ASTM F381-99

Standards Safety Specification for Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer Trampolines

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1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in.2  (21 300 cm2), (2) a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4) intended for consumer use.
1.3 This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers. Trampolines primarily used by consumers are in home environments. This specification is not intended to apply to institutional trampolines. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years of age.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the hazards associated with trampolines. The standard's existence alone will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is used improperly.
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 The primary units given in this specification are in the inch-pound system.
1.7 This specification includes the following sections and selected subsections.TitleSection NumberScope1Referenced Documents2Terminology3Included Components4Materials and Manufacture5Environmental Conditioning5.2.1UV Exposure5.2.1.1Performance Requirements6Drop Test6.2Drop test weight and impactor shape.6.2.1Drop test procedure.6.2.2Padding Attachment System Strength6.3Padding Attachment System Strength Test Procedure6.3.1Information Packet:7Packet Marketing and Contents7.1Assembly and Installation Instructions7.2Care and Maintenance Instructions7.3Warning Information7.4Use Instructions7.5Product Marking:8Identification8.1On-Trampoline Warnings8.2Instruction Sign8.3Packaging and Package Marking9Access Devices:10Trampoline Ladders10.1Ladder Warning10.2Keywords11Appendix

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-2001
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.17 - Trampolines and Related Equipment

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F381-01 - Standards Safety Specification for Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer Trampolines
• Effective Date: 10-May-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F2225-15(2020) - Standard Safety Specification for Consumer Trampoline Enclosures
• Effective Date: 10-May-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 381 – 99 An American National Standard
Standard Safety Specification for
Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer
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Trampolines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 381; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
Access Devices: 10
Trampoline Ladders 10.1
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the
Ladder Warning 10.2
assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
Keywords 11
Appendix
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to
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trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in. (21 300
2. Referenced Documents
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cm ), (2) a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4)
F 355 Test Method for Shock–Absorbing Properties of
intended for consumer use.
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Playing Surface Systems and Materials
1.3 This specification is intended to reduce the demon-
2.2 Other Standard:
strated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by
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ANSI Standard Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
consumers. Trampolines primarily used by consumers are in
home environments. This specification is not intended to apply
3. Terminology
to institutional trampolines. Trampolines that adhere to this
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
specification are not recommended for use by children under
3.1.1 access device, n—a device used for access to or egress
six years of age.
from a trampoline bed including, but not limited to, trampoline
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ladders.
hazards associated with trampolines. The standard’s existence
3.1.2 bed, n—flexible surface which the user contacts in the
alone will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical
course of bouncing on a trampoline.
activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particu-
3.1.3 bouncing, n—the action considered as normal use of a
larly if the equipment is used improperly.
trampoline consisting of continuous, vertical jumping wherein
1.5 The primary units given in this specification are in the
each landing is in near proximity to the previous landing.
inch-pound system.
3.1.4 consumer trampoline, n—a trampoline intended for
1.6 This specification includes the following sections and
use in a home environment.
selected subsections.
3.1.5 folding-type trampoline, n—a trampoline whose frame
Title Section Number
can be folded when not in use. See portable.
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2 3.1.6 frame, n—the framework constructed of rigid support-
Terminology 3
ive materials from which the bed is suspended.
Included Components 4
3.1.7 frame padding, n—shock-attenuating protective de-
Materials and Manufacture 5
Performance Requirements 6 vice(s) that attaches to the frame to cover the frame and
Information Packet: 7
suspension system.
Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1
3.1.8 institutional trampoline, n—a trampoline intended for
Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2
Care and Maintenance Instructions 7.3 use in a commercial or institutional facility.
Warning Information 7.4
3.1.9 ladder, n—see trampoline ladder.
Use Instructions 7.5
3.1.10 legs, n—the framework constructed of rigid materi-
Product Marking: 8
Identification 8.1
als which support the frame above the ground or floor.
On-Trampoline Warnings 8.2
3.1.11 mat, n—a common, though nonpreferred term refer-
Instruction Sign 8.3
ring to bed.
Packaging and Package Marking 9
3.1.12 portable, adj—able to be easily moved without
disassembly, though usually requiring the assistance of devices
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-8 on
Sports Equipment, Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee F08.17 on Trampolines and Related Equipment. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 1507.
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Current edition approved Feb. 10, 1999. Published May 1999. Originally Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
published as F 381 - 74. Last previous edition F 381 - 95. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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such as roller stands. Folding-type trampolines are often a distance of 2 ft (61 cm).
intended to be portable.
7. Information Packet
3.1.13 roller stand, n—a device that is used to assist in
7.1 Packet Marking and Contents:
rolling/moving a folding-type trampoline frame.
3.1.14 suspension system, n—the bed-supporting system 7.1.1 Each trampoline shall be accompanied by a separate
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