ASTM F2006-10
(Specification)Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
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1.1 This safety specification establishes requirements for devices intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls through open windows by children five years old and younger.
Note 1—This specification is not intended to meet the unique requirements of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
1.2 This safety specification applies only to window fall prevention devices, including window opening control devices, window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention window guards that are to be used on windows that are not intended for escape (egress) and rescue (ingress).
Note 2—Specification F2090 addresses window fall prevention devices (releasable) for windows intended for emergency escape and rescue and any other window not covered by this specification.
1.3 This safety specification applies only to devices intended to be applied to windows installed at heights of more than 75 ft (23 m) above ground level in multiple family dwelling buildings. This safety specification is not intended to apply to windows below 75 ft (23 m) because all windows below 75 ft (23 m) that are operable could be used as a possible secondary means of escape.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F2006 −10
Standard Safety Specification for
Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape
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(Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2006; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The consumer safety specification addresses window fall prevention devices that protect against
potential falls by children age five and under through open windows not designated for emergency
escapeorrescueininstallationsmorethan75ft(23m)abovegroundlevelinmultiplefamilydwelling
buildings since windows at these heights are beyond the reach of rescue ladders currently in use.
Window fall prevention devices currently available include window opening control devices, window
fall prevention screens, and some types of window guards. These devices use different strategies to
preventchildrenfromfallingthroughopenwindows.Windowopeningcontroldevicesrestrictthesize
of the open area of the window so that it is too small for a young child to fall through. They do this
byallowingthewindowopeningtobesetatapredeterminedposition.Windowfallpreventionscreens
and fall prevention window guards provide a barrier to prevent a child from falling through an open
window. This specification does not apply to devices applied to windows installed in one and two
family dwellings.
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A special study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that young children
are at high risk of death and serious injury from window falls. Children age five and younger account
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for a higher percentage of window fall fatalities and injuries.
Windowfallpreventiondevicesusuallydifferinpurposeandapplicationfromsecurity/burglarbars.
The general purpose of a window fall prevention device is to prevent a child age five or younger from
falling through an open window. The general purpose of a security bar is to prevent unlawful entry
through a window. Generally window fall prevention devices and security bars are two separate
devices. However, a security bar could be used as a fall prevention device if it meets the requirements
of this specification.
The CPSC has advised caregivers to open windows less than 4 in. when children are present as one
means to prevent child falls through open windows.Window opening control devices provide a means
that the window, when opened in an initial operation, will satisfy the CPSC recommendation to open
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less than 4 in. The 4-in. dimension is drawn from related building codes and standards for openings
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in guardrail assemblies, and is universally accepted as the appropriate dimension to prevent a child
from passing through balcony or guard railing systems.An additional operation is required to open the
window further. The additional operation must be performed without the use of keys, tools or special
knowledge. Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this standard and is not the intended
function of any of the devices referred to herein.
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F2006−10
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, special window falls study
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F15 and
conducted in 1991.
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.38 on Window Fall Prevention.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, special window falls study
Current edition approved March 15, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally
conducted in 1991 and “Window Safety: Data and Patterns Related to Entrapments
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2006 – 08. DOI:
and Accidental Falls from Windows,” prepared by Anderson Corporation.
10.1520/F2006-10.
Supporting data have been filed atASTM International Headquarters and may be
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This standard replaces former Provisonal Safety Specification PS 112.
obtained by requesting Research Report RR:F15-1002.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission, “PreventingWindow Falls,” Document
#5124.
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1. Scope Children Over 36 But Not Over 96 Months of Age, (f)(3)
Testing Procedure
1.1 This safety specification establishes requirements for
16 CFR 1508.6 (b) Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
devices intended to address the risk of injury and death
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
associated with accidental falls through open windows by
children five years old and younger. ANSI Z97.1-1984 Safety Glazing Materials Used in Build-
ings—SafetyPerformanceSpecifi
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Designation:F2006–08 Designation: F2006 – 10
Standard Safety Specification for
Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape
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(Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2006; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The consumer safety specification addresses window fall prevention devices that protect against
potential falls by children age five and under through open windows not designated for emergency
escapeorrescueininstallationsmorethan75ft(23m)abovegroundlevelinmultiplefamilydwelling
buildings since windows at these heights are beyond the reach of rescue ladders currently in use.
Window fall prevention devices currently available include window opening control devices, window
fall prevention screens, and some types of window guards. These devices use different strategies to
preventchildrenfromfallingthroughopenwindows.Windowopeningcontroldevicesrestrictthesize
of the open area of the window so that it is too small for a young child to fall through. They do this
byallowingthewindowopeningtobesetatapredeterminedposition.Windowfallpreventionscreens
and fall prevention window guards provide a barrier to prevent a child from falling through an open
window. This specification does not apply to devices applied to windows installed in one and two
family dwellings.
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A special study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that young children
are at high risk of death and serious injury from window falls. Children age five and younger account
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for a higher percentage of window fall fatalities and injuries.
Windowfallpreventiondevicesusuallydifferinpurposeandapplicationfromsecurity/burglarbars.
The general purpose of a window fall prevention device is to prevent a child age five or younger from
falling through an open window. The general purpose of a security bar is to prevent unlawful entry
through a window. Generally window fall prevention devices and security bars are two separate
devices. However, a security bar could be used as a fall prevention device if it meets the requirements
of this specification.
The CPSC has advised caregivers to open windows less than 4 in. when children are present as one
means to prevent child falls through open windows.Window opening control devices provide a means
that the window, when opened in an initial operation, will satisfy the CPSC recommendation to open
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less than 4 in. The 4-in. dimension is drawn from related building codes and standards for openings
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in guardrail assemblies, and is universally accepted as the appropriate dimension to prevent a child
frompassingthroughbalconyorguardrailingsystems.Anadditionaloperationisrequiredtoopenthe
window further. The additional operation must be performed without the use of keys, tools or special
knowledge. Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this standard and is not the intended
function of any of the devices referred to herein.
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.38 on Window Fall Prevention.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2006–00 (2005). DOI:
10.1520/F2006-08.
Current edition approved March 15, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2006 – 08. DOI:
10.1520/F2006-10.
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This standard replaces former Provisonal Safety Specification PS 112.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, special window falls study conducted in 1991.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, special window falls study conducted in 1991 and “Window Safety: Data and Patterns Related to Entrapments and
Accidental Falls from Windows,” prepared by Anderson Corporation.
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:F15-1002.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Preventing Window Falls,” Document #5124.
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See NFPA 101, 2006 Edition Section 7.2.2.4.5.3. Also see Section R312.2 Guard opening limitations in the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC).
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