ASTM F1882-98
(Specification)Standard Specification for Residential Basketball Systems
Standard Specification for Residential Basketball Systems
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1.1 This specification covers the manufacture, assembly, recommended maintenance and use of complete residential basketball systems.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1882 – 98
Standard Specification for
Residential Basketball Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1882; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
Hardness
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture, assembly,
F 1148 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for
recommended maintenance and use of complete residential
Home Playground Equipment
basketball systems.
2.2 Federal Standards:
1.2 This specification is intended to reduce the potential
16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
hazards associated with the installation and use of residential
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
basketball systems.
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
1.3 This specification is not intended to apply to the
Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use
following:
by Children Under 8-Years of Age
1.3.1 Equipment intended to be used in places of public
16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a
assembly, such as, but not limited to, schools, parks, public and
Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys and Other Articles
private recreational facilities.
Intended for Use by Children Under 8-Years of Age
1.3.2 Individual components, such as rim, backboard, pole,
2.3 ANSI Z535 Warning Labels
portable base system, net, or other component when that
component is not sold as a complete residential basketball
system as defined in this specification.
3. Terminology
1.3.3 Any residential basketball system that is mounted to
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
any structure or surface other than that which is purchased as
3.1.1 accessories and add-ons (items not covered in 3.1.3,
part of a complete residential basketball system. Examples
3.1.6, 3.1.8 and 3.1.14–3.1.15), n—including but not limited to,
include, but are not limited to, roof mounting, wall mounting,
such things as ball returns, scoring and training devices, and
or any locally or self-manufactured components.
including items attached to the system not intended for use in
1.3.4 Any basketball equipment that does not use a full size
basketball.
rim, 18-in. (45.72-cm) diameter, or is designed for operational
3.1.2 adjusting mechanism, n—moveable components that
heights of less then 6 ft 6 in. (1.98 m) from the playing surface
lock structural components in the desired position to facilitate
to the bottom of the backboard.
changes in rim height.
1.3.5 Accessories and add-ons.
3.1.3 backboard, n—rigid, flat surface to provide rebound
1.4 This specification shall apply only to products manufac-
surface for a basketball.
tured after six months from the date this specification is
3.1.4 complete residential basketball system, n—any com-
published.
bination of rim, net, backboard, portable or nonportable pole-
1.5 This specification does not cover product performance
type support system not specifically excluded in 1.3.1-1.3.5
or quality, except as related to safety.
that is designed and marketed by the original manufacturer to
1.6 The tests are intended to uncover hazards, rather than to
be used together, whether packaged together as a system, or
demonstrate the reliability of the system. The fact that a
separately as individual components.
mechanism or material of a system fails during testing only is
3.1.5 footing, n—the method for securing the placement of
relevant if the failure creates a potential hazard.
the system into the ground.
1.7 The rationale for provisions in this specification are
3.1.6 full-size rim, n—moveable or fixed-type rim with an
given in Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.
18-in. (45.72-cm) inside diameter.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-08 on Sports Available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of F08.25 on Residential 20207.
Basketball Equipment. Available from NEMA, 2101 “L” Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Current edition approved April 10, 1998. Published September 1998. 20037–1580.
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F 1882
3.1.7 ground base systems, n—systems that have a main a hardness reading between 50 and 60 as determined by a Type
support pole attached in ground by a footing. A Durometer as given in Test Method D 2240.
3.1.8 net, n—a device that hangs below the rim that restricts
3.1.12 pole joint, n—mechanical method for connecting a
the downward movement of the ball.
multiple segment pole.
3.1.9 normal access area, n—as described in Fig. 1.
3.1.13 portable base systems, n—systems that have a ballast
3.1.10 normal use, n—those safe-play modes that conform
type support system that allows the system to be moved.
to the instructions that accompany the equipment. Misuse,
3.1.14 residential basketball equipment, n—equipment that
alteration, or modification are not considered normal use.
is intended for the normal use and play in residential basketball
3.1.11 pinch, crush, shear points, n—any point that entraps
that includes the components given in 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8 and
at one or more positions a ⁄2-in. (13-mm) diameter neoprene
3.1.15.
