ASTM F3101-15
(Specification)Standard Specification for Unsupervised Public Use Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Standard Specification for Unsupervised Public Use Outdoor Fitness Equipment
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of outdoor fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.30.
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products will be used in an unsupervised outdoor setting or environment and will be permanently anchored.
1.2.1 It is the intent of this specification to only specify requirements for outdoor fitness equipment and its installation and not the design of the facility or grounds on which the products are to be installed.
1.3 The specifications set forth in this standard are intended to minimize the likelihood of serious injuries.
1.3.1 The specifications set forth in this standard are for outdoor fitness equipment intended for use in an unsupervised setting by individuals age 13 and older.
1.4 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions:
1.5.1 The general tolerances for this specification (unless otherwise specified) are as follows:
Dimension
Tolerance
X mm (X in.)
± 13.0 mm (0.5 in.)
X.X mm (X.X in.)
±1.3 mm (0.05 in.)
X.XX mm (X.XX in.)
±.0.130 mm (0.005 in.)
1.5.2 These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used.
1.6 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Test Methods F2571 and Specification F2276. If a design or installation concern is not addressed in this specification then the applicable requirements of Specification F2276 shall be used.
1.6.1 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are addressed in this document.
1.7 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:F3101 −15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Unsupervised Public Use Outdoor Fitness Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3101; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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 specification is to promote proper design, manufacturing, installation, and
operationalpracticesforunsupervisedoutdoorfitnessequipmentforuseinparks,schools,institutions,
multiple-family dwellings, private resorts, recreation developments and other areas. These products
are intended to be used by individuals age 13 and older and typically are used in an unsupervised
setting. Through these specifications, this specification aims to assist designers, manufactures, and
owner/operators in reducing the possibility of injury.
Adult anthropometrics are used in the design of this equipment. The equipment specifications set
forthinthisstandardareforequipmentintendedforusebyindividuals13andolder.Adultsmusttake
precautions and prevent children under their supervision from accessing and using this equipment.
Thisstandardspecifiesrequirementsthataregenerallyapplicabletoalloutdoorfitnessequipmentused
in an unsupervised setting.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries.Likeotherphysicalactivities,exerciseinvolvingoutdoorfitnessequipment,involvestherisk
of injury, particularly if the equipment is used improperly, not properly installed or not properly
maintained. In addition, users with physical limitations should be aware of their capabilities and
limitations in the use of this type of equipment and seek appropriate advice prior to using it. Certain
physicalconditionsorlimitationsmayprecludesomepersonsfromusingthisequipmentproperlyand
without increasing the risk of serious injury. While the designer, manufacturer, and owner cannot
controlthepublicuseofthisunsupervisedequipmenttheycanaddressknowncausesofinjuriestothe
most vulnerable users and unintended users-at-risk defined as those under the age of 13. Good design
and best practice would dictate that these facilities are not in physical proximity or physically
separated from playground for children because of hazardous conditions children cannot appreciate.
1. Scope 1.3 The specifications set forth in this standard are intended
to minimize the likelihood of serious injuries.
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
1.3.1 The specifications set forth in this standard are for
and manufacture of outdoor fitness equipment as defined in
outdoor fitness equipment intended for use in an unsupervised
3.1.30.
setting by individuals age 13 and older.
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products will be used in
1.4 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded
an unsupervised outdoor setting or environment and will be
asstandard.Thevaluesinparenthesesareforinformationonly.
permanently anchored.
1.2.1 It is the intent of this specification to only specify 1.5 General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions:
requirements for outdoor fitness equipment and its installation 1.5.1 The general tolerances for this specification (unless
and not the design of the facility or grounds on which the otherwise specified) are as follows:
products are to be installed.
Dimension Tolerance
Xmm(Xin.) ±13.0mm(0.5in.)
X.X mm (X.X in.) ±1.3 mm (0.05 in.)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports X.XX mm (X.XX in.) ±.0.130 mm (0.005 in.)
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
1.5.2 These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are
Current edition approved April 1, 2015. Published May 2015. DOI: 10.1520/
F3101-15. used.
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1.6 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Test 2.3 Federal Standards:
Methods F2571 and Specification F2276. If a design or
NOTE1—ThefollowingstandardisaUnitedStatesfederalstandardthat
installation concern is not addressed in this specification then
may not be applicable in other countries.
the applicable requirements of Specification F2276 shall be
DOJ 2010 Standard for Accessible Design United States
used.
Department of Justice (DOJ)2010 Standard for Acces-
1.6.1 This standard takes precedence over Specification
sible Design: Title II (28 CFR 35) and Title III (28 CFR
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F2276 and T
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