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Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools 

Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools 

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the technical characteristics of and test methods for insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for use in live line tools. This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods made from other materials, as well as fittings and attachments to the rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification. The rods and tubes shall undergo four types of tests, namely: design test, sample test, routine test, and acceptance test. Tests shall be conducted to evaluate the following mechanical and electrical properties: wicking, bending deflection, horizontal crush, tension, shear, compression, modulus of elasticity, and mechanical aging; and dielectric current and leakage.
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1.1 This specification covers insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for use in live line tools.  
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification.  
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteristics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. 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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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Oct-2013
ICS
13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
Technical Committee
F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
Drafting Committee
F18.35 - Tools & Equipment
Current Stage
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Replaces
ASTM F711-02(2007) - Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
Effective Date
01-Nov-2013
Referred By
ASTM F3121/F3121M-17(2022) - Standard Guide for In-Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Electrical Testing of Hand-Held Live-Line Insulating Tools (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP))
Effective Date
01-Nov-2013
Referred By
ASTM F1564-13(2019)e1 - Standard Specification for Structure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms for Electrical Workers
Effective Date
01-Nov-2013
Referred By
ASTM F1825-03(2019) - Standard Specification for Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
Effective Date
01-Nov-2013
Referred By
ASTM F1701-12(2018) - Standard Specification for Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
Effective Date
01-Nov-2013

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Designation:F711 −02 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in
Live Line Tools
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF711;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.2 design test—atypeoftestmadeonasampletreatedas
representative of an industrial product. These tests will not
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversinsulatingrodsandfoam-filled
generally be repeated in quantity production.
tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are
3.1.3 insulating tubes and rods—fiberglass-reinforced plas-
intended for use in live line tools.
tic (FRP) products manufactured using processes so that the
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-
tubes and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechani-
filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for
cal tests prescribed in this specification.
fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for
3.1.4 interior foam-filled tube—homogeneous unicellular
complete tools are not covered in this specification.
thermosetting foam filling with closed cells blown with non-
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteris-
combustible gases. The foam filling shall be bonded to the
tics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
interior tube wall. The foam filling should be free of voids,
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
separations, holes, cracks, etc.
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification.This
3.1.5 routine test—a type of test made regularly on produc-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
tion material.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.1.6 visual inspection—a visual check made to detect
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
constructional defects.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Outside Diameter Sizes—Foam-filled FRP tube and
2. Referenced Documents
solid FRP rod shall meet the outside diameter dimensions
2.1 ASTM Standards:
shown in Table 1.The tolerances shown will assist in ensuring
D149Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
interchangeability with interfacing equipment.
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials
4.2 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between
at Commercial Power Frequencies
the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D695Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
5. Materials and Manufacture
Plastics
5.1 Except for those test methods leading to destruction,
neither the FRP tube, foam, or the bond between them shall
3. Terminology
deteriorate during the prescribed mechanical and electrical
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tests of this specification.
3.1.1 acceptance test—a type of test made at the option of
6. Physical Requirements
the purchaser.
6.1 The materials shall conform to the diameters prescribed
in Table 1 for tube and rod.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
6.2 The standard sizes listed by nominal diameter are
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
recommended and do not preclude the manufacture of other
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools & Equipment.
sizes or shapes.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally
approvedin1981.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2007asF711–02(2007).DOI:
7. Weight
10.1520/F0711-02R13.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.1 It has not been found necessary to specify the weight of
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
the product produced under this specification in order for it to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. comply with performance requirements.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F711−02 (2013)
TABLE 1 Standard Tube and Rod Outside Diameters
routine tube
routine rod
Nominal Diameter Min Diameter Max Diameter
TYPE
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
10.2 Electrical:
Tube 1 (25.4) 0.98 (24.9) 1.02 (25.9)
Test Type Material
1 ⁄4 (31.8) 1.22 (31.0) 1.27 (32.3)
Dielectric current (leakage) design rod
1 ⁄2 (38.1) 1.47 (37.3) 1.53 (38.9)
(before moisture conditioning) design tube
1 ⁄4 (44.5) 1.73 (43.9) 1.78 (45.2)
Dielectric current (leakage) design rod
2 (50.8) 1.97 (50.0) 2.04 (51.8)
(after moisture conditioning) design tube
2 ⁄2 (63.5) 2.47 (62.7) 2.54 (64.5)
Withstand (either method 1 or 2) routine rod
3 (76.2) 2.97 (75.3) 3.04 (77.2)
routine tube
Rod ⁄8 (9.5) 0.369 (9.4) 0.385 (9.8)
⁄2 (12.7) 0.490 (12.4) 0.510 (13.0)
11. Number of Tests and Samples (Three each)
⁄8 (15.9) 0.610 (15.5) 0.635 (16.1)
⁄4 (19.1) 0.720 (18.3) 0.765 (19.4)
11.1 Tubes:
11.1.1 Wicking Test—Three samples, each 1-in. (25-mm)
long.
