ASTM F3096-23

Standard Performance Specification for Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)

ABSTRACT
This safety specification establishes the performance requirements for tipover restraint(s) used with clothing storage unit(s). It is intended to assess the strength of the tipover restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of the tipover restraint. This specification also defines the test method for tipover restraints, along with installation instructions and labeling requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This safety specification is intended to define the test method and other requirements for tipover restraints as required in Specification F2057.  
1.2 This specification assesses the strength of the tipover restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of the tipover restraint.  
1.3 The values stated in inch‐pounds 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.  
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 4, of this safety 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2023
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.42 - Furniture Safety

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: F3096 − 23
Standard Performance Specification for
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Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3096; 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 is a requirement for tipover restraints used on clothing storage units as defined in Specification
F2057.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This safety specification is intended to define the test 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
method and other requirements for tipover restraints as re- 3.1.1 clothing storage unit, n—furniture item intended for
quired in Specification F2057. the storage of clothing typical of bedroom furniture.
3.1.2 installation instructions, n—detailed diagram and
1.2 This specification assesses the strength of the tipover
written description of the proper installation of tipover re-
restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of
straint.
the tipover restraint.
3.1.3 manufacturer, n—organization or company that makes
1.3 The values stated in inch{pounds units are to be re-
or consolidates the tipover restraint component parts and
garded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
installation instructions.
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
information only and are not considered standard. 3.1.4 tipover restraint, n—supplemental device that aids in
the prevention of tipover.
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
test procedure portion, Section 4, of this safety specification.
4. Test Method
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
4.1 Assemble tipover restraint components including pro-
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
vided fasteners in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety,
4.2 Rigidly suspend the assembly by securing one end of the
health, and environmental practices and determine the appli-
tipover restraint by gripping directly, or attaching to a fixed
cability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
structure (for example, wooden block). See Fig. 1 for test
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
method examples for commonly used tipover restraints.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 4.3 Attach a loading device to the fastener(s) on the oppo-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- site end of restraint.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.4 Gradually, over a period of not less than 2 s nor greater
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
than 15 s, apply the static load of 60 lb (27.22 kg) and maintain
for an additional 30 s. See Note 1.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—The total weight of 60 lb is above the 95th percentile weight
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of a child up to 72 months. Data based on the National Center for Health
F2057 Sa
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Designation: F3096 − 14 (Reapproved 2021) F3096 − 23
Standard Performance Specification for
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Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3096; 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 is a requirement for tipover restraints used on clothing storage units as defined in Specification
F2057.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification is intended to define the test method and other requirements for tipover restraints as required in
Specification F2057.
1.2 This specification assesses the strength of the tipover restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of the tipover
restraint.
1.3 The values stated in inch{pounds 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.
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 4, of this safety 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.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2057 Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 clothing storage unit, n—furniture item intended for the storage of clothing typical of bedroom furniture.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.42 on Furniture Safety.
Current edition approved May 15, 2021May 1, 2023. Published May 2021May 2023. Originally approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 20142021 as
F3096 – 14.F3096 – 14 (2021). DOI: 10.1520/F3096-14R21.10.1520/F3096-23.
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3.1.2 installation instructions, n—detailed diagram and written description of the proper installation of tipover restraint.
3.1.3 manufacturer, n—organization or company that makes or consolidates the tipover restraint component parts and installation
instructions.
3.1.4 tipover
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