1、Designation: F3101 15Standard Specification forUnsupervised Public Use Outdoor Fitness Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3101; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.
2、A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe goal of this specification is to promote proper design, manufacturing, installation, andoperational practices for unsupervised ou
3、tdoor fitness equipment for use in parks, schools, institutions,multiple-family dwellings, private resorts, recreation developments and other areas. These productsare intended to be used by individuals age 13 and older and typically are used in an unsupervisedsetting. Through these specifications, t
4、his specification aims to assist designers, manufactures, andowner/operators in reducing the possibility of injury.Adult anthropometrics are used in the design of this equipment. The equipment specifications setforth in this standard are for equipment intended for use by individuals 13 and older.Adu
5、lts must takeprecautions and prevent children under their supervision from accessing and using this equipment.This standard specifies requirements that are generally applicable to all outdoor fitness equipment usedin an unsupervised setting.The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard
6、 alone will not necessarily preventinjuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving outdoor fitness equipment, involves the riskof injury, particularly if the equipment is used improperly, not properly installed or not properlymaintained. In addition, users with physical limitations shou
7、ld be aware of their capabilities andlimitations in the use of this type of equipment and seek appropriate advice prior to using it. Certainphysical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using this equipment properly andwithout increasing the risk of serious injury. While the desi
8、gner, manufacturer, and owner cannotcontrol the public use of this unsupervised equipment they can address known causes of injuries to themost vulnerable users and unintended users-at-risk defined as those under the age of 13. Good designand best practice would dictate that these facilities are not
9、in physical proximity or physicallyseparated from playground for children because of hazardous conditions children cannot appreciate.1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the designand manufacture of outdoor fitness equipment as defined in3.1.30.1.2 It is intended that these fitn
10、ess products will be used inan unsupervised outdoor setting or environment and will bepermanently anchored.1.2.1 It is the intent of this specification to only specifyrequirements for outdoor fitness equipment and its installationand not the design of the facility or grounds on which theproducts are
11、 to be installed.1.3 The specifications set forth in this standard are intendedto minimize the likelihood of serious injuries.1.3.1 The specifications set forth in this standard are foroutdoor fitness equipment intended for use in an unsupervisedsetting by individuals age 13 and older.1.4 The values
12、 stated in SI (metric) units are to be regardedas standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.1.5 General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions:1.5.1 The general tolerances for this specification (unlessotherwise specified) are as follows:Dimension ToleranceXmm(Xin.) 13.0mm(0.5in.)X
13、.X mm (X.X in.) 1.3 mm (0.05 in.)X.XX mm (X.XX in.) .0.130 mm (0.005 in.)1.5.2 These tolerances still apply to a dimension even whenterms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum areused.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment, Playing Surfaces
14、, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.Current edition approved April 1, 2015. Published May 2015. DOI: 10.1520/F3101-15.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States11.6 This sta
15、ndard is to be used in conjunction with TestMethods F2571 and Specification F2276. If a design orinstallation concern is not addressed in this specification thenthe applicable requirements of Specification F2276 shall beused.1.6.1 This standard takes precedence over SpecificationF2276 and Test Metho
16、ds F2571 in areas that are addressed inthis document.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility o
17、f regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1077 Guide for Selection of Committee F16 FastenerSpecifications (Withdrawn 2014)3F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of SurfacingMaterials Within the Use Zone of Playground EquipmentF1749 Specification for Fitn
18、ess Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and LabelsF1951 Specification for Determination of Accessibility ofSurface Systems Under and Around Playground Equip-mentF2276 Specification for Fitness EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness Equi
19、pmentF3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-tations and ImpairmentsF3022 Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design ofFitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons withFunctional Limitations and Impairments2.2 ANSI Stand
20、ards:4ANSI Z535.1 Safety Color CodeANSI Z535.2 Environmental and Facility Safety SignsANSI Z535.4 Products SafetySigns and LabelsANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Information in ProductManuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials2.3 Federal Standards:5NOTE 1The following standard is a United State
21、s federal standard thatmay not be applicable in other countries.DOJ 2010 Standard for Accessible Design United StatesDepartment of Justice (DOJ) 2010 Standard for Acces-sible Design: Title II (28 CFR 35) and Title III (28 CFR36)62.4 UL Standard:7UL 969 Standard for Safety: Marking and Labeling Syste
22、ms3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 accessible area, narea accessible to the user or thirdparty when the equipment is used as intended, grasped, oradjusted.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThis area encompasses a region fromthe floor to a height of 2134 mm (84 in.) above the un
23、derlyingsurface. This does not include areas that are accessible duringthe initial assembly.3.1.2 accessible, adjrelating to a part or portion of theoutdoor fitness equipment that (1) can be contacted by anybody part or (2) is approachable or usable, or both, by personsof varying abilities.3.1.3 acc
24、essible route, npathway specifically intended toprovide access for individuals with disabilities.3.1.4 applied handgrips, nhandgrips that are formed,molded, or attached to a support, component, or structure.3.1.5 clearance space, narea beneath and immediatelyadjacent to outdoor fitness equipment tha
25、t is designated forunrestricted circulation around the equipment and on whosesurface it is predicted that a user would land when falling fromor exiting the equipment.3.1.6 completely bounded opening, nany opening in apiece of equipment that is totally enclosed by boundaries on allsides such that the