rod. Entrapment shall mean that force of more than 2 lb (0.90
kg) is required to pull out the rod. The neoprene rods shall have
FIG. 1 Normal Access Area
F 1882
3.1.15 supplemental restraint systems, n—additional meth- supplemental restraint systems. After conducting the tests,
ods of adding stability over and above recommended ballast to there shall be no visible cracks, permanent deformation,
portable base systems, that is ground stakes and additional breakage, or deterioration of any component that may ad-
weight. versely affect the structural integrity or safety of the equip-
3.1.16 support system, n—structure provided to support rim ment.
and backboard in playing position. Could include pole, por- 6.1.1 Horizontal Testing (Fig. 2)—To simulate a 40-mph
table base, or mounting brackets. (64.4-kph) wind force, calculate the square footage of the
backboard and refer to Fig. 3 to determine the horizontal load
4. General Requirements required to replicate the wind force. For Test No. 1, apply this
horizontal load as shown in Fig. 2. If the rim height at the point
4.1 This specification is applicable to all complete residen-
of load application drops more than 6 in. (15.24 cm), stop the
tial basketball systems, that is, basketball systems represented
test and reposition the pulley. Proceed to Test No. 2. For Test
as complying with this performance specification, shall meet
No. 2, if required, with pulley realigned 6 in. (15.2 cm) lower,
all applicable requirements specified herein.
reapply horizontal test load and check if rim height drops more
than 6 in. (15.24 cm). If so, repeat in 6-in. (15.14-cm) pulley
5. Performance Requirements
height reduction segments. The test must be performed in both
5.1 General—The standards listed in 5.3-5.6 apply only to
forward and rearward directions, and the system must not tip
the normal access area as described in 3.1.9 and Fig. 1.
over beyond the balance point, in accordance with Fig. 4.
5.2 Paint Toxicity—All paints and finishes used on basket-
6.1.2 Horizontal Rim Weight (Fig. 5)—Determine the
ball equipment shall be in accordance with 16 CFR Part 1303.
weight of the system (at the rim) while in a level horizontal
5.3 Edges, Points, and Surfaces—Following assembly of
position (80 lb (36.39 kg) max.
the system, in accordance with the instructions to be provided
6.1.3 Vertical Minimum Load (Fig. 2)—This load is 101.25
to the consumer, there shall be no exposed sharp edges, points,
lb (45.93 kg), and it must be applied vertically from the tip of
or surfaces on any portion of the residential basketball equip-
the rim. With the required load, system must not tip over past
ment according to CPSC 16CFR 1500.48 and 1500.49.
its balance point in accordance with Fig. 4.
5.4 There shall be no pinch, crush, or shear points as defined
6.1.4 Balance Point of System Testing (Fig. 4)—Pull system
in 3.1.11.
forward to the point of balance where it will not fall forward or
5.5 Moving parts or height adjustment mechanisms outside
backward. The maximum distance between the tip of rim and
the normal access area, which could pose a finger entrapment
the ground should be less than 5 ft 6 in. (1.68 m). When the
problem, shall be noted clearly in the warning label on the
system is released backwards above the natural balance point,
system and the safety instructions for proper use to reduce the
it must return system to the normal upright position.
risk of injury.
6.1.5 Horizontal Side Testing (Fig. 6)—With a 25-lb (11.34-
5.6 Hardware:
kg) load, the portable system must not tip over sideways to
5.6.1 Protruding Bolts—By design, exposed bolt ends
such a point where the rim/backboard touches the ground.
should not protrude beyond the nuts more than the diameter of
6.1.6 Portability Test on an Incline (Fig. 7)—When follow-
the bolt when the nuts are tightened according to the manu-
ing manufacturer’s recommendations for moving the portable
facturer’s instructions. If the threaded ends of the exposed bolts
system, the system must remain in its transport (movable)
or rods do protrude beyond the maximum described, they must
position when placed on a 5° slope in any direction.
be protected by smooth, secure fitting caps.
6.1.7 When following the manufacturer’s recommendations
5.6.2 Lock washers, self-locking nuts, or other locking
for moving the portable system, the system must be capable of
means shall be provided for all permanently attached bolts.
being moved a distance of 50 ft (15.24 m).
5.6.3 Surrounding Surfaces Around Bolts and Nuts—The
6.2 Ground Base System Testing (to be performed by the
surrounding surface shall be blended whenever possible to
manufacturer)—The test should be performed to determine the
create smooth contours without abrupt changes in shape that
ability of the ground base system to withstand anticipated
could pose a potential h
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