ASTM F2715-19

Standard Specification for Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used on De-Energized Equipment

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or around de-energized electrical equipment.  
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in detail the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.  
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.  
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for installation and use, typically temporary connecting jumper assemblies.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2019
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.45 - Mechanical Apparatus

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2715-09(2015) - Standard Specification for Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used on De-Energized Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2019
• Replaced By: ASTM F2715-19(2024) - Standard Specification for Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used on De-Energized Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM D2261-13(2024) - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2024
• Refers: ASTM B33-10(2020)e1 - Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM F855-19 - Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2019
• Refers: ASTM F855-17 - Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2017
• Refers: ASTM D2261-13(2017) - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2017
• Refers: ASTM D2261-13(2017)e1 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2017
• Refers: ASTM F1267-15 - Standard Specification for Metal, Expanded, Steel
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Refers: ASTM F855-15 - Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM F855-14 - Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Refers: ASTM B33-10(2014) - Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2014
• Refers: ASTM D2261-13 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Refers: ASTM F1267-12 - Standard Specification for Metal, Expanded, Steel
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Refers: ASTM D2261-11 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011

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:F2715 −19
Standard Specification for
Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used
1
on De-Energized Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2715; 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 Wire for Electrical Purposes
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
around de-energized electrical equipment.
F855 SpecificationsforTemporaryProtectiveGroundstoBe
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment
Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equip-
to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in
ment
detail the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.
F1267 Specification for Metal, Expanded, Steel
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond F2453 Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric
2
(Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes of 6 in.
the scope of this specification.
2
[3871 mm ] or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with Uniform
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective
Meshes
equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for
2.2 Other Standards:
installation and use, typically temporary connecting jumper
Fed Std 191/5100 Strength and Elongation, Breaking of
assemblies.
Woven Cloth; Grab Method
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
FedStd191/5874 Temperature,Low;EffectonCoatedCloth
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
Fed Std MVSS302 Flammability of Interior Materials
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
A-A-59551 Wire, Electrical, Copper Un-insulated
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.1 bonding, n—the mechanical interconnection of con-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ductive parts to maintain a common electrical potential.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 Equipotential Grounding System, n—temporary
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
grounding system placed in such locations and arranged in
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
such a manner as to minimize the likelihood of workers being
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
exposed to hazardous differences in electrical potential.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.3 carrier, fabric, n—the main body of the equipotential
bond mat on which the flat braid conductor is sewn.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4 carrier, non-fabric, n—the main body of the equipo-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tential bond mat on which a conductive metal mesh is attached
B33 Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper
by means other than sewing.
4. Significance and Use
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
4.1 Protective equipotential bond mats in this specification
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.45 on Mechanical Apparatus.
shall not be considered Temporary Protective Grounds and are
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2019. Published March 2019. Originally
notdesignednorintendedtocarryfullratedfaultcurrent.Refer
appoved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2715-09(2015). DOI:
to F855 for specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds.
10.1520/F2715-19.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 Non-fabric carrier protective equipotential bond mat
contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. ForAnnual Book ofASTM
systems have more stringent electrical current tests to verify
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. structural and interconnection integrity. Test values in this
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Designation: F2715 − 09 (Reapproved 2015) F2715 − 19
Standard Specification for
Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used
1
on De-Energized Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2715; 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
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or around
de-energized electrical equipment.
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in detail
the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for installation
and use, typically temporary connecting jumper assemblies.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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.
1.7 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B33 Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile
Testing Machine)
F855 Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
F1267 Specification for Metal, Expanded, Steel
2 2
F2453 Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes of 6 in. [3871 mm ]
or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with Uniform Meshes
2.2 Other Standards:
Fed Std 191/5100 Strength and Elongation, Breaking of Woven Cloth; Grab Method
Fed Std 191/5874 Temperature, Low; Effect on Coated Cloth
Fed Std MVSS302 Flammability of Interior Materials
A-A-59551 Wire, Electrical, Copper Un-insulated
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bonding, n—the mechanical interconnection of conductive parts to maintain a common electrical potential.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.45 on Mechanical Apparatus.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015Feb. 1, 2019. Published May 2015March 2019. Originally appoved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20092015 as
F2715F2715-09(2015).-09. DOI: 10.1520/F2715-09R15.10.1520/F2715-19.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.2 Equipotential Grounding System, n—temporary grounding system placed in such locations and arranged in such a manner
as to minimize the likelihood of workers being exposed to hazardous differences in electrical potential.
3.1.3 carrier, fabric, n—the main body of the equipotential bond mat on which the flat braid conductor is sewn.
3.1.4 carrier, non-fabric, n—the main body of the equipotential bond mat on which a conductive metal mesh is attached by
means other than sewing.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Protective equipotential bond mats in this specification shall not be considered Temporary Protective Grounds and are not
designed nor intended to carry full rated fault current. Refer to F855 for specifications for Temporary Protective Gr
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Designation: F2715 − 19
Standard Specification for
Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used
1
on De-Energized Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2715; 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 Wire for Electrical Purposes
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
around de-energized electrical equipment.
F855 Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment
Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equip-
to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in
ment
detail the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.
F1267 Specification for Metal, Expanded, Steel
F2453 Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond
2
the scope of this specification. (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes of 6 in.
2
[3871 mm ] or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with Uniform
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective
Meshes
equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for
2.2 Other Standards:
installation and use, typically temporary connecting jumper
Fed Std 191/5100 Strength and Elongation, Breaking of
assemblies.
Woven Cloth; Grab Method
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Fed Std 191/5874 Temperature, Low; Effect on Coated Cloth
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
Fed Std MVSS302 Flammability of Interior Materials
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
A-A-59551 Wire, Electrical, Copper Un-insulated
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.1 bonding, n—the mechanical interconnection of con-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ductive parts to maintain a common electrical potential.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 Equipotential Grounding System, n—temporary
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
grounding system placed in such locations and arranged in
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
such a manner as to minimize the likelihood of workers being
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
exposed to hazardous differences in electrical potential.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 3.1.3 carrier, fabric, n—the main body of the equipotential
bond mat on which the flat braid conductor is sewn.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4 carrier, non-fabric, n—the main body of the equipo-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tential bond mat on which a conductive metal mesh is attached
B33 Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper
by means other than sewing.
4. Significance and Use
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
4.1 Protective equipotential bond mats in this specification
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.45 on Mechanical Apparatus.
shall not be considered Temporary Protective Grounds and are
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2019. Published March 2019. Originally
not designed nor intended to carry full rated fault current. Refer
appoved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2715-09(2015). DOI:
to F855 for specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds.
10.1520/F2715-19.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 Non-fabric carrier protective equipotential bond mat
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
systems have more stringent electrical current tests to verify
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. structural and interconnection integrity. Test values in this
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TABLE 2 Metallic Mesh Size
specification shall be considered a minimum; end users may
request testing to higher values. Expanded Mesh Style Me
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