ASTM F2278-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments exceeding 3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing through the netting.
4.2 This test method provides accurate results about the current effectiveness of the test specimen when field-tested in an existing installation. Laboratory results are particularly useful for testing the relative effectiveness of multiple test specimens.
4.3 The results stemming from the use of this test method may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of paintball barrier netting represented by the test specimen for use in delineating “goggles-on” areas found at paintball playing fields.
4.4 The base procedure outlined below is applicable to “field-testing.” Additional requirements for “laboratory” testing are noted.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not require such an apparatus.
1.2 This standard is designed to be used in conjunction with Guide F2184.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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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Designation: F2278 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2278; 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 standard is intended to provide a basic test method that would allow the user to determine the
effectiveness of paintball barrier netting. The use of safe paintball barrier netting at paintball playing
facilities is critical to protect non-players from accidental impact of a paintball.
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of paintball barrier netting
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier
F1979 Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of
netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chrono-
Paintball
graph areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an
F2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not
require such an apparatus.
3. Terminology
1.2 This standard is designed to be used in conjunction with
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Guide F2184.
3.1.1 caliber, n—the term used to refer to the size of a
paintball projectile. Related to the measurement of the diam-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
eter of the paintball as described in Specification F1979.
standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
3.1.2 “goggles-on” area, n—areas in which all persons are
information only.
required to wear paintball goggles, such as and not limited to
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
playing fields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ranges.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 muzzle, n—the end of the paintball marker through
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
which the paintball is discharged, also referred to as the end of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the barrel.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.4 paintball, n—a projectile comprised of a shell and a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
fill, designed to be expelled from a paintball marker and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
conforms to Specification F1979.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.5 paintball barrier netting, n—netting used in the sport
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
of paintball as a protective barrier.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.6 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed to
discharge paintballs. The device is sometimes referred to as a
paintball gun.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2278 – 10a (2014). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/F2278-19. the ASTM website.
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3.1.7 playing field, n—an area delineated by a boundary
marker, in which paintball games are conducted.
3.1.8 shell, n—a rigid to semi-rigid material (generally of
gelatin) that encapsulates the fill of a paintball.
3.1.9 standard ambient temperature (SAT), n—used to de-
scribe a substance at a temperature of 25 6 2°C (77 6 4°F).
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier
netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments
exceeding 3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing
through the netting.
FIG. 1 Testing Apparatus Layout
4.2 This
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Designation: F2278 − 10a (Reapproved 2014) F2278 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
1
Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2278; 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 standard is intended to provide a basic test method that would allow the user to determine the
effectiveness of paintball barrier netting. The use of safe paintball barrier netting at paintball playing
facilities is critical to protect non-players from accidental impact of a paintball.
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of paintball barrier netting
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph
areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate paintball barrier
netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not require such an apparatus.
1.2 This standard is designed to be used in conjunction with Guide F2184.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
information only.
1.4 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1979 Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of Paintball
F2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 caliber, n—the term used to refer to the size of a paintball projectile. Related to the measurement of the diameter of the
paintball as described in Specification F1979.
3.1.2 “goggles-on” area, n—areas in which all persons are required to wear paintball goggles, such as and not limited to playing
fields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target ranges.
3.1.3 muzzle, n—the end of the paintball marker through which the paintball is discharged, also referred to as the end of the
barrel.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved May 1, 2014Jan. 1, 2019. Published September 2014January 2019. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20102014
as F2278 – 10a.F2278 – 10a (2014). DOI: 10.1520/F2278-10AR14.10.1520/F2278-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.4 paintball, n—a spherical ball projectile comprised of a shell and a fill, designed to be expelled from a paintball marker
and conforms to Specification F1979.
3.1.5 paintball barrier netting, n—netting used in the sport of paintball as a protective barrier.
3.1.6 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed to discharge paintballs. The device is sometimes referred to as a
paintball gun.
3.1.7 playing field, n—an area delineated by a boundary marker, in which paintball games are conducted.
3.1.8 shell, n—a rigid to semi-rigid material (generally of gelatin) that encapsulates the fill of a paintball.
3.1.9 st
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