ASTM F1346-91(1996)
(Specification)Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
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1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools (hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). When correctly installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children under five years of age to the water.
1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demonstrate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements for all covers.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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: F 1346 – 91 (Reapproved 1996)
Standard Performance Specification for
Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for
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Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1346; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.3 barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
to the body of water.
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety
3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See
covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools
also solar energy blanket.
(hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified).
3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or
When correctly installed and used in accordance with the
a combination thereof, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
manufacturer’s instructions, this specification is intended to
3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances
reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children
positioned over the pool area which permits the cover to
under five years of age to the water.
prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash, and the
1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demon-
like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely
strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein
removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers
stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements
(OC).
for all covers.
3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool, spa, or hot tub that
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
are specifically constructed or installed (for example, of wood,
as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for
concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for
information only.
sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
supports for covers.
test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This
3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
environment.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of heat loss from
tions prior to use.
pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or
2. Referenced Documents both.
3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sides and
2.1 NFPA Document:
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bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to-
National Electrical Code, Article 680-26
gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as
3. Terminology
distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or
other materials.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft (1.5
3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct acces-
m) above the ground with no other access such as hand or
sory components to the cover such as hardware including
footholds which would permit a child to reach the location.
buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting
3.1.12 manual cover—a cover which requires it to be placed
arms, and the like.
over the water area by hand. See also manual safety cover
3.1.2 automatic cover—a cover which can be placed over
(MSC), and other covers (OC).
the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism
3.1.13 markings—the application of numbers, letters, la-
actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also power
bels, tags, symbols or colors to provide identification and
safety cover (PSC), other cover (OC).
safety information and to expedite handling during shipment
and storage.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-15 on
3.1.14 manual safety cover (MSC)—a barrier which re-
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.28 on
quires it to be placed over the water manually. Provides a high
Covers for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 1991. Published December 1991.
level of safety for children under the age of five by inhibiting
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Available from National Fire Protection Assoc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
their access to the water.
MA 02269.
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