Standard Specification for Indoor Wall/Feature Padding

ABSTRACT
This specification covers wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. Qualification of construction designs and comparison of products shall be discussed. The padding can be classified into two types: Type 1 for permanently attached paddings and Type 2 for removable paddings. The paddings can also be classified into grades: Grade A for coated paddings and Grade B for covered or encased paddings. Physical properties such as shock absorption, gmax, HIC, and thickness shall be determined.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of construction designs and comparison of products. Note 1
This specification was developed due to the numerous designs in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad meets a minimum level of protection. Note 2
There is no equivalent ISO standard.
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
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. See for specific hazards statement.

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An American National Standard
Designation: F2440 – 04
Standard Specification for
Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2440; 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
Grade A: Coated Grade B: Covered or encased
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for
5. Significance and Use
other indoor structures.All padding constructions are included.
5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the values
The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of
listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the condi-
construction designs and comparison of products.
tions of the manufacturer’s warranty.
NOTE 1—Thisspecificationwasdevelopedduetothenumerousdesigns
5.2 Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to
in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad
purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce
meets a minimum level of protection.
any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
construction and inspection of the padding.
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information
only. 6. Performance Requirements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6.1 The requirements listed in this section and inTable 1 are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
minimal for new and reconditioned padding.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.2 Shock Absorption:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specific
padding in accordance with instrumentation of Specification
hazards statement.
F1292.
6.2.2 The maximum g values for the padding shall not
max
2. Referenced Documents
exceed 200 and the HIC shall not exceed 1000 as listed in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Table 1. Lower values for g and HIC indicate better
max
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
shock-absorbing values.
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
NOTE 3—Under the specified test conditions (that is, missile size,
impact velocity, and so forth), lower g values indicate better shock-
3. Terminology
max
absorbing properties.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6.3 Thickness—The thickness of the new or reconditioned
3.1.1 coating—polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copoly-
padding shall be sufficient to provide the shock-absorption
mer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.
properties listed in Table 1.
4. Classification
7. General Requirements
4.1 Classify padding in accordance with the specific appli-
7.1 Wall padding is normally produced in sections that are
cation.
assembled prior to use.The padding shall be installed such that
Type 1: Permanently attached Type 2: Removable
these sections are fastened securely together to prevent them
from becoming separated during use. (Warning—Areas of
padding missing coating or covering are considered health
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofA
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