ASTM_F_2286_-_05_2013.pdf

Designation:F228605(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,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 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 forinformation 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 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 ofTextile Fabrics(Grab Test)F1908 Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor SwimmingPools,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,SafetyPerformance Specifications and Methods of TestANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels2.3 ANSI/NSPI Standard: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 surface 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 grade 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 children 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 shall 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).NOTE1Hinged gates in accordance with 4.4 are recommended for usewith 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 allowvisibility from outside to inside of the pool area.NOTE2The“open space”is calculated by using total area andsubtracting 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.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 onthe 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 States1 4.7 The mesh safety barrier shall be removable whendesired.4.8 The 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 in 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 poo