ASTM F2966-13
(Guide)Standard Guide for Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Surfaces
Standard Guide for Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Surfaces
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide outlines key elements of snow and ice control on walkway surfaces.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers snow and ice control procedures. It is intended to recommend known methods to bring about reasonably safe walkways where snow and ice may impact the safety of pedestrians.
1.2 Conformance with this guide will not alleviate all snow and ice hazards; however, conformance represents a reasonable effort to reduce pedestrian risks associated with snow and ice.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Standard Guide for
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Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2966; 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 3.2.2 de-icing materials, n—snow and ice melting products
applied on top of a layer of snow or ice, or both, that is bonded
1.1 This guide covers snow and ice control procedures. It is
to the pavement.
intended to recommend known methods to bring about reason-
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Can also be applied proactively,
ably safe walkways where snow and ice may impact the safety
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during, or after plowing or snow and ice removal.
of pedestrians.
1.2 Conformance with this guide will not alleviate all snow 4. Significance and Use
and ice hazards; however, conformance represents a reasonable
4.1 This guide outlines key elements of snow and ice
effort to reduce pedestrian risks associated with snow and ice.
control on walkway surfaces.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Snow/Ice Control
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 General:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1.1 Control techniques for exterior walkway surfaces
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
includeanti-icing,plowing,snowblowing,shoveling,de-icing,
and/or applying sand or other abrasives.
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.2 Reasonable effort should be made to ensure exterior
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.3 A combination of preparatory and ongoing snow and
F1637 Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces
ice control methods should be employed, as applicable.
F1646 Terminology Relating to Safety and Traction for
5.1.4 Snow and ice control procedures should be prioritized
Footwear
based on pedestrian usage. Where feasible, parking lots should
be barricaded, plowed, and treated with de-icing materials
3. Terminology
before permitting use.
3.1 See Terminology F1646 for the following terms: fall,
5.1.5 Snow and ice storage accumulations should be located
friction, pedestrian, ramp, sidewalk, slip, slip resistant, and
to avoid obstructing drains, downspouts, or walkway drainage
walkway.
features.
5.1.6 Stair systems, ramps, handrails and side rails should
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
be cleared of snow and ice before permitting their use.
3.2.1 anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice
5.1.7 Walkway surfaces should be monitored and treated for
control materials applied before a snow and ice event intended
refreezing.
to prevent precipitation from bonding (that is, freezing) with
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5.1.8 Removed snow and ice should be placed/stored in a
the pavement, or weaken bonds formed for easier removal.
manner that does not create a slip hazard upon melting or
refreezing. For example, plowing snow accumulations to lower
elevations of the property or onto grassy areas may prevent
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/
potentially hazardous refreezing of melt water.
Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.1.9 Removed snow and ice should not be stored in a
F13.50 on Walkway Surfaces.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. DOI: 10.1520/
manner that creates a safety hazard for pedestrians, such as
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placement that blocks a path of egress. Fire hydrants and
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
similar fixtures that could be covered by snow and ice should
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
be marked with reflective posts, stakes, or other distinctive
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
markings.
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National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 577:
5.1.10 Special attention should be given to snow and ice
Guidelines for the Selection of Snow and Ice Control Materials to Mitigate
clearance and control during reasonably foreseeable peak
Environmental Impacts, Transportation Research Board of the NationalAcademies,
2007. pedestrian traffic periods, including but not limited to early
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