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This international standard was developed in accordance with mkrvadonaly recognized principles on standardization established in the Decisloo on Principles for.the ,
<br /> Development of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations Issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.
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<br /> Designation: F1346-91 (Reapproved 2018)
<br /> INTERNATIONAL S.— iIli)
<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(e)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 Tema Specific to This Standard:
<br /> covers for swimming pools, spas,hot tubs, and wading pools 3.1.1 appurtenances—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, lies, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting
<br /> manufacturers 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 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 /> strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein safety cover(PSC), other cover(OC).
<br /> stated fir safety covers. It also includes marking requirements 3.1.3 barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
<br /> for all covers. to the body of water.
<br /> 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
<br /> as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for 3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See
<br /> information only. also solar energy blanket.
<br /> 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the 3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or III)
<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. It 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 actor- (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 Recom- concrete, 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 /> 'This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee FG on both.
<br /> Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15 23 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. 1, 2018.Published February 2018. Originally bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to-
<br /> approved in 1991_Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1346—91 (2010) gether by pressure from sunounding hoops,bands or rods; as
<br /> not 10.11 tRffi. from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or
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