ASTM F3022-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
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1.1 This test method2 specifies procedures and equipment used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness equipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design parameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this document and Specification F3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with Specification F3021.
1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with disabilities.
Note 1: Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equipment are currently under development.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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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Designation: F3022 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for
Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and
1
Impairments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3022; 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 goal of this test method is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of
universally designed fitness equipment.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries.Likeotherphysicalactivities,exerciseinvolvingfitnessequipmentinvolvestheriskofinjury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using
this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using the
equipment properly and without increasing the risk of serious injury.
ment are currently under development.
1. Scope
2
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
1.1 This test method specifies procedures and equipment
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness
only.
equipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design pa-
rameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test meth- 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced. safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
In case of a conflict between this document and Specification responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence. priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with
Specification F3021.
2. Referenced Documents
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1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
disabilities.
ASTM Test Methods
NOTE 1—Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equip-
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F2571 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
Current edition approved April 1, 2015. Published May 2015. Originally
tations and Impairments
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F3022 – 14. DOI:
10.1520/F3022-15.
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This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Research under the US Department of Education grant #H133E070029 and Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
H133E120005. the ASTM website.
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3. Terminology 7. Test Methods and Procedures
3.1 Definitions—For definitions applicable to this standard
7.1 General Requirements:
see Specification F3021.
7.1.1 Access and Set Up:
7.1.1.1 Access, Egress, and Transfer—This test is a visual
4. Certification
inspection of the sample to ensure that all access paths to the
4.1 These test methods permit self-certification. It is recom-
piece of equipment, set in the start position, are not obstructed
mended that each manufacturer employ an independent labo-
by the frame or other structural parts of the equipment.
ratory to evaluate and validate that their designs and test
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
procedures conform and comply with these test methods and
described in Section 5.
Specification F3021.
Calibration—No calibration required. Visual inspection
only.
NOTE 2—The test methods and procedures described in
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Designation: F3022 − 14 F3022 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for
Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and
1
Impairments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3022; 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 goal of this test method is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of
universally designed fitness equipment.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using
this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using the
equipment properly and without increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope
2
1.1 This test method specifies procedures and equipment used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness equipment
for compliance to Specification F3021 design parameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods from other
recognized bodies will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this document and Specification F3021, Specification
F3021 takes precedence.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with Specification F3021.
1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with
disabilities.
NOTE 1—Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equipment are
currently under development.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and
Impairments
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014April 1, 2015. Published October 2014May 2015. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20132014 as
F3022 – 13.F3022 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F3022-14.10.1520/F3022-15.
2
This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
under the US Department of Education grant #H133E070029 and H133120005.H133E120005.
3
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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions applicable to this standard see Specification F3021.
4. Certification
4.1 These test methods permit self-certification. It is recommended that each manufacturer employ an independent laboratory
to evaluate and validate that their designs and test procedures conform and comply with these test methods and Specification
F3021.
NOTE 2—The test methods and procedures described in Section 7 should be supported by conducting user testing using subjects across a range of
disabilities, i
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