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1、Designation: F 2699 08Standard Guide forFences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2699; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last re

2、vision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide provides the recommended minimum re-quirements for various types of fences for commercial andpublic outdoor water

3、 spray/play areas.1.2 This guide provides for the safety of occupants in waterspray/play areas or zones as it pertains to vehicular intrusion aswell as other participant intrusion, and for children contain-ment or entry/exit.1.3 This guide does not choose the product components forthe fence system,

4、the choice of which should be made by theoperators of the water spray/play area space and their specifi-cation writers or drafters based upon their determination of themerits of the products that could be used.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The SI values

5、 stated in parentheses areprovided for information purposes only.1.5 This guide does not purport to address the aspect ofsafety within a water spray/play area or zone. It is theresponsibility of the user of this guide to establish appropriatesafety practices as related to the water spray/play area a

6、nddetermine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior touse.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A 392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-LinkFence FabricA 491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF 537 Specification for Design, Fabrication, and Instal

7、lationof Fences Constructed of Wood and Related MaterialsF 552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link FencingF 668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) andOther Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link FenceFabricF 900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial SwingGatesF 964 Specification for Ri

8、gid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and RailingF 1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatingson Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence FrameworkF 1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence StructuresF 1345 Specificati

9、on for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-MischmetalAlloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricF 2049 Guide for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial,and Multi-Family Residential Use Outdoor Play AreasF 2408 Specification for Ornamental Fences EmployingGalvanized Steel Tubular PicketsF 2453/F 2453M Specification for

10、 Welded Wire MeshFence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) forMeshes of 6 in.23871 mm2 or Less, in Panels or Rolls,with Uniform MeshesF 2589 Specification for Ornamental Fences EmployingSteel Tubular Pickets2.2 NFPA Document:3National Electrical Code, NFPA70-1996 or current edition.2.3 ANSI/I

11、AF Documents related to water containments43. Terminology3.1 See Terminology F 552 for definitions of terms relatingto chain-link fencing.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 fence, na type of barrier, which surrounds andobstructs access to the water area.3.2.2 grade, nthe finish

12、ed elevation at any specified pointof the ground or pavement outside the water area, examples,chain link, wood, PVC, ornamental, welded wire.3.2.3 outdoor, adjlocated outside of a completely en-closed building or other structure.3.2.4 water spray/play area or zone, na space for wateractivities that

13、can be controlled by the user or participant withwater that is sprayed, hosed, dumped from buckets, falls from1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications.Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. P

14、ublished February 2008.2For 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.3Available from National Fire Protecti

15、on Association (NFPA), 1 BatterymarchPark, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http:/www.nfpa.org.4Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA

16、 19428-2959, United States.overflow rims or other form of water sprays or that the userengages in without a control and that the egress or ingressshould be contained or protected.4. Summary of Guide4.1 This guide is based, in part, upon the premise that allwater areas are a potential source in which

17、 drowning, neardrowning and other injuries can occur. Such other man-madeand natural water sources are protected by other fence stan-dards; and that dry play areas are also protected by a fencestandard for the safety of the users within the area or zone andoutside of the area or zone that have intru

18、sions, interferences,conflicts, no containment or other situations, which can causelife threatening or debilitating conditions.5. Significance and Use5.1 This guide sets forth minimum standard requirementsfor use in local codes and ordinances relating to commercialand public water spray/play areas.5

19、.2 This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is itintended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a morerestrictive nature.5.3 This guide provides certain recommendations to assistthose who intend to provide protection against injuries orfatalities associated with any possible vehicle pass

20、age into, orpedestrian passage to or from a water spray/play area environ-ment by children. This would include, but not be limited to,state and local governments, model code organizations, build-ing code groups, and consumers. It is understood that theformat will vary depending upon the specific use

21、 and localconditions.6. Requirements6.1 HeightThe top of the interior fence shall be a mini-mum of 48 in. (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side ofthe fence that faces away from the water spray/play area. If thefence is mounted on top of a wall or berm, the top of the fenceshall be a minimum of

22、36 in. (914 mm) above the top of thewall or berm, provided the top of the fence is a minimum of48 in. (1219 mm) above grade. (See 3.2.2 for definition of“grade” specific to this guide). The top of the exterior perimeterfence shall be a minimum of 72 in. (1829 mm) from grade orwall.6.2 Visibility/Acc

23、essibilityThe fence shall be so designedand constructed that 50 % visibility and accessibility foremergencies from a designated supervising area outside thewater spray/play area to inside the water spray/play area.6.3 Continuous BarriersThat prevent vehicle intrusioninto such areas or zones that are

24、 in proximity to highways,streets and parking lots should supplement fences and shallconform to F 2049.6.4 Ground ClearanceThe maximum vertical clearancebetween grade and the bottom of the fence shall be 2 in.(51 mm) measured on the sides of the fence that faces awayfrom the water spray/play area. W

25、here the water spray/playarea is above grade, the fence may be at ground level, ormounted on top of the peripheral berm or wall. Where the fenceis mounted on top of the wall or berm, the space between thegrade of the water spray/play area and the bottom of the fenceshall be no greater than 2 in. (51