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
11.1.2 Bending Deflection Test—8ft,5in.(2.6m)orlonger.
See Fig. 13.
8.1 The external surface shall be uniform, symmetrical, and
11.1.3 Horizontal Crush Test—Three diameters long. See
free of abrasions, scratches, blemishes, and surface defects.
Fig. 14.
8.2 Any defect that may capture an impurity or impair the
11.1.4 Tension Test—12-in. (300-mm) long, prepared in
dielectric integrity of the product shall be cause for rejection.
accordance with Fig. 1 and Test Method D638.
8.3 FRP rod or tube material after which a finish coating, 11.1.5 Shear Test—4-in. (100-mm) long, prepared in accor-
such as paint, is applied must meet all physical, electrical, and
dance with Fig. 2.
mechanical requirements. 11.1.6 Electrical Tests—12-in. (300-mm) long, prepared in
accordance with Section 12.
9. Sampling
11.2 Rod:
9.1 Design Test—Perform the test on a minimum of three
samples only when changes are made to a new or existing
design of the product that may affect the mechanical and
electrical characteristics.
9.1.1 The design test will be used to qualify a specific item
and normally will not be repeated during production.
9.2 Sample Test—A test specimen shall consist of one or
more items, dependent on 1% of the lot being tested.
9.2.1 Alotisrepresentedeitherbyallitemsproducedinone
production run or in one shipment.
9.2.2 Lots of new, unused items shall have test specimens
selected at random.
9.3 Routine Test—Performthetestonallpiecesdeliveredto
the purchaser.
9.4 Acceptance Test—A test made at the option of the
purchaser.
10. Conduct of Tests on Samples
10.1 Mechanical:
Test Type Material
Wicking design tube
Bending deflection design tube
Horizontal crush design tube
acceptance tube
Tension design tube
design rod
Shear design tube
Compression design rod
Modulus of elasticity (tension) design rod
Mechanical aging (flexure) design tube
design rod
Visual design tube
design rod
acceptance tube
acceptance rod
Dimensional acceptance tube
acceptance rod
FIG. 1 Tension Test
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12. Test Methods
12.1 Visual Inspection—Make a visual check to detect
manufacturing defects (for example, evidence of faulty bond-
ing between fibers and resin, air bubbles, foreign bodies, or
particles).
12.2 Electrical Tests—The test apparatus shall be designed
toprovidetheoperatorfullprotectionintheperformanceofhis
dutiesandprovidereliablemeansofde-energizingandground-
ing the high voltage circuit.
12.2.1 During the course of the testing, there shall be no
sign of flashover or puncture on any of the samples.
12.2.2 The ambient temperature for the test location shall
not be lower than 60°F (16°C).
12.2.3 Prior to the first or initial electrical test, the sample
shallbecleanedwithasuitablesolventasrecommendedbythe
manufacturer (specifically a solvent that neither destroys the
materials from which the tube or rod is made nor leaves any
residue on the surface of the sample).
12.2.3.1 After initial cleaning, the sample shall remain in
the ambient atmosphere of the test premises for at least 24 h.
FIG. 2 Shear Test
12.2.4 Electrical Design Test—Thesampleforthedielectric
test shall be 12 in. (300 mm) in length.
12.2.4.1 Theelectricaldesigntestsshallbemadebeforeand
afterexposuretomoistureconditions,asspecified,using60-Hz
11.2.1 Compression Test (Applicable to solid rod only)—
voltage.
4-ft (1.2-m) long, prepared in accordance with Test Method
12.2.4.2 A typical test setup is shown in Fig. 3. Details are
D695.
shown in Figs. 4-9. The measuring equipment should not be
11.2.2 Modulus of Elasticity (Tension) (Applicable to solid
less than 6 ft (1.8 m) from the high-voltage electrode. Shield
rod only)—4 ft (1.2 m) long, prepared in accordance with Test
and ground the assembly for the measuring equipment. Verti-
Method D638.
cally mount the test specimen at least 3 ft (0.9 m) above the
11.3 Rod and Tube Mechanical Aging Tests: flooronaninsulatingsupport.Applythevoltageof100kVrms
11.3.1 Flexure—Rod, 4 ft (1.2 m) or tube, 8 ft (2.4 m) in at 60 Hz between the electrodes, in accordance with Test
length. MethodD149atamaximumvoltageriseof3000V/s.Measure
NOTE 1—For details of Fig. 3 see Figs. 4-9.
