ASTM F3022-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
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1.1 This test method2 specifies procedures and equipment used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness equipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design parameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this document and Specification F3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with Specification F3021.
1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with disabilities.Note 1—Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equipment are currently under development.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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: F3022 − 13
StandardTest Method for
Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for
Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and
Impairments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3022; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The goal of this test method is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of
universally designed fitness equipment.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries.Likeotherphysicalactivities,exerciseinvolvingfitnessequipmentinvolvestheriskofinjury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using
this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using the
equipment properly and without increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2 priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This test method specifies procedures and equipment
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
used for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitness
equipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design pa-
2. Referenced Documents
rameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test meth-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
In case of a conflict between this document and Specification
ASTM Test Methods
F3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Specification F3021.
F2571 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements to Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with
disabilities. ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
NOTE 1—Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces of tations and Impairments
equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equip-
ment are currently under development. 3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions applicable to this standard
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
see Specification F3021.
only.
4. Certification
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 These test methods permit self-certification. It is recom-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mended that each manufacturer employ an independent labo-
ratory to evaluate and validate that their designs and test
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
procedures conform and comply with these test methods and
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Specification F3021.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published July 2013. DOI: 10.1520/
F3022-13.
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NOTE 2—The test methods and procedures described in Section 7
Procedure—Inspect all access paths to verify that the path
should be supported by conducting user testing using subjects across a
is clear of any obstruction by the frame or other structural
rangeofdisabilities,impairments,andagesandthosewithoutdisabilityon
parts.
the sample equipment.
Pass/Fail Criteria—The access path shall conform to the
clear space requirements of subsection 5.1.1.1 of Specification
5. Sample Preparation
F3021.
5.1 Assemble and adjust the fitness equipment apparatus on
Precision and Bias—No information is presented about
a horizontal surface according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
either the precision or bias of test 7.1.1.1 for evaluating access
tions. Verify that assembled units are done so according to the
since the test result is non-quantitative.
manufacturer’s instructions. Unless otherwise stated, the fit-
NOTE 3—Performance tests to get on/off the equipment from the
nessequipmentapparatusmustpassthefollowingtestswithout
perspective of a broad range of people with disabilities, including people
adjustment from this initial condition.
using wheelchairs or those who have functional limitations, sensory
5.2 Any equipment with a removable/movable seat shall be deficits, cognitive impairments, visual, or hearing impairments, or a
combination thereof, is suggested. One possible method would be to use
set up with the seat in the non-moved position.
testers with disabilities.
5.3 The individual test methods will describe any variations
7.1.1.2 Maximum Approach Positions—This test is a visual
or modifications that are required to the test sample.
inspectionofthesampletoensurethataccesspathstothepiece
of equipment, set in the start position, are available from as
6. Report
many positions as possible (i.e., front, rear, left, and right).
6.1 RecordofTests—Maintaincompletetestrecordsandtest
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
summary reports for all testing, whether performed by the
described in Section 5.
manufacturer or an independent laboratory. The records can be
Calibration—No calibration required. Visual inspection
stored on paper, electronically, or on photographs, or a com-
only.
bination thereof. A copy of the test summary must be kept by
Procedure—Inspect access paths from the front, rear, left,
the laboratory that performed the test for a minimum of five
andrightoftheequipmenttoverifythatthepathisclearofany
years from the date of the test and by the manufacturer for a
obstruction by the frame or other structural parts from as many
minimum of five years past the end of production of the model
points of access as possible.
tested. The summary shall include the signature of the per-
Pass/Fail Criteria—Equipment must be accessible and
son(s)performingthetestsandamanagementrepresentativeof
shall avoid left/right bias as specified in the requirements of
the laboratory performing the test. The test summary shall
subsection 5.1.1.2 of Specification F3021. There is no pass/fail
include the following information:
criteria.
6.1.1 Manufacturer’s name and location,
Precision and Bias—Equipment must be accessible and
6.1.2 Information provided by the manufacturer to accu-
shall avoid left/right bias as specified in the requirements of
rately identify the configuration of, and specific unit provided
subsection 5.1.1.2 of Specification F3021. There is no pass/fail
to, the testing agency,
criteria.
6.1.3 Dates over which the tests were conducted,
7.1.1.3 Step-On Height—This test is a dimensional inspec-
6.1.4 Name and location of the testing laboratory, if differ-
tion of the sample to ensure the dimensional compliance of the
ent from the manufacturer, and
step-on height.
6.1.5 Summary and results of each test performed including
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
method and apparatus used.This shall include what the desired
described in Section 5 in the neutral position with 0%
requirement was and whether the test sample met that param-
grade/zero incline.
eter or failed. If the test requires a specific number of cycles to
Calibration—Verify that the distance measuring equipment
be met, then the report must include the number of cycles
is calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).
actually conducted. If the apparatus fails to meet a parameter,
Procedure—Measure the height from the floor to the top of
then that failure must be noted in clear and accurate terms to
the highest portion of the step-on surface/frame or top of the
enable a reader of the report to understand at a later date what
transfer surface (see Fig. 1).
transpired.
