ASTM F1346-91(2010)
(Specification)Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
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1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools (hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). When correctly installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children under five years of age to the water.
1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demonstrate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements for all covers.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F1346 −91 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Performance Specification for
Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for
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Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1346; 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.
1. Scope 3.1.2 automatic cover—a cover which can be placed over
the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety
actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also power
covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools
safety cover (PSC), other cover (OC).
(hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified).
When correctly installed and used in accordance with the 3.1.3 barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
manufacturer’s instructions, this specification is intended to
to the body of water.
reducetheriskofdrowningbyinhibitingtheaccessofchildren
3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See
under five years of age to the water.
also solar energy blanket.
1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demon-
3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or
strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein
a combination thereof, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements
3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances
for all covers.
positioned over the pool area which permits the cover to
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash, and the
as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for
like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely
information only.
removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
(OC).
test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This
3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool, spa, or hot tub that
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
are specifically constructed or installed (for example, of wood,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
supports for covers.
tions prior to use.
3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by
2. Referenced Documents
trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to
provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool
2.1 NFPA Document:
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environment.
National Electrical Code, Article 680-26
3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of heat loss from
3. Terminology
pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: both.
3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct acces-
3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sides and
sory components to the cover such as hardware including
bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to-
buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting
gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as
arms, and the like.
distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or
other materials.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
3.1.11 inaccessible locations—alocationatleast5ft(1.5m)
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.28 on
above the ground with no other access such as hand or
Covers for Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
footholds which would permit a child to reach the location.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1346 – 91
3.1.12 manual cover—a cover which requires it to be placed
(Reapproved 2003). DOI: 10.1520/F1346-91R10.
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over the water area by hand. See also manual safety cover
Available from National Fire Protection Assoc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269. (MSC), and other covers (OC).
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3.1.13 markings—theapplicationofnumbers,letters,labels, 4. Cover Classifications and Minimum Qualification
tags, symbols or colors to provide identification and safety Criteria
information and to expedite handling during sh
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