ASTM F2090-21
(Specification)Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms
Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the installation, safety, performance, and labeling requirements for devices intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls from windows by children five years old and younger. It applies to window fall prevention devices that are to be used on any window, including those that are designated for emergency escape (egress) and rescue (ingress). It is, however, not intended to meet the unique requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for devices intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls through open windows by children five years old and younger.
1.2 This specification is not intended to meet the unique requirements of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
1.3 This specification applies to window fall prevention devices, including window opening control devices (WOCDs), window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention window guards, that are to be used on operable windows, including those that are designated for emergency escape (egress) and rescue (ingress).
Note 1: A separate safety specification, Safety Specification F2006, covers window fall prevention devices for non-emergency escape (egress) and rescue (ingress) windows in installations more than 75 ft6 (23 m) above ground level in multiple family dwelling buildings since windows at these heights are beyond the reach of rescue ladders currently in use.
1.4 Window manufacturers who rely on a test report from the supplier of the window fall prevention device shall verify that the installation of the window fall prevention device (either installed by the window manufacturer prior to shipping of the window or provided by the window manufacturer as a field installed kit) on their specific window product operator type complies with this standard.
1.5 Partial compliance to this standard is not permitted. In order to claim compliance to this standard, all of the applicable requirements in the standard must be met.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2090 −21
Standard Specification for
Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape
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(Egress) Release Mechanisms
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2090; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses window fall prevention devices that protect against
potential falls by children aged five years and under through open windows. Window fall prevention
devices currently available include window opening control devices (WOCDs), window fall
prevention screens, and some types of window guards. These devices use different strategies to
prevent children from falling through open windows. Window opening control devices (WOCDs)
restrict the size of the open area of the window so that it is too small for a young child to fall through.
They do this by allowing the window opening to be set at a predetermined position. Window fall
prevention screens and fall prevention window guards provide a barrier to prevent a child from falling
through an open window.
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A special study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that young
children are at risk of death and serious injury from falls through open windows. Children aged five
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and younger account for a higher percentage of window fall fatalities and injuries.
Windowfallpreventiondevicesusuallydifferinpurposeandapplicationfromsecurity/burglarbars.
The general purpose of a window fall prevention device is to prevent a child age five or younger from
falling through an open window. The general purpose of a security bar is to prevent unlawful entry
through a window. Generally, window fall prevention devices and security bars are two separate
devices. Security bars are generally permanently in place, cannot be released, and therefore would not
be considered a window fall prevention device under this standard.
The CPSC has advised caregivers to open windows less than 4 in. when children are present as one
means to prevent child falls through open windows. Window opening control devices (WOCDs)
provide a means that the window, when opened in an initial operation, will satisfy the CPSC
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recommendationtoopenlessthan4in. The4-in.dimensionisdrawnfromrelatedbuildingcodesand
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standards for openings in guardrail assemblies, and is universally accepted as the appropriate
dimension to prevent a child from passing through balcony or guard railing systems. An additional
operation is required to open the window further.The additional operation must be performed without
the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge. Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this
standard and is not the intended function of any of the devices referred to herein.
The intent of this update to this standard is to add new subsections 1.4 and 1.5 to the Scope section
for window manufacturers who rely on supplier test reports and to clarify that all the applicable
requirements of the standard must be met to claim conformance to this standard.Another update is to
improvetheclarityin9.3.3regardingthevisibilityofoperatingmechanismsandcorrectatypoin12.2
replacing “hand tag” with “hang tag.”
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1. Scope 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for devices
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
accidental falls through open windows by children five years
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
old and younger.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 This specification is not intended to meet the unique
requirements of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
2. Referenced Documents
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1.3 This specification applies to window fall prevention
2.1 ASTM Standards:
devices, including window opening control devices (WOCDs),
F977 Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers
window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention window
F1487 ConsumerSafetyPerformanceSpecificationforPlay-
guards, that are to be used on operable windows, including
ground Equipment for Public Use
those that are
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Designation: F2090 − 17 F2090 − 21
Standard Specification for
Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape
1
(Egress) Release Mechanisms
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2090; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses window fall prevention devices that protect against
potential falls by children aged five years and under through open windows. Window fall prevention
devices currently available include window opening control devices (WOCDs), window fall
prevention screens, and some types of window guards. These devices use different strategies to
prevent children from falling through open windows. Window opening control devices (WOCDs)
restrict the size of the open area of the window so that it is too small for a young child to fall through.
They do this by allowing the window opening to be set at a predetermined position. Window fall
prevention screens and fall prevention window guards provide a barrier to prevent a child from falling
through an open window.
2
A special study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that young
children are at risk of death and serious injury from falls through open windows. Children aged five
3
and younger account for a higher percentage of window fall fatalities and injuries.
Window fall prevention devices usually differ in purpose and application from security/burglar bars.
The general purpose of a window fall prevention device is to prevent a child age five or younger from
falling through an open window. The general purpose of a security bar is to prevent unlawful entry
through a window. Generally, window fall prevention devices and security bars are two separate
devices. However, a security bar could be used as a Security bars are generally permanently in place,
cannot be released, and therefore would not be considered a window fall prevention device if it meets
the requirements of this specification. under this standard.
The CPSC has advised caregivers to open windows less than 4 in. when children are present as one
means to prevent child falls through open windows. Window opening control devices (WOCDs)
provide a means that the window, when opened in an initial operation, will satisfy the CPSC
4
recommendation to open less than 4 in. The 4-in. dimension is drawn from related building codes and
5
standards for openings in guardrail assemblies, and is universally accepted as the appropriate
dimension to prevent a child from passing through balcony or guard railing systems. An additional
operation is required to open the window further. The additional operation must be performed without
the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge. Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this
standard and is not the intended function of any of the devices referred to herein.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.38 on Window Fall
Prevention.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017June 1, 2021. Published November 2017July 2021. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20132017 as
F2090 – 13.F2090 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F2090-17.10.1520/F2090-21.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Special Window Falls Study, conducted in 1991.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Special Window Falls Study, conducted in 1991 and “Window Safety: Data and Patterns Related to Entrapments and
Accidental Falls from Windows,” prepared by Andersen Corporation.
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:F15-1002. Contact ASTM Customer Service
at service@astm.org.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Preventing Window Falls,” Document #5124.
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See NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 7.2.2.4.5.3. Also see Section R312.1.3 guard opening limitations in the 20122018 and 20152021 International Residential Code
(IRC).
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The intent of this update to this standard is to add new subsections 1.4 and 1.5the standard to the
Scope section
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