ASTM F2286-05

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Designation:F2286 −05
StandardDesign and Performance Specification for
Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs,
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and Spas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2286; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification outlines the performance and design
3.1 Definitions:
requirements for removable mesh safety barriers used for
3.1.1 SeeANSI/NSPI-8and Guide F1908 for specific terms.
barriers for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas to reduce the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
incidenceofinjuriesordeathforinfantsandchildrenuptoand
3.2.1 grade, n—surfaces including concrete, brick, tile,
including five years of age.
wood, metal, or similar rigid surface used as foundation for
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
mesh safety barriers.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.2.2 mesh safety barrier, n—barrier composed of fabric
information only.
mesh, support posts, hardware, and other assembly compo-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
nents.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Design and Performance Requirements
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
4.1 The top of a fence or wall used as a barrier shall be a
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
minimum of 48 in. (1.2 m) above the grade adjacent to the
2. Referenced Documents
exterior side of the barrier.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Distance between vertical support poles and attached
D3787Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
mesh, along with other manufactured factors, shall be so
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
designed and fabricated to hinder children’s ability to climb.
D5034TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
4.3 Decorativedetails,ifprovidedoradded,shallnotafford
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
the ability of children to climb the mesh safety barrier.
F1908Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming
Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
4.4 When a hinged gate is used in addition to, or as part of
G154PracticeforOperatingFluorescentLightApparatusfor
the mesh safety barrier, the gate shall be self-closing, self-
UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
latching, accommodate a locking device and open outward
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
from the pool, spa, or hot tub. The self-latching and lockable
ANSI Z97.1Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety
devicesforgatesshallbelocatedataminimumheightof54in.
Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
(1.37 m) above grade and be mounted on the outside of the
ANSI Z535.4Product Safety Signs and Labels
gate.An additional support or plate may be necessary to raise
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2.3 ANSI/NSPI Standard:
the device to 54 in. (1.37 m).
ANSI/NSPI-8StandardforModelBarrierCodeforResiden-
NOTE1—Hingedgatesinaccordancewith4.4arerecommendedforuse
tial Swimming Pools
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)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
between the barrier and pool/spa/hot tub.
ConsumerProductsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF15.49onPool
Safety Standards.
4.6 The fence shall have at least 40% open space to allow
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2005. Published January 2005. DOI: 10.1520/
F2286-05. visibility from outside to inside of the pool area.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM NOTE 2—The “open space” is calculated by using total area and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on subtracting the area of opaque supports and mesh.
the ASTM website.
3 4.7 The mesh safety barrier shall be removable when
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4.8 The removable mesh safety barrier, when properly 5.1.1 A ⁄8-in.(0.3-cm)diametersteelwireisloopedthrough
installed, shall provide continuous and constant protection of the mesh at a height of 36 in. (0.91 m) from grade.
the pool/hot tub/spa. When used on an outdoor or unenclosed 5.1.2 Asteadyverticalforceof20lb(9kg)(asmeasuredby
pool, the mesh safety barrier may provide
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