain link fencesshall be 114 in. (32 mm) in compliance with chain link fabricSpecifications A392, A491, F668, and F1345.6.6 Diagonal Members:6.6.1 Where the fence is composed of diagonal members,such as in a lattice f
25、ence, any opening created by the diagonalmembers shall be a maximum of 134 in. (44 mm) measured inits largest direction.6.6.2 Diagonal bracing members extending from one cornerto the opposite corner creating a ladder effect on all styles offences and gates are not permitted where spacing between the
26、vertical members in any area between posts exceeds 134 in. (44mm).6.7 Structural DesignThe fences shall be structurallydesigned so as to withstand stresses from wind load, ice load orother such environmental stresses applicable to the geographicregion in which the fence is installed. The structural
27、design ofthe fence shall comply with local regulations regarding heightor visibility restrictions. Chain link, welded wire and expandedmetal fence framework shall be constructed using frameworkmaterial cited in Specification F1043, Table 3 Heavy IndustrialFence Framework or Specification F1083. Viny
28、l fences shall beconstructed of profiles manufactured in accordance with Speci-fication F964.6.8 Access Gates:6.8.1 Double leaf access gates shall be equipped with a dropbar and padlock that is always locked when the gate is not inuse. Chain link fence double gates shall be in compliance withSpecifi
29、cation F900 and shall be of the height of the fence.6.8.2 Single leaf pedestrian gates shall open outward awayfrom the pool shall be self-closing and shall have a self-latching device in accordance with Specification F2630. Therelease mechanism of the latching device shall be located aminimum of 54
30、in. (1372 mm) above grade. Gates shall belocked when pool area is closed. Chain link fence single gatesshall be in compliance with Specification F900 and shall be ofthe height of the fence or include a transom above.6.9 The fence shall completely surround the pool structurewhenever possible.6.10 Abo
31、ve ground non-residential pools or on-ground non-residential pools shall be enclosed by the same types offence/barrier as in-ground non-residential pools and meet thecriteria excluding fencing on the perimeter of the above groundpool structure.6.11 Pool IlluminationThe pool, if open for evening orni
32、ght use and those complexes unattended during the night thatare illuminated, should be illuminated of evenly distributedintensity to comply with federal, state and local codes. It isrecommended that the guidelines published by the IlluminatingEngineering Society of NorthAmerica be used to determine
33、theappropriable illumination level for each site design. If compe-tition as well as recreational swimming and other wateractivities are to be included in the venue, at least 75-ft candlesshall be provided. Light fixtures in danger of being vandalizedshould have protective coverings.6.12 GroundingWhe
34、n applicable the fence shall begrounded in compliance with the requirements of local utilitiesand electrical codes.7. Prohibited Locations7.1 Swimming pool fence/barriers shall be located so as toprohibit the use of permanent structures, equipment or similarobjects to aid in climbing the fence/barri
35、er.F2409 1027.2 Clear ZoneThere shall be an external clear zone of atleast 72 in. (1829 mm) between the swimming pool fence/barrier and any permanent structures or pool equipment such aspumps, filters, heaters, etc. which can be used as an aid toclimb the fence/barrier. Landscape elements that can s
36、upport a25-lb (11.34-kg) load or more that can be used as an aid inclimbing shall not be allowed in this clear zone.8. Maintenance and Inspection8.1 It is the responsibility of the owner, occupant or tenantto maintain the integrity of the fence and to regularly inspectthe gates, doors, etc. for prop
37、er closing and latching operation.8.1.1 Safety signs and boards are used to communicateimportant information to users regarding the existence ofhazards and ways to avoid personal injury. The communicationof safety critical information is a non-delegable responsibilityof owners and operators and ofte
38、n can only be accomplishedthrough the use of appropriately designed informational signs,signboards and placards. Warnings are used:8.1.1.1 To tell people about a threat to their well-beingposed by dangerous conditions or products;8.1.1.2 To change behavior so that people act safely asopposed to acti
39、ng unsafely; and8.1.1.3 To remind people of 8.1.1.1 and 8.1.1.2.If it is foreseeable that people will be injured when they actin a certain way, and careful evaluation shows when physicalsafety measures cannot be provided to ameliorate the conse-quences of their acts then WARNING SIGNS are required o
40、nthe fencing around the pool that meet ASTM and ANSIstandards.8.2 Keep the external area near the fence free of toys,furniture or other objects, which could be moved and used toclimb the fence.9. Keywords9.1 fence; fences; barriers; hot tubs; pools; spas; swimmingpoolsASTM International takes no pos
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