ASTM F1908-08(2018)

Standard Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements for use in local codes and ordinances relating to residential outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.  
5.2 This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is it intended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a more restrictive nature.  
5.3 Studies, as listed in Annex A1, have been referenced as the bases for certain recommendations in this guide and will assist those who intend to provide protection against drownings and near-drownings by restricting access to children under the age of five years in residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. This would include, but not be limited to, state and local governments, model code organizations, building code groups, and consumers. It is understood that the format will vary depending upon the specific use and local conditions.
SCOPE
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 parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2018
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.10 - Specific Applications and Other Fence Systems and Components

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F1345-10a(2015) - Standard Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Refers: ASTM F552-14 - Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F2286-16(2023) - Standard Design and Performance Specification for Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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:F1908 −08 (Reapproved 2018)
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 F1908; 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 F2518 Guide for Use of a Residential Swimming Pool, Spa,
and Hot Tub Safety Audit to Prevent Unintentional
1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum require-
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Drowning (Withdrawn 2015)
ments for various types of fences for residential outdoor
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2.2 CPSC Document:
swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
CPSC Staff Recommendations, Barriers for Residential
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs (March 1992)
as standard. The values stated in parentheses are for informa-
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2.3 APSP Document:
tion only.
ANSI/APSP-7 Model Barrier Code for Residential Swim-
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
ming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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2.4 ICC Document:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
International Building Code—2006
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 2.5 SBCCI Document:
1993 SBCCI Bluebook, Standard Swimming Pool Code
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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2.6 ANSI Standards:
2. Referenced Documents
Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Fabric
3.1 See Terminology F552 for definitions of terms relating
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
to chain link fencing.
Fence Fabric
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
3.2.1 fence, n—atypeofbarrierthatsurroundsandobstructs
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
access to the pool, tub, or spa.
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
3.2.2 grade, n—the finished elevation at any specified point
F1183 Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence
of the ground or pavement outside the pool area.
Fabric
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
3.2.3 hot tub, n—See spa.
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
3.2.4 outdoor, adj—located outside of a completely en-
F1346 Performance Specification for Safety Covers and
closed building or other structure.
Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming
3.2.5 residential, adj—situated on the premises of a de-
Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
tachedone-ortwo-familydwellingoraone-familytownhouse
F2286 DesignandPerformanceSpecificationforRemovable
not more than three stories in height.
Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
thedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF14.10onSpecificApplicationsandOther www.astm.org.
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Fence Systems and Components. Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330 East
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814, http://www.cpsc.gov.
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1908 – 08(2013). Available from The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), 2111
DOI: 10.1520/F1908-08R18. Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, http://www.asps.org.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 600, Falls Church, VA 22041-3401, http://www.intlcode.org.
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3.2.6 spa (nonportable), n—a permanent structure contain- openareatoallowvisibilityfromadesignatedsupervisingarea
ing water over 24 in. (610 mm) deep, in which the water- outside the pool area to inside the pool area.
heating and water-circulating equipment are not an integral
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