ASTM F2223-09
(Guide)Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is to be used to assist the playground owner/operator, specifier, designer, etc., in determining the properties that can be considered with regard to the protective surfacing in the playground. It is the intent to outline the requirements associated with design, installation, and maintenance of the surface. This is not a technical document and technical information must be found in the various standards.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers standards for selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment.
1.2 This guide describes how to apply existing ASTM standards to evaluate the impact attenuation, accessibility characteristics and product characteristics when selecting surfacing systems for use under and around playground equipment.
1.3 This guide does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred when the surface system complies with standards referred to in this guide.
1.4 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.
1.5 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.6 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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An American National Standard
Designation:F2223–09
Standard Guide for
1
ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2223; 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 F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
1.1 This guide covers standards for selecting and specifying
F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for
surface systems under and around playground equipment.
Playground Equipment for Public Use
1.2 This guide describes how to apply existing ASTM
F1918 Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained
standards to evaluate the impact attenuation, accessibility
Play Equipment
characteristics and product characteristics when selecting sur-
F1951 Specification for Determination of Accessibility of
facing systems for use under and around playground equip-
Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equip-
ment.
ment
1.3 This guide does not imply that an injury cannot be
F2075 Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as
incurred when the surface system complies with standards
a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Play-
referred to in this guide.
ground Equipment
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F2479 Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2 Canadian Standard:
and are not considered standard.
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CSA Z614 Children’s Playspaces and Equipment
1.5 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and
2.3 Government Publications:
many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) Hand-
central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or
4
book for Public Playground Safety, Pub. No. 325
its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to
US Code of Federal Regulations Part 3, 36 CFR Part
materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and
1191 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Ma-
Guidelines: Play Areas: (Final Rule)
terial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website
(http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional informa-
3. Terminology
tion. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
containingproducts,orboth,inyourstatemaybeprohibitedby
3.1.1 acceleration—the time rate of change of velocity.
state law.
3.1.2 critical height—the maximum height in full feet for a
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
surfacing system that, when tested in accordance with Speci-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
fication F1292, no value shall exceed 200 g-max or 1000 HIC.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 deceleration—the time rate of reduction of velocity.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.4 drop height—the distance from which the instru-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mented headform is released to the surface.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.5 fall height—theverticaldistancebetweenadesignated
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play surface of the play equipment and the protective surfacing
2.1 ASTM Standards:
beneath it. In the case of swings, the vertical distance from the
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
pivot point for the swinging element to the protective surface
beneath it. The playground standard that has relevant jurisdic-
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
tion should be consulted with relation to specific play struc-
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.63 on
tures.
Playground Surfacing Systems.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F2223 – 04 . DOI:
10.1520/F2223-09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Toronto, ON Canada M9W1R3.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
the ASTM website. 20207, website: www.cpsc.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO B
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
´1
Designation:F2223–04 Designation:F2223–09
Standard Guide for
1
ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2223; 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
´ NOTE—Mercury caveat was added editorially (1.5) in July 2007.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers standards for selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment.
1.2 This guide describes how to apply existingASTM standards to evaluate the impact attenuation, accessibility characteristics
and product characteristics when selecting surfacing systems for use under and around playground equipment.
1.3 This guide does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred when the surface system complies with standards referred to
in this guide.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.5
1.4 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.
1.5 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central
nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware
that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
F 1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment Specification for
Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
F 1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
F 1918 Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained Play Equipment
F 1951 Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
F 2075 Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground
Equipment Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground
Equipment
F 2479 Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing
2.2 Canadian Standard:
3
CSA Z614 Children’s Playspaces and Equipment
2.3 Government Publications:
4
CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) Handbook for Public Playground Safety, Pub. No. 325
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.63 on Playground
Surfacing Systems.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2223–03.
´1
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 2223 – 04 .
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON Canada M9W1R3.
4
Available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, website: www.cpsc.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
´1
Designation:F2223–04 Designation:F2223–09
Standard Guide for
1
ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2223; 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
´ NOTE—Mercury caveat was added editorially (1.5) in July 2007.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers standards for selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment.
1.2 This guide describes how to apply existingASTM standards to evaluate the impact attenuation, accessibility characteristics
and product characteristics when selecting surfacing systems for use under and around playground equipment.
1.3 This guide does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred when the surface system complies with standards referred to
in this guide.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.5
1.4 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.
1.5 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central
nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware
that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
F 1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment Specification for
Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
F 1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
F 1918 Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained Play Equipment
F 1951 Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
F 2075 Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground
Equipment Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground
Equipment
F 2479 Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing
2.2 Canadian Standard:
3
CSA Z614 Children’s Playspaces and Equipment
2.3 Government Publications:
4
CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) Handbook for Public Playground Safety, Pub. No. 325
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.63 on Playground
Surfacing Systems.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2223–03.
´1
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 2223 – 04 .
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON Canada M9W1R3.
4
Available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, website: www.cpsc.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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