ASTM F2286-16(2023)
(Specification)Standard Design and Performance Specification for Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
Standard Design and Performance Specification for Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
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1.1 This specification outlines the performance and design requirements for removable mesh safety barriers used for barriers for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas to reduce the incidence of injuries or death for infants and children up to and including five years of age.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
Designation: F2286 − 16 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Design and Performance Specification for
Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs,
and Spas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2286; 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 2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety
1.1 This specification outlines the performance and design
Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
requirements for removable mesh safety barriers used for
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
barriers for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas to reduce the
2.3 ANSI/NSPI Standard:
incidence of injuries or death for infants and children up to and
ANSI/NSPI-8 Standard for Model Barrier Code for Residen-
including five years of age.
tial Swimming Pools
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
3.1 Definitions:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.1 See ANSI/NSPI-8 and Guide F1908 for specific terms.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.1 grade, n—surfaces including concrete, brick, tile,
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
wood, metal, or similar rigid surface used as foundation for
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mesh safety barriers.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.2 mesh safety barrier, n—barrier composed of fabric
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
mesh, support posts, hardware, and other assembly compo-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
nents.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Design and Performance Requirements
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The top of a fence or wall used as a barrier shall be a
minimum of 48 in. (1.2 m) above the grade adjacent to the
2. Referenced Documents
exterior side of the barrier.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Distance between vertical support poles and attached
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
mesh, along with other manufactured factors, shall be so
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
designed and fabricated to hinder children’s ability to climb.
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of
4.3 Decorative details, if provided or added, shall not afford
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
the ability of children to climb the mesh safety barrier.
F1908 Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming
Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
4.4 When a hinged gate is used in addition to, or as part of
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
the mesh safety barrier, the gate shall be self-closing, self-
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
latching, accommodate a locking device and open outward
from the pool, spa, or hot tub. The self-latching and lockable
devices for gates shall be located at a minimum height of 54 in.
(1.37 m) above grade and be mounted on the outside of the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.49 on Pool
gate. An additional support or plate may be necessary to raise
Safety Standards.
the device to 54 in. (1.37 m).
Current edition approved March 15, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2286 – 16. DOI:
10.1520/F2286-16R23.
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F2286 − 16 (2023)
NOTE 1—Hinged gates in accordance with 4.4 are recommended for use
4.16 The mesh safety barrier shall be constructed to prohibit
4,5
with removable mesh fencing for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
the free passage of a 4.0-in. (102-mm) diameter rigid sphere
at any point, after testing in accordance with Section 5 when
4.5 There shall be a clear zone of at least 20 in. (50 cm)
the fence is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
between the barrier and pool/spa/hot tub.
instructions.
4.6 The fence shall have at least 40 % open space to allow
visibility from outside to inside of the pool area.
5. Performance Tests
NOTE 2—The “open space” is calculated by using total area and
5.1 Vertical Load Test:
subtracting the area of opaque supports and mesh.
5.1.1 A ⁄8-in. (0.3-cm) diameter steel wire is looped through
4.7 The mesh safety barrier shall be removable when
the mesh at a height of 36 in. (0.91 m) from grade.
desired.
5.1.2 A steady vertical force of 20 lb (9.07 kg) (as measured
by any force gauge, that is, fish weight scale) shall be exerted
4.8 The removable mesh safety barrier, when properly
steadily upward on the wire.
installed, shall provide continuous and constant protection of
5.1.3 The force shall be maintained for 1 min.
the pool/hot tub/spa. When used on an outdoor or unenclosed
5.1.4 The mesh safety barrier shall be tested at
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