ASTM F1346-91(2003)
(Specification)Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
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1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools (hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). When correctly installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children under five years of age to the water.
1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demonstrate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements for all covers.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section, Section , 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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Designation: F1346 – 91 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Performance Specification for
Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for
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Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1346; 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 3.1.2 automatic cover—a cover which can be placed over
the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety
actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also power
covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools
safety cover (PSC), other cover (OC).
(hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified).
3.1.3 barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
When correctly installed and used in accordance with the
to the body of water.
manufacturer’s instructions, this specification is intended to
3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See
reducetheriskofdrowningbyinhibitingtheaccessofchildren
also solar energy blanket.
under five years of age to the water.
3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or
1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demon-
a combination thereof, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein
3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances
stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements
positioned over the pool area which permits the cover to
for all covers.
prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash, and the
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely
as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for
removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers
information only.
(OC).
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3.1.7 decks—thoseareasabuttingapool,spa,orhottubthat
test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This
are specifically constructed or installed (for example, of wood,
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
supports for covers.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by
tions prior to use.
trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to
2. Referenced Documents
provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool
environment.
2.1 NFPA Document:
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3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of heat loss from
National Electrical Code, Article 680-26
pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or
3. Terminology
both.
3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sides and
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to-
3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct acces-
gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as
sory components to the cover such as hardware including
distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or
buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting
other materials.
arms, and the like.
3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft (1.5
m) above the ground with no other access such as hand or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
footholds which would permit a child to reach the location.
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.28 on
3.1.12 manual cover—acoverwhichrequiresittobeplaced
Covers for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally
over the water area by hand. See also manual safety cover
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F1346–91 (1996).
(MSC), and other covers (OC).
DOI: 10.1520/F1346-91R03.
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MA 02269.
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bels, tags, symbols or colors to provide identification and Criteria
safety information and to expedite handling during shipment
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Designation:F1346–91(Reapproved 1996) Designation: F 1346 – 91 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Performance Specification for
Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for
1
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1346; 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 specification establishes requirements for safety covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools
(hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). When correctly installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, this specification is intended to reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children under
five years of age to the water.
1.2 Thisspecificationincludesperformanceteststodemonstratethecomplianceornoncompliancetorequirementshereinstated
for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements for all covers.
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasthestandard.Thevaluesinparenthesesaregivenforinformation
only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section, Section 9, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 NFPA Document:
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National Electrical Code, Article 680-26
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct accessory components to the cover such as hardware including buckles,
straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting arms, and the like.
3.1.2 automatic cover—a cover which can be placed over the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism actuated
by a suitable control mechanism. See also power safety cover (PSC), other cover (OC).
3.1.3 barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access to the body of water.
3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See also solar energy blanket.
3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or a combination thereof, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances positioned over the pool area which permits the cover to prevent
debris, such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash, and the like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely removed before
the entry of bathers. See also other covers (OC).
3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool, spa, or hot tub that are specifically constructed or installed (for example, of wood,
concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for supports for
covers.
3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to provide
temperature and atmospheric control over the pool environment.
3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of heat loss from pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or both.
3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sides and bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined together by
pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or other materials.
3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above the ground with no other access such as hand or footholds
which would permit a child to reach the location.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F-15 F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.28 on Covers for
Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 1991. Published December 1991.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F 1346–91 (1996).
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Available from National Fire Protection Assoc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.12 manual cover—a cover which requires
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