ASTM F3627-24
(Guide)Standard Guide for Premises Design Considering Snow and Ice Management for the Reduction of Pedestrian Slips
Standard Guide for Premises Design Considering Snow and Ice Management for the Reduction of Pedestrian Slips
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide is intended to act as an aid during the planning, risk management, design, renovation, construction, and ongoing maintenance phases of a project by persons/entities involved (including, engineers, architects, project management personnel/facilities management, contractors, inspectors, risk managers, safety committees, government agencies, and snow removal companies and owners) to reduce snow and ice slip hazards on walkway surfaces. This guide is also intended to complement aspects from Guide F2966 to promote the management of snow and ice on premises using prevention through design strategies.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers design, planning, construction, renovation, maintenance, and risk management considerations of the physical exterior property with regard to snow and ice management for the purpose of reducing the risk of pedestrian slips. The provisions in this guide may also apply to the analysis of existing properties.
1.2 Conformance with this guide may reduce, but will not eliminate, the potential for slip incidents in which the presence or accumulation of snow and ice on walkways may be a contributing factor.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
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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.
Designation: F3627 − 24
Standard Guide for
Premises Design Considering Snow and Ice Management
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for the Reduction of Pedestrian Slips
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3627; 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 F2966 Guide for Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Sur-
faces
1.1 This guide covers design, planning, construction,
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
renovation, maintenance, and risk management considerations
ANSI/ASCA A1000 System Requirements for Snow and Ice
of the physical exterior property with regard to snow and ice
Management Services
management for the purpose of reducing the risk of pedestrian
ANSI/NEMA Z535.2 Standard for Environmental and Facil-
slips. The provisions in this guide may also apply to the
ity Safety Signs
analysis of existing properties.
ANSI/SIMA-10-2020 Standard Practice for Procuring and
1.2 Conformance with this guide may reduce, but will not
Planning Snow and Ice Management Services
eliminate, the potential for slip incidents in which the presence
or accumulation of snow and ice on walkways may be a 3. Terminology
contributing factor.
3.1 See Terminology F1646 for the following terms used in
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be this practice: element, fair, ramp, sidewalk, walkway, and
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are walkway surface hardware.
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
3.2 Definitions:
information only and are not considered standard.
3.2.1 anti-icing, v—the process of applying an appropriate
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
granular or liquid deicing product prior to the onset of a snow
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
or ice event to make a reasonable effort to prevent the bonding
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of snow/ice to pavement or concrete surfaces. ANSI/ASCA
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
A1000
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.3.1 anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
control materials applied before a snow or ice event intended to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
prevent precipitation from bonding with the pavement/
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
walkway surface or weaken bonds formed for easier removal.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.3.2 bonding, n—process of snow or ice adhering to an
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
underlying surface.
3.3.3 deicing materials, n—snow- and ice-melting products
2. Referenced Documents
2 applied on top of a layer of snow or ice or both that may be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
bonded to the underlying surface.
F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Foot-
3.3.4 drainage path, n—the route excess surface water or
wear
groundwater flows from land by means of gutters, ditches,
pipes, culverts, manmade and natural channels, or subsurface
drains.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/
Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
3.3.5 obstructions, n—low roadway/walkway objects that
F13.50 on Walkway Surfaces.
may be hit by plows.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally
3.3.5.1 Discussion—Examples of obstructions include
approved in 2023. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as F3627 – 23. DOI:
10.1520/F3627-24. wheel stops, speed bumps, protruding drainage and utility
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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features, landscape islands/curbs, accessible ramps, built-up minimize the impacts of snow and ice on pedestrian safety.
curb ramps (ram
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F3627 − 23 F3627 − 24
Standard Guide for
Premises Design Considering Snow and Ice Management
1
for the Reduction of Pedestrian Slips
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3627; 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
1.1 This guide covers design, planning, construction, renovation, maintenance, and risk management considerations of the
physical exterior property with regard to snow and ice management for the purpose of reducing the risk of pedestrian slips. The
provisions in this guide may also apply to the analysis of existing properties.
1.2 Conformance with this guide may reduce, but will not eliminate, the potential for slip incidents in which the presence or
accumulation of snow and ice on walkways may be a contributing factor.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
F2966 Guide for Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Surfaces
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI/ASCA A1000 System Requirements for Snow and Ice Management Services
ANSI/NEMA Z535.2 Standard for Environmental and Facility Safety Signs
ANSI/SIMA-10-2020 Standard Practice for Procuring and Planning Snow and Ice Management Services
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F13.50 on
Walkway Surfaces.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2023Feb. 1, 2024. Published November 2023February 2024. Originally approved in 2023. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as
F3627 – 23. DOI: 10.1520/F3627-23.10.1520/F3627-24.
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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.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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—See Terminology F1646 for the following terms used in this practice: element, fair, ramp, sidewalk, slip resistant,
walkway, and walkway surface hardware.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 anti-icing, v—the process of applying an appropriate granular or liquid deicing product prior to the onset of a snow or ice
event to make a reasonable effort to prevent the bonding of snow/ice to pavement or concrete surfaces. ANSI/ASCA A1000
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 anti-icing, v—the process of applying an appropriate granular or liquid deicing product prior to the onset of a snow or ice
event to make a reasonable effort to prevent the bonding of snow/ice to pavement or concrete surfaces. ANSI/ASCA A1000
3.3.1 anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice control materials applied before a snow or ice event intended to prevent
precipitation from bonding with the pavement/walkway surface or weaken bonds formed for easier removal.
3.3.2 bonding, n—process of snow or ice adhering to an underlying surface.
3.3.3 deicing materials, n—snow- and ice-melting products applied on top of a layer of snow or ice or both that may be bonded
to the underlying surface.
3.3.4 drainage path, n—the route excess surface water or groundwater flo
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