Astm f1487 17, standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2017. The material under and around playground equipment that meets this specification must also comply with specification f1292 if the surface is within the fall zone. Seat cozy cocoon 72 ada stairs 48 48 inclined cliff hanger glide slide pipe wall above storefront below glide slide ribbon climber rock climber stalagmite climber. There is no need to have protective barriers around balance beams or climbers. Astm f1487 17 standard consumer safety performance. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. This was a set of guidelines designed to reduce the number and severity of accidents on public use playgrounds. Astm f148711 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use part 2 materials 2. Find the most uptodate version of astm f1487 at engineering360. Its purpose is to reduce lifethreatening and debilitating injuries. Astm f148711 archives document centers standards forum. Playground safety standards david williams and associates. American society for testing and materials 100 barr harbor drive.
A copy of these standards may be purchased from astm international by calling 8779092786 or visiting. The standard was reprinted in 1995, 1998, 2001, 2007 and revised in 2011 with new designation astm f1487 11. Astm f148711 standard consumer safety performance speci cation for playground equipment for public use. The process is now to successively place each of the three gauges over each accessible projection in all orientations.
Standard test method for highstrain dynamic testing of. Astmf1487 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use astmf1487 2017 edition current show complete document history how to order. Signs and labels the subcommittee also dedicated a significant amount of time on signs and labels section of the standard based upon recent injury data and requirements for warnings found within the 2010 u. Astm f1487 11 standard consumer safety performance speci cation for playground equipment for public use. Recent changes were made to astm f1487 17 regarding playground equipment for public use. Guidelines, standards and best practices national program.
Handbook of comparative handbook world steel standards. Playground equipment astm safety updates playground guardian. Consumer product safety commissions cpsc or commission public playground safety handbook was first published in 1981 under the name a handbook for public playground safety. February 2017 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. E 2012 film hardness by pencil test astm d6112 20 compressive and flexural creep and creeprupture of plastic lumber and shapes astm f1487 2017 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. All playground equipment and surfacing related standards are found in volumes f15. Some states and local jurisdictions may require compliance. Consumer product safety commission, also known as the cpsc, has set treatment, according to the cpscs public playground safety. Available online, in cd rom, and hardcover, this fourvolume set provides uptodate standards and industry coverage. Astm f148711 standard consumer safety performance speci. Purchase your copy of astm f1487 17 as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop. Questions received less than 14 days prior to the date for opening of bids may not be considered.
Astm f1487 2017 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. Jun 01, 2004 astm international has announced the release of the annual book of astm standards 2004, section 6 paints, related coatings, and aromatics. Astm f1487 17 is a performance specification that addresses safety and performance standards for various types of public playground equipment. The recommendations in the handbook are focused on playgroundrelated injuries and mechanical mechanisms of injury. Both of the leading industry standards regarding playground safety, astm f1487 11, standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use, and the u.
Astm f1487 11, titled standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use, has just been released. Astm measurements establish minimum acceptable performance. Only questions answered by formal written addenda shall be binding. Astm f1487 11 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. The new 66page revision replaces the previous astm f148707ae1 edition, which is now obsolete. Nov 23, 2011 astm f148711, titled standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use, has just been released. Seat 36 cozy cocoon 36 72 72 beanstalk climber ribbon climber sliding pole pipe wall above storefront below glide slide arch bridge cabana roof ada stairs glide. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as d 4945 00. Inspect the playground and verify that playground equipment use zones, clearances, and reach ranges comply with astm f1487 sections 8, 9, and 10, and with cancsaz614 sections 14 and 15. Contact met onze klantenservice 015 2 690 391 mavr van 8.
These changes to performance requirements, equipment, and layout will most likely affect planning, designing and maintaining your parks. Astm international astm f1487 01 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use historical buy now. Standard test method for reserve alkalinity of engine coolants and antirusts1 this standard is issued under the. For annual book of astm standards volume information, refer to the standards document summary page on the astm website. Standard practice for preparation of metallographic specimens. Refer to cpsc and astm f1487 95 and astm 1292 for specifications on conforming protective surface type, critical fall heights and how far surfacing should extend from structure cpsc section 4. I suggest that you acquire the new astm f1487 11 standard and study that section in detail.
