ASTM F2813-18(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Glass Used as a Horizontal Surface in Desks and Tables
Standard Specification for Glass Used as a Horizontal Surface in Desks and Tables
ABSTRACT
This specification covers performance requirements to ensure the use of safety glass when employed as an unenclosed horizontal surface under 44 in. (1118 mm) in height in a desk or table. It is intended to minimize the likelihood of serious cutting and piercing injuries that may occur due to the breakage of glass used as a horizontal surface in desks and dining, coffee, end, display, mobile, outdoor, and other types of tables. Glass shall be laminated safety glass or tempered safety glass that complies with the following: performance criteria of ANSI Z97.1-2009 and the use of monolithic annealed, monolithic chemically strengthened or monolithic wired glass shall not be permitted with the exception of glass fully-supported by and bonded to a non-glass material and glass surfaces incorporating or constituting display screens.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements of glass used as an unenclosed horizontal surface under 44 in. (1118 mm) in height in a desk or table.
1.2 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.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods referenced in 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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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Standards Content (Sample)
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: F2813 − 18 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Glass Used as a Horizontal Surface in Desks and Tables
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2813; 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
This specification addresses serious human injury and fatality incidents involving breakage of glass
used in unenclosed horizontal surfaces in desks and tables. This specification is intended to minimize
the likelihood of serious cutting and piercing injuries that may occur due to the breakage of glass used
as a horizontal surface in desks and dining, coffee, end, display, mobile, outdoor, and other types of
tables.
1. Scope 2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z97.1-2015 Safety Glazing Materials Used in
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements of
Buildings—Safety Performance Specifications and Meth-
glass used as an unenclosed horizontal surface under 44 in.
ods of Test
(1118 mm) in height in a desk or table.
ANSI Z535.4-2011 Product Safety Signs and Labels
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch pound units are to be
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
3. Terminology
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of general terms related to
information only and are not considered standard.
glass and glass products used in this specification, refer to
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Terminology C162.
test methods referenced in this specification: This standard
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
3.2.1 fully supported—the condition in which the lower
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
surface of a glass plate is supported by a structure (1) that is
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
capable of withstanding a 250-lb static load applied to a 12-in.
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
diameter disk in any location for 1 h; (2) through which a 3-in.
limitations prior to use.
diameter sphere would not pass and; (3) with no overhanging
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
glass surface(s).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.2 unenclosed—open on at least one side to the extent
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
that a three inch diameter sphere would pass through the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
opening.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. General Requirements
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Glass shall be laminated glass or tempered glass that
2.1 ASTM Standards: complies with the Test Specifications of ANSI Z97.1–2015 as
applicable per Section 4, Table 1.
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
2 2
4.1.1 Glass equal to or greater in area than 9 ft (0.84 m )
shall comply with Class A performance.
2 2
1 4.1.2 Glass less than 9 ft (0.84 m ) shall comply with a
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.42 on
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