FIG. 3Typical AC Test Set Up
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FIG. 4 Assembly Detail
FIG. 5 Electrode Detail
the current passing over or through the test specimen in rms (b)Upon completion of the before-moisture conditioning
values by passing it through a known resistance.
electricaltest(I1),thesampleshallthenbeplacedinasuitable
(a)The current I1 is the maximum dielectric current
chamber and undergo the following conditioning prior to the
measured with an alternating voltage of 100 kV rms 60 Hz
after-moisture conditioning electrical test, (I2).
applied between the electrodes for 1 min.
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FIG. 6 Electrode Cap Detail
FIG. 8 Nylon Electrode Support Detail
FIG. 9 Brass Screw Detail
FIG. 7 Brass Electrode Detail
12.2.4.3 Test Results—The currents (I1) measured shall be
Time: 168 h
Temperature: 23 ± 4°C
less than the values in Table 2. The difference between I1 and
Relative humidity: 93 %, or greater
I2 shall be less than 20 µA.
(c)After moisture conditioning and a light wiping with a 12.2.5 Electrical Withstand Routine Tests—EitherMethod1
drycloth,thecurrent I2ismeasuredunderthesameconditions or Method 2 shall be used to perform the routine electrical
as was I1. withstand test for both FRP rods and FRP foam-filled tubes.
(d)Locate the specimen in the same relative position to 12.2.5.1 Electrical Withstand Acceptance Test (Method 1)
earth;thehigh-potentialendofthesampleshallbethesamefor Without Dielectric Current Monitoring—The typical test setup
both tests. is shown in Fig. 10. Horizontally mount the test specimen at
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A
TABLE 2 Flexure Forces and Leakage Current
Leakage
Outside Diameter Flexure Forces
Current, I1
TYPE
in. (mm) lbf (N) µA
Tube 1 (25.4) 220 (978.6) 5
1 ⁄4 (31.8) 270 (1201.0) 6
1 ⁄2 (38.1) 370 (1645.8) 8
1 ⁄4 (44.5) 550 (2446.5) 9
2 (50.8) 670 (2980.3) 10
2 ⁄2 (63.5) 1680 (7473.0) 12
3 (76.2) 3030 (13 478.1) 14
Rod ⁄8 (9.5) 50 (222.4) 6
⁄2 (12.7) 150 (667.2) 6
⁄8 (15.9) 375 (1668.0) 6
⁄4 (19.1) 800 (3058.6) 6
A
Values listed for maximum I1 are based on pole constructed of a relatively thin
wallandfilledinternallywithfoam.Somespecialapplicationsrequireathickerwall,
denser foam, or different materials, which could change the dielectric constant of
the test setup and consequently I1. Tubes such as these will still meet the
requirements of this specification if the dry leakage is less than twice the listed
maximum value of I1 in the table.
FIG. 11 Typical Test Set-Up
FIG. 10 Typical Test Arrangement for Electrical Withstand Accep-
tance Test
least 3 ft (0.9 m) above the floor on an insulating support. The
electrodes shall be spaced 12 in. apart.
(a)During the electrical withstand acceptance test, the
tubesorrodsshallbesubjectedtoanalternatingvoltageof100
kV rms at power frequency in accordance with Test Method
D149 at a maximum voltage rise of 3000V/s.The test voltage
shall be applied between electrodes for 5 min.
FIG. 12 Typical Test Set-Up
(b)During the course of the testing, there shall be no sign
of flashover, puncture, tracking, or erosion on the surface of
flashover, excessive dielectric current will disable the motor
any sample. There shall be no perceptible temperature rise of
drive so that intentional action on the part of the operator is
any sample.
required to reset the equipment.
