ASTM F1292-99 - 10.8.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes minimum impact attenuation requirements, when tested in accordance with Test Method F 355, for surface systems to be used under and around any piece of playground equipment from which a person may fall. This specification applies to all types of material that can be used under playground equipment.

1.2 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface system complies with this specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portions only, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F1918-21

Standard Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained Play Equipment

F1487-21

Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use

F1148-22

Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Home Playground Equipment

F429-10

Standard Test Method for Shock-Attenuation Characteristics of Protective Headgear for Football (Withdrawn 2017)

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

F355-23

Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems, Other Protective Sport Systems, and Materials Used for Athletics, Recreation and Play

F1951-21

Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment

SAE J211

Recommended Practice for Instrumentation for Impact Tests Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.

F2075-20

Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment