ASTM F2966-19
(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, 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: F2966 − 19
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 to prevent precipitation from bonding (that is, freezing) with
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the pavement, or weaken bonds formed for easier removal.
1.1 This guide covers snow and ice control procedures. It is
3.2.2 de-icing materials, n—snow and ice melting products
intended to recommend known methods to bring about reason-
applied on top of a layer of snow or ice, or both, that is bonded
ably safe walkways where snow and ice may impact the safety
to the pavement.
of pedestrians.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Can also be applied proactively,
1.2 Conformance with this guide will not alleviate all snow
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during, or after plowing or snow and ice removal.
and ice hazards; however, conformance represents a reasonable
effort to reduce pedestrian risks associated with snow and ice.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 This guide outlines key elements of snow and ice
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
control on walkway surfaces.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Snow/Ice Control
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 General:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1.1 Planning for snow and ice removal is integral for
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
implementing a snow and ice management program. Control
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
techniques for exterior walkway surfaces include anti-icing,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, de-icing, or applying sand
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
or other abrasives, or a combination thereof.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1.2 Acombination of pre-snow season site evaluation and
2. Referenced Documents
remediation planning, snow and ice removal processes,
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weather and site monitoring, and continuing maintenance
2.1 ASTM Standards:
should be provided to maintain safe walking conditions fol-
F1637 Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces
lowing winter storms.
F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Foot-
5.1.3 Snow and ice control procedures should be prioritized
wear
based on pedestrian usage. Where feasible, parking lots,
primary outdoor walkways, stair systems, and ramps should be
3. Terminology
remediated and treated with de-icing materials before use in all
3.1 See Terminology F1646 for the following terms: fall,
circumstances where de-icing materials are the appropriate
friction, pedestrian, ramp, sidewalk, slip, slip resistant, and
remediation measure.
walkway.
5.1.4 Walkway surfaces should be monitored and the poten-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tial for refreezing addressed.
3.2.1 anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice
5.1.4.1 Measures should be taken to minimize the effects of
control materials applied before a snow and ice event intended
refreezing. Removed snow and ice should be placed/stored in
a manner that does not create a slip hazard upon melting or
refreezing. For example, plowing snow accumulations to lower
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/
elevations of the property or onto grassy areas may prevent
Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F13.50 on Walkway Surfaces. potentially hazardous effects of refreezing of melt water.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published January 2020. Originally
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2966 – 13. DOI:
10.1520/F2966-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 577:
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Guidelines for the Selection of Snow and Ice Control Materials to Mitigate
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Environmental Impacts, Transportation Research Board of the NationalAcademies,
the ASTM website. 2007.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2966 − 13 F2966 − 19
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
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1637 Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces
F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
3. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology F1646 for the following terms: fall, friction, pedestrian, ramp, sidewalk, slip, slip resistant, and walkway.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice control materials applied before a snow and ice event intended to
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prevent precipitation from bonding (that is, freezing) with the pavement, or weaken bonds formed for easier removal.
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 to
the pavement.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
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Can also be applied proactively, during, or after plowing or snow and ice removal.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide outlines key elements of snow and ice control on walkway surfaces.
5. Snow/Ice Control
5.1 General:
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F13.50 on
Walkway Surfaces.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013Dec. 1, 2019. Published August 2013January 2020. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
F2966 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/F2966-13.10.1520/F2966-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 577: Guidelines for the Selection of Snow and Ice Control Materials to Mitigate Environmental
Impacts, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, 2007.
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5.1.1 Planning for snow and ice removal is integral for implementing a snow and ice management program. Control techniques
for exterior walkway surfaces include anti-icing, plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, de-icing, and/oror applying sand or other
abrasives.abrasives, or a combination thereof.
5.1.2 Reasonable effort should be made to ensure exterior walkway surface safety for pedestrian traffic.
5.1.2 A combination of preparatory and ongoing pre-snow season site evaluation and remediation planning, snow and ice
control methods should be employed, as applicable.removal processes, weather and site monitoring, and continuing maintenance
should be provided to maintain safe walking conditions following winter storms.
5.1.3 Snow and ice control procedures should be prioritized based on pedestrian usage. Where feasible, parking lots should be
barricaded, plowed, lots, primary outdoor walkways, stair systems, and ramps should be remediated and treated with de-icing
materials before permitting use.use in all circumstances where de-icing materials
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