26、 mm) in any direction.6.5 Chain-link FencesMesh for exterior perimeter fenceshall be 2 in. (50 mm) 9 gauge, interior fence mesh shall be 114in. (32 mm) 11 gauge. Chain link fabric shall comply withSpecifications A 392, A 491, F 668,orF 1345 having knuckle/knuckle selvage.6.6 Welded Wire Mesh (in acc

27、ordance with F 2453)Exterior fencing mesh shall have maximum opening 2 in. by2 in. (50 mm by 50 mm) minimum 9-gauge wire. Interior meshshall have maximum spacing of 112 in. by 112 in. (38 mm by38 mm), minimum 11 gauge wire.6.7 Decorative FencesRigid PVC profile fence shall com-ply with Specification

28、 F 964 and wood fence shall comply withSpecification F 537. Where the fence is composed of diagonalmembers, such as in a lattice fence, any opening created by thediagonal members located less than 48 in. (1219 mm) abovegrade shall be a maximum of 134 in. (44 mm) measured in itslargest direction to p

29、revent climbing. Fences greater than 48 in.(1219 mm) shall have a maximum opening of 2.9 in. (74 mm).6.8 Diagonal bracing members extending from one cornerto the opposite corner creating a ladder effect on all styles offences and gates are not permitted where spacing of verticalmembers in any area b

30、etween posts exceeds 134 in. (44 mm)to prevent climbing.6.9 Ornamental and Picket FencesOrnamental steel fenceshall comply with Specification F 2408 or SpecificationF 2589, rigid PVC profile fence shall comply to SpecificationF 964, and wood fence shall comply to Specification F 537.The spacing betw

31、een pickets shall not be greater than 4 in.(101 mm).6.10 Framework and FittingsThe strength of the fenceand its framework shall be structurally designed to provide thedesired security, safety and strength to withstand area windload forces. Chain link framework shall comply with Specifi-cation F 1043

32、, Table 3 Heavy Industrial Framework or Speci-fication F 1083.6.11 Access Gates:6.11.1 Double leaf access gates shall comply with appli-cable ASTM specifications, the requirements of 6.1 through6.6, and shall be equipped with a padlock or other key-operatedlocking device that is always locked when t

33、he gate is not inuse. Chain link swing gates shall comply with SpecificationF 900.6.11.2 Single leaf access gates shall comply with applicableASTM specifications, open outward away from the pool, shallbe self-closing, and shall have a self-latching device. Wherethe release mechanism of the self-latc

34、hing device is locatedless than 54 in. (1372 mm) above grade, the release mechanismshall be located on the spray/play side of the gate. Chain linkswing gates shall comply with Specification F 900.6.12 BuildingThe fence shall completely surround thewater spray/play area structure, if practical. Where

35、 a buildingor dwelling or portion thereof must be utilized as part of thepool enclosure and if the exterior wall or walls of that portionof the building contains doors, windows, or other openings, itshall comply with the following provisions:F26990826.12.1 DoorsDoors in the wall of a building or dwe

36、lling,which allow direct access through the wall to the waterspray/play area shall be provided with one of the following:6.12.1.1 A self-latching device on a self-closing door that iseither:(1) At least 54 in. (1372 mm) above floor level, or(2) At any convenient height if the device uses a key,elect

37、ronic opener, or integral combination lock, so long as itdoes not negate the function of the door.6.12.2 WindowsWindows in the wall of a building ordwelling, which allow direct access through the wall to thewater spray/play area and are located 48 in. (1219 mm) orhigher above floor level, and where

38、there is no foothold in thebuilding or dwelling wall, shall be exempt and consideredequivalent protection to the fence. Windows in the wall of abuilding or dwelling which allow direct access through the wallto the water spray/play area and where the lowest opening is ata height of less than 48 in. (

39、102 mm) above floor level, shallcomply with one of the following requirements:6.12.2.1 Window guards or other means of equal protectionshall limit access such that there are no openings exceeding4 in. (102 mm); or6.12.2.2 Windows shall be fixed in such a way that they willnot open sufficiently far t

40、o create a gap exceeding 4 in.(102 mm); or6.12.2.3 The lowest opening panel of a window shall belocated not less than 48 in. (1219 mm) above the floor andthere shall be no footholds wider than 04. in. (10 mm) on theinternal wall down to 42 in. (1067 mm) below the lowestopening panel.6.13 GroundingWh

41、en required shall be ground in com-pliance with the requirements of local utilities and electricalcodes.7. Prohibited Location7.1 Fences shall be located as to prohibit the use ofpermanent structures, equipment, landscaping or similar ob-jects to aid in climbing the fence.7.2 Clear ZoneThere shall b

42、e a clear zone of at least72 in. between the water spray/play area fence and anypermanent structures, landscaping or equipment such aspumps, filters, heaters, etc., outside of area which can be usedas an aid to climb the fence.8. Maintenance and Inspection8.1 It is the responsibility of the owner/op

43、erator, to maintainthe integrity of the fence and to regularly inspect the gates,doors, etc., for proper closing and latching operation for correctoperation.8.2 It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to keep thearea within and outside the fence free of toys, furniture, orother objects, which

44、 could be moved by a child and used toclimb the fence.8.3 It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to maintainproper Warning Signage and to establish and post rules for theuse of the area contained by the fence.9. Keywords9.1 fence; fences; pools; swimming pools; water play de-vices; water spr

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