Pass/Fail Criteria—The dimensions of the step-on height
shall conform to dimensional requirements of subsection
7. Test Methods and Procedures
5.1.1.3 of Specification F3021.
7.1 General Requirements: Precision and Bias—No information is presented about
7.1.1 Access and Set Up: eithertheprecisionorbiasoftest7.1.1.3formeasuringstep-on
7.1.1.1 Access, Egress, and Transfer—This test is a visual height dimensions since the test result is non-quantitative.
inspection of the sample to ensure that all access paths to the 7.1.1.4 Step-Over Height—This test is a dimensional in-
piece of equipment, set in the start position, are not obstructed spectionofthesampletoensurethedimensionalcomplianceof
by the frame or other structural parts of the equipment. the step-over height.
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
described in Section 5. described in Section 5.
Calibration—No calibration required. Visual inspection Calibration—Verify that the distance measuring equipment
only. is calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).
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FIG. 1 Maximum Step-on Height Example
Procedure—Locate the part of the structure that must be distance from the floor to the top of the highest step-over point
stepped over in order to use the equipment. Measure the of the frame (see Fig. 2).
FIG. 2 Maximum Step-over Height Example
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Pass/FailCriteria—Thedimensionsofthestep-overheight use and that they have appropriate mechanisms to facilitate
shall conform to dimensional requirements of subsection intentional movement.
5.1.1.4 of Specification F3021. Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
Precision and Bias—No information is presented about described in Section 5 on carpet for testing the ease of moving
either the precision or bias of test 7.1.1.4 for measuring the step and on tile or similar flooring for testing for uninten-
step-over height dimensions since the test result is non- tional movement during use.
quantitative. Calibration—Verify that the force measuring equipment is
calibrated and accurate to within 0.5 N (0.1 lbf) over its entire
7.1.1.5 Integral Surface/Separate Step Height—This test is
range.
a dimensional inspection of the sample to ensure the dimen-
Procedure—Check for skids or wheel lock mechanism.
sional compliance of the step-over height, with the addition of
Step on/off the step on tile or similar flooring and visually
an integral surface or separate step.
inspect for unintentional movement during use. Pull the step
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
over carpet flooring and measure the pull force.
described in Section 5 with an integral surface or separate step
Pass/Fail Criteria—The step unintentional/intentional
intact.
movement shall conform to performance requirements of
Calibration—Verify that the distance measuring equipment
subsection 5.1.1.8 of Specification F3021.
is calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).
Precision and Bias—No information is presented about
Procedure—Measure the height of the part of the structure
either the precision or bias of test 7.1.1.8 for evaluating and
that must be stepped over in order to use the equipment.
measuring step unintentional/intentional movement since the
Measurethedistancefromthesurfaceoftheintegralsurfaceor
test result is non-quantitative.
separate step to the top of the highest step-over point of the
frame (see 7.1.1.4). 7.1.1.9 Walk Through Structure Clear Area—This test is a
Pass/Fail Criteria—The dimensions of the integral surface performance inspection of the sample to ensure the dimen-
or separate step height shall conform to dimensional require- sional compliance of walk through structure height.
ments of subsection 5.1.1.5 of Specification F3021.
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
Precision and Bias—No information is presented about described in Section 5.
eithertheprecisionorbiasoftest7.1.1.5formeasuringintegral
Calibration—Verify that the distance measuring equipment
surface or separate step height dimensions since the test result
is calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).
is non-quantitative.
Procedure—Step through the walk through area of the
equipment. Make sure that there is adequate low structure
7.1.1.6 Integral Surface/Separate Step Length/Width—This
height to step through without impediment or obstruction.
test is a dimensional inspection of the sample to ensure the
dimensional compliance of the integral surface and separate Measure the height from the floor to the highest part of the
walk through structure.
step length and width.
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as Pass/Fail Criteria—The dimensions of the walk through
structure area shall conform to dimensional requirements of
described in Section 5 with an integral surface or separate step
intact. subsection 5.1.1.9 of Specification F3021.
Precision and Bias—No information is presented about
Calibration—Verify that the distance measuring equipment
is calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.). either the precision or bias of test 7.1.1.9 for measuring walk
Procedure—Measure the height from the floor to the top of through structure area dimensions since the test result is
the stepping surface of the integral surface or separate step. non-quantitative.
Measure the length and width from the outer edge of the
7.1.1.10 Recumbent Transition Area Box—This test is a
stepping surface lengthwise and the outer edge of the stepping
dimensionalinspectionofthesampletoensurethedimensional
surface widthwise on the integral surface or separate step.
compliance of walk through structure area.
Pass/Fail Criteria—Measure the height from the floor to
Apparatus and Set Up—The sample shall be set up as
the top of the stepping surface of the integral surface or
described in Section 5.
separate step. Measure the len
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