ASTM F3022-16e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
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1.1 This test method2 specifies procedures and equipment used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness equipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design parameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this document and Specification F3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with Specification F3021.
1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with disabilities.
Note 1: Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equipment are currently under development.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
1.6 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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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: F3022 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for
Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and
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Impairments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3022; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected the introduction and 5.1.6.8(3) in June 2017.
INTRODUCTION
The goal of this test method is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of
universally designed fitness equipment.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries.Likeotherphysicalactivities,exerciseinvolvingfitnessequipmentinvolvestheriskofinjury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using
this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using this
equipment as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk of injury.
1. Scope 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2 safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This test method specifies procedures and equipment
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
equipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design pa-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
rameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test meth-
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
ods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
In case of a conflict between this document and Specification
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Specification F3021.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to
address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with 2. Referenced Documents
disabilities. 3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equip-
ASTM Test Methods
ment are currently under development.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
F2571 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
only.
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
tations and Impairments
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originally
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F3022 – 15. DOI:
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10.1520/F3022-16E01. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
and Rehabilitation Research grant #90RE5009-01-00. the ASTM website.
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NOTE 2—Performance tests to get on/off the equipment from the
3. Terminology
perspective of a broad range of people with disabilities, including people
3.1 Definitions—For definitions applicable to this standard
using wheelchairs or those who have functional limitations, sensory
see Specification F3021.
deficits
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