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Designation: F1,746 -91 (Reapproved 20"01
<br /> Standard Performance Specification for
<br /> Solp-ty (.""overs and Labeling -Requirements for All Covers for
<br /> Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs'
<br /> This standard is issued under the fixed designafion F13-1b:tire number immediately follol•in,the designalion indicale,Are Year of
<br /> original arloption or,in.the caw of revision,the year,of last cc'Osirm.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last r7;jppr'1v.n1.A
<br /> superscript epF0011(s)indicates an editorial change shice.the Imi revKicn or reaprroval-
<br /> Scope 3.1.2 GLI.10rnariC cot--er—a cover which can be placed
<br /> ovvr
<br /> I This specification establishes requitenents f or safety the water area and removed with a j nororized meebanisir.
<br /> covers for Swimming pools, Spas, hot nibs, and wading pools actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also Poii,-e-
<br /> (hereinafter referred to as pools. till-less otherwise sperified), sqrety rover(PSC), other rover(OC,;.
<br /> When correctIv installed and used in accordance with the 3.13 Barrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
<br /> manufacturer's instructions, this speciheation is intended to to the body of water.
<br /> reduce the risl,ofdrownirqg by inhibiting the access of children 3.1•4 Blanket—a material used for Lherinal insulation. See
<br /> under five year,, of ale to the water, also solar energy blanket.
<br /> 1.2 This specification include.,;performance tests To demon- 3.1.5 coi,er—something that covers, protects or shelters, or
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<br /> strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirement.,,,herein a combination thereof,a swimming pool, spa, or hot till
<br /> stated for safety covers. R also includes marking requirements 3.1.6 debris COVel—tt cover with attendant appurteu-Ince"
<br /> for all covers. positioned over the pool area which permits the corer W,
<br /> -h. to ura 111c
<br /> regarded 13 The vahtes sitateek in inch-pound kitLits are-to be rea prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt,windblown trash.
<br /> b - like from entering the pool. It is intended to be coilipleteh
<br /> as the standard. The values in parentheses are. given for Pl -
<br /> inforination only. removed before the entry of bathers. See also (71her •overlz
<br /> 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the (0c).
<br /> test ine0iods section, Section .-. of this soccification: This 3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool, spa,or hot tub that
<br /> SlalldMld d0C.T 7701 P107M21-1 10 addlle.YS all 0 & -ins -ex,niple, �ooct-
<br /> are specifically constructed oj trilleel (foj -1
<br /> Y'any,associated with its use. It is/lie responsibility t{ the user concrete, briclk, stone, and the like) for use by hatbers for
<br /> of this standard to establish appro1.7riale sq'M and health sitting. standing or walking and may also act as a base fo-,-
<br /> PMCtiV-(.'J al7d MC17171h7e the applical.711ilY,of regidalory linfila- SU11POVU,for COVC17S.
<br /> tions Prior to use. 3.1.8 donne—a semipermanent enclosure supported by'
<br /> trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the 'pool area w
<br /> 2. 13'eferenceel Documents provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool
<br /> 2.1 NJ-7Y, Document: onvironment.
<br /> 3.1.9 energy conservation—the recitiction of treat loss from
<br /> pool water throug4 air convection or evaporative coofij r
<br /> 3. Terininology both.
<br /> 3.1 IDefillitions ol,Terms SpP•ffic to This stancland: 3.1. f1 hot lub—a spas consm.cted of wood With sides Und
<br /> 3.1.1 parts or adjunct aoces- bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape Joined m to-
<br /> gether by presstwe from.surroundinghoops,bands orrods. as-
<br /> sory coponents ir
<br /> to the cover such as Ix including
<br /> bileldes, ,;traps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks. rollers, Lifting distinct from Spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal. or
<br /> arnis, and the like. other materials.
<br /> 3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft
<br /> ni.) above Use ground with no otbeer access such as hand (v
<br /> This specification is under the jurMictinn of ASTM Committee on footholds which would perlilit a cl-jild to reach HIC i0CUliMi,
<br /> Consumer Products and Is Ibe direct regliondhility,of Subcommittee 011,
<br /> CoN,cr%for Pools.spas:red HrA Tubs. 3J A2 manual co i,er—a cover x0lich requires it to he place cl
<br /> (-tITCCnt VdifiDn r1ppCOMI FICPI. 1,2010.Published December 2(110.Originally over the water area by hand. See also manual set r
<br /> ty cover
<br /> appcm,ed in 1991. Lrw previous edition apprrn'rAl in 2003 a% 171346 91 (.MSC), and other covers WC),
<br /> (Reapproved 2001).DO]: 10.1 i20/17-1346-9 1 R 10,
<br /> Available from National Fire Protection.Assoc..Baneryinurch Park.Quincy.
<br /> NIA 02209.
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