ASTM F2006-17

Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows

SCOPE
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 safety 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, 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), including window opening control devices (WOCD(s)) for windows intended for emergency escape and rescue and any other window not covered by this safety specification.  
1.3 This safety specification applies only to devices intended to be applied to windows installed at heights of more than 75 ft7 (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.8
Note 3: Users of this safety specification should consult local authorities for other requirements that may apply to the use or installation, or both, of products covered by this safety specification.  
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, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 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-Oct-2017
• ICS: 13.200 - Accident and disaster control
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.38 - Window Fall Prevention

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2006 −17
Standard Safety Specification for
Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape
1,2
(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
(WOCDs), window fall prevention screens, and some types of window guards. These devices use
different strategies to prevent children from falling through open windows. Window opening control
devices restrict the size of the open area of the window so that it is too small for a young child to fall
through. They do this by allowing the window opening to be set at a predetermined position. Window
fall prevention screens and fall prevention window guards provide a barrier to prevent a child from
falling through an open window. This safety specification is not intended for 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.
Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this safety specification and is not the intended
function of any of the devices referred to herein. Window fall prevention devices usually differ in
purpose and application from security/burglar bars. 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 safety 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. The 4-in. dimension is drawn from related
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building codes and standards for openings in guardrail assemblies, and is universally accepted as the
appropriate dimension to prevent a child from passing through balcony or guard railing systems.
Window opening control devices provide a means that the window, when opened in an initial
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operation, will satisfy the CPSC recommendation to open less than 4 in.
Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) are not covered by this safety specification to avoid
confusion with devices under the scope of Specification F2006 for non-emergency escape and rescue
openings versus devices under the scope of Specification F2090 where the devices have release
mechanisms for emergency escape and rescue openings. WOCDs are a term to be used solely for
devices that comply with Specification F2090 in which the devices are releasable for sash operation
to allow escape and rescue from an emergency.
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F2006−17
1. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This safety specification establishes requirements for
devices intended to address the risk of injury and death
2. Referenced Documents
associated with accidental falls through open windows by
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
children five years old and younger.
F1487 ConsumerSafetyPerformanceSpecificationforPlay-
NOTE 1—This safety specification is not intended to meet the unique
ground Equipment for Public Use
requirements of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
F2090 Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices
1.2 This safety specification applies only to window fall
With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms
prevention devices, window fall prevention screens, and fall 10
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
prevention window guards that are to be used on windows that
16 CFR 1201 Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing
are not intended for escape (egress) and rescue (ingress).
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Designation: F2006 − 10 F2006 − 17
Standard Safety Specification for
Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape
1,2
(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
escape or rescue in installations more than 75 ft (23 m) above ground level in multiple family dwelling
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
Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs), window fall prevention screens, and some types of
window guards. These devices use different strategies to prevent children from falling through open
windows. Window opening control devices restrict the size of the open area of the window so that it
is too small for a young child to fall through. They do this by allowing the window opening to be set
at a predetermined position. Window fall prevention screens and fall prevention window guards
provide a barrier to prevent a child from falling through an open window. This safety specification
doesis not apply tointended for 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.
Security from forced entry is not within the scope of this safety specification and is not the intended
function of any of the devices referred to herein. Window fall prevention devices usually differ in
purpose and application from security/burglar bars. 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 safety 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
less than 4 in.The 4-in. dimension is drawn from related building codes and standards for openings in
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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 Window opening control devices provide a means that the window, when
opened in an initial operation, will satisfy the CPSC recommendation to open less than 4
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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 March 15, 2010Nov. 1, 2017. Published April 2010November 2017. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20082010
as F2006 – 08.F2006 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/F2006-10.10.1520/F2006-17.
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This standard replaces former ProvisonalProvisional 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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See NFPA 101, 2006 Edition Section 7.2.2.4.5.3. Also see Section R312.21015.8 Guard opening limitations in t
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