12.2.5.2 Electrical Withstand Test (Method 2) With Dielec-
(b) Acceptableriseaboveambientoflessthan I1aslisted
tric Current Monitoring—The typical test set-up is shown in
in Table 2. During the course of the testing, there shall be no
Figs.11and12.Thenecessaryequipmentshouldbeadequately
sign of flashover, puncture, tracking, or erosion on the surface
shielded to provide accurate readings. The test fixture should
of any sample.
be enclosed for worker protection and equipped with an
exhaust fan to provide a stable atmosphere. A motor drive 12.3 Mechanical Testing of FRP Tube:
should be utilized to ensure a uniform rate of feed. The feed 12.3.1 Bending Deflection Test (design)—A tube 8 ft 5 in.
rateshouldbeproportionaltotheresponsetimeofthemetering (2.6 m) or longer shall be placed in a testing device such that
circuit; that is, it shall be run slowly enough that maximum the overhang arm is 60 in. (1.5 m) in length, and the distance
readings are obtained. At no time should this rate of feed between supports is as shown in Fig. 13.
exceed 40 ft/min. 12.3.1.1 The support shall be of the pole clamp-type (ap-
(a) With 6-in. electrode spacing, the applied voltage will proximately 4-in. (100-mm) long) with the back clamp tight-
be 50 kV. The equipment shall be designed such that a ened to hold specimen in place while the front clamp remains
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FIG. 13 Bending Deflection Test
FIG. 14 Crush Test
TABLE 4 Crush Minimums
loose and serves only as a fulcrum. Both clamps shall be free
Diameter Min Crush Strength
to pivot as load (in Table 3) is applied 60 in. (1.5 m) from
in. (mm) lbf (N)
center of front clamping device (see Fig. 13).
1 (25) 650 (2891)
12.3.1.2 The deflection of each tube tested shall not exceed
1 ⁄4 (32) 750 (3336)
1 ⁄2 (39) 800 (3559)
the value
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1.1 This test method is used to determine the heat attenuation factor (HAF), the effective heat attenuation factor (EHAF), and the shields mechanical strength (SMS) of a shield attached on live line tools or racking rods intended for protection of workers exposed to electric arcs.  
1.2 The materials used in this test method of worker protection are in the form of a shield attached on live line tools or on the racking rods.  
1.3 The protective shield described in this test method shall be transparent and shall be easily attached and removed from live line tools or from racking rods.  
1.4 The protective shield described in this test method has 24-in. (0.61-m) diameter and can be used for most applications, however for special cases, the shield can have different sizes to suit the protective requirements of the application.  
1.5 This standard shall be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to incident energies (thermal-convective, and radiant and pressure wave) generated by an electric arc under controlled laboratory conditions and does not purport to predict damage from light, resultant pressure impact other than the pressure and thermal aspects measured.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 This standard shall not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire assessment, which takes into account all of the factors, which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.  
1.8 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.For specific precautions, see Section 7.  
1.9 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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ASTM F2621/F2621M-22(Practice)
Standard Practice for Evaluating Response Characteristics of Safety Products in an Electric Arc Exposure

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice can be used for a range of purposes including incident replication, development of improved arc rated protective products, and the determination of the response characteristics and design integrity of new or used arc rated finished products intended for use as protection for workers exposed to electric arcs.  
5.1.1 In-service garments can have very different wash and wear histories. Caution must be used when applying test results from a particular used garment. Factors to consider include the garments’ wear histories, work environments, and tasks for which the garments were worn; the methods and facilities for garment maintenance; the number of launderings or processings the garments have been subjected to; and other factors that could impact the protective performance of different garments. Test results from specific used garments should be considered only an approximation of results that might be obtained from other used garments of the same type.  
5.1.2 When using the practice for evaluating flame resistance, great care should be taken since ignition by electric arc is a statistical phenomenon. An exposure of 20 cal/cm2 has been consistently shown to evaluate most ignitable materials but some may require higher energy to reach the breakopen point of the fabric depending on coatings or specific fiber types. Consider using a vertical flame test such as Test Method D6413 to evaluate for ignition and use this practice for illustration.  
5.2 This practice maintains the specimen in a static, vertical position and does not involve movement except that resulting from the exposure.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice identifies protocols for use in conducting arc testing on finished products intended for use as thermal protection by workers who may be exposed to electric arc hazards.  
1.1.1 The practice is also used for other components which can be exposed to electric arc, but which do not require an arc rating.
1.1.1.1 If items are tested and they do not meet the appropriate standard, it is the responsibility of the specimen submitter to provide this information for indication in the test report.  
1.2 Arc Rated protective items are typically tested using this practice to evaluate the performance of the interface area between the product and the other arc flash PPE or to evaluate zippers and other findings.  
1.3 This practice does not establish an arc rating for any product. Other ASTM test methods are to be used when applicable such as ASTM F1959/F1959M, F2178, and F2675.  