Active view current version of standard astm license agreement. Past cpsc staff recommendations include those which address the potential for falls from and impact with equipment, the need for. Astm d3359 2017 standard test methods for rating adhesion by tape test astm d3363 2005. Astm f148711 stairs nature astm f148711 free download as pdf file. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Astm f148717 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. American society for testing and materials astm releases.
Astm f2049 11 2017 standard safety performance specification for fencesbarriers for public, commercial, and multifamily residential use outdoor play areas. Federal guidelines require that your playgrounds be inspected by a certified playground safety inspector cpsi at least once every year, alerting of potential playground hazards is required. Astm f195199f195114 standard specification for determination of accessibility of surface systems under and around playground equipment c. Consumer product safety commission cpsc published its handbook for public playground safety. The trade designation, s, pennyweight, used in commer cial practice is referenced in tables 364 wherever it applies. Equipment must be installed over resilient surfacing appropriate to the safety guidelines in your area. Make sure you buy the original this is something you want to make sure you get the real thing. New version of astm f1487 contains changes inspectors. We reserve the right to make modifications on all our products. This product may not be mirrored, scaled or altered in any way. Astm f1487 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use astm f1487 2017 edition current show complete document history how to. Astm f148711 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. Usace navfac afcec nasa ufgs 11 68 august 2017 change 1 0818preparing activity. Astm f1487 11, standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2011.
Groundsmart rubber mulch architecturalbid specification. Usace superseding ufgs 11 68 february 2009 unified facilities guide specifications. Ition is under the jurisdiction of astm committee f 16 on. Astm f1487 17 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use exists to limit the likelihood of these lifethreatening or debilitating injuries. Questions or clarifications deemed by the city to be material shall be answered via issuance of an addendum and posted to the citys online bidding service. Astm f1487 changes playground requirements wilmes risk. Active standard astm f1487 developed by subcommittee. Astm f148707 archives document centers standards forum. December of 1993, astm published f1487, standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. Recognizing that the condition of an asset is another way of projecting replacement costs, park authority has put into place annual condition assessments for athletic courts, picnic shelters and outdoor restrooms. The play components identified on this plan are ipema. Handbook of comparative world steel standards preface this is the book i never wanted to write, but always wanted to own. The document provides safety and performance standards for various types of public playground equipment.
As a metallurgical engineer and long time user of steel standards, author of the four casti metals data books, and member of astm a01 and b02 standard committees, i knew all too well the many pitfalls and challenges of. Astm f1487 unit astm status active play events postpart no. Playground audit guide 3 introduction in 1981 the u. Each year you get to choose one free volume of astm standards. Submit manufacturers product data, including warranty, maintenance and installation instruc tions, astm f1292, f1951, f2075 test results, ipema certificates of compliance, and samples. Rock and is the direct responsibility of subcommittee d18. Astm f1487 11 standard consumer safety performance.
Consumer products safety commission public playground safety handbook. Astm international astm f1487 07 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use historical buy now. This certificate is invalid if any component or part is replaced, unless purchased from the original manufacturer and assembled in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers instructions. Additionally, risk managers, insurance companies, or others. F1487 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for. Consumer product safety commission cpsc staff is participating in voluntary standard activities for astm f1487 standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. Standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. Standard test method for reserve alkalinity of engine.
The astm standards are required to have been met by the manufacturer, and products are required to be tested. Protecting precious citiziens on public playgrounds tim mccarty, avp risk control september 8, 2016. Astm standards for public playgrounds will contribute to. Astm international helping our world work better standards catalog 2016. The new 66page revision replaces the previous astm f1487 07ae1 edition, which is now obsolete. The original standard, f1487 93 was published in 1993 and subsequently replaced in 1997, 2001, 2005, 2007 and by the current version f1487 11.
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