ASTM F1882-15 - 1.6.2015
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the manufacture, assembly, recommended maintenance and use of complete residential basketball systems.

1.2 This specification is intended to reduce the potential hazards associated with the installation and use of residential basketball systems.

1.3 This specification is not intended to apply to the following:

1.3.1 Equipment intended to be used in places of public assembly, such as, but not limited to, schools, parks, public and private recreational facilities.

1.3.2 Individual components, such as rim, backboard, pole, portable base system, net, or other component when that component is not sold as a complete residential basketball system as defined in this specification.

1.3.3 Any residential basketball system that is mounted to any structure or surface other than that which is purchased as part of a complete residential basketball system. Examples include, but are not limited to, roof mounting, wall mounting, or any locally or self-manufactured components.

1.3.4 Any basketball equipment that does not use a full size rim, 18-in. (45.72-cm) diameter, or is designed for operational heights of less then 6 ft 6 in. (1.98 m) from the playing surface to the bottom of the backboard.

1.3.5 Accessories and add-ons.

1.4 This specification shall apply only to products manufactured after twelve months from the date this specification is published.

1.5 This specification does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety.

1.6 The rationale for provisions in this specification are given in Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.

1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.8 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

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

F1148-22

Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Home Playground Equipment

16 CFR 1500.48

Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children Under 8-Years of Age

Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint

BSI 6206: 1981

American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in BuildingsSafety Performance Specification and Methods of Test

ANSI Z535

Warning Labels

C1048-18

Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass

16 CFR 1500.49