1.4 This practice is not intended to produce an arc rating and does not replicate in all types of arc exposures.  
1.5 This practice is used with the following standards:  
1.5.1 Protective fabric materials receive arc ratings from Test Method F1959/F1959M.  
1.5.2 Face protective products receive arc ratings from Test Method F2178.  
1.5.3 Gloves receive arc ratings from Test Method F2675.  
1.5.4 Rainwear materials, findings and closures are specified by Specification F1891.  
1.5.5 Garments are specified by Specification F1506.  
1.6 The test specimens used in this practice are typically in the form of arc-rated finished products. These arc-rated finished products may include, but are not limited to, single layer garments, multi-layer garments or ensembles, cooling vests, gloves, sleeves, chaps, rainwear, balaclavas, faceshields, and hood assemblies with hood shield windows. Non-arc rated finished products may be included when part of a flame-resistant system, or for evaluating heat transmission through the finished product for incident reenactment, or for evaluation of products needed but not available as arc rated (such as respirators, etc.)  
1.7 The arc rated finished product specimens are new products as sold or products which have been used for the intended purpose for a designated time.  
1.8 This practice is used to determine the response characteristics or design integrity of arc-ra...

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ASTM F1506-22(Specification)
Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs

ABSTRACT
This performance specification covers the design characteristics and associated test methods that relate specifically to the flame resistance of textile materials used in the fabrication of basic protection level occupational apparel worn by electrical workers who are exposed to momentary electric arc and related thermal hazards such as exposure to open flame and radiant heat. When evaluated in accordance with the test procedures enlisted herein, knit fabrics and woven fabrics of different fabric weights shall conform to individually specified values of the following properties: colorfastness such as laundering shade change, dry-cleaning shade change, and dimensional change; initial flammability characteristics and flammability characteristics after 25 washes/dry-cleaning such as char length and afterflame time; and arc test rating. Knit fabrics shall additionally be tested and adhere accordingly to bursting strength characteristics. Conversely, woven fabrics shall also be tested and adhere accordingly to breaking load, tear resistance, and seam slippage characteristics.
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1.1 This performance specification identifies minimum performance requirements to determine the (a) arc rating of fabrics, (b) flame resistance of fabrics and subassemblies, (c) mechanical durability of the fabrics and subassemblies, (d) the minimum garment construction and performance requirements, and (e) the garment labeling requirements for the completed protective clothing worn by workers exposed to flames and electric arcs.  
1.1.1 The minimum requirements for garment labeling are intended to provide end users with adequate information to select garments with the appropriate arc rating.  
1.1.2 End users are required to perform an assessment to determine the level of hazard and the required arc rating of the protective clothing for their individual hazards.
1.1.2.1 The end user risk assessments are outside the scope of this standard.  
1.2 This performance specification does not address coated or laminated protective clothing commonly used for rainwear applications in an arc hazard environment. Performance requirements related to this category of protective clothing are detailed in Specification F1891.  
1.3 This performance specification does not address hand protection. Performance and test requirements related to hand protection are detailed in OSHA 1910.138, Specification D120, and Test Method F2675/F2675M.  
1.4 The care and maintenance requirements for laundering electric arc flash protective clothing are outside the scope of this standard. Refer to Guides F1449 or F2757 related to industrial or home laundering.  
1.5 This standard should be used to evaluate and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. It should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.  
1.5.1 The results of this evaluation may be used as elements of a fire-risk assessment that takes into account all of the factors that are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this performance specification: 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.  
1.8 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...

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ASTM F479-06(2022)(Specification)
Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets

ABSTRACT
This specification covers elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of plastic pipe used for gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure applications. This refers to push-on joints which require no internal or external pressure to effect the initial seal. Tensile strength, elongation, hardness, compression set, accelerated aging, water immersion, ozone resistance, and force decay shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating blankets for protection of workers from accidental contact with live electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. Blankets covered shall be designated as type I or type II; class 0, class 1, class 2, class 3, or class 4; style A or style B: type I - not resistant to ozone, made from a high-grade cis-1,4-polyisoprene rubber compound of natural or synthetic origin, properly vulcanized; and type II - ozone-resistant, made of any elastomer or combination of elastomeric compounds. Style A - constructed of the elastomers indicated under type I or type II, shall be free of any reinforcement; and style B - constructed of the elastomers indicated under type I or type II, shall incorporate a reinforcement. Electrical testing shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating blankets for protection of workers from accidental contact with live electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. The product requirements and acceptance testing are as shown in Specification D1048.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.See Section 6 and 8.2 for specific precautionary statements.  
1.4 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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