ASTM_F_1244_-_08_2013.pdf

Designation:F124408(Reapproved 2013)An American National StandardStandard Specification forBerths,Marine1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1244;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 specification covers the construction of marineberths for officers,crew,and passengers.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A512 Specification for Cold-Drawn Buttweld Carbon SteelMechanical TubingA1008/A1008M Specification for Steel,Sheet,Cold-Rolled,Carbon,Structural,High-Strength Low-Alloy,High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability,SolutionHardened,and Bake HardenableF825 Specification for Drawers,Furniture,Marine,SteelF1085 Specification for Mattress and Box Springs for Use inBerths in Marine Vessels2.2 American Institute of Steel Construction Manual:3AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gages-Equivalent Thicknessesin Decimals of an Inch,U.S.Standard Gage for Uncoated,Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 basethe structure on which the drawer and pansections are supported and which serves to tie the berth to thedeck.3.1.2 berthan item of fixed or built-in furniture forsleeping,with a base and drawer section below the mattressand box spring pan.3.1.3 berth side railthe berth side that runs from head tofoot of berth.3.1.4 box spring the resilient box-type support for themattress covered by fabric.3.1.5 drawer sectionthe section of the berth below the pansection normally designed to contain drawers for stowage oflife preservers and other items.3.1.6 handthe berth may be right hand,left hand,orfinished both sides for use in the middle of the room.Righthand is defined as follows:the berth is right hand if the head ofthe berth is on the right hand end when the berth is viewedfrom the front.Left hand is opposite.See Fig.1 and Fig.2 andTable 1 and Table 2 for elevations of left-handed berths.Aberth finished on both sides is not shown,but it is one that isaccessible from either side,has the head of the berth against abulkhead,and is not handed.3.1.7 lee raila guard to inhibit a person from rolling out ofbed because of ship motion.In this specification,the lee rail isa raised pine railing.3.1.8 mattressa fabric-covered,box-type unit containingsprings and cushioning material that supports the sleepingsurface.3.1.9 pan sectionthe section of the berth designed tosupport the mattress and box spring.4.Classification4.1 Type IAsingle berth with pipe,side lee rail with a boxspring and mattress pan having inside measurements of 54 in.(1372 mm)wide by 8012in.(2045 mm)long.(See Fig.1,Table 1,and Note 8 and Note 11 of Fig.1.)4.1.1 Type IABerths conforming generally to the Type Ispecifications but having special requirements as indicated inthe ordering information.4.2 Type IIA single berth with pipe,side lee rail with abox spring and mattress pan having inside measurements of 39in.(991 mm)wide by 8012in.(2045 mm)long.(See Fig.1,Table 1,and Note 8 and Note 11 of Fig.1.)4.2.1 Type IIABerths conforming generally to the Type IIspecifications but having special requirements as indicated inthe ordering information.4.3 Type IIIA two-high berth with pipe,side lee rail,thesame as Type II,but fitted with an additional pan and uprights1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 onOutfitting and Deck Machinery.Current edition approved May 1,2013.Published May 2013.Originallyapproved 1989.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1244 08.DOI:10.1520/F1244-08R13.2For 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 American Institute of Steel Construction(AISC),One E.Wacker Dr.,Suite 700,Chicago,IL 60601-2001,http:/www.aisc.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 to form an upper berth.(See Fig.2,Table 2,and Note 8,Note10,and Note 11 of Fig.1.)4.3.1 Type IIIABerths conforming generally to the TypeIII specifications but having special requirements as indicatedin the ordering information.5.Ordering Information5.1 Orders for items purchased under this specification shallinclude the following:5.1.1 Type of berth.5.1.1.1 Type I,IA;II,IIA;or III,IIIA.5.1.1.2 HandRight,left,or finished both sides.5.1.2 QuantityThe quantity of right hand,left hand,orfinished both sides for each type.5.1.3 Mattress and Box SpringShall be fur