26、 perimeter of the opening is continuous.3.1.7 component, nany portion of a structure that gener-ates specific activity and cannot stand alone.3.1.8 composite fitness structure, ntwo or more fitnessstructures attached or functionally linked, to create one integralunit that provides more than one fitn
27、ess activity; an example isa combination horizontal ladder, chinning bar, vertical lunge,and balance beam.3.1.9 corner, nintersection of three planes or surfaces on asingle component.3.1.10 crush point, nlocation between two moving com-ponents that when entered can cause a portion of the body tosuff
28、er a contusion, laceration, abrasion, amputation, or fracture.3.1.11 cycle, nmovement of a point or load away from astarting position and back to the same starting position. Thecycle being executed through the full range of intended motion.3.1.12 designated use surface, nany elevated surface in-tend
29、ed for gripping/hanging, standing, walking, sitting, orclimbing.3.1.13 edge, nintersection of two planes or surfaces on asingle component.3.1.14 engagement means, nthe portion of the outdoorfitness equipment that is moved by the user to perform theintended exercise as defined by the manufacturer.2Fo
30、r referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is refere
31、nced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.5Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.acces
32、s.gpo.gov.6Available free at: http:/www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm.7Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,WA 98607-8542, http:/.F3101 1523.1.15 entanglement, ncondition in which an article on theuser such as clothing, hair or something around the users neckbe
33、comes caught or entwined on a component of outdoor fitnessequipment.3.1.16 entrapment, ncondition which impedes withdrawalof a body or body part that has penetrated an opening.3.1.17 extrinsic loads, nall loads applied to the machineor engagement means in addition to the users body weight.3.1.18 fal
34、l height, nvertical distance between a designateduse surface and the protective surfacing beneath it.3.1.19 foot support, nportion of the outdoor fitness equip-ment intended to support all or a portion of the users bodyweight or exertion during the performance of the intendedexercise as defined by t
35、he manufacturer. May be a “step”,“stair” or “rung” as defined in this section.3.1.20 functional training grip, ntypically a free formshape designed to be gripped for climbing and hangingexercises. Also referred to as rock climbing grips typicallyfound on climbing walls or structures.3.1.21 general w
36、arning label, nlabel designed within thescope of this specification and Specification F1749 which isaffixed to a portion of the fitness equipment and draws attentionto potential hazards associated with the use of that equipment.3.1.22 grasp, vto hold by hand, may be done to supportones self for bala
37、nce or guidance; hands fit around only aportion of the circumference of the object.3.1.23 grip, vto hold by hand tightly so one does not slipor fall or so that one can execute force to initiate or controlmovement of the apparatus; hands fit around a majority of thecircumference of the object.3.1.24
38、guard, ncover or enclosure that limits access to anotherwise accessible area.3.1.25 integral handgrips, nhandgrips that are created by,coating, texturing or otherwise modifying the material of acomponent or support structure.3.1.26 intended use, nthe use of the outdoor fitnessequipment as described
39、in the manual or on the signageprovided with it and/or as is readily apparent from its use asfitness equipment.3.1.27 intrinsic loads, nthe loads applied to fitness equip-ment due only to the users body weight.3.1.28 maximum specified load, nmaximum working loadfor the machine as set by the manufact
40、urer.3.1.29 maximum tension developed, nmaximum statictensile load experienced by a connector, fitting, rope, belt,chain, or other component during use of the machine at themaximum specified load for the machine including all extrinsicloads.3.1.30 outdoor fitness equipment, nan anchored structureor
41、mechanical apparatus intended for unsupervised outdoorpublic use on which the user trains or exercises specific ormultiple muscles of the body.3.1.30.1 DiscussionNot to include toys used forrecreation, jump ropes, outdoor playground equipment orfacilities, military facilities or equipment designed f
42、or militarytraining, bicycles or other fitness soft goods such as gloves,belts, apparel, balls, and so forth. Independent loose itemsintended to be manipulated by the intended users are notcovered in this standard.3.1.31 owners manual, ndocumentation supplied and in-tended by the manufacturer to con
43、vey information, includingsafety features and warnings, to the owner about theequipment, its installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair.3.1.32 partially bounded opening, nany opening in apiece of equipment that is not totally enclosed by boundarieson all sides so that the perimeter of the ope
44、ning is discontinu-ous.3.1.33 platform, nflat surface, intended for the user(s) tostand, and upon which the user(s) can move freely.3.1.34 professional judgment, nability of an individualwith current knowledge, skill or experience, or both, in thefield of outdoor fitness equipment design, use, or op
45、erations,which enables that person to form an opinion or make adecision, or both, concerning a matter within that field ofexpertise.3.1.35 projection, ncondition which, due to its physicalnature, must be tested to the requirements of this standard todetermine whether it is a protrusion and/or entang
46、lementhazard.3.1.36 protective surfacing, nmaterial(s), if required, to beused within the clearance space of the outdoor fitness equip-ment in accordance with Specifications F1292 and F1951where applicable.3.1.37 protrusion, nprojection which, when tested in ac-cordance with the requirements of this
47、 standard is found to bea hazard having the potential to cause bodily injury to a userwho impacts it.3.1.38 range of movement, operator, nspace in which theuser or part of the user is moving when using the machine asrecommended by the manufacturer.3.1.39 range of movement, equipment, nspace in which
48、the equipment component(s) can move or be moved during theoperation of the equipment.3.1.40 resistance means, nthe device or system that pro-vides a resistive force to the user during exercise. This systemmay or may not be adjustable where the user can vary thedevice or system to increase or decreas
49、e the force encountered.3.1.41 rung, ncross piece in a ladder or other climbingequipment used for supporting the users feet or for graspingby the users hands and/or both.3.1.42 serious injury, nan acute physical injury requiringmedical treatment in a hospital or clinic under the supervisionof a qualified doctor or nurse; examples of such injuriesincludes burns, factures, lacerations, internal injury, injury toorgans, concussion, internal bleeding, etc.3.1.43 sharp edge, nedge that can cut a users skin.3.1.44 sharp
