ASTM F1908-07
(Guide)Standard Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
Standard Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
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1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences for residential outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values stated in brackets are for information only.
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Designation: F 1908 – 07
Standard Guide for
Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs,
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and Spas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1908; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs (March 1992)
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2.3 APSP Document:
1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum require-
ANSI/APSP-7 Model Barrier Code for Residential Swim-
ments for various types of fences for residential outdoor
ming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
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2.4 ICC Document:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
International Building Code—2006
as standard. The values stated in brackets are for information
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2.5 SBCCI Document:
only.
1993 SBCCI Bluebook, Standard Swimming Pool Code
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2. Referenced Documents
2.6 ANSI Standards:
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Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link
3. Terminology
Fence Fabric
3.1 See Terminology F 552 for definitions of terms relating
A 491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-
to chain link fencing.
Link Fence Fabric
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
F 552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
3.2.1 fence, n—a type of barrier that surrounds and ob-
F 668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and
structs access to the pool, tub, or spa.
Other Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
3.2.2 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point
Fabric
of the ground or pavement outside the pool area.
F 1183 SpecificationforAluminumAlloyChainLinkFence
3.2.3 hot tub, n—See spa.
Fabric
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—located outside of a completely en-
F 1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
closed building or other structure.
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
3.2.5 residential, adj—situated on the premises of a de-
F 1346 Performance Specification for Safety Covers and
tachedone-ortwo-familydwellingoraone-familytownhouse
Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming
not more than three stories in height.
Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
3.2.6 spa (nonportable), n—a permanent structure contain-
F 2286 Design and Performance Specification for Remov-
ing water over 24 in. [610 mm] deep, in which the water-
able Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and
heating and water-circulating equipment are not an integral
Spas
part of the product, intended for recreational bathing.
F 2518 Guide for Use of a Residential Swimming Pool,
3.2.7 spa (portable), n—a nonpermanent structure contain-
Spa, and Hot Tub Safety Audit to Prevent Unintentional
ing water over 24 in. [610 mm] deep, in which all controls,
Drowning
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2.2 CPSC Document:
part of the product, intended for recreational bathing.
CPSC Staff Recommendations, Barriers for Residential
3.2.8 swimming pool, n—an in-ground, on-ground, or
above-ground structure of a permanent, semi-permanent, or
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published June 2007. Originally Available from The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, 2111 Eisen-
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F 1908 - 06. hower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from International Code Council, 4051 W. Flossmoor Rd., Country
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Club Hills, IL 60478–5795.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Southern Building Code Congress International, 900 Montclair
the ASTM website. Rd., Birmingham, AL 35213–1206.
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Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330 Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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F1908–07
portable fabrication containing water over 24 in. [610 mm] 6.4 Solid Barriers that do not have openings, such as
deep and designed and constructed in accordance with local masonry or stone walls, shall not contain indentations or
codes, used for bathing, swimming, diving, racing, or other protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and
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