ASTM_D_8390_-_21.pdf

Designation:D839021Standard Classification forDomestic Cannabis/Hemp Plant Indoor Growing Appliances1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8390;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption 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 standard classifies the types of domestic cannabis/hemp plant indoor growing appliances.1.2 This classification shall be applicable to growing ofcannabis/hemp plants using indoor growing appliances.1.3 This classification differentiates between the varioustypes of cannabis/hemp plant indoor growing appliances.1.4 The examples for each type of cannabis/hemp plantindoor growing appliance are not intended to be all-inclusive.Examples shown or described in this classification are includedonly as an aid in the understanding and comprehension of eachtype under the classification.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses after SI units areprovided for information only and are not considered standard.1.6 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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-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:2D8374 Personal Cannabis/Hemp Plant Growing Appliances2.2 UL Standards:3UL 8800 ANSI/CAN/UL Standard for Horticultural Light-ing Equipment and Systems3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 automated,na growing system that is automated andpre-configured but can be user modified or user input pro-grammed.User imputable information can include atmosphericmonitoring,grow system and lighting system control,withvarying feature levels of automation control for lighting,watering,and nutrient dispense systems that require the inter-action by the experienced cannabis grower.3.1.2 curing appliance,nan appliance used to dehydrate,preserve dry cannabis and develop cannabinoid profiles.3.1.3 drying appliance,nan appliance used to removemoisture.3.1.4 grow tent,na specialized tent enclosure designed forgrowing cannabis plants,consisting of frame,fabric,andreflective lining.3.1.4.1 DiscussionAgrow tent may be portable,stationaryor be intended to be permanently fixed in place.3.1.4.2 DiscussionA grow tent is used for growingcannabis,but can also be used for growing herbs and veg-etables such as tomatoes all indoors.3.1.5 grow box,na specialized box enclosure that isexplicitly designed for growing cannabis plants,consisting of arigid structure made with light reflecting material(such aspolished metal)or coated material to reflect light.3.1.5.1 DiscussionA grow box may be stationary or beintended to be permanently fixed in place.3.1.5.2 DiscussionA grow box can also be used forgrowing herbs and vegetables such as tomatoes all indoors.3.1.6 horticultural system,na prefabricated chamber,cabinet,or open frame structure of which identified for thepurpose outfitted with electrical infrastructure for the activeoptimization of plant growth.These systems may incorporatepre-installed materials and equipment which,after installation,may be concealed and may not be accessible for inspection atthe final installation site.They may additionally includelighting,shutters,controls,control panels,plumbing compo-nents(such as pump motors,solenoid valves,water reservoirs),and cooling and heating components,as part of the plantgrowth management control horticultural system.A horticul-tural system may include hydroponic,aeroponic,aquaponic,and other forms of irrigation methods.Passive growing1This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 onCannabis and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.08 on CannabisDevices and Appliances.Current edition approved June 1,2021.Published June 2021.DOI:10.1520/D8290-21.2For 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 Underwriters Laboratories(UL),UL Headquarters,333 Pfing-sten Road,Northbrook,IL,60062,http:/.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principle