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<br /> This standard is issued under[lie fixed designation''13=14:the,;un11?er immediately❑?llou•J.rg the rtesi,tnrtiot inciic•me,the year r,f
<br /> anginal adoption or,in.1112 ease or rin-Mon,the year of lest rcvkk-n.1.Humber in jmrenthescs indicate lie ynar oC iast
<br /> superscript epsilon(:.)indicates an editorial change since. the last revision or reaPproval.
<br /> :. Scope 3.1.2 awoutatk: r:-ovat=e.. cover which can be placed over
<br /> T , the water area and removed. with a m.otor-ized nx t ist.[rusil,
<br /> r.i E bts specification estab�ishes reclulienwrits for safety
<br /> covets for swimming pools, spas, 'hot rubs, mid wacting pools actuared by a suitable control. mechanism. See also nolve
<br /> (hereinafter referred to as {pools, useless oCherwise specified). safety cover(PSC'), other-rover- (OC).
<br /> When correctly installed acid used in accordance with the 3.1:3 barrier—something th It resit-ains, or obstructs ac�ces'-•
<br /> manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to to the body ol'water.
<br /> reduce the rise,of drowning by inhibiting the access of children 3.1.4 blanket—a material used. for thermal. insulation. See
<br /> tinder five years of age to the water, Also solar energy blanket.
<br /> 1.2 This specification.includes performance tests to demon_ 3.1.5 cover--something that covers, pt•orects or shelters, or
<br /> strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements lsercir a combination thereof, a swyitrlming pool., spa, or hot tul�.
<br /> stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements. 3.1..6 debris cot.=er—a cover with attendant appmteJlurice",
<br /> for all covers. positioned over the pool_ area which permits the cower w
<br /> 1.3 The values Stated its inch-1pouncl uaiitr;ase tcp be regarded [prevent debris, such as ,:ol ia,Te, dirt, windblown trade. anu tip,.•
<br /> as the standard.. The values in pa.rentYteses .Ve given for like from enterin„ the pool. It is intended to be completes%
<br /> inforrnat.ion oni.y, removed before the s retry of bathers. See: also other covers
<br /> 1.4 The follmving safety hazards Caveat pertains only to the (0c).
<br /> to>t tlsctltods section, Se of this ytpe cittcatiorl 71ai,s 3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool, spa,or hot tub th[r.l
<br /> slandarel does trot pug;lor-t to address all of the safe?tv emicerns, are specifically constructed or instance( (p-or e xarn.pic, of-,vmxt
<br /> if an.y,associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by battlers for
<br /> sittin«. standing or wallkin,, and may also act as a Mist fo-
<br /> rl3• this standard to establish apl3rcrJrriaic: safr.>t)� and health r
<br /> ,((([dices arise deterrrrirae the applicabililY of regudcnory iim.ila- supports for covers.
<br /> tions prior to Ilse. 3.1.8 none—a semipermanent enclosr.tre supported by
<br /> trusses, or positive art- pressure erected over the poot area r.0
<br /> 2, e eCerenced Documents n9s provide temperature and atmosuherie coritral over the pool
<br /> 2.1 AITPrt Document: onvirepnment.
<br /> 3.1.9 enet;n,3 c•onsei tion—the 1. Ourricrts of hero loss fztt[7:
<br /> ;pool water through, air convection Or evaporative c001i11", 0)
<br /> 3, Terminology i?ot}"i.
<br /> 3.1 l.)cfirritintrs of"lee(((s Specific to This Standcrrzi_ 3.1.1(; hm rub—a spas constnp<ited of wood with skies ant:
<br /> :.':...1 appur tenance,s—sttborclinar-c parts or ad t[rtct acres_ bottoms formed separately; and the w?w�hole shape Joined to-
<br /> sary components to the cover such as lsard.ware including
<br /> tether by pressure ;rota. surrounding hoolps, bands or rod,: as
<br /> buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting distinct front spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or
<br /> turns, and the like, other materials.
<br /> 3.1.:1-1- increcessible locations—a location ,it least 5 :€'t (:'..."
<br /> — — m) above r1.se -round Nvitls no other iaccesq such as Mind o,
<br /> This specification is under the jurisdiction of AST-N4 C'otmni(ice on I
<br /> fiotholeta v.,rieh would pc.in.it a child to reticle the toc,rt,,,Ji.
<br /> Consumer Prorincts arid is the dirzct respoasii,hty of Subcommittee. o,:
<br /> 3.1.12 manual cover•—a cover v4iich requires it to be;placect
<br /> C'ovcrs for Pools,;pas and[-Io Ttabs. , ,
<br /> (Airc•cnt edition approved Sept. 1,2010.Published December 2010. Originally over the water area by hand. See also numital .so qy cover
<br /> npproverl in 1991. Last previous edition al3provcd in 2003 as Fl316 — 91 (MSC"), and Other corers (O ).
<br /> Reapproved 2003).DO]: 10.1-520/P13=1f)1R10,
<br /> Avsila ble from NationaJ Firr. Protection Assor.. I3atterynlarch Pas_k. Quiuev,
<br /> NIA 02269.
<br /> Cod yri(rh:C:?ASTP.4 lnteraation<:I.100 Bar.,Harbor nrivr;,PO?ox C703,weeit Consheho!;ken,PA 15128-2959.Unsaid
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