ASTM F3021-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for the design and manufacturing of fitness equipment intended for use by persons with functional limitations and impairments. It aims to assist designers and manufacturers in reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operational instructions. It covers assistive technologies such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, prosthetics, alternative communication devices, and cell phones, as well as requirements for color contrast.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 established additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.
1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that the fitness product being designed for inclusive use by individuals with and without functional limitations or impairments remains functional and safe when the equipment is operated according to the manufacturer’s operational instructions.
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products for indoor use in a commercial environment by individuals age 13 and above.
1.4 Products designed to meet this specification must not be automatically classified as fit for medical or rehabilitation fitness purposes. Products intended for medical use should comply with any applicable international or national standards.
1.5 Where users are exercising from a wheelchair, it is the intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals using manual or powered wheelchairs (including scooters) (A1.4.5).
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the needs of every possible user and recognizes that access will not be possible for all individuals or all types of assistive technologies.
1.7 This specification is to be used in conjunction with Test Method F3022 and other ASTM fitness equipment standards and their accompanying test methods as noted.
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.9 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.
Note 1: Additional specifications applicable to specific pieces of equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equipment have been published in the equipment-specific standards.
1.10 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: F3021 − 23
Standard Specification for
Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by
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Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3021; 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 specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for fitness
equipment intended for use by persons with functional limitations and impairments. Through these
specifications, this standard aims to assist designers and manufacturers in reducing the possibility of
injury when these products are used in accordance with the operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,
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 this
equipment as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk of injury.
1. Scope fitness purposes. Products intended for medical use should
2 comply with any applicable international or national standards.
1.1 This specification established additional requirements
not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design
1.5 Where users are exercising from a wheelchair, it is the
of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user
intent of this specification to specify products for use by
independence by people with functional limitations or impair-
individuals using manual or powered wheelchairs (including
ments.
scooters) (A1.4.5).
1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that the
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the needs of
fitness product being designed for inclusive use by individuals
every possible user and recognizes that access will not be
with and without functional limitations or impairments remains
possible for all individuals or all types of assistive technolo-
functional and safe when the equipment is operated according
gies.
to the manufacturer’s operational instructions.
1.7 This specification is to be used in conjunction with Test
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products
Method F3022 and other ASTM fitness equipment standards
for indoor use in a commercial environment by individuals age
and their accompanying test methods as noted.
13 and above.
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
1.4 Products designed to meet this specification must not be
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
automatically classified as fit for medical or rehabilitation
only.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1 safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2023. Published April 2024. Originally
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F3021 – 17. DOI:
10.1520/F3021-23.
NOTE 1—Additional specifications applicable to specific pieces of
2
This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research
equipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equip-
Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living,
ment have been published in the equipment-specific standards.
and Rehabilitation Research grants #90RE5009, #H133E120005, #90REGE0002,
and #90REGE0019. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community
1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-
Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
this standard do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS,
and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. ization established in
...
This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: F3021 − 17 F3021 − 23
Standard Specification for
Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by
1
Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3021; 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 specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for fitness
equipment intended for use by persons with functional limitations and impairments. Through these
specifications, this standard aims to assist designers and manufacturers in reducing the possibility of
injury when these products are used in accordance with the operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,
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 this
equipment as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk of injury.
1. Scope
2
1.1 This specification established additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of
commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.
1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that the fitness product being designed for inclusive use by individuals with and
without functional limitations or impairments remains functional and safe when the equipment is operated according to the
manufacturer’s operational instructions.
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products for indoor use in a commercial environment by individuals age 13 and
above.
1.4 Products designed to meet this specification must not be automatically classified as fit for medical or rehabilitation fitness
purposes. Products intended for medical use should comply with any applicable international or national standards.
1.5 Where users are exercising from a wheelchair, it is the intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals
using manual or powered wheelchairs (including scooters) (A1.4.5).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2017Nov. 15, 2023. Published July 2017April 2024. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
F3021 – 16.F3021 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F3021-17.10.1520/F3021-23.
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This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and
Rehabilitation Research grant #90RE5009-01-00.grants #90RE5009, #H133E120005, #90REGE0002, and #90REGE0019. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration
for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this standard do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL,
or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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1.6 This standard does not purport to address the needs of every possible user and recognizes that access will not be possible for
all individuals or all types of assistive technologies.
1.7 Designers shall use this specification This specification is to be used in conjunction with Test Method F3022 and other ASTM
fitness equipment standards and itstheir accompanying test method.methods as noted.
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.9 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 healthsafe
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