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<br /> coy ,t{y lf' Designation: F1346-91 (Reapproved 2018)
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<br /> Standard Performance Specification for
<br /> Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for
<br /> Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs1
<br /> This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1346,the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
<br /> original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
<br /> superscript epsilon(el indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
<br /> 1. Scope 3. Terminology
<br /> 1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
<br /> covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools 3.1.1 appwtenmlces—subordinate parts or adjunct acces-
<br /> (hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). sory components to the cover such as hardware including
<br /> When correctly installed and used in accordance with the buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting
<br /> manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to arms, and the like.
<br /> reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children 3 1 2 automatic cover—a cover which can be placed over
<br /> under five years of age to the water.
<br /> the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism
<br /> 1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demon- actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also power
<br /> spate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein safety cover(PSC), other cover(DC).
<br /> stated for safety covers.It also includes marking requirements
<br /> for all covers. 3.1.3 barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
<br /> to the body of water.
<br /> 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded ; 1 4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See
<br /> as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for also solar energy blanket.
<br /> information only.
<br /> 1,4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or
<br /> test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This a combination thereof, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
<br /> standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances
<br /> if any,associated with its use. is the responsibility of the user positioned over the pool area which permits the cover to
<br /> of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash, and the
<br /> environmental practices and determine the applicability of like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely
<br /> regulatory limitations prior to use. removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers
<br /> 1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- (OC).
<br /> dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 3.1.7 decks--those areas abutting a pool,spa,or hot tub that
<br /> ization established in the Decision on Principles for the are specifically constructed or installed(for example,of wood,
<br /> Development of International Standards, Guides and Recoln concram, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for
<br /> mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for
<br /> Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. supports for covers.
<br /> 2. Referenced Documents 3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by
<br /> trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to
<br /> 2.1 NFPA Document provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool
<br /> National Electrical Code,Article 680 262 environment.
<br /> 3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of heat loss from
<br /> pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or
<br /> Tess specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on both.
<br /> Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F1528 on
<br /> Covers for Pools,Spas and Hot Tubs. 3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sides and
<br /> Current edition approved Feb. I. 2018, Published February 2018. Ongirsany bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to-
<br /> approved in 1991.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as FI346—91 (2010). gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as
<br /> DOL 10.1520/F1346-91RIP.
<br /> Available from National Fire Protection Assoc.,Ballerymo,rh Part,Quincy, distinct from spa units formed of plastic. concrete, metal, or
<br /> 46, MA 02269. other materials.
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